Category: FILM MUSIC

Reviewing the Bio-Horror in Antiviral, and the Race Begins

Reviewing the Bio-Horror in Antiviral, and the Race Begins

August 14, 2013 | By

Yup, they’re finally up – a film review of Antiviral (Alliance / EOne) and soundtrack review (Lakeshore Records) – plus some editorial thoughts on assorted projects present, future, and in the works.

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Hans Zimmer’s Man of Steel

Hans Zimmer’s Man of Steel

July 27, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Just uploaded – a quick review of Hans Zimmer’s Man of Steel, released by Water Tower Music on CD, LP, and as a downloadable DTS Headphones: X version.

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Cliff Martinez’ Only God Forgives

Cliff Martinez’ Only God Forgives

July 8, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Early review of Cliff Martinez’ latest score for director Nicolas Winding Refn, Only God Forgives (Milan Records).

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Life of Pi

Life of Pi

March 13, 2013 | By

Released this week by Fox on DVD and Blu-ray is Ang Lee’s film version of Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, so I’ve uplaoded a film review, a CD review of Mychael Danna’s Oscar-winning score, and a podcast interview with Danna’s assistant and collaborator, up-and-coming composer Rob Simonsen

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Podcast with Mama’s composer Fernando Velazquez, and Nostalgic Shockers

Podcast with Mama’s composer Fernando Velazquez, and Nostalgic Shockers

February 8, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Just uploaded is a podcast with Fernando Velazquez, the lauded Spanish composer of the current box office hit Mama. Also new: Editor’s Blog on nostalgic horror, plus reviews of Joe Dante’s underrated and very badly treated The Hole (Alliance / EOne), and the underrated Devil (Universal), the latter featuring a terrifying score by Velazquez.

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