The film Dayton movie buff says SHOULD win the Oscar, but WON’T

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

Local News
By Amelia Robinson
Jan 24, 2017
X

Like many who have seen it, Jonathan McNeal, a film buff and the manager of the Neon movie theater,  130 E. Fifth St. in Dayton, said he loved "La La Land."

"I am still humming the tunes all the time," he said of the modern musical nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

Still, he says he is a champion of smaller movies up for that same award.

McNeal explains his decision in the video above.

>>MORE: The Oscars 2017: Complete list of nominees

In Other News
1
Things to do in Dayton throughout July
2
Ohio grants $2.5M for jails to expand addiction treatment
3
Sterling Community Health to open clinic and pharmacy this month in...
4
More than 900 bald eagle nests confirmed in Ohio as population...
5
Dayton man walking the Appalachian trail identified in pool drowning in...

About the Author

Follow Amelia Robinson on facebookFollow Amelia Robinson on twitter

Community Impact Editor Amelia Robinson is an award-winning columnist, features writer and podcast host. The Ohio University graduates work has appeared in the Dayton Daily News since 2000.