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La La Land captures old school cinematic magic
January 23, 2017The classic Hollywood musical gets an updated look while staying true to the genre with Golden Globe darling La La Land. You know you’re in for a cinematic treat when the opening scene is a fully choreographed number set during one of Los Angeles’ infamous traffic jams. Everyone is listening to different music in their cars until one woman gets out of her car and starts singing. In a matter of seconds, more and more people join her until the sour mood has been turned upside down. Other than the “Oh my God, it’s Ryan Gosling” moment that I had…
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Dancing along to the sounds of Warpaint
October 10, 2016Warpaint, an indie-rock/dream-pop girl band from Los Angeles, is on tour for the new album Heads Up. They put on an incredible live performance at the Imperial on September 20, engaging the audience with laid-back hip swings and perfectly timed…
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CINEPHILIA: The Nice Guys ultimate dumb buddy cop film
June 13, 2016Ryan Gosling, as famous for his abs as for his acting, can mount character-driven indies on his ripped shoulders like a nouveau Brando. He can be charming like Clooney or evoke an existential crisis with the mere words “I drive,”…
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