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Classic Films Revamped: R.E.M. and Techno Remix Debate

2/5/2026

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Josh Frank has created Silents Synced, pairing Buster Keaton’s 1924 film Sherlock Jr. with music from the band R.E.M., to attract audiences to classic silent films.
The Balloonatic is enhanced with a techno score by Amon Tobin.
The project features visual modifications, sparking debate about whether Buster Keaton would have approved the changes.

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Story summary

Josh Frank has created Silents Synced, pairing Buster Keaton’s 1924 film Sherlock Jr. with music from the band R.E.M., to attract audiences to classic silent films.
The Balloonatic is enhanced with a techno score by Amon Tobin.
The project features visual modifications, sparking debate about whether Buster Keaton would have approved the changes.