DP/30 @ Telluride: La La Land, Damien Chazelle

[@DanielFlores-vo2xx]

One of today's best writers/directors. A true visionary

[@nathanpickering9253]

I dislike musicals but Chazelle has proven he understands music. He uses music, it's not a veneer or a gimmick, its essential to the drive of the film, thematically and rhythmically, so, I look forward to watching it, regardless of my thoughts on the genre.

[@MahmoudOscar98]

Chazelle will have a great future. He will be one of if not the best filmmaker of his generation.

[@guysimchony309]

Iron Mahmoud Ahmad Whiplash and LLLAND have got to be the best first two films by anyone ever

[@MahmoudOscar98]

Guy Simchony They are definitely some of the greatest first films by any director in history. Directorial debuts like Citizen Kane and The Maltese Falcon take the cake though.

[@CinephiliacProdction]

Guy Simchony Tarantino did Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction.

[@JakeG-gp4qt]

+Guy Simchony Hate to break it to you, but his first film was actually Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench. I haven't seen it, but it doesn't sound very good. If Whiplash and La La Land were his first 2 films, I'd agree that that's easily the best first 2 films of a director. Even better than Tarantino's first 2 films.

[@samuelbarocio4274]

Jake G 2187 Guy and Madeline is actually very well received. This guy has yet to make a bad movie.

[@KnightsOfBellamy]

I remember seeing his last DP/30 right before Whiplash came out and I was amazed by how articulate and passionate he is. He proves to be able to incorporate music into cinema so seamlessly. I reckon we'll see some more movies that'll eventually become classics from this man.

[@ravishingravi]

Just saw it. I think chazelle has moved to the next level.

[@guysimchony309]

ravishingravi it's incredible, instant classic. Chazelle's love for film drips off the screen

[@PanGrotto]

It is creatively well executed but I wouldn't call it an instant classic, it's more of a homage to the comedy musical classics. Whiplash on the other hand, will probably end up become a classic. The writing for that film was off the charts.

[@sophie4419]

La La Land is pure genius.

[@Jayla60]

Loved La La Land... a true gem. I loved the music, dancing and characters. Don't miss this movie on the big screen.

[@deathly87]

Right after Whiplash I already waiting a new film from he. He is so talented director and writer. Thank you for this interview! Greetings from Hungary, Andrea.

[@hessu275]

Brilliant filmmaker, I admire him for making Whiplash and La La Land

[@codythedoggo7671]

Thank God for this guy

[@jama3335]

the first musical i've ever enjoyed. great director and a true artist.

[@danieloar072]

He's so well spoken and intelligent. Great interview

[@jorgesalazar2340]

He deserves the academy recognition, I hope the buzz doedn´t burn out before the award season begins.

[@guysimchony309]

Jorge Salazar here we are two months later, and the buzz is stronger than ever!

[@jorgesalazar2340]

Guy Simchony ikr, theres no doubt we know what we are talking about buddy, i'd say best picture and director is a given, bit i dunno know about best actress tough.

[@guysimchony309]

Jorge Salazar I wouldn't say those 2 are so obvious, but La La Land is definitely the front runner. I think it's guaranteed 3 Oscars though: Cinematography, Original Score and Original Song

[@notabot835]

This has been my most anticipated film of the year ever since I heard the words "musical from the director of Whiplash"

[@JrtheKing91]

I would love to pick this guy's brain. He's brilliant.

[@squatch545]

Congrats to Damien for winning the Oscar for Best Director!!

[@scdobserver835]

You can tell it's a true labour of love!

[@Northernspiral]

Amazing filmmaker. Can't wait to see what he does next

[@beyzaolcer2670]

he embodies everything i love in this life and he embodies it damn so well

[@Biomirth]

So good. Such genius. So much determination and vision. Made me see things I didn't know were possible.

[@JakeG-gp4qt]

Best film of the year! Possibly the best film of the decade. Chazelle has now made 2 masterpieces in 3 directorial efforts. I have a feeling he'll be amongst the greats some day.

[@olivertaylor8862]

Hell Yeah. Never wanted this interview to end.

[@bryanbonafede9356]

Great interview DP. Damien is the best.

[@ooze333]

An applause break after the first number happened in Austin too for the Austin Film Festival!

[@stronggjk8492]

ooze333 how pretentious

[@Biomirth]

you're a dork Strong gjk

[@madzhowitz]

he gon get the oscar big time

[@theempire00]

what if he doesn't

[@madzhowitz]

dont say that, just.. dont

[@nicholasntaganda3768]

Worst Coast For best director? I don't know man he has tough competition with Villeneuve and his incredible work on Arrival

[@guysimchony309]

Nicholas Ntaganda I haven't seen Arrival, but I don't think the Academy has ever given Best Director to a sci fi film

[@nicholasntaganda3768]

Guy Simchony I forgot to mention Barry Jenkins for Moonlight too

[@MrJoker3571]

I haven't even seen the movie, & he's at least getting a directing award regardless of what happens......

[@brittanymcmcmc9730]

I LOVE your interviews! Just saw La La Land and am trying to catch up on these. :) Keep doing great work!

[@Zombiesnyder13]

Hope to see him exploring other genre He has a beautiful vision

[@teaber]

I also just want to talk about how wonderful this movie is! Well aware that Damian will not be reading comments down here, but I just want to shout THANK YOU - still on a high from watching it after 3 days.

[@guysimchony309]

teaber saw it last night, was blown away. I think it might be a new favorite for me

[@Christopher-xn8qk]

He totally forgot to drink his water 0.56

[@fernandamena9461]

Damien is my inspiration 👏🔝

[@iamthirdyt]

4:55 “What’s terrifying is also an opportunity.”

[@screenwritingacademy]

WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@hustler4life911]

This guy is Millenial's spielberg or scorcese.

[@path2source]

Shan Tariq Scorsese or Spielberg never "misuses" a oner. Scorsese composes the scene, making the music sync with the camera movement perfectly. Spielberg always allows the blocking to motivate the camera movement. La La Land is nothing short of a steadicam fetish where a lot of the camera movement feels forced and not in a good way. The camera movement and cuts in this film are very much like the ones in Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights in that they're screaming "look at what I got up my sleeves!" except PTA has the talent to pull it off. The choice of camera and lenses is also questionable for some of the scenes. Chazelle seems to be an example of a good artist who yearns to steal but can only borrow from the greats.

[@richardxob]

no

[@hustler4life911]

Yeah, He's great too. Love his movies.

[@FrancoisDressler]

Definitely more along the lines of a millennial PTA.

[@GiantSandles]

0:50 Is he saying it took 12 YEARS TO MAKE?

[@dp30]

From the conception of the idea.

[@daffasudaryono785]

I want to talk about how awesome La La Land is!!!

[@dranelemakol]

IT TOOK 12 YEARS TO MAAAKE

[@mjjmedia12]

therefore it is automatically flawless!!!

[@hoganholo99]

DP/30: The Oral History Of Hollywood I'm pretty sure he's referencing the Red Letter Media joke during their "Boyhood" review. They talked about how incredibly flawed they found the film, but joked that essentially it was amazing because, well...it took 12 years to make.

[@jcconant6826]

What did he say his favorite movie was? I couldn't make it out.

[@PinoyHyungParkNguyen]

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, I think.

[@cesarterrazasg]

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

[@shanilaseemi6237]

I like damien

[@ericabs]

DP/30 : please, put subtitles available on your youtube. :)

[@shanilaseemi6237]

Iam now working with damien sometimes he us saying thank you in behalf of me

[@suttree3233]

I have a weird feeling that chazelle is the new Scorsese

[@shanilaseemi6237]

He us talking with me not rudely sitting next to me I like damien at least he is communicating with me

[@Syrmorlol]

at 1:55 what movie is he saying is his favorite of all time?

[@jonathanb1406]

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

[@Syrmorlol]

Jonathan B thank you so much

[@damianpietrzak1]

Too many spoilers (they are talking about opening and final numbers, two greatest moments in the movie)...99% of people didnt saw the movie

[@theempire00]

Thanks for the warning

[@n0zenzur]

? i want him to make a star wars , or any other scince fiction movie. Who is with me

[@_ethanmc]

No one

[@hoganholo99]

Ofer Mizrahi Let me put it this way. No one wants what you're asking for...but if Chazelle decided that he wanted that kind of project, we'd give him our support.

[@TDK1939]

Me. I like to see how directors tackle different genres.

[@katn9923]

He was actually supposed to do 10 Cloverfield lane but JJ convinced him that if his heart was into Whiplash he should do it

[@shanilaseemi6237]

Who is trying not to gave me divorce is not my friend

[@gronimoo6629]

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