The thought of snapping your fingers to the tunes of your favorite fictional bands in film seems rather unreal. After all these movie music-makers seem like the “reel” deal in terms of their celluloid artistry and sense of colorful on-screen showmanship. However, some of the fictional bands or musical acts we know very well and …
The musical collaboration of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová in 2005’s Once plays just like a summer romance – passionate, unforgettable, and short lived. Once tells the story of a street musician (Glen Hansard) and a Czech immigrant (Markéta Irglová) during an eventful week as they write, rehearse and record songs that reveal their unique love story. …
Once Upon A Time, Season 2, Episode 4: “The Crocodile” Written by David H. Goodman & Robert Hull Directed by David Solomon Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on ABC A sentimental interaction between Belle and Rumplestiltskin is how the fourth episode of Once Upon a Time kicks off. We quickly find out that the scene …
Some of you may remember the 2006 indie-hit Once, a musical film written and directed by John Carney. Set in Dublin, the film starred musicians Glen Hansard (of popular Irish folk rock band The Frames) and Markéta Irglová as musicians who fall in love. Shot on a microscopic budget of €130,000 (US$ 160,000), the film …