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Set in Hollywood during the transition from silent films to talkies, focusing on a mixture of historical and fictional characters. Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Olivia Wilde, Tobey Maguire and Jean Smart. Here’s the (uncensored) trailer. [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Sep 13, 2022 - 12 comments

A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. [more inside]
posted by octothorpe on Oct 13, 2018 - 28 comments

A jazz pianist (Ryan Gosling) and an aspiring actress (Emma Stone) in Los Angeles meet, with lots of dancing, singing, and bright colors. Directed and written by Damien Chazelle. Co-starring: the city of Los Angeles. Now playing in a few cities; a wider release coming Friday December 16th. [more inside]
posted by brainwane on Dec 15, 2016 - 50 comments

A promising young drummer enrolls at a cutthroat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential. [more inside]
posted by starman on Dec 14, 2014 - 16 comments