La La Land won seven Golden Globes, the most ever by a single film in history. It also garnered fourteen Oscar nominations, tying the record for that, and won six. It was my favorite film of 2016. Because of all those factors, and others I’ll explain later, I had to take a second, more critical look at La …
I wake at dawn not knowing where I am. It is dark with a little bit of light sneaking through the shades, and the room is too big to be my apartment. While it only lasts a few seconds, the sensation of being untethered in time and space is both unsettling and enjoyable. When I realize …
After taking in the views from the back of the Hollywood sign, I descend Mount Lee with an extra bounce in my step. There are no more thoughts of the red-eye flight, of the crazy cab ride from LAX, of exhaustion, and most importantly, of sleep. I’m ready to keep this day rolling. Before reaching …
