Like many boys who liked to read, my genre of choice during my teenage years was science fiction. And since... Read More
Every now and then a recording comes along that is so unexpectedly rewarding that you simply want to share it... Read More
The Pulitzer Prizes, handed out every April, are arguably the most prestigious prizes for journalism, arts and letters, and music... Read More
Masterpiece, like genius, is an often overused word, especially in the arts. Merriam-Webster defines a masterpiece as “a work done with... Read More
1976…the year I discovered film music. It’s an important year for me. With my purchase of THE OMEN soundtrack, and for... Read More
Because everyone’s sense of humor is different, everyone’s taste in comedy films is also different. I’m not usually a big... 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
I’ve been watching the Oscars since I was 14 years old. I used the list of Music nominees to educate... Read More
I’m not a fan of Westerns particularly. The mythological images created by Hollywood seldom bear any resemblance to reality. Plus,... Read More
When it comes to writing marches, you’d think every composer would throw up their hands in defeat following in the... Read More