When anyone mentions Shinichirō Watanabe, the GoSeeTalk crew cracks a big smile. It’s that same grimace we get listening to the first few bars of “Tank!“. So when it was announced he had a new show coming, we jumped right out of our chairs. What could the future hold from this legendary storyteller?? Well, if you’re a fan, you can bet on a few certainties: it will be thrilling, funny, emotional, put great music at the forefront, and be cool. Very, very cool. Then what can we expect with Lazarus? In the year 2052, the painkiller drug “Hapna” brought humanity to the verge of unprecedented peace and stability. But three…
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Interview…Composer Andrew Kawczynski on Nineties, Nuance and ‘Novocaine’
Awards season is in the rear view and 2025 has had some great films so far. Among them is the hard-action film starring Jack Quaid. To pair with the fun on screen, Lakeshore Records announced the release of Novocaine—Music from the Motion Picture featuring music by the super skilled sonicsmith team of composers Lorne Balfe and Andrew Kawczynski. The score features authoritative orchestrations that vividly reflect the action and intensity of the film. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen and starring Quaid and Amber Midthunder, Novocaine hit theaters in their funnybone on March 14. The film is a callback to the great R-rated comedies of the ’80s and ’90s; it’s got the grit of a…
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Interview…Composer Paul Leonard-Morgan is Dreddfully Good at Creating Musical Chaos
Composer Paul Leonard-Morgan provides a pulse-quickening backdrop to his latest project, Netflix’s documentary Chaos: The Manson Murders. His score weaves swirling orchestral instrumentation and rock elements with throbbing synthetic beats and drones that punctuate the intrigue of conspiracy unraveled in the film. We spoke to Paul in 2020 and since then, he’s been super busy. When we say he’s done a lot, we mean A LOT! His work always impresses us, and this one is a high point for sure. Like most features, providing music for a documentary is a task that should be careful not to crowd or overwhelm the dialogue. Yet with this project, director Errol Morris wanted Paul…
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Interview…Ultraboss on New Year, New Sounds & New Pursuits
When a musician is firing on all cylinders, it can be a thing of beauty. Time and again, we’ve been in awe of the raw power and supreme control of soloists, bands or even a full orchestra. How they elicit emotion and really move the mercury is attributed to their skill, and in many cases they can become immortal with just a single note. When they’re on, they’re on, and you’ll remember the sound forever. That brings us to our guest today. With lightning fast fingers, Ultraboss (the moniker for Austria-based PJ D’Atri) is one of the best shredders on the planet. However, his compositions are even more lethal and…
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Interview…Writer/Director Dante Briggins on Authenticity, Work Ethic, and “Who Dat” The JT Money Story’
As film fans, we are always rooting for an underdog. Whether it’s a movie about sports or academia, anyone who fights and then rises against the odds has our full attention. It’s a very universal story when you gain something rather than being gifted it. We’ve been running this site for 15+ years, and understand that it takes knocking on a lot of doors to get any traction or attention. I’ve written several editorial posts to talk about how lucky we are (after a lot of work), to bring home some amazing interviews and entertainment opportunities. I would never say that we were a success, but have been happy with…
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Interview…Director Simon West on Character, Action and Excitement
Simon West knows a thing or two about action. More importantly, he’s proficient at capturing engaging performances set against explosions galore. His latest is a grounded affair, one where the jokes are good but the bullets are real. Compared to the likes of Con Air and The Expendables 2, it’s a quieter film that does less to glamorize assassins, and more to humanize them. In the film, Christoph Waltz plays Danny Dolinski, the titular “old guy” who is asked to train a young protege, any story about a hitman (of any age) will certainly have its fair share of sizzle, snark and a sniper rifle. Enjoy this chat with Simon…
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G-S-T Review…’Paddington In Peru’
Ten years ago, the UK’s most cuddly (and perpetually hungry) little bear jumped onto the big screen in a huge way. Paul King gave the beloved literary characters such tangible vibrancy, and with his 2017 follow up succeeded in enchanting the entire world again. Now, a decade on, Dougal Wilson takes the helm (for a jungle cruise, how fitting) in this third entry of the Paddington series; one with a rather logical and obvious goal. The characters have grown over the last two films and Paddington is, now, officially a citizen of Great Britain. Huzzah! This new outing is most definitely a road trip movie (or as close as you…
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Interview…Composer Jared DePasquale on Deep Dives Into Audio Soundscapes
For nearly thirty years Jared DePasquale has composed the musical scores for some of Western culture’s most celebrated stories and iconic characters. The recipient of numerous awards and critical acclaim, his work is widely recognized for its ability to musically capture complex characters amidst stories that are rich in texture and meaning. Early in his career, Jared apprenticed under Emmy and ASCAP Award winning composer Joseph LoDuca. With LoDuca, Jared learned the business of composing for A-list projects including the globally syndicated television shows Xena: The Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Immediately following his apprenticeship, Jared scored several horror films for Full Moon Pictures and Rapid Heart Pictures…
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Top 10 Fun Live-Action Films Starring Dwayne Johnson
Editor’s note: This post comes courtesy of an old colleague from our early days blogging the cineweb. Dan Stephens is the founder and editor of Top 10 Films, one of the UK’s longest-running movie sites. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has solidified his place as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, with a career spanning blockbuster action, heartfelt dramas, and laugh-out-loud comedies. His films have become synonymous with larger-than-life characters, edge-of-your-seat action, and a dose of irresistible charm. Whether he’s playing a heroic federal agent in Fast Five, a jungle-hopping adventurer in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, or an ancient anti-hero in Black Adam, Johnson possesses a magnetic screen presence and…
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Interview…Harry Gregson-Williams on the Vocals, Violence and Variety in ‘Gladiator II’
As film score fans, the only thing we love more than revisiting our favorite scores is when a sequel happens and a composer gets to take the themes into new territory. As such, our guest today has expanded not only his own work but many other composers’ efforts. Scan through the site, and you’ll see that we are very fond of Harry Gregson-Williams, and it’s always a treat catching up with him to talk shop. While any acoustic endeavor might be intimidating, how could one even start thinking about working on a sequel to Gladiator?? It’s a perfect film that resounds to this day, and that goes double for its…
