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Motion Picture Sound Editors Hand Out Some Surprises!
The Motion Picture Sound Editors handed out their awards last night for the best work in sound editing over the past year, and there was a big shutout for the leading contenders of the night. Sound of Metal, largely considered the frontrunner for the Best Sound award at the Oscars, and News of the World, both […] More
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Before the Gold: Best Film Editing
This month, we’re taking a look at this year’s Oscar nominees and digging into their past work to find hidden gems that you may have overlooked. One of the joys of this year’s Oscars is the abundance of first time Oscar nominees, especially in craft categories. Best Film Editing has a host of newbies. Four […] More
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DGA Awards Given to Chloé Zhao and Darius Marder
Tonight, the Directors Guild of America held their big awards ceremony. Of course, we all went in to this DGA show knowing that Chloé Zhao was going win the big category for her Nomadland work. That proved to be the case, as Zhao beat back Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman), David […] More
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Interview: Sound Editor Nicolas Becker On Creating An Immersive Experience For ‘Sound of Metal’
Nicolas Becker has worked with sound on well-known films like Gravity, Arrival, and 28 Weeks Later. In the film Sound of Metal, the sound editor created the arc of heavy metal drummer Ruben’s (Riz Ahmed) sudden hearing loss and his relationship with sound as the loss gets progressively worse throughout the film. This task brought […] More
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Interview: ‘Sound of Metal’ Co-Screenwriter Abraham Marder on Composing the Oscar-Shortlisted Song “Green”
Abraham Marder is the co-screenwriter of the Amazon Studios film Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed and directed by his brother Darius. Sound of Metal was nominated for Best Actor – Drama for Ahmed at last Sunday’s Golden Globes, and has received 5 Critics’ Choice Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor […] More
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Motion Picture Sound Editors Nominations Led By ‘News of the World’ and ‘Sound of Metal’
The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) have announced their nominations for the finest achievements in sound editing for the year of 2020. The nominations cover a range of categories, from film and television to video games and student films. They dive deep into each section, with categories specifically designed for animated film, documentary, and feature […] More
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Interview: Darius Marder Guides Us Through the Genesis of ‘Sound of Metal’
For a directorial debut, Darius Marder sure took an ambitious project on. Sound of Metal, from top to bottom, would always be a difficult film to ace, no matter who you are. Luckily, Marder is quite the filmmaker, so he really hit the ground running. Having been curious about this movie for years, finally seeing […] More
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Interview: Riz Ahmed Chats About ‘Sound of Metal’ and How He Chooses His Roles
It’s impossible not to be blown away by Riz Ahmed. Even before Sound of Metal, which may well earn him an Academy Award nomination, he’s been quietly one of the best in the business. Nightcrawler, The Night Of, and more, have seen Ahmed rise to an exciting level in short order. Sound of Metal is […] More
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Gold List Citations Include ‘Minari’ and ‘Sound of Metal’
An often underserved community is getting a big boost in recognition this year thanks to the recent launch of Gold List, who have revealed their selections of this year’s honorees. Created to reward achievements by Asians and Pacific Islanders from the year in film, Gold List is a collaboration between the Gold House led movement […] More
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Once Again, Some Major Original Score Contenders are Likely Ineligible
Some of the year’s biggest films have had their scores deemed as ineligible for nomination consideration at this year’s Oscars and BAFTAs. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence, as some of the most renowned scores in recent years have surprised many by their inability to even be eligible for nominations, including Jonny Greenwood’s legendary score for There Will […] More
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Greater Western New York Film Critics Association Stumps for ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Sound of Metal’
The Greater Western New York Film Critics Association announced their third annual end-of-year Film Awards and, on trend, Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland led the way with six wins, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress. Darius Marder’s debut film, Sound of Metal, earned four wins, two of them honoring the work of actor Paul Raci, who won for […] More
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Film Review: ‘Sound of Metal’ is a Astounding Auditory Experience and Showcase for Riz Ahmed
The right combination of actor and filmmaker, combined with true ambition and dedication, can result in magic. Sound of Metal is one such example of this, with co-writer/director Darius Marder and actor Riz Ahmed blowing you away. Not simply content to tell a compelling story, they also give you the experience of the protagonist. That […] More
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