In the wake of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s unfortunate and untimely passing, many in the industry have offered words of disbelief and sadness. Among them, Hoffman’s “Almost Famous” collaborator, Cameron Crowe, has penned a wonderful, albeit brief, remembrance of how the actor transformed a pivotal scene in the film into the soul of the movie.
Cameron Crowe on Philip Seymour Hoffman and the 'soul' of 'Almost Famous'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:33 pm · February 3rd, 2014
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Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Temple of the Dog: Cameron Crowe and his tunes
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:20 am · November 28th, 2011
With “We Bought a Zoo” having sneaked over the weekend, we’re reminded of Cameron Crowe’s love affair with music in his films.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Sneaking 'Zoo'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:03 am · November 28th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” screened for the public, Ralph Fiennes talks his directorial debut, “Coriolanus” and THR rounds up this year’s actress hopefuls.
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Thanks to 'War Horse' and 'We Bought a Zoo,' it's high times for Dartmoor
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:25 pm · November 27th, 2011
Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse” and Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” are both set for release this holiday season, but with each comes ties to South England’s protected Dartmoor moorland, which could see an uptick in interest after Hollywood lifts its profile.
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Cameron Crowe's 'We Bought a Zoo' gets a nifty new poster
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:51 am · November 9th, 2011
Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” is one of the handful of films still waiting to be screened for the bulk of press this Oscar season. A nifty new poster has just landed for the film.
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Newly tapped Oscarcast writers place an emphasis on funny
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:05 pm · November 6th, 2011
It has been reported that Oscarcast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer have brought in a seasoned but fresh crop of comedy writers to spice up this year’s Academy Awards.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Cameron Crowe's music-in-film picks
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:02 am · October 19th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Cameron Crowe picks his favorite music-in-film moments, an eager blogger sets about fundraising for “Tyrannosaur” and “The Dark Knight Rises” looks like it might film at Occupy Wall Street.
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Interview: Chris Cornell on 'Pearl Jam Twenty,' reuniting Soundgarden and the impact of the Seattle music scene
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:09 am · October 5th, 2011
In the second of a two-part interview, Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell discusses collaborating with Cameron Crowe once again on the rock doc “Pearl Jam Twenty,” grunge’s 20th anniversary and reuniting with his old band mates.
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Interview: Chris Cornell on writing 'The Keeper' for 'Machine Gun Preacher' and music in film
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:29 pm · October 4th, 2011
In the first of a two-part interview, Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell discusses writing “The Keeper” for March Forster’s film “Machine Gun Preacher” and his history with music in film, from “Singles” to “Great Expectations” to “Casino Royale.”
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Pearl Jam and Nirvana set for cinemas and home video on grunge's 20th birthday
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:00 am · September 21st, 2011
Grunge staples Pearl Jam and Nirvana will be getting the big screen and home video treatment this week in the form of Cameron Crowe’s “Pearl Jam Twenty” and the concert film “Nirvana: Live at the Paramount” as each band celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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