After a very underwhelming showing in Los Angeles, Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” somewhat bounced back on Wednesday night at its New York screening.
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Damien Chazelle's ‘Babylon' Screens to POLARIZING Reactions ...
It’s quite clear that Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” will be getting mixed reviews. After its L.A. screening last night, here’s a love-it/hate-it vibe going around this movie. It was to be expected, especially when the movie’s first shot is an elephant shitting on the camera lens.
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