Our latest bonus guests on Soundtracking with Nick Rowland and Taron Egerton, who join us to discuss Nick’s latest film, She Rides Shotgun, which you can watch now on Amazon Prime. In it, Taron stars as a newly released ex-con marked for death by unrelenting enemies, who must protect his estranged 11-year-old daughter at all costs. As with Nick’s previous film, the brilliant Calm With Horses, She Rides Shotgun is scored by Ben Power, aka Blanck Mass
Rian Johnson On The Music Of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
It’s a very welcome return to Soundtracking for Rian Johnson, who joins us to discuss the third of his Knives Out mysteries, Wake Up Dead Man. Starring Daniel Craig as master detective Benoit Blanc, the extraordinary ensemble cast includes Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner and Thomas Haden Church. In this latest instalment, Benoit takes a case that brings him into the orbit of charismatic priest Monsignor Jefferson Wicks and his devout congregation. When a mysterious death occurs, our hero must navigate a web of secrets and simmering tensions within the community to expose the truth.
Rebecca Miller On Her Documentary, Mr Scorsese
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Rebecca Miller, in an interview we originally put on our youtube channel, Soundtracking Extra, but wanted to share with you on the podcast. Rebecca is the director of Mr Scorsese, a beautifully compelling, honest and comprehensive documentary series about Marty’s life and work, which is streaming now on Apple TV +. And he is, of course, one of the greatest exponents of the needle drop in the history of cinema, as well as music more generally.
Guillermo del Toro & Alexandre Desplat On The Music Of Frankenstein
It’s a Frankenstein special on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as first Guillermo del Toro and then composer Alexandre Desplat join us to discuss their collaboration on the Netflix reimagining. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz, Frankenstein is a beautiful interpretation of the classic tale, brought to life by Guillermo’s characteristic stylistic flair. As ever, Alexandre’s score is the perfect compliment.
Jonny Greenwood On His Score For One Battle After Another
Jonny emails Edith on Monday to say his available to chat about his score for One Battle After Another between Radiohead duties, and we bring it to you at the first opportunity. This is a fabulous deep dive into his process and the imagination and innovation he brings to his film work. Enjoy!
Edgar Wright On The Music Of The Running Man
Edgar makes a welcome return to Soundtracking to discuss his take on Stephen King’s novel, The Running Man. Very much not a remake of the 1987 movie, it remains faithful to King’s novel, and features an incredible array of needle drops to compliment Steven Price’s score. This is the first of two bonus episodes with total legends in quick succession. Tune in to find out who’s next …
Lynne Ramsay & Raife Burchell On The Music Of Die My Love
Our latest guests on Soundtracking is Lynne Ramsay and music supervisor Raife Burchell who join us to discuss their collaboration on Lynne’s latest film, Die My Love. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek and Nick Nolte, it tells the story of a writer and mother who slps into psychosis following the birth of her child after she and her husband move from New York to Vermont. Lynne herself contributed music to the film, alongside Raife and George Vjestica, and we’re hugely grateful to Raife for providing it to us.
Ronan Day-Lewis On The Music Of Anemone
Our latest in a long line of bonus guests on Soundtracking is Ronan Day Lewis, who joins Edith to discuss his directorial feature debut Anemone, which he co-wrote with his dad, Daniel Day-Lewis. Starring Daniel. Sean Bean and Samantha Morten, it tells the story of two estranged brothers who meet at a primitive cabin in northern England, where tensions simmer as hidden secrets and long-buring resentments come to light. Bobby Krilic’s score is sensational, and he’s a future guest on the podcast.
Clint Bentley, Bryce Dessner and Adolpho Veloso On The Music Of Train Dreams
Something a little different for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as we approach our latest film from 3 perspectives, all of which are obviously very much focussed on the same objective. Namely, to make the best movie that they can. And boy, have our guests succeeded. Netflix’s Train Dreams is co-written and directed by Clint Bentley, who has admirable support from his cinematographer Adolpho Veloso and composer Bryce Dessner. We dive deep into their collaboration.
Edward Berger On The Music Of Ballad Of A Small Player
The bonuses keep on coming here on Soundtracking, as Edward Berger makes a welcome return to discuss his new film, Ballad Of A Small Player, which is streaming right now on Netflix. Starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, it tells the story of a high-stakes gambler lying low(ish) in Macau, who can’t quite hide from his past.
Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy On The Music Of Bugonia
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Yorgos Lanthimos and screenwriter Will Tracy, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Bugonia. A remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save The Green Planet, it follows the story of two men who kidnap the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, convinced she is an alien intent on destroying Earth.
Scott Cooper, Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young & Jeremy Strong on the music of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
Boy, do we have a treat for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as four of the key players from the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere join us to discuss the film. First up is director Scott Cooper, followed by leading man Jeremy Allen White (who stars as Bruce, of course), Jeremy Strong, who plays his manager Jon Landau, and Odessa Young, Bruce’s love interest.
Derek Cianfrance On The Music Of Roofman
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Derek Cianfrance, co-writer and director of the comedy crime thriller, Roofman, who returns to the podcast after a decade’s absence. Based loosely on his life, it tells the story of spree-robber Jeffrey Manchester, who his out undetected in a Toys R Us having escaped prison.
Aziz Ansari On The Music Of Good Fortune (Live at Everyman Soundtracking Film Club
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Aziz Ansari, who joins Edith live in front of an audience at Whiteley’s Everyman for one of our Everyman Soundtracking Film clubs following a screening of his film, Good Fortune, which he wrote, produced, directed AND appears in. Also starring Seth Rogan, Sandra Oh and former guest on Soundtracking, Keanu Reeves, it tells the story of a well-meaning if inept angel who gets involved in the lives of a gig worker and wealthy venture capitalist
Joachim Rønning & Jared Leto On The Music Of Tron: Ares
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto, respectively the director and star in the latest installment of the Tron series, Ares. In it, two rival companies compete to harness AI technology for very different reasons, with Jared’s character from the digital realm entering the real world on the instruction of his programmer with, well, consequences! Tron: Ares has been scored by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross in their Nine Inch Nails guise, and it is an absolutely banging piece of work.
