The New ‘Old’ Hollywood that is ‘Babylon’
‘Babylon’ is an exhilarating journey one has to brace themselves for

Adam Siegel was born in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He is known for Drive (2011), Hotel Artemis (2018) and Thunder Force (2021).
‘Babylon’ is an exhilarating journey one has to brace themselves for
The coming-of-age story that brings viewers into the world of Broadway, New York City, with musical talent and LGBTQ leads.
I first saw Dear Evan Hansen on the Broadway stage. Apparently, I was so blown away by the magic of theater that I didn’t pick up on the questionable dynamics. The story's clumsy handling in the movie brought those issues to light.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.