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ISSUE 93 / 2016 15 FILM La La Land is the most discussed movie of the season. Whiplash's Damien Chazelle directs this original new musical about Mia and Sebastian. It's the story of an aspiring actress who falls in love with a Jazz pianist. It's a tale of love and personal realization. Chazelle is such a talented director: he is 31, and he has already directed the Academy Awards nominee Whiplash. I was worried that his new release would not be able to match his previous brilliant film, but the truth is: La La Land is even better. The cast includes Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. These two have an incredible chemistry and they both deliver a stellar perfomance. They act, they dance, they sing and it all feels so natural, convincing and compelling. This is actually one of the movie's strenghts: its complex and authentic approach to relevant themes such as love and dreams. We also need to talk about the opening and closing scenes: these are two incredible moments of cinema. The opening musical- related moment and the alternative reality in the end are two visionary amazing moments. You will not believe to your eyes. The director is paying homage to the old musicals and he is reinventing the genre. You will love its music, you will love its cinematography and you will love these struggling characters who are just ordinary people, living their dreams. La La Land will definitely get a huge amount of attention. More at Guestlist.net The London Film Festival was full of incredible new releases: La La Land and Nocturnal Animals are the ones you will need to go to watch. Sir Ken Robinson makes a profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. The variety of creativity is incredible, we don't have any idea of how this will play out. Everybody has an interest in education. Children that start the school this year will be retired in 2065: the unpredictability is enormous. Children have the capacity of innovation. Our only hope for the future is to adopt a new conception of human ecology: we have to rethink the fundamental principles on which we are educating our children. There is a quote from Jonas Salk : "If all the insects were to disappear from the earth, within 50 years all life on earth would end. If all human beings disappeared from the earth, within 50 years all forms of life would flourish. We cannot see this future, but our children will and our job is to make something out of it. DO SCHOOL KILL CREATIVITY? FEATURED TED LFF REVIEW: LA LA LAND BEST UPCOMING MOVIES AT THE LONDON FILM FESTIVAL These are the 5 must-see London Film Festival movies. Being 17 Téchiné directs this critical acclaimed movie about the difficult relationship of two high school students. When Damien's mother takes Thomas whose own mother is ill, the son must deal with the boy he fought with. It's an incredible film that traps you in this realistic, tender and emotional coming-of-age story. It's definetely a must-see! The Birth of a Nation Nate Parker writes and directs this complex and inspiring story of a group of people who want their rights to be respected. It's an important story that must be told. Arrival It's the story of Louise, a linguistic who is able to communicate with aliens. The film is not only about their arrival: it's also about human emotions and connections. The ending will stick with you for days. Villeneuve's vision is incredible. A Quiet Passion Terence Davies directs this Emily Dickinson's portrait. This take on the writer's life is unforgettable: she loves her family, she struggles and she lives to the fullest. Cynthia Nixon's performance as Dickinson is memorable. Una Rooney Mara is Una, a teenage girl who had a relationship with her father's friend. It's not an easy movie to watch: it's a complex and psychological story of an abusive "love". The cast and the direction are spot-on. There are so many adaptations onscreen of Sparks' novels like The Notebook and Dear John. The Secret Scripture is trying to attract the same amount of attention. Jim Sheridan directs this story that is set in two different periods of the protagonist's life. Rose is a solitary woman who lives with her sister in Belfast. When she is approached by a troublesome priest who is obsessed with her, her life will take a terrible turn. As a consequence of her own baby's murder accusation, she will end up in a asylum. Did she kill him? What is her real story? The Irish director creates an interesting portrait of the Irish situation in correlation with relevant themes like Catholic church bigotry and female emancipation. Like in Frears' Philomena, the protagonist is oppressed by this bleak institution. Apart from these engaging themes, the movie is fairly entertaining and really well acted and executed. However, it's not enough. Even if Vanessa Redgrave and Rooney Mara stun as Rose, the plot, especially in the second part is so predictable, overused and cheesy, I wasn't surprised at all by the final revelation and the ending felt contrived and unrealistic. How can I buy so many coincidences? Moreover the movie tone shifts from a sober, dark, sad atmosphere to a forced, positive scenario. Barry's novels always tell gripping stories that are almost implausible. The source material didn't help a potentially interesting film, as it lacks courage and boldness. I am not telling you not to watch it, because thanks to its stars The Secret Scripture is entertaining. My advice is to let your brain relax and enjoy the movie without overthinking it. More at Guestlist.net Sebastian Barry's novel paved the way to this new Jim Sheridan feature film. Hollywood loves adapting famous bestsellers about tragic love stories. LFF REVIEW: THE SECRET SCRIPTURE