Triplex Cinema to Feature Film Series with Music Supervisor Randall Poster

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The Triplex Cinema will host a special film series featuring music supervisor Randall Poster from Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 11. Each day will feature two film screenings, paired by Poster.

Poster served as music supervisor on three of the films in the series, and the other three are noted as significant inspirations for his work. Each screening will include a discussion session before or after the film. Tickets are available individually or as a series pass at www.thetriplex.org.

Randall Poster has supervised music for numerous films by directors Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, and Martin Scorsese. His film credits include "The Crossing Guard," "Velvet Goldmine," "Rushmore," "Boys Don’t Cry," "Meet the Parents," "The Royal Tenenbaums," "The Aviator," "The Squid and the Whale," "Zodiac," "I’m Not There," "Up in the Air," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "Hugo," "Moonrise Kingdom," "Skyfall," "Boyhood," "Insurgent," "Carol," "Ad Astra," "Joker," "The Irishman," "The French Dispatch," "No Time to Die," "Asteroid City," and "Joker: Folie a Deux," as well as various television programs.

Poster stated his enthusiasm for curating the weekend of films at the Triplex, noting the pairing of films he admires with those he worked on as a "treat" and expressing his excitement to revisit and discuss these selections.

Triplex Creative Director Ben Elliott highlighted Poster's influential work on soundtracks for directors such as Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, Martin Scorsese, and Sofia Coppola over the past 25 years. Elliott expressed anticipation for Poster's visit to discuss his work, the soundtracks that have inspired him, and the process of selecting music for films.

Films in the series include:

• "Somewhere" (2010): Directed by Sofia Coppola, starring Steven Dorff and Elle Fanning. Score by Thomas Mars. Soundtrack includes songs by Foo Fighters, The Police, T. Rex, Gwen Stefani, Kiss, Julian Casablancas, Bryan Ferry, and Sebastian Tellier. All songs, with one exception, are diegetic. Screening on May 9.
• "Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014): Directed by Wes Anderson, starring Ralph Fiennes, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, Willem Dafoe, Tony Revolori, Saoirse Ronan, F. Murray Abraham, Jeff Goldblum, and Jude Law. Music supervision by Randall Poster, score by Alexander Desplat. Screening on May 9.
• "School of Rock" (2003): Directed by Richard Linklater, starring Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, and Sarah Silverman. Music supervision by Randall Poster. Screening on May 10.
• "American Graffiti" (1973): Directed by George Lucas, starring Cindy Williams, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Paul Le Mat, Richard Dreyfuss, Charles Martin Smith, and Mackenzie Phillips. The film's soundtrack features 41 popular 1950s songs. The entire music budget of $90,000 was allocated for music licensing. Screening on May 10.
• "Mean Streets" (1973): Directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel. Martin Scorsese is credited with music supervision, selecting vintage pop songs by artists such as The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, The Marvelettes, and Cream for the soundtrack. Screening on May 11.
• "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013): Directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Jordan Belfort, Margot Robbie, Jon Favreau, and Matthew McConaughey. Music supervision by Randall Poster. Screening on May 11.

The Triplex Cinema, a nonprofit organization, presents a variety of films, including first-run, independent, foreign language, classic, children’s, and documentary features, as well as locally produced films and thematic programs. The cinema also collaborates with schools and local nonprofits for community-focused programming. More information can be found at thetriplex.org.

Lee Breaks Ground on Public Safety Building

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
06:26AM / Saturday, April 25, 2026

Lee Town Administrator Chris Brittain says the community voted to invest in its future by approving the new $37 million complex. 

LEE, Mass. — Ground was ceremonially broken on the town's new public safety building, something officials see as a gift to the community and future generations. 

When finished, Lee will have a 37,000 square-foot combined public safety facility on Railroad Street where the Airoldi and Department of Public Works buildings once stood. Construction will cost around $24 million, and is planned to be completed in August 2027.

"This is the town of Lee being proactive. This is the town of Lee being thoughtful and considerate and practical and assertive, and this project is not just for us. This project is a gift," Select Board member Bob Jones said. 

"This is a gift to our children, our grandchildren."

State and local officials, including U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, gathered at the site on Friday, clad in hard hats and yellow vests, and shoveled some dirt to kick off the build. 

Town Administrator Chris Brittain explained that officials have planned and reviewed the need for a modern facility for the public safety departments for years, and that the project marks a new chapter, replacing 19th-century infrastructure with a "state-of-the-art" complex.

"The project is not just about concrete and steel, it's a commitment to the safety of our families, the efficiency of our first responders, and the future of our community," he said. 

He said he was grateful to the town's Police, Fire, and Building departments for their dedication while operating out of outdated facilities, and to the Department of Public Works, for coordinating site preparation and relocating its services.