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Watch Every Film Reference in 'La La Land' in One Mashup Video

It is no surprise that this year's incredible addition to the musical genre, La La Land drew inspiration from a myriad of other iconic musicals.

By Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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'La La Land' [Summit Entertainment]

It is no surprise that this year's incredible addition to the musical genre, #LaLaLand drew inspiration from a myriad of other iconic musicals. These include such classics ranging from Singin' In The Rain to West Side Story, with hints of Grease sprinkled throughout and a whole lot of Fred and Ginger.

'Face The Fleet' [Credit: RKO Pictures]

Sara Preciado decided to take these various inspirations and edit a side-by-side comparison between certain sequences in the contemporary La La Land with its classic counterparts all set to the instrumental tune of "Another Day Of Sun." The result will make you want to spend an entire day sitting in front of your couch rocking a movie musical marathon.

Check out the side-by-side comparison below:

How Often Are Certain References Made?

  • Singin' In The Rain (1952) is, of course, one of the main inspirations/draws for La La Land because of those vibrant, beautiful colors and the fantastic chemistry between Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. The "Lovely Night" sequence started off with a nod to Kelly's titular dance and it particularly showcased #RyanGosling's musical chops.

'Singin' in the Rain' [Credit: MGM]

  • There are also numerous parallels with West Side Story (1961), particularly during the "Someone In The Crowd" sequence wherein Mia's (#EmmaStone) friends convince her to attend this extravagant party. Plus, the "City Of Stars" sequence where Sebastian (Gosling) is just singing along without a care in a world is just like Tony (Richard Beymer) felt singing about "Maria."

'West Side Story' [Credit: United Artists]

  • Any fan of the musical genre who watched La La Land immediately caught on to the numerous inspired sequences that drew from the masters themselves, Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. From the park bench scene in Shall We Dance (1937) to that hint of On The Town (1941) and that glorious Broadway Melody of 1940, we loved those talented men during the Golden Age of Hollywood and we certainly would not mind seeing more of them in the present.

'La La Land' [Credit: Summit Entertainment]

Other References Include:

  • An American In Paris (1951)
  • The Bandwagon (1953)
  • La ballon rouge (1956)
  • Funny Face (1957)
  • Les parapluies des Cherbourg (1964)
  • Les demoiselles de Rochefort (1967)
  • Sweet Charity (1969)
  • Grease (1978)
  • Boogie Nights (1997)
  • Moulin Rogue (2001)

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Ghezal Amiri

Afghan-Canadian writer who enjoys witty quips and BTS, proper grammar and Jodie Comer.

I tweet with @MrsBananaPhone because it's the best and beats the rest.

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