La La Land (2016) Archives

La La Land – Interview with Composer Justin Hurwitz

Novice composer Justin Hurwitz may have only a few scoring credits to his name, but he has already garnered worldwide acclaim for his work in the musical romanc... READ MORE

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La La Land Believe the fans and haters alike. This year’s inevitable Oscar darling is at once a stirring ode to Hollywood magic and a somewhat misguided paean ... READ MORE

Year in Review: The 5 Best Movies of 2016 [Chance Parker]

The year of 2016 did not come without it’s peaks and valleys. After some surprises in the spring, the tent-pole blockbusters in the summer were duds. However, t... READ MORE

Year in Review: The 5 Best Movies of 2016 [Sam Kench]

Moonlight Everything about this film is impressive right down to the resemblance of the 3 brilliant actors who each take on the task of playing the lead ch... READ MORE

Year in Review: The 5 Best Movies of 2016 [Angelo Yeomans]

If you asked a comic book movie fan they might say this year was a pendulum for their fandom, swinging between great and horrible film adaptations. If you asked... READ MORE

Best Movie Posters of 2016

Chosen according to originality, cleverness, overall design and/or subjective taste. PROUDLY CURATED BY BORROWING TAPE Special thanks to Tommy James Sam Ken... READ MORE

the cinefiles

The Flavorful Union of Food and Sex in Tampopo (1985)

Film Analysis: Scream (1996)

Best in Show at the 2019 Palm Springs Short Film Festival

director interviews

Harpoon – Interview with Film Writer / Director Rob Grant

Inherit the Viper – Interview with Film Director Anthony Jerjen

Mob Town – Interview with Film Director / Actor Danny A. Abeckaser

film reviews

Vivarium

Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood

Uncut Gems

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