La La Land has provided an escapism platform at a time when race, migration and class ideology have dominated everyday life, and much of this unsettling feeling was echoed during the period preceding the Oscars itself. What the world needs right now are dreams and hopes and as Mia sang during her audition scene…Here’s to the ones who dream, foolish as they may seem!
Read MoreWhile many cultures see dance as an acceptable activity for men, in the West, musical theatre and expressive dance is still associated with women. Dancing, when carried out by boys and young men, often rouses cultural anxiety.
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