La La Land
PG-13, 2016, LionsGate
Director:
Damien Chazelle
Starring:
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, J.K. Simmons, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt
Plot:
Set in modern day Los Angeles, Mia, an aspiring actress and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, struggle to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts.
1
Drivers respond to traffic jam with dance party
Themes: Facing Trials, Optimism, Problems
2
Man fired for disobeying boss
Themes: Bosses, Consequences, Second Chance, Disobedience
3
Actress judged failure after three-second audition
Themes: Acceptance, Criticism, Judging, Rejection, Failure