Why In the World is Beyonce Singing for 'Fifty Shades of Grey'?
Why Caught A Ghost Is The Perfect Band for The 'Dear White People' Trailer
Why Caught A Ghost Is The Perfect Band for The 'Dear White People' Trailer

At the intersection of movie trailers and music, what does this catchy indie tune tell us about Justin Simien's highbrow satire?

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Trailer Tunes: 'Mommy' & OneRepublic & Ellie Goulding
Trailer Tunes: 'Mommy' & OneRepublic & Ellie Goulding

Why are super-hits by OneRepublic and Ellie Goulding in the trailer for Mommy, an off-kilter darling from this year's Cannes?

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'Wild' Has the Best Use of a Song in a Trailer This Year So Far
'Wild' Has the Best Use of a Song in a Trailer This Year So Far

At the intersection of movie trailers and music, what does Beck's 'Turn Away' tell us about Reese Witherspoon's woman-against-nature drama? It turns out: quite a lot!

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Trailer Tunes: 'Birdman' & Gnarls Barkley's 'Crazy'
Trailer Tunes: 'Birdman' & Gnarls Barkley's 'Crazy'

At the intersection of movie trailers and music, what does the classic Gnarls Barkley tune "Crazy" tell us about Alejandro González Iñárritu's upcoming flick?

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Trailer Tunes: 'This Is Where I Leave You' & American Authors' 'Home'
Trailer Tunes: 'This Is Where I Leave You' & American Authors' 'Home'

At the intersection of movie trailers and music, what does the rock anthem "Home" tell us about this new entry in the rich-family-dark-comedy genre?

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Trailer Tunes: 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'Spirit In The Sky' & 'Hooked On A Feeling'
Trailer Tunes: 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'Spirit In The Sky' & 'Hooked On A Feeling'

At the intersection of movie trailers and music, what do these two oldies tell us about the upcoming Marvel movie?

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Trailer Tunes: Linklater's 'Boyhood' and Family of the Year's 'Hero'
Trailer Tunes: Linklater's 'Boyhood' and Family of the Year's 'Hero'

The first trailer for 'Boyhood,' Richard Linklater's movie about a boy growing up that was shot at intervals (with the same cast) over 12 years.

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Trailer Tunes: 'Gone Girl' & Richard Butler's Cover of 'She'
Trailer Tunes: 'Gone Girl' & Richard Butler's Cover of 'She'

The first teaser for 'Gone Girl', David Fincher's hotly-anticipated adaptation of Gillian Flynn's zeitgeist-y novel about a man who faces a storm of suspicion after his wife mysteriously disappears. (The movie arrives October 3.)

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Mood Music: 3 Songs For Ironic Terror
Mood Music: 3 Songs For Ironic Terror

These songs were sweet until the movies made them evil. Plus: gory marriage proposal flash mob, anyone?

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Mood Music: 3 Songs For Sensitive Characters Who Are Suddenly Inspired
Mood Music: 3 Songs For Sensitive Characters Who Are Suddenly Inspired

When movies need a pop anthem to signify overcoming hurdles, here are the songs they usually turn to and the song they should start using ASAP.

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Screen Habits: Amrit Singh On Vine, Anthony Bourdain & 'The East'
Screen Habits: Amrit Singh On Vine, Anthony Bourdain & 'The East'

The Stereogum editor and 'Dosa Hunt' filmmaker shares his most recent media discoveries and his theories on the future of watching things on screens.

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Screen Habits: 'Under the Dome' Actor Alexander Koch
Screen Habits: 'Under the Dome' Actor Alexander Koch

We talk to the star of the summer TV hit about how music influenced the creation of Junior, a character who slowly descends into madness after being enclosed in an invisible bubble.

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Screen Habits: The Shondes Lead Singer Louisa Solomon on Joss Whedon, Star Wars & More
Screen Habits: The Shondes Lead Singer Louisa Solomon on Joss Whedon, Star Wars & More

With this critically-acclaimed Brooklyn pop/punk/rock band gearing up for their next album, we asked lead singer Louisa Solomon about her TV and movie obsessions - and how she keeps up her media habits.

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