As human beings, we have a real tough time seeing eye to on a lot of issues: sports, food, fashion, politics, etc. In fact, the list goes on and on. But what can we agree on (or at least understand and put up with) to be able to share a country, a state, an office or even a relationship with? Can we disagree and still connect? Such is the idea behind writer/director Erik Bork‘s new film. The cleverly named The Elephant in the Room gives audiences Nora Ephron–style political rom-com that is both funny and thought-provoking. Leah is a smart, driven social media strategist reeling from the 2020 election. Vincent…
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Exclusive First Listen: Ruth Barrett’s Theme From Prime Video’s ‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’
Hey, film friends, have we got a treat for your ears! Our friends at Prime Video & Lakeshore Records have let us share an EXCLUSIVE track from Ruth Barrett‘s score to The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. This is the prequel series to The Terminal List and follows Ben Edwards’ journey from Navy SEAL to CIA operative. Emmy Award-nominated composer Ruth Barrett is one of the UK’s most sought-after film and television composers. Her music is unmistakably original and eclectic, spanning feature films and high-end TV drama. And this new series is no different. For your enjoyment, grab some headphones and dive back into the world this world. Lakeshore Records is…
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Interview…Composer Stuart Michael Thomas Digs Deep For ‘The Cut’
Life-long musician and composer Stuart Michael Thomas has amassed over 100 feature film and television credits during his time in Hollywood including international blockbusters such as Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1, Iron Man 3, and The Dark Knight. He was also one of the featured guitarists on Top Gun: Maverick. Imagine getting to shred out that theme for the world to enjoy. Yeah, that’s just one of Stuart’s many super cool stories about his “day job” working on these sensational projects. Over his 20-year career he’s developed a unique and versatile style blending elements of Classical orchestration with modern techniques resulting in a sound that is both timeless and…
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Interview…Tina Romero, Erin Judge and Natalie Metzger on Scripting, Sculpting and Shooting the Social Commentary of ‘Queens of the Dead’
This year, the world was treated to a rebirth, or an extension rather, of the Romero ‘of the Dead‘ universe. Tina Romero makes her feature debut with something that is in line with what her legendary father started nearly sixty years ago, but she and co-writer Erin Judge put their spin on it. And, we’re talking about some serious spin. To be honest, it’s been spinning in our head since we finished our glowing review of it. The film, produced by Vanishing Angle (spearheaded by Natalie Metzger and Matt Miller), is not your father‘s zombie movie, but in a way, it actually is. This feature is a dyed-in-the-wool Romero joint…
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Interview…Composer Jeff Danna on Strings and Texas-sized Tension in ‘The Hunting Wives’
Here at GoSeeTalk, composer Jeff Danna‘s music has a history of living rent-free in our heads. From TV to films, projects whimsical and fun to those with a very heavy-handed subject matter, his unique approach to melody and themes never ceases to amaze us. Moreover, it’s his selection of instruments that takes those compositions to another level. He first popped up on our radar all the way back in 1999 when he crafted a gritty and driving sound to a tale about two Irish brothers. The supercharged music helped Troy Duffy’s The Boondock Saints reach legendary cult status. Over the years, Jeff has paved his way in entertainment circles, and…
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Fantastic Fest Celebrating 20 Years with Epic 2025 Feature Programming
It’s that time of year, dear friends. The season of Fantastic Fest will soon be upon us, and in just over a month we’ll be rubbing elbows with genre film fans and filmmakers in Austin, TX. This year marks twenty years of the world’s largest genre film festival. While it gets bigger and bigger each year, it still maintains a small-scale, boutique feeling. Sure, they can bring in the likes of Tim Burton and Keanu Reeves, but they put film at the forefront and this no frills festival sets the standard for what others can only hope to achieve. Add to that the fact it is set in the Alamo…
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Interview…Composer Cameron Moody on Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’
Cameron Moody is an American composer, conductor, and trumpeter based in Los Angeles, CA. His distinctive utilization of the symphony orchestra has given way to a varied resume, with project genres in film and television ranging from action and documentaries to romance and comedies. His debut project, Washington Black, hit Hulu in July and the score is a magical and transportive orchestral effort that sounds like some of the all time greats. His work is signalling a new fresh talent in music. The limited series, created by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds and starring Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us, American Fiction, Paradise), called for a sweeping, cinematic score, one that reflects the global scale of its story while…
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Exclusive First Listen: Jeff Russo’s Music to ‘Alien: Earth’
This year, one of sci-fi’s biggest franchises is coming to the small screen and we can’t wait for that. Taking the helm for Alien: Earth, and bringing xenomorphs uncomfortably close to home, is Noah Hawley who is one of the most accomplished auteurs and versatile storytellers. The award-winning novelist, screenwriter, series creator, and director behind shows like Fargo and Legion will craft the same level of drama, tension, and captivating narratives for this universe. Yet, unlike Alien: Romulus which wowed audiences in theaters, you won’t have to go very far to find frights and delights because this is all coming to a TV near you. On your sofa, everyone can…
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Interview…Dominic Lewis & Hamilton Leithauser On the Intro Song to ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’
If you visit this site somewhat regularly, it should be news to no one that we love music, specifically theme music for film and television. We also love chatting with composers, songsmiths and performers about their work. As such, we had a blast speaking with Dominic Lewis & Hamilton Leithauser who tag-teamed the superb melody and lyrics for the song in the opening credits of Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV+. This mini-series about misdemeanors, mischief, misdirected hostilities and marital troubles is, even in a fictitious sense, proof that what glitters is not always gold. Nobody’s life is perfect and it’s fair to say you never truly know your…
