Alexandre Desplat Signs On For Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1?

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Well this is interesting don’t you think? If it1s true that is. It isn’t quite official yet, [...]

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Top 15 Christmas Movie Soundtracks Of All Time

Christmas is by far my most favorite holiday. It’s the one time where my family keep a strong tradition and makes it an evening not to forget. It’s also a time for celebration, a time for films and music. Every year I have certain rituals where I’ll watch my favorite Christmas movies, and of course [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)

This is a review of the motion picture score Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by John Williams.
“Its exceptional love theme, robust action, and fine presentation easily make the best commercial album of the prequel trilogy.”
I am stunned that Natalie Portman is so wooden in the prequel trilogy.  Anyone who’s seen Closer knows she’s [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)

This is a review of the motion picture score Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by John Williams.
“A real classic, but only if you get the whole picture.”
As a younger-than-most film score reviewer, I know little of what it truly means to WAIT for a Star Wars score (although considering how long it will [...]

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Soundtrack Review: Saving Private Ryan (1998)

This is a review of the motion picture score Saving Private Ryan by John Williams.
“Serviceable enough in construct…combined with the awesome power of Hymn to the Fallen”
The “works in film” vs. “works on album” debate is certainly difficult to evaluate for most.  A lot of derivative Media Ventures/Remote Control scores serve their films decently.  Horror [...]

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