This week Sydney deals with some mic issues. First up is La La Land (2016), starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Both Sydney and Jake ask the question, "Why La La Land?" and discuss Damian Chazelle, jazz and what makes a movie a successful musical. Next, is Paris Blues (1961), a jazz drama/musical staring Paul Newman, Sydney Poitier, Joanne Woodward and Diahann Carroll. A movie that surprises Jake with its themes, dialogue and acting. 

Possible spoiler warnings for: Whiplash (2014), The Long Goodbye (1973), The Town (2010)