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'The Witcher' soundtrack comes to digital music services tomorrow
Netflix's take on The Witcher is a success by many metrics, although you wouldn't know it by looking at digital music services -- not unless you count the unofficial covers of a certain Jaskier song. Thankfully, Netflix is restoring some order to the universe…
The wait for an official release is somewhat unusual. You hardly had to wait a day to listen to the Stranger Things 3 soundtrack, but The Witcher's album is following over a month after the show's December 20th debut. Not that Netflix is likely to complain to… [+196 chars]
Jon Fingas
2020-01-23 18:40:00
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Original Content podcast: Netflix’s Taylor Swift documentary feels a guarded self-portrait
“Miss Americana,” a new Netflix documentary about Taylor Swift, is worth watching — if you go in with the right expectations. At least, that’s according to two out of three hosts of the Original Content podcast. Darrell was the holdout; he didn’t hate the mov…
“Miss Americana,” a new Netflix documentary about Taylor Swift, is worth watching if you go in with the right expectations.
At least, that’s according to two out of three hosts of the Original Content podcast. Darrell was the holdout; he didn’t hate the movi… [+1600 chars]
Anthony Ha
2020-02-09 23:40:55
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Does Russia's new culture minister hate the arts?
Olga Lyubimova knows about film and TV production, but once apparently admitted loathing many art forms.
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Olga Lyubimova comes from a family of theatre professionals
Russia's new culture minister, Olga Lyubimova, has experience of film and TV production but she apparently once wrote "I'm not bloody cultured at all".
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https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews
2020-01-23 13:52:49
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Parasite: Thrilled Koreans hail historic Oscars 2020 win for Bong Joon-ho
Thrilled South Koreans have begun celebrating a historic best picture Oscars win for Bong Joon-ho.
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The win has been hailed as a "historic moment" by the South Korean community
Thrilled South Koreans are celebrating the "historic" best picture win for Parasite at this year's Oscars.
The comedy-thriller film by Bo… [+1106 chars]
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews
2020-02-10 05:06:47
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Should the Oscars rip up the ceremony rulebook?
Organisers have cultivated a ceremony that's "too long" and "boring" according to some film fans.
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The 2007 set was typically glitzy, but the Oscars don't attract as many viewers as it used to
The Oscars are looming, and for film fans clutching a bottomless popcorn bucket, that means yet another TV marathon.
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https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews
2020-02-08 01:14:49
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Analysis: Taylor Swift is ready to speak now
Taylor Swift sings about youth mobilization, endorses Democrats on Instagram and makes music videos with LGBTQ icons. She's complex, she's cool, she's an alpha type.
Washington (CNN)Taylor Swift sings about youth mobilization, endorses Democrats on Instagram and makes music videos with LGBTQ icons. She's complex, she's cool, she's an alpha type.
The megastar hasn't always made such explicit statements, though. Lana Wilso… [+8978 chars]
Analysis by Brandon Tensley, CNN
2020-02-02 12:06:14
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Magnificent new music video from Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli
My old pal Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs will release his first proper solo album, Random Desire, on February 21. Above is "Pantomima," the first single/video for the album, and it's a beaut. Directed by and starring Greg's longtime collaborator Philip Harde…
My old pal Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs will release his first proper solo album, Random Desire, on February 21. Above is "Pantomima," the first single/video for the album, and it's a beaut. Directed by and starring Greg's longtime collaborator Philip Harde… [+1879 chars]
David Pescovitz
2020-01-26 19:17:22
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8 of the best Amazon devices in the UK
We're not sure whether you're familiar with Amazon, but it's this online marketplace that sells a bunch of different products. It's not a big deal, but it has a hand in e-commerce, logistics, hardware, media, and a few other things. You've probably never come…
We're not sure whether you're familiar with Amazon, but it's this online marketplace that sells a bunch of different products. It's not a big deal, but it has a hand in e-commerce, logistics, hardware, media, and a few other things.
You've probably never co… [+8312 chars]
Joseph Green
2020-02-08 09:00:00
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Keanu Reeves looks as good as ever in new photo with Alex Winter from the upcoming 'Bill and Ted' movie
Steve Granitz/WireImage "Matrix" star Keanu Reeves will reunite with costar Alex Winter for the upcoming sequel "Bill and Ted Face the Music," and a new still from the movie shows the duo are back and better than ever. In the still, Reeves and Winter are dres…
Keanu Reeves (left) and Alex Winter will star in "Bill and Ted Face the Music."
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ltorres@businessinsider.com (Libby Torres), Libby Torres
2020-02-18 18:35:42
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Document Your Baby's First Year of Life With '1 Second Everyday'
Yes, it’s cliché to exclaim that kids “grow up so fast!” But it’s become a cliché because it’s true. Especially when it comes to babies, the developmental changes children undergo from birth to one year old are staggering and can seem to happen miraculously o…
Yes, its cliché to exclaim that kids grow up so fast! But its become a cliché because its true. Especially when it comes to babies, the developmental changes children undergo from birth to one year old are staggering and can seem to happen miraculously overni… [+2379 chars]
Jaclyn Youhana Garver on Offspring, shared by Jaclyn Youhana Garver to Lifehacker
2020-01-29 16:00:00
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These Date Night Activities Are Better Solo
I do not love dating, but I love going on dates. The problem with dating is rarely the actual date, but all the stuff that happens before (like finding someone to date) and after (getting that person to date you again or leave you alone) can really suck. Comm…
I do not love dating, but I love going on dates. The problem with dating is rarely the actual date, but all the stuff that happens before (like finding someone to date) and after (getting that person to date you again or leave you alone) can really suck. Comm… [+4818 chars]
Claire Lower
2020-02-11 17:00:00
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Watch "Hair Love" 2020 Oscar-winning animated short film
I watched the Oscars last night, and found it to be a pretty dull affair. But one thing that caught my attention was the great-looking art and character design I saw in the very short clip from "Hair Love," the 6-minute film that took home the best animated s…
I watched the Oscars last night, and found it to be a pretty dull affair. But one thing that caught my attention was the great-looking art and character design I saw in the very short clip from "Hair Love," the 6-minute film that took home the best animated s… [+1906 chars]
Mark Frauenfelder
2020-02-10 19:37:44
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Country’s Orville Peck Proves Gay Cowboys Don’t Always Get The Blues
In a new Apple Music film, the masked singer says he's proud to be an LGBTQ voice in a traditional genre, even if his sexuality comes to mind "infrequently."
Orville Peck’s cryptic persona and throwback sound have earned him a reputation as an outlaw cowboy among fans. The country singer-songwriter, however, doesn’t see his career path as subversive at least in regard to his sexuality.
The Canadian-born Peck, wh… [+1796 chars]
Curtis M. Wong
2020-01-22 13:53:00
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Composer Joe Hisaishi Describes His Creative Process
Princess Mononoke. Castle in the Sky. Kikujiro. It’s hard to imagine any of these films without composer Joe Hisaishi’s iconic scores. Decade after decade, he’s consistently written some of the most memorable movie music of our time. Thank goddess for that. R…
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Princess Mononoke. Castle in the Sky. Kikujiro. Its hard to imagine any of these films… [+4998 chars]
Brian Ashcraft
2020-02-04 12:00:00
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The cinematographer of 'Jojo Rabbit' says director Taika Waititi banned cell phones from his film set
Fox Searchlight Pictures Cinematographer Mihai Malaimare told Insider that Taika Waititi banned cell phones from his "Jojo Rabbit" film set. Malaimare said that Waititi wanted a creative and concentrated set, so removed the distractions of cell phones. "Once …
The cinematographer of "Jojo Rabbit," Mihai Malaimare, told Insider that director Taika Waititi banned all cell phones from his film set in order to promote a more concentrated and creative environment without distractions.
"Taika was exactly as I hoped he'd… [+2655 chars]
jsarkisian@businessinsider.com (Jacob Sarkisian), Jacob Sarkisian
2020-01-26 12:23:00
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Spike Lee to direct a film version of David Byrne's "American Utopia"
According to an article on Deadline, Spike Lee has signed on to direct a film adaption of David Byrne's Broadway hit, American Utopia. Oscar winner Spike Lee has signed on to direct a filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show David Byrne’s American Utopia…
According to an article on Deadline, Spike Lee has signed on to direct a film adaption of David Byrne's Broadway hit, American Utopia.
Oscar winner Spike Lee has signed on to direct a filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show David Byrnes American Utopia… [+2242 chars]
Gareth Branwyn
2020-02-04 11:50:30
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The cinematographer of 'Jojo Rabbit' says director Taika Waititi banned cell phones from his film set
Cinematographer Mihai Malaimare told Insider that Taika Waititi banned cell phones from his "Jojo Rabbit" film set. Malaimare said that Waititi wanted a creative and concentrated set, so removed the distractions of cell phones. "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"…
The cinematographer of "Jojo Rabbit," Mihai Malaimare, told Insider that director Taika Waititi banned all cell phones from his film set in order to promote a more concentrated and creative environment without distractions.
"Taika was exactly as I hoped he'd… [+2655 chars]
Jacob Sarkisian
2020-01-26 12:23:00
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Watch this legendary short movie from 1895 colorized and in 4K
Urban legend has it that in 1895, when the Lumière brothers' “L’arrivée d’un train en gare de La Ciotat” — one of the first motion pictures ever — was shown to an audience in Paris, some people ran away from the screen in panic, thinking the train will run th…
Urban legend has it that in 1895, when the Lumière brothers' Larrivée dun train en gare de La Ciotat one of the first motion pictures ever was shown to an audience in Paris, some people ran away from the screen in panic, thinking the train will run them over.… [+1948 chars]
Stan Schroeder
2020-02-05 10:16:34
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Enjoy this Star Trek fan's delightful "Ode to Spock" recorded after the Vulcan's film death in 1982
In 1982, Susan "Sulu" Dubow recorded "Ode to Spock," her terrific musical response to the Vulcan's death in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Dubow will be familiar to fans of Dr. Demento's radio show of odd music -- dozens of her songs were played on the prog…
In 1982, Susan "Sulu" Dubow recorded "Ode to Spock," her terrific musical response to the Vulcan's death in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Dubow will be familiar to fans of Dr. Demento's radio show of odd music -- dozens of her songs were played on the prog… [+3700 chars]
David Pescovitz
2020-02-01 17:10:42
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Disney’s Myth: A Frozen Tale should be a case study for anyone filmmaking in VR
This week, on my way to check out a little ride debuting at Disneyland in California, I stopped by Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank to check out Myth: A Frozen Tale. Myth is a new VR experience created by a team working at the studio that debuted with…
This week, on my way to check out a little ride debuting at Disneyland in California, I stopped by Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank to check out Myth: A Frozen Tale. Myth is a new VR experience created by a team working at the studio that debuted with… [+7596 chars]
Matthew Panzarino
2020-01-21 16:03:10
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