Tag: Academy Awards
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Top Five Best Score Oscar Snubs
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
It wouldn't be an Academy Awards season with out a snub -- perceived or real. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross can join the company of Bernard Herrmann, Ennio Morricone and Duke Ellington.
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John Williams Leads Best Original Score Nominees
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
John Williams leads the Academy Award contenders for Best Original Score, with two nominations: for his work on "The Adventures of Tintin" and "War Horse."
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'The Social Network' Wins Oscar for Best Original Score
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's synth-heavy, non-orchestral soundtrack for "The Social Network" was awarded Best Original Score at the 83rd annual Academy Awards. The duo also won the Golden Globe this year for their work on the film.
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Top Five Film Scores that Thrive as Concert Works
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
It takes a certain skill to compose a great film score. It takes an even more precise one to compose a great score that can be appreciated in a concert hall. Here are the top five scores that hold up on their own.
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A Soundtrack Fit for a King
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
“The King’s Speech,” which won four Oscars on Sunday, punctuates a pivotal scene with a famous classical work – Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Yet its very prominence has fueled a growing online debate about the intent of the film's creators.
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Oscars Poll: Who Should Win in the Music Categories?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
On Tuesday, the Academy Awards committee announced the nominees for this year's Oscars. Who do you want to win in the Best Song and Song categories? Please let us know by voting in our poll.
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Composer A.R. Rahman Leads Oscar Nominees in Music
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Leading the music categories is A.R. Rahman’s music for the Danny Boyle film "127 Hours," which was nominated in both the Best Score and Best Original Song categories. "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network" were among the other nominees.
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Actress Lynn Redgrave Dies at 67
Monday, May 03, 2010
Actress Lynn Redgrave, best known for her breakout role in 1966's "Georgy Girl," has died at the age of 67.
