Exploring The Musical Themes of ‘The Last Jedi’
John Williams' score for 'The Last Jedi' is as dynamic and different as the movie itself. Read More
January 20, 2018
Music
Will 2018 Be the Year Jon Brion Finally Gets Nominated for an Academy Award?
It's time for the Academy to recognize the work of one of Hollywood's most talented film composers. Read More
January 16, 2018
2017 Films Through Dance
If ever there was a year to cut a little loose. 2017 was a rough one, on screen and off.… Read More
December 14, 2017
Why ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Proves There’s Hope for Marvel’s Forgettable Score Problem
Thor: Ragnarok’s score is an 80s-tinged cosmic funk fest and Marvel should be taking notes. Read More
November 20, 2017
The Musical Motifs of Christopher Nolan’s Protagonists
Hans Zimmer is only one piece of the puzzle. As Dunkirk most recently displayed, director Christopher Nolan wants to drum… Read More
November 8, 2017
Scoring Scares: How Music Affects Tension
Stringing you along with strings. Most films don’t function well without their soundtracks, but horror is the genre most dependent… Read More
November 2, 2017
‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ and the Tradition of Family Singing in Film
Noah Baumbach elevates a film trope from the 1940s. Read More
October 17, 2017
Forget Movies: What Are the Rules for the Perfect Halloween Playlist?
Halloween playlists, unlike movies, come with far fewer ground rules or critical consensus. Read More
October 13, 2017
Mac Quayle on the Role of Music In ‘Mr. Robot’
The Emmy-winning composer talks about working with one of his influences, his composing process and his success with Mr. Robot. Read More
October 6, 2017