Podcast appearances and mentions of Steven C Smith

Send us a textIn this episode, Victoria Riskin, daughter of Oscar-winning writer Robert Riskin and Fay Wray, and award-winning writer-producer Steven C. Smith reveal the impact of director Frank Capra and his friend and collaborator writer Robert Riskin on the early success of Columbia Pictures.  We also discuss two audio commentaries they provided for inclusion in the recently released FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA COLLECTION, featuring 20 films in HD, plus nine films in 4K, plus tons of extras, all on 27 discs. Purchase links:  FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA COLLECTIONFay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood MemoirMusic by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential ComposerPrepare to embark on an enlightening journey through the legacy of Frank Capra at Columbia Pictures. Learn how Capra's immigrant background and early hardships shaped his storytelling genius, contributing to Columbia's rise as a powerhouse in the film industry. From tackling the transition to sound films to creating financially and culturally significant works, Capra's journey illustrates the power of determination and creativity. Through engaging anecdotes and insights, Steven and Victoria reveal how Capra's collaborations with Robert Riskin gave birth to classics like "It Happened One Night," demonstrating the strength of their partnership despite differing political ideologies during a tumultuous era.Join our conversation as we celebrate the enduring messages of integrity and community values in films like "American Madness" and "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town." The fascinating history of "American Madness" unfolds, highlighting its timely relevance during the Great Depression and its innovative technical directing. Meanwhile, "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" captures the triumph of the common man, with Gary Cooper's memorable performance and the film's seamless blend of comedy and drama. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Steven and Victoria underscore the significance of these films, inviting listeners to appreciate the artistry and dedication behind Hollywood's most beloved classics. The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Do you love excessively complicated mystery plots that are still somehow entertaining and fun? Do you love it when real-life couples co-star in movies and have insane chemistry? Do you know who killed Owen Taylor? Then The Big Sleep (1946) is the movie for you! Check out this quick-witted Howard Hawks directed noir and watch the sparks fly between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall; featuring a strong supporting cast that includes Martha Vickers, Dorothy Malone, and John Ridgely. Host Sara Greenfield and her guest, Steven C. Smith, (author of Music By Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer), chat about all this and more on this week's episode of Talk Classic To Me. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Steven C. Smith https://mediasteven.com/ Music By Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer https://www.larryedmunds.com/product-page/music-by-max-steiner-the-epic-life-of-hollywood-s-most-influential-composer

Celebrate a century of cinematic splendor with us as film historian Steven C. Smith and fashion expert Kimberly Truhler peel back the curtain on Columbia Pictures' illustrious history. From Harry Cohn's strategic cunning to the studio's transformation under the guiding hand of Frank Capra, this episode promises a treasure trove of insider knowledge. We'll reflect on the indelible mark left by "His Girl Friday"—a film that continues to sparkle with wit and wisdom 84 years after its debut.  With Steven and Kimberly's expertise, we'll also discover the crucial role of fashion in film, celebrating Robert Kalloch's contributions to some of the era's most iconic looks.Steven C. Smith websiteKimberly Truhler GlamAmore websiteAmazon purchase links: Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Volume 4Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s bookMusic by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer BookA Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann Book The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

In June 2021, for TALKING SOUNDTRACKS, Jason Drury talked to the four-time Emmy nominated journalist, writer, and producer of over 200 documentaries about music and cinema, Steven C Smith, about his book MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER. In May 2022, Jason had the opportunity to talk to Steven again about his first book, published in 1991, about another pioneering and influential composer in the history of film music, A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann. Part one of their interview concerned Herrmann's radio career, his collaborations with Orson Welles leading to the beginning of his film music career with Citizen Kane. In Part 2, they discuss the composer's career up to his premature death in 1975, and feature the most important partnership in his career, with director Alfred Hitchcock. You'll also hear more of Herrmann's great music from original recordings and re-recordings. Enjoy. To obtain a copy of A HEART AT FIRE'S CENTER: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN, click HERE. —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Joe Wiles, Maxime, William Welch, Tim Burden, Alan Rogers, Dave Williams, Max Hamulyák, Jeffrey Graebner, Douglas Lacey, Don Mase, Victor Field, Jochen Stolz, Emily Mason, Eric Skroch, Alexander Schiebel, Alphonse Brown, John Link, Andreas Wennmyr, Matt Berretta, Eldaly Morningstar, Jim Wilson, Glenn McDorman, Chris Malone, Steve Karpicz, Deniz Çağlar, Brent Osterberg, Jérôme Flick, Alex Brouns, Aaron Collins, Randall Derchan, Angela Rabatin, Michael Poteet, Larry Reese, Thomas Tinneny, William Burke, Clint Morgan, Rudy Amaya, Eric Marvin, Stacy Livitsanis, Rick Laird, Carl Wonders, Michael Potent —— Cinematic Sound Radio is fully licensed to play music by SOCAN. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cinematicsoundradio Check out our NEW Cinematic Sound Radio TeePublic Store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cinematic-sound-radio Cinematic Sound Radio Web: http://www.cinematicsound.net Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinsoundradio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinematicsound Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com

In June 2021, for TALKING SOUNDTRACKS, Jason Drury talked to the four-time Emmy nominated journalist, writer, and producer of over 200 documentaries about music and cinema, Steven C Smith, about his book MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER. In May 2022, Jason had the opportunity to talk to Steven again about his first book, published in 1991, about another pioneering and influential composer in the history of film music, A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann. In part one of this in-depth two-part series, Smtih discusses how the book came to be and dives into Bernard Herrmann's varied and occasionally contentious musical career including details on how he began his career in radio, his encounter with and collaboration with Orson Welles, and the start of his film music career. During both parts of the show, you will also be hearing plenty of the music of Bernard Herrmann's, at times original recordings and at times re-recordings, all of which showcase the musical genius of one of the finest composers to ever write for the silver screen. Enjoy. To obtain a copy of A HEART AT FIRE'S CENTER: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BERNARD HERRMANN, click HERE. —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Joe Wiles, Maxime, William Welch, Tim Burden, Alan Rogers, Dave Williams, Max Hamulyák, Jeffrey Graebner, Douglas Lacey, Don Mase, Victor Field, Jochen Stolz, Emily Mason, Eric Skroch, Alexander Schiebel, Alphonse Brown, John Link, Andreas Wennmyr, Matt Berretta, Eldaly Morningstar, Jim Wilson, Glenn McDorman, Chris Malone, Steve Karpicz, Deniz Çağlar, Brent Osterberg, Jérôme Flick, Sarah Brouns, Aaron Collins, Randall Derchan, Angela Rabatin, Michael Poteet, Larry Reese, Thomas Tinneny, William Burke, Clint Morgan, Rudy Amaya, Eric Marvin, Stacy Livitsanis, Rick Laird, Carl Wonders —— Cinematic Sound Radio is fully licensed to play music by SOCAN. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cinematicsoundradio Check out our NEW Cinematic Sound Radio TeePublic Store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cinematic-sound-radio Cinematic Sound Radio Web: http://www.cinematicsound.net Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinsoundradio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinematicsound Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com

Steven C. Smith talks about his book Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer which he will sign copies of at the show in May. 

In this episode, I speak with Steven C. Smith is the Education Specialist for NASA's Educator Professional Development Collaborative at the Johnson Space Center. Steven helps to develop, package, and deliver professional development and STEM Engagement opportunities that translate the work and discoveries of NASA for use in the classroom. His work allows students to participate directly in NASA's missions, and helps teachers make content more accessible for all their students. Steven has the great privilege of working with educators all over the country, helping them create culturally responsive lessons that will engage students that have previously felt left out of the amazing work NASA is doing.He holds degrees from the University of Washington, Brigham Young University, Georgia College and State University, and Middle Georgia State University. Prior to his work with NASA, Steven spent 20 years in K-12 education coaching educators and teaching special education, regular education, honors, and AP students in Georgia, Washington State, and New Jersey.This was recorded back in February of 2022 after completing a powerful classroom project that you can find hereCHECK OUT THE SHOW AND EPISODES ON ITUNESThe show is on Spotify!TOPICS WE EXPLORE1. Exponential growth of technology and the change that comes with it are happening in space also2. Technology and innovative discoveries for space can have huge benefits for us on Earth3. Learning the importance of failure and ideas not working4. What is NASA looking for when hiring or working for them to design solutions?5. Failure is where growth livesYOUR CHALLENGEExplore the classroom project from this past school yearFollow the Artemis Project on NASANASA Artemis Project NASA SpinoffNASA First Woman Graphic NovelLeave a comment and let's engage in conversationVIDEO VERSIONNo video provided for this session

As you listen to episode #7 of the TAGT Podcast, hear from NASA's Steven C. Smith and his unique story on how he got to where he is today. Steven is the STEM Engagement Specialist with NASA's Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Johnson Space Center and shares his tips on how best to serve all students in STEM. Then, join MasterMind speaker and Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Todd Nesloney as he discusses telling your story and creating strategic cultures in your schools/teams.Learn More About Steven C. Smithsteven.c.smith@nasa.govwww.nasa.gov/stemwww.txstate-epdc.netLearn More About Todd Nesloneywww.toddnesloney.comwww.facebook.com/ToddNesloneywww.twitter.com/TechNinjaToddwww.instagram.com/techninjatoddThis episode of the TAGT Podcast was sponsored by our friends at Renzulli Learning.www.renzullilearning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmy nominated documentary producer, author, and speaker Steven C. Smith joins the podcast to discuss his book MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER.During his illustrious career, composer Max Steiner scored over 300 films and was nominated for 24 Academy Awards.  We explore Steiner's career highlights starting with the groundbreaking King Kong (1933), before detailing his work on the beloved “Gone with the Wind” (1939) and the classic “Casablanca" (1942). We then review Max Steiner's score on two Warner Archive releases in March of 2022, starting with the 1937 version of “A Star is Born” starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March,  and the 1942 James Cagney World War II classic “Captains of the Clouds.”Mr. Smith also touches on Steiner's positive working relationships with director Michael Curtiz, Warner Bros studio boss Jack Warner, actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and the relentless David O. Selznick.  And we discuss Max Steiner's tireless efforts on behalf of composer residuals, something that eventually happened toward the end of his career and guaranteed his financial comfort, before briefly touching on Steiner's influence on some contemporary composers and filmmakers.And finally, Mr. Smith provides his opinion on the recent decision by the  Academy of Motion Pictures to not broadcast live the Oscar for “Best Original Score” and what that might mean for the future of the broadcast, and what Max Steiner would have thought of this decision.LINKSSteven C. Smith website: www.mediasteven.comLarry Edmunds Bookstore  www.larryedmunds.comMax Steiner Bookhttps://www.larryedmunds.com/product-page/music-by-max-steiner-the-epic-life-of-hollywood-s-most-influential-composerBernard Herrmann Bookhttps://www.larryedmunds.com/product-page/a-heart-at-fire-s-center-the-life-and-music-of-bernard-herrmann

During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to the golden age of Hollywood, Max Steiner did more than any other composer to help introduce and establish the language of film music. In July 2020, the book MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER was published interweaving the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with a highly accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences. In June 2021, for TALKING SOUNDTRACKS, Jason Drury talks to author, four-time Emmy nominated journalist, writer, and producer of over 200 documentaries about music and cinema, Steven C. Smith, via Zoom at his home in Southern California. In part one of this two-part edition, they talked about how the book came about, and begin to delve into the musical career of Max Steiner. In part two, Smith talks about Steiner's music for the films of Humphrey Bogart and Errol Flynn, his friendship with Victor Young, and at the twilight of his career, an unexpected hit in the pop charts. You'll also hear musical selections from such films as CASABLANCA, THE BIG SLEEP, THE ADVENTURES OF DON JUAN, THE ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN, THE SEARCHERS, KING KONG and more. Enjoy. To obtain a copy of MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER, click HERE. —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Mindtrickzz, Joe Wiles, Rich Alves, Maxime, William Welch, Tim Burden, Alan Rogers, Dave Williams, Max Hamulyák, Jeffrey Graebner, Douglas Lacey, Don Mase, Victor Field, Jochen Stolz, Emily Mason, Eric Skroch, Alexander Schiebel, Alphonse Brown, John Link, Andreas Wennmyr, Matt Berretta, Eldaly Morningstar, Elizabeth, Glenn McDorman, Chris Malone, Steve Karpicz, Deniz Çağlar & Brent Osterberg. —— Cinematic Sound Radio is fully licensed to play music by SOCAN. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cinematicsoundradio Check out our NEW Cinematic Sound Radio TeePublic Store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cinematic-sound-radio Cinematic Sound Radio Web: http://www.cinematicsound.net Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinsoundradio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinematicsound Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com

During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to the golden age of Hollywood, Max Steiner did more than any other composer to help introduce and establish the language of film music. In July 2020, the book MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER was published interweaving the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with a highly accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences. In June 2021, for TALKING SOUNDTRACKS, Jason Drury talks to author, four-time Emmy nominated journalist, writer, and producer of over 200 documentaries about music and cinema, Steven C. Smith, via Zoom at his home in Southern California. In part one of this two-part interview, Smith talks about the genesis of the book and delves into the musical career of Max Steiner. You'll also hear selections from such Steiner scores as KING KONG, GONE WITH THE WIND, THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME, THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, NOW VOYAGER, and much more. If you are not a fan already a fan of Max Steiner's, I assure you that after listening to this interview, you soon will be. Enjoy. To obtain a copy of MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER, click HERE. —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Mindtrickzz, Joe Wiles, Rich Alves, Maxime, William Welch, Tim Burden, Alan Rogers, Dave Williams, Max Hamulyák, Jeffrey Graebner, Douglas Lacey, Don Mase, Victor Field, Jochen Stolz, Emily Mason, Eric Skroch, Alexander Schiebel, Alphonse Brown, John Link, Andreas Wennmyr, Matt Berretta, Eldaly Morningstar, Elizabeth, Glenn McDorman, Chris Malone, Steve Karpicz, Deniz Çağlar & Brent Osterberg. —— Cinematic Sound Radio is fully licensed to play music by SOCAN. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cinematicsoundradio Check out our NEW Cinematic Sound Radio TeePublic Store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cinematic-sound-radio Cinematic Sound Radio Web: http://www.cinematicsound.net Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinsoundradio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinematicsound Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com

In this episode we welcome back Steven C. Smith, author of A Heart At Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Hermann, to discuss the score to The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1947), directed by Joseph Mankiewicz and starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison.

Our annual celebration of film composers is brought to a new level with our guest Steven C. Smith, who conducts us on a tour of great composers--Max Steiner, David Raksin, Bernard Herrmann, and more--and their work on film and on stage.

Distinguished author Steven C. Smith and composer & conductor William Stromberg discuss the lineage that connects John Williams and the great composers of the Golden Age of Hollywood, including Bernard Herrmann and Max Steiner John Williams is the film composer who, more than any other, was able to take the great tradition of the Golden Age of Hollywood's film music and revive it for modern audiences. Thanks to the impressive box office success of such films as Jaws, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Superman, the late 1970s saw a resurgence of the classic symphonic film score as intended by the great composers of the Golden Age: Max Steiner, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Alfred Newman, Dimitri Tiomkin, Miklós Rózsa, Franz Waxman, were the forefathers of what is commonly referred as "the Hollywood sound", i.e. the lush, romantic orchestral vernacular in vogue during the 1930s, '40s and '50s, mostly based on the great tradition of Late Romantic symphonic music from Europe, of which all the aforementioned composers were all natural descendants. This type of vibrant, colorful and emotional musical accompaniment defined Hollywood's film music until the dramatic turn of the tide known as the end of the studio era in the early 1960s. John Williams restored almost single-handedly that tradition with a sincere, heartfelt homage to those musical stylings and a new renaissance of film music began. This is the starting point of this new episode of the Legacy Conversations series on The Legacy of John Williams podcast, featuring two very esteemed and distinguished special guests who are among the most respected authorities on the subject of classic film music: author Steven C. Smith and composer/conductor William T. Stromberg. Steven is an Emmy-nominated documentary producer, author, and speaker who specializes in Hollywood history and profiles of contemporary filmmakers. He is the author of two acclaimed biographies: Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press), and A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann (University of California Press). William T. Stromberg is a respected composer and conductor working in the film music business since the late 1980s. Together with his artistic partner John W. Morgan, he produced an impressive amount of brand-new recordings of classic film scores from the Golden Age of Hollywood by Max Steiner, Bernard Herrmann, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Franz Waxman, Dimitri Tiomkin and other illustrious composers, including premiere complete recordings of such iconic scores as King Kong, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Fahrenheit 451, The Egyptian. The profound expertise and knowledge of both Steven C. Smith and William Stromberg make them the ideal guests to talk about the lineage that connects John Williams to the great tradition of the Golden Age of Hollywood's film music, especially to composers like Max Steiner and Bernard Herrmann. For more information and the list of the musical excerpts featured in the episode, visit https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/2021/06/10/steven-c-smith-william-stromberg-podcast

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subsribe here: https://youtu.be/_ZwPDd2N7yM https://www.amazon.com/Music-Max-Steiner-Influential-Biographies/dp/0190623276 During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winner Max Steiner did more than any other composer to introduce and establish the language of film music. Indeed, revered contemporary film composers like John Williams and Danny Elfman use the same techniques that Steiner himself perfected in his iconic work for such classics as Casablanca, King Kong, Gone with the Wind, The Searchers, Now, Voyager, the Astaire-Rogers musicals, and over 200 other titles. And Steiner's private life was a drama all its own. Born into a legendary Austrian theatrical dynasty, he became one of Hollywood's top-paid composers. But he was also constantly in debt--the inevitable result of gambling, financial mismanagement, four marriages, and the actions of his emotionally troubled son. Steven C. Smith is a four-time Emmy-nominated producer and author whose latest book is Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press; April 2020). His biography A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann received the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award, and served as the primary research source for the Oscar-nominated documentary Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann. He has written about film and music for the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Weekly and the Hollywood Reporter. 

All new episodes of Classic Movie Musts, Double Feature, and Max's Movie Musts can be found over at patreon.com/classicmoviemusts   In this episode we're joined by Steven C. Smith, author of the book Music By Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer, to discuss one of the most famous film scores of all-time: Gone With The Wind.   Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Max-Steiner-Influential-Biographies/dp/0190623276

Emmy nominated documentary producer, author and speaker Steven C. Smith was our guest for this amazing episode. topics included: Selling gear, eBay, Craigslist its time to get rid of stuff, do not be a slave to things, Steven tells all about his new book “Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywoods Most Influential […]

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During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winner Max Steiner did more than any other composer to introduce and establish the language of film music. In Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood’s Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press, 2020), the first full biography of Steiner, author and filmmaker Steven C. Smith interweaves the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with an accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences, bringing to life the previously untold story of a musical pioneer and master dramatist who helped create a vital new art with some of the greatest film scores in cinema history. Stephen C. Smith is a film documentarian, with four Emmy nominations and 16 Telly Awards. Joel Tscherne is an adjunct history professor at Southern New Hampshire University and tweets @JoelTscherne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winner Max Steiner did more than any other composer to introduce and establish the language of film music. In Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood’s Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press, 2020), the first full biography of Steiner, author and filmmaker Steven C. Smith interweaves the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with an accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences, bringing to life the previously untold story of a musical pioneer and master dramatist who helped create a vital new art with some of the greatest film scores in cinema history. Stephen C. Smith is a film documentarian, with four Emmy nominations and 16 Telly Awards. Joel Tscherne is an adjunct history professor at Southern New Hampshire University and tweets @JoelTscherne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winner Max Steiner did more than any other composer to introduce and establish the language of film music. In Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press, 2020), the first full biography of Steiner, author and filmmaker Steven C. Smith interweaves the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with an accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences, bringing to life the previously untold story of a musical pioneer and master dramatist who helped create a vital new art with some of the greatest film scores in cinema history. Stephen C. Smith is a film documentarian, with four Emmy nominations and 16 Telly Awards. Joel Tscherne is an adjunct history professor at Southern New Hampshire University and tweets @JoelTscherne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winner Max Steiner did more than any other composer to introduce and establish the language of film music. In Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood’s Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press, 2020), the first full biography of Steiner, author and filmmaker Steven C. Smith interweaves the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with an accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences, bringing to life the previously untold story of a musical pioneer and master dramatist who helped create a vital new art with some of the greatest film scores in cinema history. Stephen C. Smith is a film documentarian, with four Emmy nominations and 16 Telly Awards. Joel Tscherne is an adjunct history professor at Southern New Hampshire University and tweets @JoelTscherne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winner Max Steiner did more than any other composer to introduce and establish the language of film music. In Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press, 2020), the first full biography of Steiner, author and filmmaker Steven C. Smith interweaves the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with an accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences, bringing to life the previously untold story of a musical pioneer and master dramatist who helped create a vital new art with some of the greatest film scores in cinema history. Stephen C. Smith is a film documentarian, with four Emmy nominations and 16 Telly Awards. Joel Tscherne is an adjunct history professor at Southern New Hampshire University and tweets @JoelTscherne.

During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winner Max Steiner did more than any other composer to introduce and establish the language of film music. In Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood’s Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press, 2020), the first full biography of Steiner, author and filmmaker Steven C. Smith interweaves the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with an accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences, bringing to life the previously untold story of a musical pioneer and master dramatist who helped create a vital new art with some of the greatest film scores in cinema history. Stephen C. Smith is a film documentarian, with four Emmy nominations and 16 Telly Awards. Joel Tscherne is an adjunct history professor at Southern New Hampshire University and tweets @JoelTscherne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a seven-decade career that spanned from 19th century Vienna to 1920s Broadway to the golden age of Hollywood, three-time Academy Award winner Max Steiner did more than any other composer to introduce and establish the language of film music. In Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood’s Most Influential Composer (Oxford University Press, 2020), the first full biography of Steiner, author and filmmaker Steven C. Smith interweaves the dramatic incidents of Steiner's personal life with an accessible exploration of his composing methods and experiences, bringing to life the previously untold story of a musical pioneer and master dramatist who helped create a vital new art with some of the greatest film scores in cinema history. Stephen C. Smith is a film documentarian, with four Emmy nominations and 16 Telly Awards. Joel Tscherne is an adjunct history professor at Southern New Hampshire University and tweets @JoelTscherne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's film is 'King Kong' (1933) and to get deeper insight into this classic we're going to discuss Max Steiner's influential score with Emmy nominated producer and Biographer Steven C. Smith and find out about Willis O'Brien's revolutionary stop motion animation with top British animator Dan Richards from A+C studios.

Jeffrey Mantor on Larry Edmunds Bookshop • Rena Kiehn on the Niles Film Museum's Chaplin Days and Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival • Steven C. Smith, author of Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer (89:27)

In today's edition of Sunday Book Review: Dave Brubeck-A Life in Time by Phillip Clark Music by Max Steiner by Steven C. Smith All I Ever Wanted by Karen Valentine One Two Three Four-The Beatles in Time by Craig Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking science from the show floor at RenCon 2019! Join the Dead Beat Film Society for a first ever live recording at RenCon 2019 talking Stanley Kubrick, how gravity really works, the monolith, the Starchild, tortillas in space, the inaccuracy of the caveman/hominid section, the sad death of HAL, faking the moon landing, a drug addicted mime, the existence of aliens, David Bowie, the lack of women in the film vs. real life diversity of NASA, and more space knowledge being dropped than you can imagine! Smash that play button for an in depth 2001: A Space Odyssey film analysis! (Special Guest: Steven C. Smith of NASA) Click here to follow Steven Smith's NASA and space highlights on twitter!  

This magazine episode starts off with Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley discussing of some nerdy news, including NASA landing InSight on Mars with the help of some PNW rockets, Emerald City Comic Con’s effort to get that scalping money, and the world’s first gene-edited babies (reportedly). Then, Dyer takes us to the nerdiest bar in Everett, Washington, a haven for nerds and geeks of all types. Finally, NASA specialist Steven C. Smith talks to Dyer about NASA’s Mars plans and more. 1:20 -- News: Mars landing’s northwest ties9:10 -- News: ECCC’s ticket app13:40 -- News: Gene-edited babies25:35 -- News: Dark Luke Skywalker33:15 -- Feature: The AFK Tavern51:20 -- Interview: NASA specialist Steven C. SmithSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Spirituality Dr. Steven C. Smith, best-selling author of "The House of the Lord," explains the Four Senses of Scripture. A not-to-miss Solomon's Porch bonus episode! Support this Podcast and the Breadbox Media network with your Premium Membership and unlock your deals today! https://www.breadboxmedia.com/dr-steven-smith-support.html

Spirituality In Episode 7, best-selling author and biblical scholar, Dr. Steven C. Smith, explains why some biblical critics overlooked or diminished "priesthood" in the OT, and he explains why this happened and its implications. Dr. Smith then launches into the Jewish and biblical evidence for indeed seeing Adam as God's "high priest," and how the OT is only understood when "temple" and "priesthood" are front and center. Not only so, he explains how all of Scripture is saturated with priestly figures, priestly themes, and priestly sacrifice. Solomon's Porch is the free, weekly podcast of THE OUTER COURT, a growing community on social media, dedicated to seeking God's temple presence in Scripture, in the Church and in the world--and in our lives. Join us: www.Facebook.com/TheOuterCourt. Then check out the best-selling new book by Dr. Smith, "THE HOUSE OF THE LORD" on Amazon.com. Support this Podcast and the Breadbox Media network with your Premium Membership and unlock your deals today! https://www.breadboxmedia.com/dr-steven-smith-support.html

This week, Dr. Smith cracks the cover on ch. 9 of the book, and takes us into the Temple of Solomon. You'll lean what the move "from Sinai to Zion" is all about, and WHY its a big deal. Dr. Smith also has BIG NEWS at the end of the podcast - that you won't want to miss. [Solomon's Porch is the weekly podcast of Dr. Steven C. Smith ("House of the Lord" - Amazon). Solomon's Porch is an outreach of The Outer Court. Join us on Facebook! Facebook.com/TheOuterCourt Support this Podcast and the Breadbox Media network with your Premium Membership and unlock your deals today! https://www.breadboxmedia.com/dr-steven-smith-support.html

Join best-selling author, Dr. Steven C. Smith ("The House of the Lord") for podcast #15 - Feb. 4, 2018. This week, Dr. Smith cracks the cover on ch. 9 of the book, and takes us into the Temple of Solomon. You'll lean what the move "from Sinai to Zion" is all about, and WHY its a big deal. Dr. Smith also has BIG NEWS at the end of the podcast - that you won't want to miss. [Solomon's Porch is the weekly podcast of Dr. Steven C. Smith ("House of the Lord" - Amazon). Solomon's Porch is an outreach of The Outer Court. Join us on Facebook! Facebook.com/TheOuterCourt.

Join best-selling author, Dr. Steven C. Smith ("The House of the Lord") for podcast #15 - Feb. 4, 2018. This week, Dr. Smith cracks the cover on ch. 9 of the book, and takes us into the Temple of Solomon. You'll lean what the move "from Sinai to Zion" is all about, and WHY its a big deal. Dr. Smith also has BIG NEWS at the end of the podcast - that you won't want to miss. [Solomon's Porch is the weekly podcast of Dr. Steven C. Smith ("House of the Lord" - Amazon). Solomon's Porch is an outreach of The Outer Court. Join us on Facebook! Facebook.com/TheOuterCourt.

Part 2 of our survey of film noir musical scores and their composers, with Emmy-nominated producer and author Steven C. Smith, covers the following composers and film scores: Bernard Herrmann - Concerto Macabre Part 1 (1:55), Part 2 (9:50), from Hangover Square Max Steiner - White Heat (18:55) Alfred Newman - Cry Of The City (22:20) Max Steiner - Treasure of the Sierra Madre (25:10), Mildred Pierce (27:25) Franz Waxman - Sunset Blvd (31:10) Dmitri Tiomkin - Angel Face (37:50) Bernard Herrmann - On Dangerous Ground (41:50) David Raksin - The Big Combo (47:00) Arthur Schwartz - The Band Wagon (MGM musical noir parody) (49:30) NOIR CITY DC schedule and ticket info available here: http://afi.com/silver/films/2017/p83/headnotes.aspx#noir-city-dc The FNF is co-presenting a screening of Gaslight at AFI Silver with a post-movie discussion panel on "gaslighting": https://silver.afi.com/Browsing/Movies/Details/m-0100000121 Steven C. Smith's "Bernard Herrmann and the Music of Desire: An essay on the Composer’s Noir soundtracks" from NOIR CITY #3: http://www.noircitymag.com/noir_city_3.html A Heart At Fire's Center: The Life And Music Of Bernard Herrmann: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Fires-Center-Bernard-Herrmann/dp/0520229398 Woody Haut's "On The Down Beat: Investigating the Special Relationship Between Film Noir and Jazz" from NOIR CITY #15: http://www.noircitymag.com/noir_city_15.html Please send us any feedback you have on our show to podcast@filmnoirfoundation.org. Intro music: Theme from Kansas City Confidential, by Paul Sawtell. Exit music: Theme from Chinatown, by Jerry Goldsmith.

Emmy-nominated producer and author Steven C. Smith joins us for a tour of film noir musical scores and their composers. This is the first of a two-part episode. The composers and movie scores we discuss, including music clips, are indicated below: Adolph Deutsch - The Maltese Falcon (6:30) Miklos Rozsa - Double Indemnity (10:45), Criss Cross (18:40), The Killers (21:40) George Bassman - The Postman Always Rings Twice (28:45) David Raksin - Laura (31:40), Force Of Evil (38:50) Roy Webb - Murder My Sweet (43:20) Max Steiner - The Big Sleep (47:05) NOIR CITY Detroit tickets and All Movie Pass available at: http://redfordtheatre.com/ Steven C. Smith's "Bernard Herrmann and the Music of Desire: An essay on the Composer’s Noir soundtracks" from NOIR CITY #3: http://www.noircitymag.com/noir_city_3.html A Heart At Fire's Center: The Life And Music Of Bernard Herrmann: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Fires-Center-Bernard-Herrmann/dp/0520229398 Please send us any feedback you have on our show to podcast@filmnoirfoundation.org. Intro music: Theme from Out Of The Past, by Roy Webb.