T. Bone Burnett, the guy behind the soundtrack to the upcoming "The Hunger Games" film, has learned that lesson of "Twilight" well. His collection here is eclectic, interesting, and full of artists that some of the movie's younger fans will likely not know. It's also excellent, and pretty damn dark, which is in keeping with a flick about kids who kill each other for sport.
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The Secret Life of 'Star Wars' Stormtroopers
If "Toy Story" taught us anything, it's that our action figures have a life beyond the time when we're playing with them. Apparently, some more than others.
Badly Drawn Boy's 'Being Flynn' Soundtrack Is a Smooth Move
Paul Weitz and Badly Drawn Boy are reuniting for another literary adaptation soundtrack, "Being Flynn." Can jangly, emotionally-compelling lightning strike twice?
NFL's Greatest Players: The 13 Best Football Stars in Movies
On Super Bowl Sunday, the best and baddest of the professional football world will lay it on the line for the biggest of prizes. But only a select few will go on to achieve an even greater glory: movie superstardom.
Tracy Jordan's Filmography Gets Posterized
30 Rock's Tracy Jordan has a filmography that is both long and hilarious. Now, it's being commemorated - thanks to the enterprising Internets - in movie poster form. So, if you've ever wanted to celebrate the joy that is "Who Dat Ninja?," now's your chance.
Wanna Make 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' Scarier? Just Add Culkin
"We Need to Talk About Kevin McAllister" will have you reevaluating just what was so cute about a kid torturing grown men on Christmas
VIDEO: Chewbacca So Crazy in 'S**t Wookiees Say'
It seems like every group has its own "S**t They Say" viral video these days...except aliens. Thankfully, one brilliant YouTuber has rectified this horrible oversight. And it is amazing.
Cameron Crowe Nails Another Soundtrack With 'We Bought a Zoo'
Director Cameron Crowe has a knack for soundtracks, and for his upcoming, uplifting flick "We Bought a Zoo," he's done it again by bringing in the master of Icelandic uplift, Sigur Ros's Jonsi.
There's Little New on the Still Enjoyable 'New Year's Eve' Soundtrack
It stands to reason that this soundtrack would be stocked full of uplifting party anthems that would fit right in on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. And so it is.
