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The Dirt

‘The Dirt’ Trailer Reaction: Is The Era Of The Uncritical Rock Star Biopic Coming To An End?

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After over a century of excusing male excess in the name of rock greatness, are we finally over the era of the dirtbag rockstar?

Ryan Gosling First Man

Composer Justin Hurwitz Tells Us About ‘First Man’ and His Theremin Skills

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How the Oscar-winning composer found humanity in a very otherworldly instrument.

Kmm Nef

Director Thom Zimny on His 18-Year Journey to Making ‘Springsteen on Broadway’

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Longtime Bruce Springsteen collaborator, Thom Zimny, breaks down how he wanted to shoot the Broadway performance of some of his most beloved songs.

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One of These 15 Original Scores Will Win the Oscar

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This year’s shortlist for the Best Original Score category includes ‘Black Panther,’ ‘First Man,’ ‘Annihilation,’ and ‘If Beale Street Could Talk.’

Bohemian Rhapsody

Newton Thomas Sigel on Recreating Rock History for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

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We chat with the cinematographer about the challenges of putting an audience on stage at ‘Live Aid,’ and capturing period-authentic lighting.

Lalo Schifrin Dirty Harry

Making Clint Cool: Exploring Lalo Schifrin’s ‘Dirty Harry’ Music

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How Lalo Schifrin used jazz moods to turn Eastwood into the king of cool.

Bodied

Festival Favorite ‘Bodied’ Now Streaming on YouTube Premium

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The film will cost you now but may be free in the near future.

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How Music Serves a Story: A Conversation with Composer Adam Dorn

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The Robin Williams documentary composer reveals the ins and outs of composing for television and film in his past and upcoming projects

Chance the Rapper Slice

The Innovative Potential of Chance the Rapper’s Movie Musical ‘Hope’

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The creative team for this project could provide this film with all the makings of a success.