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Tag: Damien Chazelle

A grand party scene with elephants and revelers at a 1920s film studio.

Movie Reviews6.1/10

Babylon Review: Chazelle’s Epic About Talkies Is Loud, Sprawling, and Worth It

A review of Damien Chazelle's Babylon, a sprawling epic about silent cinema's fall and the rise of talkies.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 17, 2026

An astronaut stands alone upon the moon, gazing toward Earth while silence reigns around him.

Movie Reviews8.4/10

First Man: Chazelle’s Quietest, Hardest Film

First Man review: Damien Chazelle's quietest, hardest film, with Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong. A grief drama that happens to contain a Moon landing.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A young drummer plays a solitary solo beneath a harsh spotlight, his face strained with fury and resolve.

Movie Reviews8.9/10

Whiplash: Chazelle’s 107-Minute Thriller Disguised as a Music Drama

Whiplash review: Chazelle's 107-minute thriller about a young drummer and an abusive instructor, from Sundance short to Oscar-winning feature.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A man and woman dance together against a bright, colored sky above a city of lights.

Movie Reviews9.3/10

Here’s to the Fools Who Dream: ‘La La Land’ Sings, Soars, and Breaks the Heart

Two dreamers in a city of stars fall in love while chasing their own hopes, in a tale that sings before it wounds the heart.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 8, 2026