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Sundance Awards Nominee ‘LUV’ Now On Netflix, Film Stars Common, Michael Rainey Jr. And Charles S. Dutton

“LUV” is an affecting discovery that deserves to be seen, and heard. -Daniel Schweiger, Film Music Magazine

“LUV shows the kind of heart and intelligence that is always welcome — and often missing — in American movies.” -A.O. Scott, New York Times

 

Director Sheldon Candis’ critically-acclaimed indie film, LUV, is now available on Netflix!  The moving film is loosely based on Candis’ childhood, growing up on Baltimore.  Accompanied by composer Nuno Malo’s acclaimed score (out on Lakeshore Records), LUV stars Common (Selma), Michael Rainey, Jr. (Orange Is The New Black), Charles S. Dutton (Comeback Dad), Meagan Good (Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Brick), Marc John Jeffries (Notorious), Lonette McKee (TV’s The Game), Michael Kenneth Williams (Inherent Vice), Dennis Haysbert (Dear White People) and Danny Glover (Extraction).  Read further for soundtrack details.

LUV is also available now on DVD.  Add LUV to your Netflix Watch List.

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LUV Movie Poster Designer John Godfrey Discusses His Art And Design, Nuno Malo Score CD Out Now

LUV (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) CD releases today Via Lakeshore Records

 

John Godfrey is the acclaimed graphic designer who created the amazing alternative movie posters for our LUV art print giveaway; LUV is now available On Demand and on DVD (order on Amazon).  John kindly sat down with us to discuss his work and theory. Enjoy!

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Luv The Film Premieres Two New Art Prints In Celebration Of The Soundtrack Release | IndieWire

Shadow and Act, IndieWire‘s blog for Black Cinema, News And More Premieres Two Movie Poster Art Prints And They Are Amazing

 

How do you encapsulate moments of a film from a child’s point of view on an 11 x 17 art print?  In celebration of the release of Luv (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) via Lakeshore Records, Indiewire has premiered two new art print posters (see them on the Shadow and Act blog), created by genius Art Director John Godfrey (stay tuned for our interview with him), who took elements from LUV and made it both collectible and memorable.   For a limited time, you can own one of the two limited-edition art prints, printed on high-quality paper stock (heavier than poster paper) — perfect for framing!  See below for more details.

LUV Directed by Sheldon Candis - Soundtrack out now on Lakeshore Records

 

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Luv: Score By Nuno Malo Out Now, Cue Up Sheldon Candis’ Acclaimed Film Now On Demand!

 

Nuno Malo proves once again that he can create interesting and fulfilling musical journeys if your heart is opened to it. Mine was and this composer is quickly becoming one of my favorites to watch for. –Soundtrack Dreams

 

Lakeshore Records is very pleased to release Luv (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) available now digitally.  The album features score by acclaimed composer Nuno Malo (No God, No MasterThe Celestine Prophecy)!  A.O. Scott of the New York Times said of the film, “LUV shows the kind of heart and intelligence that is always welcome — and often missing — in American movies.”  Directed by Sheldon Candis, LUV premiered at Sundance in 2012 and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize in the Dramatic competition.  Preview the full album below and stay tuned for more LUV soundtrack updates!

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LUV Soundtrack Premiere: Preview The Score By Nuno Malo (Soundtrack.Net), Album Available 5/26

Lakeshore Records will release LUV (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — available digitally on May 26, with CD to follow on August 14.  The album features score by Nuno Malo, one of Portugal’s most respected composers.  Preview the album preview exclusively premiered at Soundtrack.net.  Sheldon Candis’ LUV premiered at Sundance and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize in the Dramatic competition.  LUV, starring Common, Danny Glover, Dennis Haysbert, Charles S. Dutton and Michael Rainey Jr., is now available On Demand (rent it on iTunes).  See below for more.

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