28 Great Movie Scores Written by Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Artists
Whereas film scores were once exclusive to classically trained individuals like Bernard Herrmann and John Williams, the past 30 years has seen a major buck in that trend. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 100 Best Movie Posters of the Past 100 Years
Movie posters help sell tickets, but more importantly they can be considered art. Some posters reveal the exact plot of the movie while others highlight the stars of the movie. Some are even an abstract representation of a key moment in the film. We looked at the best poster for each year, which meant leaving off of some classics. Take a look through history. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAmerican Psycho Could Get a Remake
Lionsgate has asked Noble Jones, who was the second unit director for The Social Network, to write and direct a reimagined version of American Psycho, Variety reported. The film would be based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel. The project has not yet been greenlit. read more
Found in: Concerts, News2011 Oscar Live Blog
Paste editor-in-chief Josh Jackson and film editor Michael Dunaway live-blogged the Academy Awards from the comfort of their respective living rooms. They looked at how far off base our Oscar picks were and shared our favorite Oscar-related tweets.... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesPredicting the Oscars: An Oscar Blogger Breaks It Down For You
“Think of Rocky winning in 1976 over All the President’s Men, Network, and Taxi Driver,” Oscar blogger Adam Lucyk says about the race for Best Picture. “Think of How Green Was My Valley winning over Citizen Kane in 1941. Think of Gigi winning over Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in 1958. All examples of why I’m hoping The Social Network pulls it out, but still can’t quite predict it.”... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesOscar Preview - Who Will Win, Who Should Win, Who Really Should Win (Part Two)
Today we look at Best Picture, Best Director and the Best Actor/Actress categories in our annual Who Will Win/ Who Should Win/ Who Really Should Win story. read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesThe King's Speech, True Grit Lead 2011 Oscar Nominations
The nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards were announced this morning. The King’s Speech garnered the most, raking in a dozen, including best picture, best director (Tom Hoper) and best actor (Colin Firth in the title role of King George VI). True Grit secured the second-most, with 10 nominations likewise securing spots in the top categories: best picture, best director (Coen Brothers) and best actor (for Jeff Bridges, last year’s best actor). Surprisingly, The Social Network, which swept the Golden Globes, tied with Inception for third, with The Fighter following closely behind.... read more
Found in: Movies, News10 Great Single-Artist Soundtracks
While famed film composers like John Williams, Danny Elfman and James Horner are typically called upon for putting together the melodies that will stir us to laugh or cry, sometimes a soundtrack is better served by calling on someone from the world of popular music. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Social Network, Glee Win Big at 2011 Golden Globes
While the Golden Globes winners don’t get as much exposure as the Oscars, the event does have its moments. For one thing, the audience is free to consume alcohol during the entire show, which definitely translates to more, well, interesting moments.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsTrent Reznor Again Teams with David Fincher for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor worked with Atticus Ross to compose the music for Paste’s favorite movie from last year, The Social Network. That movie was directed by David Fincher. Now, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, another Fincher-helmed flick set to release in December, will be scored by Reznor, according to TimesTalk. No word yet on whether Atticus Ross will also be involved.... read more
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