Damien Chazelle writes himself into 1920s Hollywood in his fifth feature, Babylon. A three hour drama fueled by fire, piss, shit, and the hysteria of Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva.
I believe that all directors are owed the opportunity to make at least one film that indulges the audience in their deepest desires and greatest fears. This type of film typically comes around in the latter part of a career after a director has long established themselves as…