‘La La Land’ — Darien Library Friday Night Feature

A struggling actress and an aspiring pianist fall in love as they both pursue their dreams in L.A. However, their blossoming relationship is challenged when their careers pull them in different directions. This 2016 movie features Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Finn Wittrock, John Legend, J.K. Simmons; Rated PG; 128 minutes; Presented with captions for the hearing impaired. 6:30 and 8:45 p.m., Friday, May 12

— an announcement from Darien Library

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Official website — IMDb — Rotten Tomatoes — Metacritic — map of the film’s locations — Turner Classic Movies — Wikipedia
La La Land, Jazz and Music

Does La La Land Get Jazz or Exploit It? (New York Times)
La La Land Is Clueless About What’s Actually Happening in Jazz (Vulture)
‘La La Land’ seriously misunderstands music. So why are its songs pretty great?

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‘La La Land’ Is Darien Library’s Friday Night Feature Film

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A struggling actress and an aspiring pianist fall in love as they both pursue their dreams in L.A. However, their blossoming relationship is challenged when their careers pull them in different directions. This 2016 movie features Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Finn Wittrock, John Legend, J.K. Simmons; Rated PG; 128 minutes; Presented with captions for the hearing impaired. Playing at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.

— an announcement from Darien Library

______________

Official website — IMDb — Rotten Tomatoes — Metacritic — map of the film’s locations — Turner Classic Movies — Wikipedia
La La Land, Jazz and Music

Does La La Land Get Jazz or Exploit It? (New York Times)
La La Land Is Clueless About What’s Actually Happening in Jazz (Vulture)
‘La La Land’ seriously misunderstands music. So why are its songs pretty great?