Film Music

A weekend of food, film and music

9 Feb 2012

Downtown Alexandria will offer up plenty of entertainment this weekend, beginning with the new Alexandria Museum of Art Green Market. There's also a lecture at Arna Bontemps African-American Museum, as well as the lastest film in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. Oh, and a lot of live music.

Sister Act From Iran Promotes Pop Music in Era of Repression

8 Feb 2012

Melody and Safoura Safavi don't live in Iran any more, but they use their blend of Iranian soul rhythms with reggae, rock, ska and flamenco to reach an audience in their native land.

Oscars 2012: From 'Hugo' to 'The Artist,' Todd McCarthy Critiques The Year in Movie Music

8 Feb 2012

Todd McCarthy Whether building tension or paying homage to Hollywood's golden age, the scores contending for Oscar are key players in their films. read more