Podcast with esteemed genre composer Marco Beltrami, who discusses his work in the zombie and action genres, plus CD and Blu-ray reviews of the Beltrami-scored World War Z (Paramount), and the 2-disc Resident Evil 6 soundtrack set (Sumthing Else / ComCast). Also added: links to reading / viewing / listening resources for my Black Museum lecture, Black Glove Ballads.
Rating: Very Good Label: Warner Music/ Released: June 18, 2013 Tracks & Album Length: 11 tracks / (44:09) . Special Notes: n/a. Composer: Marco Beltrami Review: After delivering a more electronic based score, the reshoots demanded by Paramount mandated revisions to the score crafted by Marco Beltrami with Buck Sanders, and the […]
Film: Very Good/ BR Transfer: Excellent/ BR Extras: Good Label: Paramount/ Region: All / Released: September 17, 2013 Genre: Horror / Zombies Synopsis: An UN troubleshooter must help mankind and save his family from a viral assault that transforms humans into swarming zombies. Special Features: 3 Making-of featurettes: “WWZ: Production” (36 mins.) + “Origins” (8 mins.) […]
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BR: No One Heard the Scream / Nadie oyó gritar (1973)
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