After Hours (1985)
Sounds & Scores Scorsese
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21:00 Doors 21:15 Inleiding Thomas van den Berg 21:25 After Hours (1985)
Together with Milk Made, we present Sounds & Scores, a celebration of favourite soundtracks and scores.
In a new series, we highlight the iconic use of music in Martin Scorsese's films. Scorsese is one of the pioneers in using pop and rock songs in his soundtracks, or as he himself says: ‘the music we used to hear on the streets.’ It started with Be My Baby in the opening of Mean Streets (1973), and music has played a central role in his films ever since. This evening we are screening After Hours at our Cinema, a black comedy with music by the legendary Howard Shore and a selection of Scorsese's favourite songs, such as Is That All There Is by Peggy Lee.
Paul Hackett is on his way to a date. Things are not going his way: his last money is flying out of the taxi window and he has no way of getting back home. The rest of the night feels like a fever dream that goes from bad to worse. There is an introduction before the film, focusing on Scorsese's approach to music.
The score for After Hours was composed by Howard Shore, a composer with more than 80 films to his credit. His breakthrough came with a BAFTA nomination for The Silence of the Lambs. He later composed the music for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, among others, and received 3 Oscars. The official soundtrack of After Hours was never released, but a mix of Shores work and Scorsese's love of music is definitely worth highlighting.
Before the film, composer and film scholar Thomas van den Berg will give an introduction about Howard Shore's unique approach and his collaboration with Martin Scorsese. Also don't miss the latest edition of Sounds & Scores: Scorsese! On 17 April, we will close with GoodFellas, a favourite full of good music.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
