Oh, Canada debuting this week on the Croisette is high time to see lesser-seen Schrader on the Criterion Channel, who’ll debut an 11-title series including the likes of Touch, The Canyons, and Patty Hearst, while Old Boyfriends (written with his brother Leonard) and his own “Adventures in Moviegoing” are also programmed. Five films by Jean Grémillon, a rather underappreciated figure of French cinema, will be showing
Series-wise, there’s an appreciation of the synth soundtrack stretching all the way back to 1956’s Forbidden Planet while, naturally, finding its glut of titles in the ’70s and ’80s––Argento and Carpenter, obviously, but also Tarkovsky and Peter Weir. A Prince and restorations of films by Bob Odenkirk, Obayashi, John Greyson, and Jacques Rivette (whose Duelle is a masterpiece of the highest order) make streaming debuts. I Am Cuba, Girlfight, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Dazed and Confused are June’s Criterion Editions.
Series-wise, there’s an appreciation of the synth soundtrack stretching all the way back to 1956’s Forbidden Planet while, naturally, finding its glut of titles in the ’70s and ’80s––Argento and Carpenter, obviously, but also Tarkovsky and Peter Weir. A Prince and restorations of films by Bob Odenkirk, Obayashi, John Greyson, and Jacques Rivette (whose Duelle is a masterpiece of the highest order) make streaming debuts. I Am Cuba, Girlfight, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Dazed and Confused are June’s Criterion Editions.
- 5/14/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
On this special episode of Corpse Club, guest host and Daily Dead Senior Contributor James Doherty celebrates 50 years of George A. Romero's The Crazies and reflects on the viral horror film's enduring and timely impact by speaking with Richard France (who plays Dr. Watts in the film), Professor Tony Williams (the author of The Cinema of George A. Romero: Knight of the Living Dead), and Assistant Professor of Sociology Danielle Denardo, who utilizes zombie apocalypse films as a teaching tool in her lessons.
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Looking for more scary good Corpse Club content? Be sure to check out our Corpse Club website and memberships. Not only can you view past episodes, but you can also sign up to be an official Corpse Club member to enjoy a wide range of rewards, including a shirt and pin that are to die for, access to bonus content, and the ability to suggest an episode topic!
- 3/31/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Stars: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel. Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau, Tom Savini, Sarah Venable, James, Roy, J. Clifford Forrest Jr. | Written and Directed by George A. Romero
George A. Romero is a name that is synonymous with the horror genre, and for good reason. His films, particularly his “Living Dead” series, have become icons of the genre and have influenced countless filmmakers. However, one of Romero’s lesser-known films, Martin, is just as worthy of recognition and analysis as his more famous works.
Martin tells the story of the titular character, played by John Amplas, who thinks – despite evidence to the contrary – he’s a vampire. Martin lives with his elderly cousin, Cuda (Lincoln Maazel), who buys into Martin’s belief that he is a cursed vampire and treats him accordingly. However, unlike the vampires of folklore and fiction, Martin does not possess any supernatural abilities. He must drug his victims...
George A. Romero is a name that is synonymous with the horror genre, and for good reason. His films, particularly his “Living Dead” series, have become icons of the genre and have influenced countless filmmakers. However, one of Romero’s lesser-known films, Martin, is just as worthy of recognition and analysis as his more famous works.
Martin tells the story of the titular character, played by John Amplas, who thinks – despite evidence to the contrary – he’s a vampire. Martin lives with his elderly cousin, Cuda (Lincoln Maazel), who buys into Martin’s belief that he is a cursed vampire and treats him accordingly. However, unlike the vampires of folklore and fiction, Martin does not possess any supernatural abilities. He must drug his victims...
- 3/29/2023
- by George P Thomas
- Nerdly
Visionary composer, saxophonist and visual artist Wayne Shorter has passed away at the age of 89.
His cause of death remains unknown, however the devoted husband, father and grandfather was surrounded by his loving family in Los Angeles at the time of his transition. He is survived by his wife Carolina, daughters Miyako and Mariana, and newly-born grandson Max.
Prior to his death, Shorter won his 13th Grammy award in February.
Read More: 2023 Grammy Awards: Complete Winners List
During the last few prolific years of his life, the extraordinary musician attained his opera …Iphigenia, written in collaboration with Esperanza Spalding, which played to widespread critical acclaim across the country in 2020, and released his Grammy-winning triple album and graphic novel Emanon in 2018.
“Wayne Shorter, my best friend, left us with courage in his heart, love and compassion for all, and a seeking spirit for the eternal future,” said Herbie Hancock, Shorter’s...
His cause of death remains unknown, however the devoted husband, father and grandfather was surrounded by his loving family in Los Angeles at the time of his transition. He is survived by his wife Carolina, daughters Miyako and Mariana, and newly-born grandson Max.
Prior to his death, Shorter won his 13th Grammy award in February.
Read More: 2023 Grammy Awards: Complete Winners List
During the last few prolific years of his life, the extraordinary musician attained his opera …Iphigenia, written in collaboration with Esperanza Spalding, which played to widespread critical acclaim across the country in 2020, and released his Grammy-winning triple album and graphic novel Emanon in 2018.
“Wayne Shorter, my best friend, left us with courage in his heart, love and compassion for all, and a seeking spirit for the eternal future,” said Herbie Hancock, Shorter’s...
- 3/2/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Wayne Shorter, the legendary, Grammy-winning saxophonist who — in addition to his own renowned albums and work with jazz supergroup Weather Report — collaborated with the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, and Joni Mitchell, has died at the age of 89.
The venerated musician died Thursday morning, March 2, in Los Angeles, Shorter’s rep confirmed to Rolling Stone. No cause of death was provided. His longtime label Blue Note said in a statement Thursday, “Visionary composer, saxophonist, visual artist, devout Buddhist, devoted husband, father, and grandfather Wayne Shorter has passed...
The venerated musician died Thursday morning, March 2, in Los Angeles, Shorter’s rep confirmed to Rolling Stone. No cause of death was provided. His longtime label Blue Note said in a statement Thursday, “Visionary composer, saxophonist, visual artist, devout Buddhist, devoted husband, father, and grandfather Wayne Shorter has passed...
- 3/2/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Wayne Shorter, the skilled and innovative jazz saxophonist who was a member of Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet before leading his own jazz-fusion band Weather Report, has died at the age of 89.
According to The New York Times, Shorter died Thursday, March 2nd, in Los Angeles.
Born on August 25th, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, Shorter grew up in a musical family (his older brother Alan was a revered jazz trumpeter in his own right). Wayne began playing the clarinet at an early age before transitioning to saxophone.
Following a stint in the U.S. Army, Shorter moved to New York City in the 1950s and became an integral figure in the city’s vibrant jazz scene. He was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers from 1959 to 1963, where he gained a reputation for his virtuosic saxophone playing and his ability to write complex and innovative compositions.
In 1964, Shorter joined the...
According to The New York Times, Shorter died Thursday, March 2nd, in Los Angeles.
Born on August 25th, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, Shorter grew up in a musical family (his older brother Alan was a revered jazz trumpeter in his own right). Wayne began playing the clarinet at an early age before transitioning to saxophone.
Following a stint in the U.S. Army, Shorter moved to New York City in the 1950s and became an integral figure in the city’s vibrant jazz scene. He was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers from 1959 to 1963, where he gained a reputation for his virtuosic saxophone playing and his ability to write complex and innovative compositions.
In 1964, Shorter joined the...
- 3/2/2023
- by Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their complete stories, giving an up-close look at life on music’s A list. This edition features pianist Alan Pasqua.
When Bob Dylan entered the recording studio in early 2020 to cut his 17-minute epic “Murder Most Foul,” he could have phoned...
When Bob Dylan entered the recording studio in early 2020 to cut his 17-minute epic “Murder Most Foul,” he could have phoned...
- 1/27/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
The pseudo-vampire film Martin was George A. Romero‘s personal favorite of all the films he had made – and now Second Sight Films has brought the film to 4K Uhd! Copies can be pre-ordered directly from Second Sight if you’re in the UK, but the company is not able to ship outside of the UK and Ireland. In the US, you can pre-order the release from Zavvi or Diabolik. 4K Uhd discs are region free, but the accompanying Blu-ray discs are locked to region B.
Written and directed by Romero, Martin has the following synopsis:
Young Martin is entirely convinced that he is an 84-year-old blood-sucking vampire. Without fangs or mystical powers, Martin injects women with sedatives and drinks their blood through wounds inflicted with razor blades. After moving to Braddock, Pennsylvania to live with his superstitious uncle, who also believes Martin is a vampire, Martin tries to prey...
Written and directed by Romero, Martin has the following synopsis:
Young Martin is entirely convinced that he is an 84-year-old blood-sucking vampire. Without fangs or mystical powers, Martin injects women with sedatives and drinks their blood through wounds inflicted with razor blades. After moving to Braddock, Pennsylvania to live with his superstitious uncle, who also believes Martin is a vampire, Martin tries to prey...
- 12/9/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Direct, precise and no filler — that’s a good way to describe Ron Carter, the tall, eloquent elder statesman of jazz.
For many musicologists, he’s considered one of the great virtuosos – if not the G.O.A.T. — of the upright acoustic bass. He is the most recorded bassist in the world, having performed on more than 2,200 records, according to Guinness World Records (although Carter will quickly tell you the list was short by hundreds).
For all his accomplishments, a new documentary on his life leaves Carter a bit awestruck. “Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes,” which debuted Friday on PBS, took nearly six years to film.
“I’ve only seen the trailer for a few minutes, and I was almost embarrassed that they were talking about me,” Carter says. “I was like, ‘Man, they are talking about me!’ I haven’t gotten over that yet.”
Produced and directed by Peter Schnall,...
For many musicologists, he’s considered one of the great virtuosos – if not the G.O.A.T. — of the upright acoustic bass. He is the most recorded bassist in the world, having performed on more than 2,200 records, according to Guinness World Records (although Carter will quickly tell you the list was short by hundreds).
For all his accomplishments, a new documentary on his life leaves Carter a bit awestruck. “Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes,” which debuted Friday on PBS, took nearly six years to film.
“I’ve only seen the trailer for a few minutes, and I was almost embarrassed that they were talking about me,” Carter says. “I was like, ‘Man, they are talking about me!’ I haven’t gotten over that yet.”
Produced and directed by Peter Schnall,...
- 10/22/2022
- by Demetrius Patterson
- Variety Film + TV
Though their “’80s Horror” lineup would constitute enough of a Halloween push, the Criterion Channel enter October all guns blazing. The month’s lineup also includes a 19-movie vampire series running from 1931’s Dracula (English and Spanish both) to 2014’s A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, the collection in-between including Herzog’s Nosferatu, Near Dark, and Let the Right One In. Last year’s “Universal Horror” collection returns, a 17-title Ishirō Honda retrospective has been set, and a few genre titles stand alone: Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte, The House of the Devil, and Island of Lost Souls.
Streaming premieres include restorations of Tsai Ming-liang’s Vive L’amour and Ed Lachman’s Lou Reed / John Cale concert film Songs for Drella; October’s Criterion editions are Samuel Fuller’s Forty Guns, Bill Duke’s Deep Cover, Haxan, and My Own Private Idaho. Meanwhile, Ari Aster has curated an “Adventures...
Streaming premieres include restorations of Tsai Ming-liang’s Vive L’amour and Ed Lachman’s Lou Reed / John Cale concert film Songs for Drella; October’s Criterion editions are Samuel Fuller’s Forty Guns, Bill Duke’s Deep Cover, Haxan, and My Own Private Idaho. Meanwhile, Ari Aster has curated an “Adventures...
- 9/26/2022
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Long-dormant Chicago hip-hop duo Abstract Mindstate have announced their new album Dreams Still Inspire, produced entirely by Kanye West.
E.P Da Hellcat and Olskool Ice-Gre also shared the LP’s first single “A Wise Tale” ahead of their reunion album’s release on August 6th via West’s Yzy Snd.
Dreams Still Inspire marks the first album West produced in full and on his own for another artist since Common’s 2005 LP Be. West himself features on the album’s “The Brenda Song,” with Jonquia, Tony Williams, Deon Cole,...
E.P Da Hellcat and Olskool Ice-Gre also shared the LP’s first single “A Wise Tale” ahead of their reunion album’s release on August 6th via West’s Yzy Snd.
Dreams Still Inspire marks the first album West produced in full and on his own for another artist since Common’s 2005 LP Be. West himself features on the album’s “The Brenda Song,” with Jonquia, Tony Williams, Deon Cole,...
- 7/21/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
It’s a great time to be a fan of the late horror icon George A. Romero. News broke at the start of the month that Romero’s widow, Suzanne, is planning to bring the filmmaker’s final zombie movie script “Twilight of the Dead” to life with a new director, and now comes Shudder’s release of the official trailer for Romero’s long lost 1973 feature, “The Amusement Park.” The film has been restored and is finally coming to streaming this summer, three years after author and Guillermo del Toro collaborator Daniel Kraus first announced the film had been discovered, and that he had seen a cut.
The official synopsis for “The Amusement Park” from Shudder reads: “An elderly gentleman goes for what he assumes will be an ordinary day at the amusement park, only to find himself in the middle of a hellish nightmare instead. Shot by George A.
The official synopsis for “The Amusement Park” from Shudder reads: “An elderly gentleman goes for what he assumes will be an ordinary day at the amusement park, only to find himself in the middle of a hellish nightmare instead. Shot by George A.
- 5/6/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Until recently, I had never heard a film made by director George A. Romero called The Amusement Park. After all, the film doesn’t even showed up on the director’s IMDb page! But, the movie exists!
It was made in 1973 and according to one person who has seen the film, writer Daniel Kraus, it’s a “revelation” and the filmmakers “most overtly horrifying film.” The people who funded the film never wanted it to see the light of day because it is such a “hellish” film.
Well, Kraus is looking to change that! He’s looking for donations to restore the film so that he can push for it to be released. After reading all of his tweets below, I couldn’t be more excited to see this movie! In regards to the greatness of the film, he says:
“This is Romero at the height of his full-throttle, machine-gun-edit,...
It was made in 1973 and according to one person who has seen the film, writer Daniel Kraus, it’s a “revelation” and the filmmakers “most overtly horrifying film.” The people who funded the film never wanted it to see the light of day because it is such a “hellish” film.
Well, Kraus is looking to change that! He’s looking for donations to restore the film so that he can push for it to be released. After reading all of his tweets below, I couldn’t be more excited to see this movie! In regards to the greatness of the film, he says:
“This is Romero at the height of his full-throttle, machine-gun-edit,...
- 11/13/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Leo Records was founded in 1979 by Leo Feigin, a Russian who had emigrated to England. Early in its history, back before the glasnost era, it was most noted for releasing avant-garde Russian jazz at a time when government authorities discouraged the style. As Alexander Alexandrov of Moscow Composers Orchestra says, "What the authorities really hated was free jazz and improvised music – for the reason we loved it, because it was a powerful symbol of individual freedom." Although somehow the Ganelin Trio's first album came out on the official Soviet record label, Melodiya, it was the group's many albums on Leo that earned both the band and Leo world-wide reputations.
Eventually Leo expanded enough that it even had offshoots: Leo Lab for new artists, Golden Years of New Jazz for vintage material. Especially notable from the latter are four superb four-cd sets comprising a series entitled Golden Years of the Soviet...
Eventually Leo expanded enough that it even had offshoots: Leo Lab for new artists, Golden Years of New Jazz for vintage material. Especially notable from the latter are four superb four-cd sets comprising a series entitled Golden Years of the Soviet...
- 1/19/2012
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
This is the point at which I'm supposed to ponder the immediate present and near future of jazz and improvised music. Not gonna do it. No matter how dire the straits of the music industry, changing distribution and presentation, etc., this music will continue to be made because it has to be made, and artists feel compelled to keep it going despite travails. It's all about the music and its amazing power for catharsis, its ability to lift us and inspire us. So without further ado, here's what inspired me most in 2011.
1. Richie Beirach: Impressions of Tokyo (Outnote)
I was going to call this a comeback, but Beirach (above) hasn't exactly been gone, certainly not as far as recordings are concerned -- he's had 18 released under his name in the past 11 years, plus collaborations (one of those appears further down this list). I guess I think of it as a...
1. Richie Beirach: Impressions of Tokyo (Outnote)
I was going to call this a comeback, but Beirach (above) hasn't exactly been gone, certainly not as far as recordings are concerned -- he's had 18 released under his name in the past 11 years, plus collaborations (one of those appears further down this list). I guess I think of it as a...
- 12/31/2011
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
From Taylor Swift's major-category shutout to the army of collaborators on Kanye's 'All of the Lights,' we take a closer look at this year's nods.
By Gil Kaufman
Kanye West
Photo: Flanigan/ Getty Images
The big headline out of Wednesday night's "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!" event was that Kanye West came away with the night's gaudiest number at seven nods. He bested heavily tipped Grammy bait Adele, who scored six, tying her with veteran rockers Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars, with Lil Wayne and party-starting DJ Skrillex just behind at five.
Yes, there were some surprises, such as Justin Vernon's sedate folkie solo project Bon Iver snagging four nominations and British tweed revivalists Mumford & Sons rolling up an equal amount. But it's some of the other facts and figures we were more interested in.
So enjoy the 2011 Grammy nominations, by the numbers:
0: Number of major nominations scored...
By Gil Kaufman
Kanye West
Photo: Flanigan/ Getty Images
The big headline out of Wednesday night's "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!" event was that Kanye West came away with the night's gaudiest number at seven nods. He bested heavily tipped Grammy bait Adele, who scored six, tying her with veteran rockers Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars, with Lil Wayne and party-starting DJ Skrillex just behind at five.
Yes, there were some surprises, such as Justin Vernon's sedate folkie solo project Bon Iver snagging four nominations and British tweed revivalists Mumford & Sons rolling up an equal amount. But it's some of the other facts and figures we were more interested in.
So enjoy the 2011 Grammy nominations, by the numbers:
0: Number of major nominations scored...
- 12/1/2011
- MTV Music News
Australia may not have an overabundance of horror films but they’ve managed to produce some quality genre pictures. The recent success of the acclaimed documentary Not Quite Hollywood has shed light on a much overlooked aspect of Aussie genre filmmaking, from lowbrow slashers to twisted thrillers and gross-out horror comedies. Back in the 70′s a number of prominent filmmakers began to develop a film movement that would eventually see the successes of such films as Mad Max and The Last Wave. It was during this time that Australian cinema as a whole experienced resurgence due to increased governmental funding and eventually gave way to what international film critics termed the “Australian New Wave” or the “Golden Age of Australian cinema”.
New Zealand hasn’t produced many horror films over the years, but those it has given birth to are remarkably strong entries. In fact one of the biggest filmmakers...
New Zealand hasn’t produced many horror films over the years, but those it has given birth to are remarkably strong entries. In fact one of the biggest filmmakers...
- 10/9/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
After months of the highly pumped up and much hyped promise of the short film of Kanye West’s relationship with a fallen angel/phoenix that was really a bit of a letdown, comes out of nowhere a music video clip for All of the Lights. Runaway (the short film) had a trailer that sucked you in and left begging for more as even I followed the status of the updates of premieres, screenings and the release upon this site to an exhaustive state.
This track appeared to be so underused or rather misused in the clip as I felt it was the most off-putting visual accompaniment of Runaway as it looked a bit rushed as it smudged all over the place. Thus Hype Williams who wrote the script for the entirety of that work has returned to fix the mistake by giving us an incredible take on the song.
This track appeared to be so underused or rather misused in the clip as I felt it was the most off-putting visual accompaniment of Runaway as it looked a bit rushed as it smudged all over the place. Thus Hype Williams who wrote the script for the entirety of that work has returned to fix the mistake by giving us an incredible take on the song.
- 2/28/2011
- by Tony
- ShadowAndAct
When Rihanna heard an early version of the album, the posse cut was 'one of my favorite songs.'
By James Montgomery
Rihanna
Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images
Madrid — For months now, Kanye West has been giving fans a taste of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy through his G.O.O.D. Friday initiative, but for Rihanna, he rolled out his entire album — a move that had just as much to do with their friendship as it did with convincing her to jump on a track.
"[Kanye] actually played his album to me, like, three months ago, and 'All of the Lights,' that was one of my favorite songs," Rihanna told MTV News at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday. "So when he asked me to come up to the studio at 2 o'clock in the morning, I had to, because I loved it, I knew it was that song.
By James Montgomery
Rihanna
Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images
Madrid — For months now, Kanye West has been giving fans a taste of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy through his G.O.O.D. Friday initiative, but for Rihanna, he rolled out his entire album — a move that had just as much to do with their friendship as it did with convincing her to jump on a track.
"[Kanye] actually played his album to me, like, three months ago, and 'All of the Lights,' that was one of my favorite songs," Rihanna told MTV News at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday. "So when he asked me to come up to the studio at 2 o'clock in the morning, I had to, because I loved it, I knew it was that song.
- 11/10/2010
- MTV Music News
Song from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy features Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Elton John and others.
By Kyle Anderson
Kanye West and John Legend
Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images
Kanye West's much-anticipated My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy isn't scheduled to arrive in stores until November 22, but another track from the album has made its way onto the Internet. And this one is big.
"All of the Lights," which was first heard in partial form during the marching band scene in West's short film "Runaway," has leaked, and it's one of the most impressive new West songs — not only does it have a bombastic, unapologetically catchy beat, it has a slew of cameo appearances.
Rihanna handles the main hook, but the track also features drop-ins from Alicia Keys, John Legend, The-Dream, Fergie, Kid Cudi, Elton John (on piano), Ryan Leslie, Charlie Wilson, Tony Williams and La Roux singer Elly Jackson. Even with all those people present,...
By Kyle Anderson
Kanye West and John Legend
Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images
Kanye West's much-anticipated My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy isn't scheduled to arrive in stores until November 22, but another track from the album has made its way onto the Internet. And this one is big.
"All of the Lights," which was first heard in partial form during the marching band scene in West's short film "Runaway," has leaked, and it's one of the most impressive new West songs — not only does it have a bombastic, unapologetically catchy beat, it has a slew of cameo appearances.
Rihanna handles the main hook, but the track also features drop-ins from Alicia Keys, John Legend, The-Dream, Fergie, Kid Cudi, Elton John (on piano), Ryan Leslie, Charlie Wilson, Tony Williams and La Roux singer Elly Jackson. Even with all those people present,...
- 11/4/2010
- MTV Music News
With all the hype surrounding the controversial album cover, the upcoming short film and the ongoing "G.O.O.D. Fridays" project, there is one fascinating story that has gotten a bit lost in the run up to the release of Kanye West's new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. During the Los Angeles premiere of "Runaway," West revealed that the next single from the album (the third overall, after "Power" and "Runaway") will be a track called "All of the Lights," and it will feature a staggering list of guest stars. On that track, there are drop-ins from Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, John Legend, The-Dream, Tony Williams, Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, Ryan Leslie and La Roux's Elly Jackson. "It's completely seamless and completely ghetto as f---," West said of the track.
Not only is that a huge number of collaborators for one song (that's 11 total, which...
Not only is that a huge number of collaborators for one song (that's 11 total, which...
- 10/19/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
West screened 35-minute film for friends and celebs in Los Angeles on Monday night.
By Kara Warner
Kanye West speaks at the "Runaway" premiere
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Los Angeles — Judging by the way Kanye West has presented "Runaway" — first at screenings in Paris and London earlier this month, then in Los Angeles on Monday night, to be followed by other screenings in Chicago and New York before Saturday's premiere on MTV — the 35-minute film seems to be a true labor of love for the rapper.
On Monday, West continued the warm fuzzy vibe he started across the pond. Before the movie began, he thanked the audience — composed mainly of West's friends, fellow artists (celebs spotted: Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson, Ryan Phillippe) and industry insiders — and then introduced the film. West explained that "Runaway" is an initiative through which he can fully showcase all the songs on his upcoming album,...
By Kara Warner
Kanye West speaks at the "Runaway" premiere
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Los Angeles — Judging by the way Kanye West has presented "Runaway" — first at screenings in Paris and London earlier this month, then in Los Angeles on Monday night, to be followed by other screenings in Chicago and New York before Saturday's premiere on MTV — the 35-minute film seems to be a true labor of love for the rapper.
On Monday, West continued the warm fuzzy vibe he started across the pond. Before the movie began, he thanked the audience — composed mainly of West's friends, fellow artists (celebs spotted: Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson, Ryan Phillippe) and industry insiders — and then introduced the film. West explained that "Runaway" is an initiative through which he can fully showcase all the songs on his upcoming album,...
- 10/19/2010
- MTV Movie News
West screened 35-minute film for friends and celebs in Los Angeles on Monday night.
By Kara Warner
Kanye West speaks at the "Runaway" premiere
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Los Angeles — Judging by the way Kanye West has presented "Runaway" — first at screenings in Paris and London earlier this month, then in Los Angeles on Monday night, to be followed by other screenings in Chicago and New York before Saturday's premiere on MTV — the 35-minute film seems to be a true labor of love for the rapper.
On Monday, West continued the warm fuzzy vibe he started across the pond. Before the movie began, he thanked the audience — composed mainly of West's friends, fellow artists (celebs spotted: Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson, Ryan Phillippe) and industry insiders — and then introduced the film. West explained that "Runaway" is an initiative through which he can fully showcase all the songs on his upcoming album,...
By Kara Warner
Kanye West speaks at the "Runaway" premiere
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Los Angeles — Judging by the way Kanye West has presented "Runaway" — first at screenings in Paris and London earlier this month, then in Los Angeles on Monday night, to be followed by other screenings in Chicago and New York before Saturday's premiere on MTV — the 35-minute film seems to be a true labor of love for the rapper.
On Monday, West continued the warm fuzzy vibe he started across the pond. Before the movie began, he thanked the audience — composed mainly of West's friends, fellow artists (celebs spotted: Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson, Ryan Phillippe) and industry insiders — and then introduced the film. West explained that "Runaway" is an initiative through which he can fully showcase all the songs on his upcoming album,...
- 10/19/2010
- MTV Music News
'Devil in a New Dress' and 'Monster' made the cut, rapper tells MTV News.
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Kara Warner
Kanye West
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Kanye West has been releasing music nonstop through his G.O.O.D. Friday project (at least when those pesky "hackers" aren't ruining it for the rest of us). The latest, "Take One for the Team," dropped last week and features guest stars Keri Hilson, Pusha T and CyHi the Prynce.
The initiative has been a great move for fans of 'Ye's work but terrible for anyone trying to figure out how any of these tracks relate to his upcoming My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album.
So when MTV News caught up with West at the Los Angeles premiere of his "Runaway" film on Monday — the same event where he told us there would be five different covers of Dark Twisted...
By James Montgomery, with reporting by Kara Warner
Kanye West
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Kanye West has been releasing music nonstop through his G.O.O.D. Friday project (at least when those pesky "hackers" aren't ruining it for the rest of us). The latest, "Take One for the Team," dropped last week and features guest stars Keri Hilson, Pusha T and CyHi the Prynce.
The initiative has been a great move for fans of 'Ye's work but terrible for anyone trying to figure out how any of these tracks relate to his upcoming My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album.
So when MTV News caught up with West at the Los Angeles premiere of his "Runaway" film on Monday — the same event where he told us there would be five different covers of Dark Twisted...
- 10/19/2010
- MTV Music News
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