Podcasts about soundtracking

Our latest guest on Soundtracking - and boy have we had some crackers recently - is none other than Jodie Foster, who joins us to discuss her starring role in psychological thriller, A Private Life. Speaking French (it's a French film), Jodie plays a renowned psychiatrist who launches a private investigation into the suicide of one of her patients, who she believes was murdered.We also discuss Bugsy Malone, Taxi Driver and Silence Of The Lambs.

We have a couple of Pixar legends for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking. We're thrilled to welcome writer / director Andrew Stanton and producer Lindsay Collins to the podcast on the much-anticipated release of Toy Story 5. Toy Story 5 has the band back together but facing an existential threat as Bonnie's interest in them wanes as she is introduced to technology. In a beautiful stroke of creative circularity, Toy Story 5 is scored by Randy Newman, who also provided the music for the first film.

In a last minute change of plan, our latest guests on Soundtracking are Daniel Pemberton and Brian May, who join us to discuss their musical collaboration on Masters Of The Universe.  Based on the classic cartoon, Masters Of The Universe tells the story of Adam, who returns to his home planet of Eternia to take his destiny as He-Man and confront his nemesis Skeletor.This is a fascinating insight into Daniel and Brian's process, not to be missed by score enthusiasts.

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Olivia Newman and composer Dickon Hinchliffe, who join me to discuss Dickon's score for Olivia's Netflix film, Remarkably Bright Creatures. Based on the international bestseller of the same name by Shelby Van Pelt, it tells the story of an elderly cleaner at an aquarium who takes a young drifter under her wing, all under the watchful gaze of a giant octopus, who deepens and solidifies their connection.

Our latest guest is Kristin Scott Thomas, who joined Edith in front of an audience for our Soundtracking Film Club at Everyman Whiteley's to discuss her new film My Mother's Wedding - which she has co-written and directed, and also stars in. This is the first of our events in partnership with Range Rover, a brand synonymous with mastery in all its forms, championing those who push boundaries, define standards and create enduring impact. Both Soundtracking and Everyman align naturally with Range Rover's core principles relating to leadership, cultural authority and creative excellence, so we're absolutely thrilled they have chosen to support our podcast, which was recorded live in front of an audience following a screening of Kristin's film.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking features as part of our Soundtracking Film Club, with writer and showrunner Neil Forsyth joined Edith at Everyman Whiteley's to discuss the Netflix drama Legends. Featuring a wonderful ensemble cast - Tom Burke, Haley Squires and Steve Coogan among them - Legends tells the based-on-truth story of a small, poorly-resourced group of customs officers who went undercover to infiltrate some of the most notorious drug-trafficking gangs in the UK.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is, as Edith mentions at the start of our chat, someone we owe a huge debt of gratitude to. For the impossibly likeable Jon Favreau was the very first guest she interviewed for the podcast, literally a decade ago! Back then, Jon discussed his take on The Jungle Book; today, he is with us to talk through the music of The Mandolorian & Grogu, which is scored by friend of the show, Ludwig Goransson

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Elliot Hegarty, respectively the writer and lead director of the Disney + TV series, Rivals, season 2 of which is streaming now. Based on the novel by Jilly Cooper, it's cheeky, nostalgic, raunchy, full of twists and turns and also incredibly funny. As well as featuring tonnes of classic 80s needle-drops, Rivals comes with a fantastic score - courtesy of Natalie Holt and Jack Halama.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Richard Gadd, creator of the phenomenon that is Baby Reindeer, who joins us to discuss his new project Half Man, which you can watch now on the BBC iPlayer and HBO Max. Starring Richard and Jamie Bell as non-blood-related brothers, it tells the story of a reunion at a wedding that leads to all manner of chaos, and deals with issues relating to toxic masculinity, family and identity.

Our latest episode of Soundtracking is one of our faves, as David Lowery returns for a fourth time to discuss the music of Mother Mary - recorded at a special event hosted by our good friends at Spotify. Starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, it tells the story of a iconic popstar whose reunion with a former costume designer forces her to confront her past. Mother Mary features several original songs, which David put together with the help of FKA Twigs, Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff. Regular co-collaborator, Daniel Hart, meanwhile provides the score. We also hear from Billie Elish and James Cameron, in an interview you can watch in full at our Youtube channel, Soundtracking Extra.

Things Can Only Get Better – and they did, for D:Ream's Peter Cunnah, who tells Oliver about soundtracking the 90s and a Blair general election.

It's a very special episode of Soundtracking, as we bring you the first part of our live recording with composer Oliver Coates, recorded at St Luke's Church as part of the London Soundtrack Festival in partnership with our very good friends at Milan Records. We cannot tell you how much work Oliver put into the event - going way above and beyond the expectations for an average Q&A. So it is that you'll hear him breaking down cues, deconstructing clips from films he's worked on and whipping out (and performing on) his beloved cello.

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are writer/director Charlotte Regan and composer Patrick Jonsson, who join us to discuss their collaboration on BBC crime/romance drama, Mint. Mint tells the story of a Scottish crime family and a budding romance between Shannon, played by Emma Laird, and Arran, played by Ben Coyle-Larner, two young lovers from rival firms.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Lee Sung Jin, aka Sonny Lee, creator of and driving force behind the multi-award winning Netflix comedy drama, Beef. Sonny joins us ahead of season two, which streams on Netflix from Thursday 16th April and boasts an entirely new cast including Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan. Sonny LOVES his music, and we go into many of the needle drops which are such an integral feature of the show, as well as Fineas O'Connell's score.

It's a welcome return to Soundtracking for David MacKenzie, who joins us to discuss his heist Thriller, Fuze. Starring Theo James, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Sam Worthington, Fuze sees an unexploded bomb discovered on a busy London construction site and follows the unfolding chaos that ensues.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the writer and director of DJ Ahmet, Georgi M. Unkovski. Set in North Macedonia, it tells the story of a 15-year-old boy who discovers music, falls in love for the first time, and struggles to come to terms with the conservatism of the rural village in which he lives.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Tom Harper, director of Netflix's Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Set amid the chaos and turmoil of World War II, it sees Tommy Shelby return from self-imposed exile to do some seriously anti-heroic work to foil a Nazi plot, among many other things. As you'd expect from a Peaky project, the music is sensational, and we take a deep dive with Tom.

It's a very happy return to Soundtracking to one of our very faves, Hildur Guðnadóttir, who joins us to discuss her work on Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and, most recently, The Bride!. Both Hedda and The Bone Temple were directed by Nia DaCosta, who has been a guest twice on the show, while The Bride! is the latest offering from Maggie Gyllenhall.

Our latest guests on Soundtracking is Oliver Laxe co-writer and director of Sirat. Sirat sees Luis and his son travel through Morocco from party to party in search of Luis's daughter, who has been missing for five months having last been seen at a rave in the desert. It features an incredibly immersive score by French techno wizard, Kangding Ray.

After Bradley Cooper netted his hat-trick a couple of weeks back, Emerald Fennell becomes the latest guest to take the Soundtracking match ball home, as she joins us for a third time - on this occasion to discuss her thrilling adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Based on Emily Bronte's classic novel, it stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi and has all the wit and subversiveness one has come to expect from Emerald's work

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Bart Layton and composer Benjamin Power - AKA Blanck Mass - who join us to discuss their collaboration on Bart's new film Crime 101, which he wrote and directed. Featuring a star-studded cast, it tells the story of a jewel thief operating along the 101 freeway on the west coast of America, the relationship he forms with an insurance broker, and the cop out to get him.More ...Edith's websiteSoundtracking On InstagramEdith's InstagramSoundtracking Extra On YoutubeBe In The Scene

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is, finally, Bobby Krilic, who we've been promising you for weeks now, but has been pushed back due to last minute bookings with directors and actors of new releases. Bobby - aka The Haxan Cloak - joined Edith to discuss his work on two cinematic gems, Anemone and Eddington.

Jason and Paul begin a new series to find out what albums created the soundtrack to a year. It could be any year but we begin with 2016. The goal of this series is find the music that makes you feel seen, heard, empowered, lifted up and so much more. And maybe in the process you'll find new records to love as well.Buy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Bradley Cooper, completing his hat-trick by joining me to discuss his new film Is This Thing On, which he co wrote, directs and also appears in. Loosely inspired by the life of comedian John Bishop and starring Will Arnett as Alex, a dad who takes up comedy in the wake of his amicable separation from his wife Tess, played by Laura Dern. 

It's bonus time here again on Soundtracking, as actor Claire Foy joins us to discuss her starring role in H Is For Hawk. Based on Helen Macdonald's incredibly moving memoir, it tells the story of how they cope with the grief of losing their beloved father by forming an unlikely friendship with a stubborn goshawk called Mabel.More ...Edith's websiteSoundtracking On InstagramEdith's InstagramSoundtracking Extra On YoutubeBe In The Scene

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Oliver Hermanus, Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, respectively the director and leading men in Oliver's beautiful new film, The History Of Sound. Based on two short stories by Ben Shattuck, who also wrote the screenplay, it follows the story of two men who meet at the New England Conservatory Of Music in 1917, and subsequently travel together recording the folk songs of their compatriots in 1920's America.

New year, new raft of bonus episodes, as those stellar guests just keep on coming. And it's a speedy return to Soundtracking for Nia DaCosta, who joins us to discuss her follow-up to 28 Years Later, The Bone Temple. Starring Ralph Feinnes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams and Erin Kellyman, it picks up the story on the mainland, as our young hero from the previous film, Spike, is taken in by a crazed gang of psychopathic zombie hunters - aka The Jimmys! Friend of the show Hildur Guðnadóttir scores in typically magnificent fashion.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Hikari, co-writer and director of the heartwarming comedy drama, Rental Family. Starring Brendan Fraser, it tells tells the story of an American actor based in Japan, who takes a job with an agency that provides stand-in family members for strangers. Rental Family is score by Jonsi & Alex Somers of Sigur Ros fame - and quite beautifully too!SocialsSoundtracking On InstagramEdith's InstagramSoundtracking Extra On Youtube

We have a Hamnet special for you on Soundtracking, as first writer / director Chloe Zhao and stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. Based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel - who also worked on the script - it tells the story of how the horrendous tragedy that strikes Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, inspires him to write Hamlet. Hamnet is scored by friend of the show Max Richter, and we'll hear plenty of his music throughout the episode.

Our last guests on Soundtracking are Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany, who join us to discuss Amadeus. Available to watch on Sky and Now TV, it's a reworking of Peter Shaffer's classic play, in which the precocious composer arrives in Vienna and soon makes an enemy of court composer Salieri.

It's a Boxing Day bonus, as we bring you not one but two episodes of Soundtracking in the spirit of festive cheer. First up is Josh Safdie, co-writer, producer and director of Marty Supreme, the film which has been wowing critics across the globe with five star review after five star review. Then, after you've polished off your Christmas Day leftovers, we'll hear from Joachim Trier & Stellan Skarsgård, who joined Edith live on stage as part of our Everyman Soundtracking Film Club to discuss Sentimental Value. But we begin with Josh and Marty Supreme. Starring Timothée Chalamet and loosely based on a true story, the narrative follows an up-and-coming table tennis star who gets embroiled in all manner of scrapes to achieve his dream. It's beautifully scored by Daniel Lopatin

As promised, we have a second episode of Soundtracking for you this Boxing Day, as Joachim Trier and Stellan Skarsgard join us to discuss Sentimental Value, which is on general release in the UK as of now. Addressing themes of intergenerational trauma, nepotism and suicide, Sentimental Value follows a fractured relationship between an acclaimed director and his two estranged daughters, which becomes even more complicated when he decides to make a personal film about their family history. This was our last Everyman Soundtracking Film club of the year, where we screen a movie and Edith speaks to person or persons connected to it afterwards. You can find every single edition of our partnership at edithbowman.com

Our latest episode of Soundtracking sees a welcome return to the podcast for the legend that is Warren Ellis, who joins us to discuss his score for The Death Of Bunny Munro, which he composed with Nick Cave. Based on Nick's novel, The Death Of Bunny Munro stars Matt Smith as a salesman who takes his son on a road trip around Sussex after his wife's suicide at the same time a serial killer is operating in the area.

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Nia DaCosta, who joins us to discuss her film Hedda, which is streaming now on Amazon Prime as well as other home entertainment platforms. Based on the Henrik Ibsen play, Hedda stars former Soundtracking guests Tessa Thompson and Tom Bateman among a fine cast, and centres around a lavish party in which personal and professional tensions simmer. Hildur Guanodottir's score is predictable fabulous.

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Alex Russell and Archie Madekwe, who join us to discuss Alex's debut feature, Lurker. Archie stars as Oliver, a rising pop musician who is befriended by a fan who infiltrates Oliver's inner circle, becoming an evermore disturbing presence. 

Our latest episode of Soundtracking involves a lovely conversation between Kate Winslet, her son Joe Anders, composer Ben Harlan and music supervisor James Taylor, who join us to discuss Kate's directorial debut Goodbye June, which Joe wrote. Goodbye June tells the story of a family who gather around their dying mother at Christmas, confronting themes of grief, reconciliation and love. The ensemble cast is magnificent, with Kate, Toni Collette, Timothy Spall, Andrea Risborough, Jonny Flynn and Helen Mirren all delivering stellar performances (as usual).

We have yet another bonus episode of Soundtracking for you, celebrating the release of Noah Baumbach's comedy, Jay Kelly. First up is Noah himself, then leading men George Clooney and Adam Sandler. Jay Kelly tells the story of the titular movie star and his devoted manager, Ron (played by George and Adam), who embark on an unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men confront the choices they've made, relationships with loved ones, and the legacies they'll leave behind. It is beautifully scored by Nicholas Britell, and you will of course hear plenty of his music

Every now and again on Soundtracking, we share an interview which doesn't refer to music at all - and that's the case with this bonus episode with Carmen Emmi, Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth. But they joined Edith to discuss such a beautiful film about such an important story that we wanted to bring it to you on the podcast anyway, as well as our youtube channel Soundtracking Extra, where the conversation premiered. The film in question is Plainclothes, which is now available on Home Ents formats. It's Carmen's debut as a writer and director, and tells the story of a police officer who works undercover to entrap and arrest men displaying lewd behavior in public restrooms. However, he soon finds himself torn between duty and desire when he develops a secret connection with one of his targets.

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of the epic Netflix sensation, Stranger Things, which has just entered in its fifth and final season. To summarise very briefly, Stranger Things tells the story of a group of young friends in In 1980s Indiana, who encounter  supernatural forces and expose secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries. Not only does it feature an iconic synth score from Michael Stein & Kyle Dixon, but it is also famous for its exemplary use of needle-drops.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.