David Gonzalez

There are many reasons why you remember when an actor guest-starred on "The Simpsons." Sometimes, it's someone who plays themselves, such as Leonard Nimoy or Conan O'Brien. Other times, they're playing the same character they do elsewhere, like with the casts of "The X-Files" or "Cheers." Often even being uncredited does little to hide their involvement, as with Dustin Hoffman or Michael Jackson.

Going into OKTAGON 83, the online mood around the key matchups was surprisingly clear. A rising finisher was supposed to face her first real grappling problem. A heavyweight favourite was expected to handle a gritty veteran. And the main event promised a classic clash of pressure and power against range and technique, with a vacant title adding extra electricity. Then the cage door shut and the night gave fans exactly what they tuned in for.

Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle has become one of my favorite directors working today. From my introduction to him in 2014 with Whiplash to 2016’s La La Land and 2018’s First Man, Chazelle’s repertoire has shown that the Oscar winner is unafraid to tackle unique subject matters while challenging his audience. It’s been four years since Chazelle last graced cinephiles with a new film.