Congratulations to composer Alan Menken on his recent Daytime Emmy Award for “Waiting in the Wings” from Disney Channel’s Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure. Menken shares this honor with lyricist Glenn Slater. But for Menken, the award made him the 16th person receiving an Emmy,... MORE >>
Below are more soundtrack reviews of recent and archival releases.
Another Stakeout (Arthur B. Rubinstein, 1993) *** Despite the dizzying pace wrought by Arthur B. Rubinstein for Another Stakeout, he plugs in some intelligent devices. The score opens... MORE >>
In the 1940s, students at Central High School were expected to demonstrate school spirit every day --- which meant showing an interest in sports, especially football. Although that required an Oscar-caliber performance from me, I didn’t... MORE >>
Upon first reading Steven Spielberg and Duel: The Making of a Film Career by Steven Awalt, I was struck by the rhythm and insight. Looking again, I am less impressed and here's why.
With all thoughts shackled and the delivery unremarkable, this tome lacks... MORE >>
I was at school and just completed an exam which went rather well. I felt so good memories of a triumphant movie theme came to mind. It was “Victorious” from Ennio Morricone’s The Untouchables. The theme suited my emotional state. Such memories are unique. Fair to say,... MORE >>
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