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‘Marriage Story,’ ‘1917’ & ‘Joker’ Make Oscar’s Original Score Shortlist

December 16, 2019 7:04 pm

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 15 scores that will advance in consideration for the 2020 Best Original Score Oscar. It was no surprise to see Randy Newman's work on "Marriage Stor...

Director David Michôd Denies Ripping Off A Specific Scene In ‘Game Of Thrones’ For ‘The King’ Despite Studying The Show In Preparation

Charles Barfield

November 11, 2019 12:36 pm

News, Television

In music, there’s a fine line between homage and stealing. If a song uses a sample from another song, even for a brief moment, then the artist must pay the writer of that original song. But in film, there reall...

‘The King’ Exclusive Music: Oscar-Nominated Composer Nicholas Britell Provides The Score For David Michôd’s Latest

Charles Barfield

October 31, 2019 3:11 pm

News

Earlier this year, it became apparent that Netflix was stacking the deck with a ton of films that would normally be considered awards contenders. Films like “The Laundromat,” “Dolemite is My Name,” “The Irishma...

‘The King’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Feels The Burden Of A Heavy Crown

Rodrigo Perez

October 24, 2019 9:44 am

News, Trailers

Netflix sure made a splash earlier this fall when they announced their full fall schedule, a phalanx of movies seemed to decimate and dominate the Oscar and awards season. But the smoke has already cleared from...

‘The King’: Timothée Chalamet Is Absolutely Regal In David Michôd’s Shakespearean Epic [Venice Review]

Christina Newland

September 3, 2019 9:55 am

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

It’s really no great stretch to imagine Timothée Chalamet in a historical setting. With his finely angular thinness and flop of dark hair, you can see him as a sickly 19th-century aristocrat, or maybe even…. so...

Netflix Unveils Fall Release Dates Of Awards Contenders Including ‘The Laundromat,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘Dolemite’ & More

Charles Barfield

August 27, 2019 1:41 pm

News

Unlike other film studios, Netflix isn’t necessarily concerned with the exact release date for its films. Whereas most traditional studios have to think about the long-term playability of a film and how its box...

‘The King’ Trailer: Timothee Chalamet Becomes A Man And A Monarch In David Michôd’s Shakespeare Adaptation

Andrew Hrip

August 27, 2019 9:26 am

News, Trailers

It is said in “Henry V” that “men of few words are the best men.” Actions really do speak louder than words and the sooner that one understands that, the sooner one can put themselves into action to enhance the...

2019 Venice Film Festival Preview: 15 Must-See Movies

The Playlist Staff

August 26, 2019 3:36 pm

Features, Festivals, News

Let's get right to it. The Venice Film Festival is about to pop off this week which means, welcome to the madness of fall and the annual season when we lose our minds. It's a terrific time to be a movie lover, ...

most anticipated fall film festival-preview

2019 Fall Preview: The 45 Most Anticipated Films

The Playlist Staff

August 20, 2019 2:34 pm

Features, News

It's sad, but true: summer is coming to an end, school is gearing up (if you're still of that age), and the fall film festival season is upon us. That means, it's time to pack away the blockbusters—for the most...

Timothée Chalamet Does Shakespeare In First Look At Netflix’s Upcoming Awards Contender ‘The King’

Charles Barfield

July 25, 2019 10:27 am

Festivals, News

Timothée Chalamet doesn’t star in bad films. Even at such a young age, the actor has found himself in the enviable position of being able to pick and choose his films. This has led Chalamet to really only lendi...

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