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CD Review: Lonely Are the Brave
Kirk Douglas said of LONELY ARE THE BRAVE, “Of all the movies I have made, this is my favorite.” And it shows. Douglas’ performance is relaxed and nuanced, leaving behind many of the mannerisms
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The Day the Music Died
With no disrespect to Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and “The Big Bopper,” for many film music fans July 21, 2004, was ”the day the music died.” I remember I was sitting in front of my computer, much
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9 Favorite Jerry Goldsmith Scores
Probably no other composer inspires more dedication and passion in film score fans than Jerry Goldsmith. A word to the wise: say a bad word against Jerry on message boards at your own risk. I’ve
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Hail Satan!
“Hail Satan!”: THE OMEN and Jerry Goldsmith’s Trilogy of Terror Published in Film Score Monthly Online December 2007 Growing up to the accompaniment of my father’s Roger Williams and Mantovani records, the harshest musical
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You Have Been Warned…
So said the poster for 1976′s THE OMEN. But no amount of Hollywood marketing jargon could have prepared me for the musical shock I received during the first minute and 11 seconds of the film.
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