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An Extended Preview ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Score Teases Your Ears

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

It took me a while to come around on the score for The Dark Knight. I was disappointed that all of my favorite musical moments seemed like poorer versions of themes that originated in Batman Begins. I think the music fits the … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘The Hunger Games’ by James Newton Howard

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Last week saw the release of the first 2012 mega blockbuster, The Hunger Games. The film was eagerly anticipated and delivered the majority of it’s promise for a sweeping, epic tale of love, death and the games. Being the first … Continue reading →

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Gary Ross’ ‘The Hunger Games’ Swaps Composers

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The Hunger Games is shaping up to be one of next year’s most interesting films. Based on it’s source material and fan base it would have been easy for the filmmakers to pump out a cheap looking Twilight cash in, but … Continue reading →

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Film Score Friday: ‘Green Lantern’ by James Newton Howard

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

UGH! Allow me to start my review with a bit of onomatopoeia that demonstrates my frustration with this score. Green Lantern is supposed to be an epic space sci-fi adventure. This score does a poor job of relaying that message. … Continue reading →

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