In this episode we weigh in on some topical events, opine on the 'La La Land' vs 'Moonlight' race, and consider why Moonlight is such an impactful, introspective film- along with a new surprise segment.

Timestamps:

Film News - 0:20

Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score- 11:45

The Moonlight vs La La Land Oscar Race- 17:30

Moonlight - 26:30

Recommended Links:

Matthew Schnipper, "Director Barry Jenkins on the Music That Made Moonlight," November 29, 2016, http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/1377-director-barry-jenkins-on-the-music-that-made-moonlight/

Tre'vell Anderson, "Before the buzz began on 'Moonlight,' the coming-of-age story started with playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney," October 21, 2016, http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-moonlight-playwright-tarell-mccraney-20161017-snap-story.html

La La Land Interrogation - SNL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abn6cPxrc5w

Music courtesy of Vernon West
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(Recorded January 22, 2017)