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La La Land’s Dream vs L.A.’s Reality | Los Angeles News
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In 2017, L.A. basked in a cinematic glow thanks to “La La Land,” which painted the city as a magical, dreamy escape — turning traffic into choreography and celebrating its vibrant culture after years of gritty portrayals. Amid a real estate boom, transit expansion, and Hollywood’s resurgence, the city felt optimistic, even inspiring documentaries that celebrated its culinary soul. But beneath the glitter, cracks were forming: gentrification loomed, development lagged, and the pandemic soon shattered that golden era. Today, looking back, that fantasy feels distant — a nostalgic snapshot of a city now wrestling with new, harsher realities.
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