Why You Should Study Damien Chazelle

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Today I'm looking at Damien Chazelle and the important lessons that can be learned from his two most popular films; Whiplash and La La Land.
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[@TylerMowery]

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[@OutstandingScreenplays]

Most promising writer/director of our time.

[@DP12321]

Him and Denis Villenevue + Taylor Sheridan are the only ones I pay attention to nowadays.

[@gleerious]

@@DP12321 Ever heard of Edgar Wright?

[@DP12321]

@@gleerious Love Shaun of the Dead.

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

@@DP12321 What about Hot Fuzz. In my opinion it was one of his best.

[@paoloflorian44]

Nope

[@Victor-xp5os]

This video is focused on writing skills, but what made me fall in love with Chazelle is his directing. He tries do make movies that feel like spectacles and I love that. The ending of La La Land and Whiplash are like watching fireworks for me, there is no dialogue and is just pure cinematic magic, you are only supposed to feel what is on screen. Another thing that he does and completely changed how I watch movies is, like you said in the video, his plots are rather simple. No crazy concepts like Christopher Nolan' movies. I feel like there is a lot of writers trying to come up with the most crazy and complicated plots nowadays, but forgetting to just try to do visual art. Chazelle is my main inspiration nowadays as I aspire to become not a writer or a director, but a true artist like him.

[@ghandikotasashank4560]

@lilmil Agreed with both of you and I think Nolan's best works are Dunkirk and The dark knight (yet the dark knight leaves few questions behind) but not Inception or Interstellar they just are watchable films for me. And Chazelle's First Man is also too good but people just ignore it as it is about a story of a man who is introvert and the ofcourse Right wing agenda

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

@lilmil honestly, Nolan plots are simple. It's probably the concepts of the film that are confusing.

[@santana-dr7hp]

I watched whiplash a couple days ago and it’s already one of my favorites

[@samphyllobates4765]

Excellent editing

[@HugoSoup57]

I can relate, I also watched it just last week and it instantly became one of my favorite movies of all time. I think it’s a nearly flawless masterpiece.

[@RedJet-bq6fq]

Damien Chazelle is easily one of the best filmmakers of our times. All his works are masterpieces in their own ways, and it’s very exciting to see where he goes next

[@lilycremers7726]

La La Land is about choosing to be true to yourself vs seeking external validation. I don’t think it’s about the cost of greatness. It seems like Mia learns to be her authentic self through her connection with Sebastian. Sebastian learns to care about what others like through Mia. It’s the balancing act of being authentic and being like-able.

[@eyezack2778]

I have Whiplash and La La Land in my top 10 of all time, this man is a monster at making movies.

[@zaniemarudo6282]

he's the next Spielberg. Doesn't limit himself to one style or genre but still keeps the same accents like always finishing the films with the characters looking at each other. He knows how to make his films identifiable. I can see him going down in history as a legend, if he already isn't.

[@jayfolk]

so glad Tyler is leaning into his meme. next step is to make merch: like a Socrates bust with shades & a Kurosawa hat asking: *"But what is the philosophical conflict?"*

[@jakubrejak1114]

But what is the philosophical conflict, if not screenwriting persevering?

[@jayfolk]

@@jakubrejak1114 Thanks Vishawn. 🧥🏅👻🤖

[@dominicthewriter417]

One of my favorite directors in Hollywood! Can't wait for his next movie (Babylon)

[@nullinvoid1415]

I'm currently writing a script. The philosophical conflict for one of the characters is: when you've repeatedly had your power stripped away from you for most of your life, what happens when you've finally get a hold of it? Or what you perceive to be power?

[@mindlander]

Since they had power to be taken away, probably whatever they did with the power they had in the first place. Unless you mean they never had power in the first place.

[@jegangunnithan4565]

That's pretty good

[@Brisbae]

you say 'f the world', go crazy, have sex with a lot of young women, and ruin your life.

[@3Prayt]

Writing about the things that make you struggle is as honest as you can get as a writer.

[@MinnesotaLG]

I’m attempting to become a career screenwriter specifically because I fell in love with the craft after I saw La La Land in theaters, which quickly became my favorite movie of all time as well as completely changed my life, love Damien Chazelle.

[@mikahong]

Have you ever thought of doing a video on Leigh Whannell? I think he's underrated as both a screenwriter and an actor!

[@mikehiebert6227]

As a screenwriter and director for sure, he's a very talented writer and storyteller, but I think he's quite appropriately rated as an actor; not a good one at all

[@mp3tjepm3]

It's really cool. We had to recreate a film scene for school. We did a scene from whiplash. It was not the easiest but just by recreating it I learned a lot

[@midkrylegda7887]

This guy is going to be one of the greatest directors of all time. He's going to be a legend like Hitchcock, Kubrick, Scorsese or Tarantino.

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

Who, Chazelle?

[@midkrylegda7887]

@@TomEyeTheSFMguy Yes

[@dinog3530]

Cap

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

@@dinog3530 Cap on you.

[@ozymandias5449]

Legend off of musicals ???

[@Bruna-bn3sq]

Tyler, you have no idea how much you help us. Thank you so much for producing your content.

[@vishalsilveri817]

Finally someone did this!!!!!damein chazelle is modern day master , whenever I feel low I just watch his interviews and his movies (especially whiplash),he is my all time inspiration

[@sebastianalegria3401]

A few years ago I watched Whiplash, and I found it incredible. On the other hand, this movie is partly connected with Black Swan because, both films talk about an artist's obsession who wants to succeed at any cost.

[@alexpineda9322]

Tyler please make more of these videos. These are really great.

[@FlowUrbanFlow]

This channel has single-handedly enlightened me on the writing process. It is made me very tempted to pursue making a short scene or film

[@Hanbl-ip1tn]

I’ve read the screenplay for Whiplash multiple times and learned loads. Great video!!

[@JasonTurner10078]

Another excellent video 🙏🏻

[@gokulsudhakar2203]

Bro! You’re phenomenal!♥️

[@kihembonobert8851]

Thanks again Tyler. Please make us merch

[@David-jh6kf]

incredible thoughts, thanks bro

[@Enfield14]

This helped me so much thank you

[@helle_larsen]

Absolutely love Chazelle's work!

[@LUIShtRUIZht]

I love Chazelle too! great way to get me here !

[@absurdittie]

Great video essay!

[@_avi]

Love this analysis, says so much about who we are and who we want to be

[@Temirbekuly]

At Starbucks: what kind of coffee would you like? Tyler: philosophical

[@axelfilms22]

Great video!!

[@elyongabriel]

3:11 somehow reminds me of the beginning scene of The Social Network

[@burpie3258]

you're right!

[@karolchwierut]

great video man

[@williambk]

Perfect timing. I finally gave in and watched La La Land for the first time last night 😂

[@Mojoblitz]

If it has Jazz in it chances are it's a Damien Chazelle movie

[@calumpalmer3296]

you are a beast, thank you

[@LycanVisuals]

Dude got an Oscar by like 31 or something God damn.

[@mollywoodshots6503]

I have never loved a director so much for just 2 films❤️

[@carrock5820]

Brilliant 🔥

[@jaredkunish]

whiplash and la la land... two perfect films

[@mikahong]

Always happy to see content from you! You've been such an important guidance to my screenwriting. Thank you for your efforts! You're amazing.

[@telugufilmupdates22]

One of my Favourite film maker.

[@1949AKN]

Very good.

[@eypoy1]

Finally! Someone talks about him!

[@isaacphoenix9200]

I'm catching up in your podcasts and just listened to episode 16. I have bad inferiority complex, not comparing myself to others, but to what I want it to be. I also have bad impulse control, which is good and bad. I don't do something I want to do to avoid work, but instead something I dont want to do, like a chore. At least that way I am still productive if I don't write haha. I don't think doing other things is bad because it provides inspiration, but when it gets out of control, like mine is, ouch.

[@nickflahive8903]

Hey Tyler I've been following you for a while now and I'm almost done with my first feature length screenplay and I was wondering what people thought of how I'm structuring it. I essentially divided it into 4 acts, where the traditional 2nd act is cut in half at the midpoint and then for each act I used Dan Harmon's story circle to drive the plot. I also added the antagonists motivations on each level of the story circle for each act. So I have 4 story circles to build my story. It's really making it very easy for me to visualize and write. Act 2 especially seems a lot easier to come together. I was wondering what people think of this method.

[@arduinoomegafx867]

I followed the same path you did!

[@Brisbae]

good video tyler 'mowery'

[@nikhilmathews5643]

Does all stories need to have philosophical conflict to be good?

[@davidstark4772]

No, also those movies are not great just because they have a philosophical conflict, they are great because of the way Chazelle develops the philosophical conflict in those movies

[@KrisBryant99]

WE are the ones who DECIDE what is good art. Not Tyler Mowery or anyone else........Chazelle just MAKES his movies look good for a specific crowd and nothing more. He's like Tarantino where as you'll know it's Tarantino when you see a Tarantino movie.

[@Testimonials843]

La la land is my favourite of all times

[@Larry-Cruz]

Amazing work thank you for helping me understand....is there any way you could do Alejandro González Iñárritu and the power of telling 3 stories at once? That would be amazing

[@toddblair5883]

Damian’s FIRST MAN, following LA LA Land, is literally the same in its Philosophical Conflict with everything Armstrong was put through mentally. Was perfect in Damian’s storytelling style and he just got to tell a true story with that one and man that ending Moon landing is just AMAZING.

[@chiefinasmith]

I’m so fucking excited for his new movie Babylon.

[@lautarocordomi]

Estos vídeos son increíblemente útiles

[@ruizma9826]

I would love to see a video about Guillermo del Toro😁

[@andygilly14]

I'm really into the philosophical conflict aspect... Do you think you can make a video explaining it?

[@BobBob73271]

I cant wait to see Babylon soon in theaters

[@Gauravjaiswal]

Whiplash 🔥✨

[@arpithlb2563]

Does your theme of the film and core philosophical question are to be same/similar/supportive? I think not every movie needs the philosophical question. May be its a directorial choice. Please let me know your opinion.

[@A525Productions]

So I want to drop in here just to say, In my opinion this all should be applied only in your second draft of your screenplay but I cold hardly disagree that this is the reason why damien chazelle is successful in terms of story. He is successful because both these movies is based off him and writing the movie he put every emotion everypain to a script and that's why he's successful not because he has good character with "philosophical conflict" it's because he wants to tell a story and does so perfectly. Again just to wrap this shouldn't be what you should be thinking when writing a script its way to formulated and will lead you to a road of nothing. Instead go deep into why you're writing this story and how it can impact people.

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

Different methods work for different people.

[@Firedog105]

Anyone know how long it takes for them to add you to his Facebook group?

[@jayantrajshastri]

Please review GANGS OF WASSEYPUR. It is Indian godfather. You Will not get the full essence of it because you might not understand desi Indian Abuses, which adds lot to the movies and characters but the way exposition takes the movie forward is I think done really nice in that movie even though it's out and out exposition. Please review GANGS OF WASSEYPUR, a humble request from an Indian follower. Please Tyler

[@dragonoverlord_2379]

New video idea: Why You Should Study for Your Next Exam

[@genretypebeats4612]

Home, work & play

[@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747]

Damien Chazelle explained: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6KngISwm7JogcU

[@rendroaryo5387]

Are you rushing or are you dragging? No I'm writing and filming!

[@Suleimanfilmaker]

Man Tyler do a video on Christopher Nolan

[@sciencio]

I’m still eating for babylon

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

"Why You Should Study Edgar Wright"

[@aayushipawar3411]

Out of context but I think Tyler looks a lot like Mick Jagger.(What y'all think??)

[@dannyisthenewdaddy]

Haha

[@radithya6594]

The philosophical conflict portrayed by Chazelle is not the most important for artists (especially musicians). Wrote about it here: adithyafd9.substack.com/p/the-lone-wolf-dies-but-the-pack-survives

[@ggmagnusssx]

- Because he já the youngest director ever to win a oscar . That’s it , ONLY because of that’s it’s a reason for anyone who wants to br a filmmaker study everything about him .

[@meapppxd2304]

Yeah i wouldn't call the director of Whiplash and La la land who had an Oscar "prominent" anymore

[@truthin24frames73]

First

[@maxscene7]

I keep thinking damien chazelle is a black guy why the fuck

[@johndoe-sn3pl]

frankly, la la la land sucks. whiplash okay.

[@Deroliebe]

I hated LA LA Land. It was terrible.

[@TheChannelofOrange]

La La Land wasn't that good from a story perspective.

[@garydubbbz4557]

la la land is such a fucking boring movie

[@Snyder994]

No, you shoudn't study Damien Chazelle. He only knows how to make films about how he dreamed of being a musician (in the form of a psychological thriller or a colorful musical). The only time he was entrusted to film something else (The First Man), he made the most boring Oscar-bait drama ever.

[@shekhargarhwal9516]

Most overrated director like nolan. Fans of his movies should go for psychiatric tests

[@matthewbishop8395]

Who are your favourite filmakers