Expertly steered by Nathan R ra, these conversations showcase Chazelle's deep and wide-ranging knowledge of cinema history and his mastery of film-making technique. They guide the reader from Chazelle's little-seen debut, the student feature film Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (featuring music by his Harvard roommate-turned regular composer, Justin Hurwitz), through his triple-Oscar-winning breakthrough, Whiplash, and on to his acclaimed...