In the film 'Kurt Cobain About a Son,' recently released on DVD, the late Nirvana legend uniquely recounts his soon-to-be-shortened life in his own words. Filmmaker AJ Schnack, whose previous work includes a documentary on They Might Be Giants, dissected more than 25 hours of previously unheard audio interviews to piece together what Rolling Stone calls "the movie that's moving audiences to tears."

Set solely against the beautiful images of Seattle and other Washington cities, the film allows Cobain to deliver firsthand the piercing details of his life, music and time. Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard and Nirvana producer Steve Fisk provide the haunting score for the critically acclaimed documentary.

In the poignant clip below, the musician candidly discusses his surprisingly uncomfortable relationship with ex-Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. "I don't really show my sense of humor when I'm around [Krist]," Cobain says. "I don't think I've ever really made him laugh out loud ... There's some weird barrier between us."

After receiving rave reviews at this year's Berlin Film Festival, Martin Scorsese's Rolling Stones documentary, 'Shine a Light,' will be get a proper theater release on April 4.

Following the legendary rockers' recent two-night residency at New York City's Beacon Theater, Scorsese also offers historical and never-before-seen footage of the band during its many, many years together.

See exclusive photos from the shoot on Cinematical.

Having tackled the Band and Bob Dylan in 'The Last Waltz,' and 'No Direction Home,' 'Shine' marks the Academy Award-winning director's third music film. But he's not stopping there. Next up? Bob Marley.

It's a long way from the streets of Dublin to the Oscars. But what took U2 more than 20 years to make it to Hollywood's biggest night, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova -- the musical duo of 'Once' -- did in less than a year, scoring a Best Original Song nomination for 'Falling Slowly' (also Spinner's Number One song of 2007). The unlikely Oscar nominees, who will be performing the tune during this Sunday's telecast, gave industry folk -- including celebrities like Salma Hayek, Sophia Bush, Adrian Grenier and Oliver Stone, among others -- a preview of their magic with a four-song set at Global Green's annual pre-Oscar party in L.A. on Wednesday night.

Hansard -- a member of the Frames -- and Irgolva broke out the award-garnering tune, as well as spot-on rendition of 'When Your Mind's Made Up' and a cover of the Pixies' 'Cactus.'

Hansard's fellow Irishman Damien Rice performed a pair of acoustic tracks, including his hit 'Blower's Daughter,' while Michelle Branch and Spearhead's Michael Franti also took to the stage for brief sets.

Last year, Courtney Love announced that she would move forward with plans to turn Charles R. Cross' Kurt Cobain biography, 'Heavier Than Heaven,' into a feature film. And it seems plans are moving along nicely ... and very much according to her plan.

With Universal Studios behind the project and Love, who was nominated for Best Actress at the 1996 Golden Globes for her role in 'The People vs. Larry Flynt,' playing the part of executive producer, the film is in good structural shape, but its principal players have yet to be decided. Until now.

While rumors that Kirsten Dunst and Ewan McGregor were up for the challenge of playing the modern day Sid and Nancy, it seems that Love has had a change of heart . The Mirror reports that Love reached out to Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Gosling to fill the roles in this film, which she calls a "labor of love." "She is putting her heart and soul into making [the movie] an accurate, credible glimpse of her life with Kurt," a source told the Mirror.

Actress Zooey Deschanel has been dabbling in music since 2001, performing in a jazz cabaret with fellow actress Samantha Shelton, taking on singing roles in movies like 2003's 'Elf' and 2004's 'Winter Passing' -- not to mention that she was chosen to play the legendary Janis Joplin in the biopic 'The Gospel According to Janis.'

What's more, the silver-screen beauty contributed vocals to fellow multi-talent and former boyfriend Jason Schwartzman for his new band, Coconut Records, on their 2007 debut, 'Nittiiming,' and Deschanel announced in December that she had her own album on the way. With the producing help of folk singer M. Ward, she's finished her debut, planned for release later this year.

Deschanel met Ward on the set of the upcoming Martin Hynes-directed, Sundance-approved film, 'The Go Getter,' in which the pair cover Richard and Linda Thompson's 'When I Get to the Border.' "I was amazed by the quality," Ward said of Deschanel's songs, which she played for him at his request. He told the AV Club, "I just had an incredible time working with her. She's an amazing talent, and a genius vocalist ... I'm looking forward to people hearing this record."

In celebration of actors who rock, check out our gallery of more than 50 movie stars who've made the jump, after the, well, jump.

While practically every motion picture has a soundtrack, the songs in most films are often nothing more than background music to be compiled into an album that hopes to create additional revenue for the production. However, there are exceptions where the movie's identity is greatly shaped by the music chosen for it. The positive word of mouth for 'Juno' couldn't be stronger, and it's largely due to the music delivered by Kimya Dawson, who is known for her work as one-half of the Moldy Peaches.

Composer Mateo Messina based the film's score on Dawson's music, which helps tell the story of Juno, the witty and hilarious Minnesota girl who is dealing with pregnancy at age 16. The score often reflects Juno's bittersweet character and serve as a metaphor in the film. The soundtrack is pieced together with artists including Belle & Sebastian, the Velvet Underground, Cat Power among others. As integral as Dawson's songs were integral to 'Juno,' the songstress gives a more intimate side to the creation of each one.

What's says "Happy Holidays" better than a barber-turned-serial-killer who slits his victims' throats with a straight razor and guzzles their blood? Absolutely nothing.

To that end, we bring you an exclusive look at the highly-anticipated, Tim Burton-directed film 'Sweeney Todd,' including interviews with music composer Steven Sondheim, music producer Mike Higham and actors Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.

In the clip, we find out why Carter thinks her Academy Award-winning castmate is "very sexy" and why Depp calls 'Sweeney Todd' "nothing short of a masterpiece." Oh, and you get to see Sacha Baron Cohen ('Borat') in some awesomely tight blue leggings.

More on 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'

Elliott Smith's publicist has confirmed the existence of an unreleased short film, wherein the late folk singer plays a ... Rastafarian basketball player?

In addition, according to Wholphin, a DVD site covering rare and unseen short films, the film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ('Boogie NIghts,' 'Magnolia,' 'Punch-Drunk Love,'). But beyond the project's visionary, little else is known, including its title. However, reports point to a mid-2008 release.

In 1997, Smith was nominated for an Oscar for his folk tune 'Miss Misery,' featured on the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film 'Good Will Hunting.'

Anderson's latest film, 'There Will Be Blood,' which was scored by Radiohead guitarist Johnny Greenwood, is set for release on December 27.

'Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who,' a just-released two-DVD authorized documentary of the legendary British foursome, picks up and expands where 1979's acclaimed 'The Kids Are Alright' left off. The new anthology uses interviews as well as exclusive and rare live footage spanning the entirety of the Who's more-than-40-year career, beginning with the mid-'60s up to today, to widen the scope of the band's story. Roger Daltrey himself gives the film his highest endorsement -- and that's considering he has never seen it and has absolutely no intention of ever doing so. "Because I'll only watch myself and I won't see the film in its entirety; I'll be just watching me," Daltrey tells Spinner. "Like when people first see their home movies, they don't ever see the big picture. But I find it too uncomfortable. And I lived it, I remember it all, I don't need to see it."

In one fell swoop, Sondre Lerche has added a soundtrack and movie cameo to his resume. The 25-year-old Norwegian singer-songwriter was commissioned to write original music for the new movie 'Dan in Real Life,' starring 'The Office' star Steve Carell. The film's director, Peter Hedges, hand-selected Lerche to make the music for the movie as memorable as Cat Stevens did for 'Harold and Maude' and Simon and Garfunkel did for 'Mrs. Robinson.'

In addition to penning the music, Lerche also appears at the end of the movie performing his song, 'Modern Nature.' "It's great to not only have made all the music for the film but also to be featured in the background at the end," he tells Cinematical in an interview about the experience. "That was my big Hollywood moment." Read the full interview.

Anton Corbijn's Ian Curtis biopic, 'Control,' opened last week to audiences in select cities around the country after enjoying critical acclaim from The New Yorker and The New York Times, among others. And if the crowd at New York Film Forum's late show last Wednesday night is any indication of those that saw the film opening day, it's safe to say call the crowd in question a discerning one.

Joy Division devotees, film enthusiasts and hipsters young and old gathered at the Forum's small screening room to relive the rise and fall of the post-punk hero, all through the lens of legendary celebrity photographer turned director Anton Corbijn, who has shot photographs for everyone from U2 and David Bowie to Tom Waits and, of course, Joy Division, whom he photographed extensively in 1979. The first feature film for Corbijn, 'Control' is, unsurprisingly, a gorgeous film -- each shot in line with its director's dramatic and shadowy black-and-white aesthetic. It is, somewhat surprisingly, however, a great theatrical achievement. Leaning on Curtis' widow, Deborah, and her book 'Touching From a Distance' for his movie's authenticity, Corbijn was able to deliver an honest, at times heart-wrenching, portrayal of Ian Curtis himself -- respectful of, but, importantly, not totally reliant upon his role as the frontman of Joy Division.

Lily Allen will make her mainstream acting debut when she stars as Russell Brand's love interest in a spoof Jane Austen's literary classic, 'Pride and Prejudice.' Shooting for the film, titled 'Jane Austen Handheld,' begins early next year.

It's no surprise that the lippy Limey is making the transition from stage to screen. The 22-year-old Allen is the daughter of British comedic actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen, who landed her daughter a small part in 1998's 'Elizabeth' as a "lady-in-waiting."

Meanwhile, here's hoping for no revealing love scenes between Allen and Brand. Third nipples are total mood-killers.

Next to reunions, musical biopics are all the rage. Anton Corbin's already critically-acclaimed film about Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, titled 'Control,' is set for release on October 10, while the Todd Haynes-directed Bob Dylan film 'I'm Not There' -- which sees six different actors playing the folk legend -- follows in November. And then there's 'Shine a Light,' Martin Scorsese's forthcoming Rolling Stones film, which is slated for an April 2008 release.

But the Oscar-winning director isn't stopping there. According to Variety, he's signed on for an as-yet untitled documentary of George Harrison's life. "George Harrison's music and his search for spiritual meaning is a story that still resonates today," he said of the Beatles guitarist. "I'm looking forward to delving deeper."

The groovy dude in the picture isn't just any mustachioed hippie with a fringe jacket and a psychedelic bus. It's none other than Bono, playing the role of "Dr. Robert" in the upcoming musical 'Across the Universe' (Sept. 14).

Bono's character in the film was based on Jack Kerouac muse Neal Cassady. "We studied film of him and the way he worked, and it's almost like he wanted to be a rock star," Bono said of Cassady. "He has all these jerky moves, a lot of self-confidence, always plays to the women in the room. For my first acting role, I thought this would be interesting and a little bit special."

'Across the Universe' is director Julie Taymor's brainchild, mixing an original story set in the 1960s with a soundtrack of 33 Beatles songs. One of these songs is 'I Am the Walrus,' which Bono performs as the merry Dr. Robert.

Watch Bono's 'I Am the Walrus' after the jump.