If you’d like to catch up on the earlier installments, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of 50 Favorite... Read More
Yesterday, I began a week-long look at 50 of my favorite film scores. If you want to read about the... Read More
In the countdown to my 50th birthday on the 19th, in addition to foolishly choosing nine of my favorite film... Read More
As I approach 50, I’ve been obsessed with the same questions most people ask at this stage of life. I... Read More
Forgive me, Father. It’s been two years since my last confession. I have no regrets or sins of the flesh to... Read More
I’ve been watching the Oscars since I was 14 years old. I used the list of Music nominees to educate... Read More
I wonder if I’ll look back ten years from now and see 2011 as a turning point in my film... Read More
Life is what you do, while you’re waiting to die… Or so says the opening song of the 1968 Kander &... Read More
Since film composers first began practicing their craft, they often have not received proper credit. Back in the early days... Read More
Maybe it’s the time period, the powdered wigs, or all the repetitive (though usually impressive) sword fighting that turns me... Read More









