A Star is Born

This movie contains one of those perfect cinematic moments, the turning point where Lady Gaga's character takes the plunge into the world of fame and says goodbye to her minimum-wage job. She and her coworker-friend face each other in profile, he egging her on to make the leap, and she waiting just long enough before a smile creeps across her face - a smile that says "To hell with this job," "I've no idea where this will lead but I can't wait," and "This is my shot, I'd better take it." The moment is perfectly played, timed, lit, set, and costumed - it's just one of those cinematic moments where everything comes together magically.