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Carter Burwell Brought a Fairy Tale Sound to ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’

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We chat with the composer about the challenges director Martin McDonagh initiated and how they arrived at a whimsical sound to counter the film’s dark mood.

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Rules of the Game: How Martin McDonagh Satirizes Masculinity

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Violence, Shame, Victimization. Repeat.

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Martin McDonagh Is Finally Making ‘The Banshees of Inisheer’

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The ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ director has been sitting on this one for over 20 years.

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Martin McDonagh

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The filmmaker behind ‘In Bruges,’ ‘Seven Psychopaths,’ and ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ shares his thoughts on writing, loving your characters, and how to not be fucking boring.

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The Significance of Shorts at the Oscars

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Some believe the shorts categories are a disposable part of the Academy Awards. We think they deserve greater respect and recognition.

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Rack Focus and the Gradual Presentation of Information

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Watch a video essay that breaks down a vital visual storytelling technique.

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Frances McDormand Advocates Turning Hashtags into ‘Inclusion Riders’

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The Oscar-winning actress executed her own “The More You Know” moment at the awards last night. Here’s hoping it starts a fire.

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The Space Between Character Development and Redemption

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Three Billboards’ racist cop is a complex character. That doesn’t mean the film wants us to absolve him.

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The Success of ‘Three Billboards’ Depends on Who’s Doing the Talking

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Martin McDonagh’s film may have cleaned up at the Golden Globes, but the numbers suggest a more diverse critical body wouldn’t have been so forgiving of its flaws.