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Ep. 240 - James Newton Howard's 'The Nutcracker'
"The Nutcracker and the Four Realms," a 2018 fantasy film, offers a reimagining of the classic holiday tale and Tchaikovsky's ballet. James Newton Howard's score serves as a bridge between the traditional and the modern, drawing upon Tchaikovsky's iconic melodies while injecting contemporary symp...
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Ep. 239 - Pierre-Henri Wicomb's 'Gaia'
"Gaia," a South African eco-horror film directed by Jaco Bouwer, offers an intriguing take on environmental themes within the framework of a tense and suspenseful narrative. Its score by Pierre-Henri Wicomb plays a pivotal role in intensifying the atmosphere. Wicomb's composition is eerie, textur...
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Ep. 238 - Cliff Martinez' 'Drive'
In the cinematic masterpiece "Drive," Cliff Martinez's score plays an indispensable role in shaping the film's atmosphere, and nowhere is this more evident than in the scene featuring the cue "Wrong Floor" during an intense elevator sequence. Martinez's hauntingly atmospheric music serves as an a...
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Ep. 237 - Another Round (feat. Scarlet Pleasure)
In the movie "Another Round," the song "What a Life" performed by Scarlet Pleasure takes on a deeply significant role, acting as a poignant companion to the main character's transformative journey. The film, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, delicately weaves music into the narrative, allowing it to...
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Ep. 236 - James Horner's 'The Rocketeer'
"The Rocketeer" is a captivating 1991 film that seamlessly combines the adventure and intrigue of golden-age comic books with Hollywood's classic period charm. Directed by Joe Johnston, the movie tells the story of Cliff Secord, a pilot who stumbles upon a jet pack that grants him the ability to ...
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Ep. 235 - Doc Hollywood (feat. Patsy Cline)
"Crazy," performed by the legendary Patsy Cline and written by Willie Nelson, is a timeless classic that remains one of the most celebrated songs in country music history. Released in 1961, the song's melancholic lyrics and Cline's emotive delivery resonate powerfully even decades later, demonstr...
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Ep. 234 - Air (feat. Dire Straits)
What an intro!
This snapshot features the song "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits. The decision to use the song was made by music supervisor Andrea von Foerster, who had to find a replacement when clearance could not be obtained in time for Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry" and "The Boys of Summer"...