Ryan Gosling's shift to lighter roles stemmed from family priorities, avoiding dark characters for better mental health. La La Land marked the turning point for Gosling, as he embraced more inspiring and mainstream film projects. The Fall Guy aligns with Gosling's current priorities, offering a mix of comedy and action without bringing darkness home.
Given his recent movie choices, it might be hard to remember, but Ryan Gosling used to dabble in very dark and brooding roles primarily. From playing a neo-Nazi in 2001's The Believer, to playing a serial killer in training in 2002's Murder By Numbers, to playing a man in a marriage that is tragically dissolving in 2010's Blue Valentine, Gosling was never afraid to tap into very serious and complex emotions. That has changed in recent years with lighter roles in Barbie and the recently released action comedy, The Fall Guy, and, as it turns out,...
Given his recent movie choices, it might be hard to remember, but Ryan Gosling used to dabble in very dark and brooding roles primarily. From playing a neo-Nazi in 2001's The Believer, to playing a serial killer in training in 2002's Murder By Numbers, to playing a man in a marriage that is tragically dissolving in 2010's Blue Valentine, Gosling was never afraid to tap into very serious and complex emotions. That has changed in recent years with lighter roles in Barbie and the recently released action comedy, The Fall Guy, and, as it turns out,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Gaius Bolling
- MovieWeb
After welcoming in 2024 with an eclectic mix of movie titles, from new and old to classic and modern, Netflix is set to embark on its monthly cull as it cuts titles from its roster, accommodating the demand for new movies by creating space in its stacked catalog. Following on from a busy 2023, where big-name blockbuster releases dominated the cinematic terrain, streaming platforms such as Netflix and the like will seek to re-establish themselves and regain a foothold in this increasingly saturated market. Having taken a hit to its subscriber base last year, the streaming giants will be hoping to rediscover some form when it comes to subbing out older films for new additions. Let's take a look at every movie leaving Netflix in February 2024...
La La Land (2016) Leaving Netflix on Feb. 1
La La Land PG-13 Release DateNovember 29, 2016DirectorDamien ChazelleCastRyan Gosling, Emma Stone, Amie Conn, Terry Walters, Thom Shelton, Cinda AdamsRuntime...
La La Land (2016) Leaving Netflix on Feb. 1
La La Land PG-13 Release DateNovember 29, 2016DirectorDamien ChazelleCastRyan Gosling, Emma Stone, Amie Conn, Terry Walters, Thom Shelton, Cinda AdamsRuntime...
- 1/20/2024
- by Patrick Hayes
- MovieWeb
Stars: Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, Amiée Conn, Terry Walters, Thom Shelton, Callie Hernandez, Jessica Rothe, Sonoya Mizuno, J.K. Simmons, Jason Fuchs | Written and Directed by Damien Chazelle
The third film from Damien Chazelle, in what might be dubbed his “Jazz Trilogy”, La La Land eschews the New Wave immediacy of Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench and the psychological horror notes of Whiplash, and brings us a blast of Golden Age musical energy. La La Land arrives on a zephyr of hype; and while it’s not up to the standard of his previous feature, it has a certain charm of its own.
Except, it’s not really its own. Like The Artist before it, La La Land is an awards-friendly picture – proudly presented in “Cinemascope” – which is inextricably wedded to past glories. Yet I’m not sure its modern elements are entirely comfortable in the relationship.
The third film from Damien Chazelle, in what might be dubbed his “Jazz Trilogy”, La La Land eschews the New Wave immediacy of Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench and the psychological horror notes of Whiplash, and brings us a blast of Golden Age musical energy. La La Land arrives on a zephyr of hype; and while it’s not up to the standard of his previous feature, it has a certain charm of its own.
Except, it’s not really its own. Like The Artist before it, La La Land is an awards-friendly picture – proudly presented in “Cinemascope” – which is inextricably wedded to past glories. Yet I’m not sure its modern elements are entirely comfortable in the relationship.
- 1/13/2017
- by Rupert Harvey
- Nerdly
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