Blitz//Berlin is a group of three Juno Award winning film composers. The trio is best known for a variety of projects that border on strange an unusual, but their sound is so fitting for the likes of Jordan Peele’s “Scare Tactics”, “Blade Runner 2036”, “The Void”, and “Psycho Goreman”. They have numerous other films, television shows, video games, and film trailers to their credit…in fact, you might not even know they worked on some of your favorite things. Members Martin Macphail, Dean Rode and Tristan Tarr first met in high school, forming a Canadian punk band before beginning their film composing careers and relocating to Los Angeles in 2018. They…
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Interview…Director Joe Hill Discusses the Honesty and Personal Journey of ‘Match In A Haystack’
In the world of documentaries, it’s not easy to standout in the crowd. That said, we were taken with Joe Hill‘s documentary about a troupe of dancers in Ukraine. His film, Match In A Haystack, is intimate, well-crafted and tells a unique story amid a war that affects all aspects of these citizen’s lives. Hill’s eye for story and capturing the moment has made his work noteworthy, whether it is in the mountains, the arctic, or a war-torn country. He has extensive experience directing documentary projects, and he’s also a cinematographer and producer. That aids in his ability to share a cohesive and compelling slice of life of a great…
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Interview…Director John McPhail on Family, Fun and a Few Friendly Frights in ‘Grow’
John McPhail is an award-winning writer and director known for crafting bold, heartfelt, and hilarious stories that connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level. A firm believer that laughter and tears go hand in hand, he specializes in high-concept comedies that balance absurdity with genuine heart. A lifelong horror fan raised on a steady diet of John Carpenter and Stephen King, John has a deep love for genre storytelling, often fusing horror, comedy, and heartfelt drama in unexpected ways. His films thrive on contrast, the ridiculous and the real, the hilarious and the heartbreaking because, as he sees it, the best way to make someone laugh is to first…
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Interview…Jeff Russo Brings Method and Mythology to Noah Hawley’s ‘Alien: Earth’
A few weeks back, we got to share an exclusive “first listen” of composer Jeff Russo‘s themes for Alien: Earth. It really set the stage for what Noah Hawley and the rest of the team would give us with this stunning addition to the Alien universe Ridley Scott built. Now that the show is out in the world, fans and those new to the franchise are loving every acidic drop of the expanded mythology. You can credit a lot of the success to the auditory component. We’re not talking about the ooey-gooey sound engineering, but the deft and complex sound palette Russo assembled. Russo is used to scoring varied and…
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Interview…Director Sean Ellis on the Physical and Psychological Anguish of ‘The Cut’
How far will you go to get something you think you want? At what cost do you keep pushing? And do the obsessive ends justify the means? These are some of the heavy and impacting building blocks of Sean Ellis‘ latest film. And coming from the man whose career is built on movies where characters make life-changing sacrifices, this might be the crown jewel in his CV. The Cut is an exploration into what drives someone. With nothing but training and instincts to lean on, it’s easy to imagine how much weight a boxer carries in their minds each time they enter the squared circle. After all, the mind is…
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Interview…Writer/Producer Erik Bork on ‘The Elephant in the Room’ – Finding Common Ground and Emotional Narratives
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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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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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…
