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Composer Justin Hurwitz talks about creating the themes that give the film La La Land an emotional, musical soul.

Over the last few years a narrative has been developing from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. If you want your score to be considered for Oscar nomination, make sure it's traditional in technique, and has only one composer - and by all means, stay away from previously existing classical music.

'La La Land,' a captivating new musical, is already being mentioned as a surefire Oscar contender. Will Damien Chazelle's beautifully made film inspire other moviemakers to follow suit?

This weekend, the Minnesota Orchestra is playing the score to 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' in front of huge crowds at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

The new film 'Jackie,' opening in theaters across the country this weekend, begins with a blank, black screen, underscored by melting strings. It's our first indication that music will play a central role here, at times even more so than the title character.

The first movie to be shot on location at the Macy's Day Parade in New York City, 'Miracle on 34th Street' was also the first major vehicle for then-child star Natalie Wood.

The new Kenneth Lonergan movie, sure to be a top Oscar contender, is suffused with classical music that contributes to its mood of poignant reverie.

A video supercut reveals just how many movies tend to fall back on the same few classical compositions. Why don't filmmakers use a wider variety of pieces?

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Star Trek,' Garrett Tiedemann takes a listen to the music of the franchise's movies.

Writing a score for a movie about sports competition is a challenge, but several great composers have risen to the occasion. Here are five scores that explore the highs and lows surrounding both fictional and nonfictional sports meets.