'La La Land' director Damien Chazelle on favorite film of all time

"La La Land" is up for a record-tying 14 Oscars at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony. The adoring reception for the film has brought acclaim to its young director, Damien Chazelle. Anthony Mason spoke to Chazelle about his favorite movies.

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[aceofspades]

This guy has clearly not seen Transformers 2

[stealthsuit]

Favourite ending to a film? He made it in Whiplash

[jpmorazzani]

Chazelle you are an absolute genius, it amazes me how well you know the cinema, you will become a legend someday

[megpruden]

I like the fact that he is young and has an appreciation for classics and old art.

[Dutchyman]

Film: La La Land
Song: City of Stars (La La Land)
Line: "People love what other people are passionate about." (La La Land)
Ending: La La Land
Scene: Dream Sequence (La La Land)

[toxicstrike]

Film: The Room
Song: anything Tommy Wiseau sings
Line: You’re tearing me apart Lisa!
Ending: The Room
Scene: rooftop scene (The Room)

[bread]

there is nothing more powerful in a movie than silence.

[bread]

La La Land has gotta be in my Top 10 favorite movies of all time. it was truly revolutionary and while it may not be the “best” it was a work of art, a masterpiece. it made me feel so many emotions in the span of 2 hours. damien, your success is so well deserved. you are a true artist.

[patrickcrossley]

Love this guy! all his favorite films are all classics, proving he knows Hollywood better than most! loved "LA LA LAND", can't wait to see what he does next!

[SarahluvesB]

How on earth did he choose the choices so quickly? I have so many faves I wouldn't be able to choose that easily.

[CarlosRiveraFernandez]

Lemme try this.
Film: The Thin Red Line
Song: Miserlou (Pulp Fiction) (Does this count?)
Line: Utivich, I think this just might be my masterpiece. (Inglourious Basterds)
Ending: A Brighter Summer Day
Scene: Michael in Corleone (The Godfather)

[alara]

i loved how diversed his choices were!!!

[Lovicide]

How could he not even mention the critically acclaimed masterpiece, directed by none other than M Night Shyamalan, Avatar the Last Airbender?

[applefan]

Damien Chazelle should make a movie about Amy Winehouse.

[davidholaday]

All my music teachers in high school have told me their favorite song is As Time Goes By from Casablanca.

[technodroog]

Chazelle is a very talented young man, with good taste. These are top choices. Here's hoping that the depth of content of his films catches up to his obvious visual flair.

[georgeehret]

Favorite film: Blade Runner
Favorite song in a film: New York, New York (On The Town)
Favorite movie line: I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse. (The Godfather)
Favorite movie ending: The Empire Strikes Back
Favorite movie moment: Ezekiel 25:17 (Pulp Fiction)

[jacobbegley]

Totally agree with as time goes by. Casablanca is probably my favorite movie

[lukereviewscriterion]

For me, I would say this:

Film: Dr. Strangelove
Song: The Ry Cooder score from Paris, Texas
Line: “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up” from Sunset Boulevard
Ending: The Searchers
Scene: Mandrake and Ripper Scene from Dr. Strangelove

[corbincox]

Film: When Harry Met Sally
Song: Wise Up (Magnolia)
Line: I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of the life to start as soon as possible. (When Harry Met Sally)
Ending: All That Jazz
Scene: "I love being dead" (Gone Girl)