With the 89th annual Academy Awards just around the corner, all eyes are on La La Land to see if the lauded musical will secure its predicted sweep. Both a critical favorite and box office smash, the film was building Oscar buzz long before it hit theaters, but similarly acclaimed titles like Manchester By the Sea and Fences have since emerged as worthy adversaries.
From the start, the project was hailed for its dazzling score, standout performances, and heart-tugging premise. It stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as Mia and Sebastian, an aspiring actress and struggling jazz musician who spark up a whirlwind romance in L.A. as they try to navigate their hyper-competitive careers. Whether you think of it more as an ode to Los Angeles or a touching exploration of Mia and Sebastian’s relationship, La La Land is a love story at its core. But what if the musical darling had taken a darker, more sinister turn?
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