In this edition, watch a video essay about pop music needle drops in movies, listen to stuntmen react to Mr. and Mrs. Smith action sequences, and more.
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It's been an amazing year for films, possibly the best one since I started writing/talking about film seriously back in 2007. Devindra and I had a spirited discussion of our top 10 films of the year, but for those who prefer a shorter, 9-minute long version of that podcast episode, you can find a video…
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I think one sign of a film score's success is how well it stands apart from its film. While the relationship should always be symbiotic, I'm always on the lookout for film scores I can add to my listening rotation. This year, there were a bunch of tracks that moved me deeply and/or received a…
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Note: This review originally ran during the Sundance Film Festival in January. It is based on a cut of the film that is slightly different than what opened limited last weekend and expands this week. The best way to revitalize a well-worn story concept is often to approach it openly and honestly, but from an…
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David Lowery's film Ain't Them Bodies Saints was among the best debuts at Sundance this past January, and it quickly found a release deal with IFC. (My glowing review is here.) The first trailer is here, opening with a slow, hazy expression of love which is soon overshadowed by the dark current that runs through the film.…
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David Lowery's film Ain't Them Bodies Saints was one of the best films of this year's Sundance Film Festival. IFC will bring it to theaters in August, and the film is screening in Cannes this weekend. Along with that screening we've got a new teaser poster for the film, painted by the director's brother. The…
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Even though the Sundance Film Festival is over, the movie deals continue. Over the last few days of the event, several films acquired distribution assuring you'll have a shot at seeing them soon. Many of the bigger films, including Fruitvale, Don Jon's Addiction, The Way Way Back, and The Spectacular Now, were picked up early in the…
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