There is something about this film that is quite unique, mainly because of the incredible performance by Geena Davis and William Hurt. Based off of the 1985 book by Anne Tyler, the story revolves around a middle-aged travel writer whose life and marriage have been shattered by the tragic death of...

There is no question that Desplat's work here is some of the darkest out of the series, but his unique ability to score such beautiful melodies throughout Part 1 and 2 is brilliant to say the least. Enjoy this snapshot from the beginning of the film, which we think is one of the most tragic scene...

Nominated for a Grammy, this score by Desplat is one of our favorites. Interestingly, this main theme called 'Lily's Theme' was performed by Mai Fujisawa, daughter of Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi! This score is filled with incredible strings, vocal soloists, and triumphant yet dark themes that ...

This is such a magical score, which is why we love doing this in concert. Filled with warmth, adventure, and hope, Silvestri's work here is a magnificent example of his composing virtuosity in another wonderful collaboration collaboration between him and Zemeckis. Enjoy the three cues presented i...

Alberto Iglesias is one of our favorite composers, and most know his work through his longtime collaboration with Pedro Almodóvar. 'Lucía y el sexo' is a 2001 Spanish drama directed by the great Julio Medem starring Paz Vega, and is about love, loss, and dreams. This film is a beautiful experienc...

In one of the best shows currently on television, 'The Last of Us' adheres to not only many of the shots from the game, but also the score but he great Gustavo Santaolalla. Who can forget the simple guitar solo that permeates throughout the story? In one of the most visually striking intros we've...

This is probably one of our favorite films of all time, featuring the great Rick Moranis! The score by James Horner is so much fun, starting off with an open-reel dub stem from the session itself. If you haven't seen this film, drop what you are doing right now and see it immediately! They truly ...

As you know, we love Alan Silvestri's work, which is why we are featuring a small portion of his score in this week's first snapshot. It's such a fun and wonderful score that mixes perfectly with Sinatra showing off Gibson's pretty incredible dance number. Enjoy!

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There is something so personal and exquisite about this film, and it makes sense that John Williams would compose such a beautiful and touching theme on piano to accompany it. There is no question that the Williams & Spielberg collaboration is timeless, inspiring, and unique. What you hear in thi...

Who can forget the opening credits of the original Season 1 of 'True Detective'? It was, by far, one of the best seasons that premiered on television at the time. Woody and Matthew's performances were incredible, and we feel the opening should be featured as one of this week's snapshots.

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We feel that Zack Snyder is a visionary, and the way he utilizes fantastical elements in his films (along with the score) is unique. Regardless of what you think about this film, it's beautiful to watch. The rich contrasted colors, the sepia tones, the incredible slow motion action shots in battl...

We feel that Cameron Crowe's biopic is actually one of the best ever made. In what feels like somewhat of a coming of age film, the story itself is very mature which coincides with the meticulous use of music throughout. Crowe is notoriously famous for his hand-crafted soundtracks, and 'Almost Fa...

Who can forget this 1999 American teen romantic drama featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair? We can't! In a quintessential modern retelling of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 1782 novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' (which was made in to 'Dangerous Liaisons'...

We feel this is one of Horner's best scores, and it is an exquisite result of the wonderful creative collaboration between Horner and Gibson over many years.

Nominated for Best Original Score at the 68th Academy Awards, Horner used the London Symphony Orchestra and the album has gone on to be on...

Have a wonderful and safe holiday season!

Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/the-polar-express/

In our 200th episode, we felt it appropriate to end with one of our favorite Kathryn Bigelow cyberpunk thrillers. Released in the mid-90s, we love the film's grittiness, in addition to making MiniDiscs really go mainstream. Celebrating the turn of the millennium, this scene comes at the end when ...

There is nothing quite like watching these classic films, especially during the holidays. This has to be one of our favorite 80's sci-fi films ever, with a delightful score by the great Alan Silvestri. If you haven't seen the film, the holidays are a perfect opportunity to do so!

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'Teen Wolf' is one of those rare 80s gems that has stood the test of time. Being a massive commercial success (grossing $80+ million) at the time with a budget only a little above $1 million, there is no question that what makes this film incredibly special is Michael J. Fox in the leading role.
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'I am the greatest swordsman that ever lived.'

There is no question that the original film is something quite special. With Val Kilmer's incredible performance as Madmartigan, to Warwick Davis' as the delightful Willow, it is quite possibly one of James Horner's best scores to-date.

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Krzysztof Kieślowski is one of the best directors alive today, who has spanned his career producing and directing some of the most beautiful cinematic masterpieces to-date. 'Bleu', which is one of the films from his 'Trois couleurs' trilogy is a poetic triumph, as it follows Juliette Binoche (Jul...

Lawrence Kasdan has written and/or directed some of the best films ever made (The Bodyguard, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars Ep 5-7, Silverado, etc.), and 'The Big Chill' ranks up as one of the best comedy-drama films to-date. The film itself also features one of the best movie soundtrack comp...

Before there was The Fast & Furious, there was... Nic Cage, Angelina Jolie, and fast cars. This is a really fun movie with a stellar cast that of course, includes some fun action-packed score sequences by the great Trevor Rabin. It also has a great soundtrack with popular tunes by notable artists...

Who can forget the 1991 romantic comedy with Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and the great Martin Short? We love this film, and its fantastic jazzy score by Alan Silvestri. This again is a wonderful snapshot of Silvestri's composing genius, as he takes an instinctual wedding theme and transforms it i...

We absolutely love Don Bluth, and what better way to celebrate his work than featuring a snapshot from his 2000 film, 'Titan A.E.'? This scene is just simply fun. Featuring a track by The Urge, it really showcases great original animation with good fun music. Enjoy!

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