Best of Alberto Iglesias
Born in Spain in 1955. Known for his collaborations with Pedro Almodóvar, scores relying heavily on piano, guitar and other string instruments. My favorite: the theme for Broken Embraces (2009).
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
After taking on Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), Anthony McCarten wrote a script about another superstar with a troubled personal life. Sadly, it feels entirely uninspired, as if McCarten…
Best of Henry Mancini
1924-1994, born in the U.S. Won four Oscars, for the scores of Breakfast at Tiffany's and Victor/Victoria, and Best Original Song (Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses). Wrote…
Best of Ennio Morricone
1928-2020, born in Italy. Won Oscar for The Hateful Eight. One of the most influential composers ever, Morricone created the music of spaghetti Westerns. My favorite: The Untouchables.
Avicii: I’m Tim
A year after the death of the immensely successful DJ Tim ”Avicii” Bergling, journalist and filmmaker Henrik Burman started working on this documentary that ended up sharing themes with another…
Best of Gabriel Yared
Born in Lebanon in 1949. Won Oscar for The English Patient. A prolific composer, but best recognized for melancholy, piano-heavy scores. My favorite: The English Patient.
Best of John Powell
Born in the U.K. in 1963. He has scored many animated films (notably the How to Train Your Dragon franchise), but also action movies, including the Jason Bourne franchise. My…
Best of Nicholas Britell
Born in the U.S. in 1980. Known for his collaborations with Adam McKay and moody, emotional scores. My favorite: If Beale Street Could Talk.
Best of Ramin Djawadi
Born in West Germany in 1974. Wrote memorable themes for TV shows, but is also a reliable composer for adventures and action movies. My favorite: The varied and extensive music…
Best of Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
(Reznor) Born in the U.S. in 1965, (Ross) born in the U.K. in 1968. Won two Oscars for The Social Network and Soul. Famous for their moody electronic film scores.…