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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Prefer Movie Soundtracks Because “the Culture of the Music World Sucks”
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Zoe G Phillips
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Nine Inch Nails duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross open up about their shift to movie soundtracks, citing frustration with the
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- Reznor and Ross, known for their iconic film scores like The Social Network and Mank, say they're drawn to the collaborative experience of working with directors like Luca Guadagnino, who allows them creative freedom to enhance his vision.
- The pair reveal their scoring process is driven by what best serves the story, not commercial concerns, as evidenced by their unconventional choice of dance music for Guadagnino's latest film Challengers, which they describe as
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