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Empire Records poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.3 / 100
1995·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 30m

EMPIRE RECORDS

“They're selling music but not selling out.”

The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.

Above the Line
Allan Moyle·DirectorCarol Heikkinen·ScreenplayWalt Lloyd·Director of PhotographyDean Drabin·ADR MixerMichael Chandler·Editor
Cast
Liv Tyler·Corey MasonJohnny Whitworth·A.J.Renée Zellweger·GinaRobin Tunney·DebraAnthony LaPaglia·Joe ReavesRory Cochrane·LucasEthan Embry·MarkMaxwell Caulfield·Rex ManningDebi Mazar·JaneBrendan Sexton III·Warren
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Allan Moyle·DirectorPaul Kurta·Second Unit DirectorPhilip A. Patterson·Second Assistant DirectorJoel Segal·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Carol Heikkinen·Screenplay
Camera· 8
Walt Lloyd·Director of PhotographyJohn Verardi·First Assistant CameraRick Raphael·Steadicam OperatorMitchell Amundsen·Camera OperatorJim Bridges·Still PhotographerKen Hudson·Second Assistant CameraJeff Moore·"B" Camera OperatorCarolyn Chen·Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Michael Chandler·EditorBob Putynkowski·Color Timer
Sound & Music· 5
Dean Drabin·ADR MixerGary Alexander·Sound Re-Recording MixerDouglas Greenfield·Dolby ConsultantMitchell Leib·Music SupervisorChristina Tucker·ADR Mixer
Art & Design· 3
John Huke·Art DirectionSusan Lyall·Costume DesignPeter Jamison·Production Design
Production· 7
Tony Ludwig·ProducerMichael G. Nathanson·ProducerAlan Riche·ProducerArnon Milchan·ProducerPaul Kurta·Unit Production ManagerGail Levin·CastingPaul Kurta·Co-Producer
By the Numbers
55.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
31%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$304K
ROI -97%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Empire Records's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#778899
#000000
Mood
Youthful, Energetic
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "Empire Records" features a group of young adults standing close together against a white background. The title "EMPIRE RECORDS" is display”

romance
Key Elements
DogHeadphonesBoomboxPlaid SkirtNeon Sign
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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