‘1917’: THE SOUND OF SILENCE
The soundtrack of the award-winning film 1917 (directed by Sam Mendes) subtly and significantly challenges audience expectations through its use of silence and amplified natural soundscapes. The 1917 score interacts delicately and intentionally with the diegetic (audible to the characters) sounds of breathing, birds, water, and more. It is unusual for a film to consistently […]
‘JOKER’: STRINGS AND SWING
The ominous and haunting score of Joker set moviegoers everywhere abuzz since the film’s premier in October of 2019. This audience enthusiasm was heightened by the critical acclaim Joker’s score received, winning the film the “Best Original Score” award at numerous 2020 ceremonies including the Academy Awards (AKA the Oscars) and the Golden Globe Awards. […]
The High Note – Original Motion Soundtrack – Out on May 29th
Republic Records and Focus Features announce the release of The High Note Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on May 29, 2020. The soundtrack will arrive the same day as the film, which will be available on at home on demand. Preceding the arrival of the album, the film’s first single “Love Myself” is performed by Emmy Nominated and Golden Globe® Award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, who stars […]
REVIEW | IP MAN 4: THE FINALE
If one has not watched the Ip Man series by now, they are missing out on a hell of a lot of fun and ingenuity. Somehow, the fourth and final installment wraps up this beautifully choreographed action franchise on a stirring note. We have come a long way since the release of the first Ip […]
Promising Young Woman – Original Soundtrack – April 3rd Release
Capitol Records will release the Promising Young Woman Official Soundtrack. Promising Young Woman was written and directed by Emerald Fennell who also produced the film alongside Luckychap and FilmNation. Promising Young Woman, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, will be in theatres on April 17. View the trailer HERE. The album includes 15 songs by female artists […]
REVIEW| LOST TRANSIMISSIONS
Mental instability always seems to spread chaos amongst people and who they associate with. Life never seeks to work out properly when our minds collapse on us and we have to distract ourselves to find a purpose. Lost Transmissions secures this aspect with its two lead performers, and their flawed personalities. Katharine O’Brien, director and […]
Watch Trailer | THE HIGH NOTE
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie (Dakota Johnson) is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s […]
BILLIE EILISH IS AN INTRIGUING CHOICE FOR JAMES BOND’S “NO TIME TO DIE”
Billie Eilish has made history as becoming the youngest person to ever score for a Bond film. Eighteen years old, she is becoming one of the next generation’s evolving singers alongside Shawn Mendes, Khalid and others. Fans were impressed by the announcement, given her rising popularity with pop music and the fact that she is […]
BEHIND THE MUSIC: Music Scoring in Film
Creating a movie is already a tedious and strenuous task. Creating an original score for said movie is just as intense and multifaceted. Film scoring is a joint process between the director and composer. Although the score for a film can sometimes go unrecognized and unappreciated, it is just important as any other aspect of […]
Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to LOST TRANSMISSIONS
Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has acquired North American rights to Lost Transmissions, Katharine O’Brien’s directorial debut starring Simon Pegg (Star Trek, Mission Impossible), Juno Temple (Atonement, Maleficent), and Alexandra Daddario (Baywatch, True Detective). Lost Transmissions will be available in theaters and on demand March 13th. Based on a true story, Lost Transmissions follows Theo Ross (Simon Pegg), a respected, Los Angeles music producer. His […]