I remember watching The Kings of Summer when it was released a few years back and feeling excited and thoroughly entertained by what Jordan Vogt-Roberts…
Episode 31:
James Mangold
It became pretty evident early on that this was going to be a fun and interesting chat. James Mangold exuded enthusiasm and wonderful stories as…
Episode 30:
Gore Verbinski
He’s ranked as the 10th highest grossing director in the world, he’s also collaborated with some mighty fine composers. Gore Verbinski is not short of…
Episode 29:
Ang Lee
Oscar winning director Ang Lee has the most bombastic body of work and it’s almost impossible to predict what he will do next. It was…
Episode 28:
Mike Mills
Mike Mills is a very personal writer / director, so much of himself and his experiences flow into his films, be it Beginners or his…
Episode 27:
Jeff Nichols
He’s not made that many films but the ones he has made are memorable, important and brilliant. Jeff Nichols is a joy to talk to…
Episode 26:
Danny Boyle
I’ve been waiting a long time for this one and we only just, scratched the surface. Danny Boyle releases T2 Trainspotting 20 years after the…
Episode 25:
Justin Hurwitz
In our 2nd La La Land episode of Soundtracking I chat to Damien Chazelles friend, former room & band mate and composer Justin Hurwitz. A…
Episode 24:
Damien Chazelle
In my humble opinion this man has created a masterpiece. La La Land is an exceptional piece of work, a film I will be watching…
Episode 23:
John Michael McDonagh
To say John Michael McDonagh loves music, both as a companion and a tool in his film making, would be an understatement. When I was…
Episode 22:
J.A Bayona
This is our first new episode of a new year and from an astounding director, Juan Antonio Bayona. I remember the lasting impression The Orphanage…
Episode 21:
Justin Kurzel
It’s a brave man who not only adapts Shakespeare but then goes on to adapt a video game. This week’s guest Justin Kurzel having done…
Episode 20:
Gareth Edwards
In cinematic terms, it may very well just be the greatest story ever told. With its ground-breaking special effects, unforgettable cast of characters and universal…
Episode 19:
Sean Ellis
British director Sean Ellis has become a respected film maker with a stylistic approach that is urgent, visceral, and intense. With the help of composers…
Episode 18:
James Bobin
James Bobin has been part of some of the most colourful productions over the last 20 years that have taped into popular culture very specifically….
Episode 17:
David Yates
David Yates is such a wonderful, warm & honest man who has been seminal in fulfilling the full potential of bringing the Harry Potter books…
Episode 16:
Christopher Guest
Writer, Actor, Director & Musician Christopher Guest has been involved in some of the funniest films ever made. Spinal Tap, A Might Wind and Best…
Episode 15:
Mat Whitecross
Mat Whitecross has had music at the core of so much of his work, Videos for Coldplay, a biopic on Ian Dury, a romantic comedy…
Episode 14:
Derek Cianfrance
Derek Cianfrance has made a handful of films but in Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond The Pines and his new movie, Light Between Oceans he’s…
Episode 13:
Nicholas Winding Refn
Award winning Danish film Director Nicholas Winding Refn talks about his latest film The Neon Demon which continues his fruitful relationship with composer Cliff Martinez….
Episode 12:
Ron Howard
Director Ron Howard on the Music in His Films. From child star to Academy Award winning director, Ron Howard has always made it his business…
Episode 11:
Andrea Arnold
My introduction to Andrea Arnold was through the award winning Fish Tank, a fantastic film. I was thrilled to get some time to sit down…
Episode 10:
Tate Taylor
Tate Taylor has worked with some of the best when it comes to scoring his movies. From The Help to depicting James Brown in Get…
Episode 9:
Thea Sharrock
Thea Sharrock was the youngest ever artistic director at a British theatre when she joined the Southwark Playhouse in 2001 aged just 24. She went…
