Director: George Lucas Composer: John Williams It must have been an exciting moment when George Lucas announced that there would be three more Star Wars movies, and that John Williams would once again take his place as musical master of the galaxy. There can be no doubt that Williams blossomed as a composer during those …
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SOUNDTRACK REVIEW by Andrew Klay: The Nativity Story (2006)
Director: Catherine Hardwicke Composer: Mychael Danna Whether you’re Christian or not, The Nativity Story is a powerful film with even more powerful music to accompany it. We experience a grittier, more painfully realistic depiction of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, amid political turmoil and family struggle. This film, strangely enough, shares the same director …
SOUNDTRACK REVIEW by Andrew Klay: King Kong (2005)
Soundtrack Review #2: King Kong (2005) Director: Peter Jackson Composer: James Newton Howard The score for King Kong is an interesting story, since it is not the first. Peter Jackson previously had maintained a professional partnership with composer Howard Shore, with whom he had produced the three Lord of the Rings films. Shore was initially …
SOUNDTRACK REVIEW by Andrew Klay: Lord of the Rings—Return of the King (2003)
Director: Peter Jackson Composer: Howard Shore It is incredible to consider that Howard Shore, a relative unknown until these films, was such a perfect fit for the Lord of the Rings saga and pulled it off so brilliantly. Director Peter Jackson, whom we know to be an amazing visionary, must have seen serious potential in …
SOUNDTRACK REVIEW by Andrew Klay: A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Director: Ron Howard Composer: James Horner I consider A Beautiful Mind to be one of James Horner’s most imaginative and transcendent scores, adding a facet of stunning complexity to Ron Howard’s film. Though it did not win an Oscar for Best Original Score, it did get nominated and came close. The film won the Academy …
SOUNDTRACK REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Review by Andrew Klay: Soundtrack Review #3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) Director: Alfonso Cuarón Composer: John Williams As the third installment in the Harry Potter series, The Prisoner of Azkaban may not initially draw the most attention, but its score sets itself apart from the rest. After a knockout score chock …
SOUNDTRACK REVIEW by Andrew Klay – Star Wars—the Best of, part I (1977-1983)
Directors: George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, and Richard Marquand Composer: John Williams When John Williams scored the original Star Wars films, he set a precedent for the revival of the epic film score, bringing back what was started in the 1930s and 1940s era of Hollywood classic movies. It is my personal opinion that John Williams’ …
SOUNDTRACK REVIEW by Andrew Klay – The Village (2004)
Director: M. Night Shyamalan Composer: James Newton Howard Violin Soloist: Hilary Hahn This score is one of James Newton Howard’s finest, and probably his most unique. Taking you on a musical journey into the film’s setting and time period, breathtaking violin solos performed by Hilary Hahn almost become a character, revolving around the female protagonist …
Park City Film Festival adds screening of excellent Documentary
By popular demand, the Park City Film Festival is adding another screening of this wonderful documentary. The PCFMF runs through May 30 at three great film venues in Park City. Over 200 films are being screened. Visit http://www.performingartsutah.com and download the Schedule in .pdf format. TIN CAN SAILORS WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN DOCUMENTARY 00:53:00 Admission …