‘News of the World’: How James Newton Howard Composed a ‘Broken’ Score for a Fragile Western
The nine-time Oscar nominee created a folksy score based on a “a broken consort” idea suggested by director Paul Greengrass.
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Oscars: Best Original Score Predictions 2021
Emile Mosseri (“Minari”) and James Newton Howard (“News of the World”) are challenging current frontrunners Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste (“Soul”).
Best Film and TV Scores to Own on Vinyl
Hear your favorite movies in a whole new way.
Ennio Morricone’s Top Scores Ranked, from ‘The Battle of Algiers’ to ‘The Hateful Eight’
Ennio Morricone was responsible for some of the greatest scores in film history.
Oscars 2020: All Five Best Original Score Nominees Ranked from Worst to Best
From “Joker” to “Little Women” and “1917,” the nominees for Best Original Score offer one of the year’s most intense Oscar categories.
‘Little Women’: How Composer Alexandre Desplat Channeled Mozart and Bowie for Saoirse Ronan’s Jo
The two-time Oscar winner was surprised that director Greta Gerwig turned his score into a ballet.
Oscars 2020: Best Original Score Predictions
Vets from John Williams to dueling cousins Randy and Thomas Newman are challenging “Joker” rising star Hildur Gudnadóttir for the Oscar. Updated 2/6/20.
IndieWire Consider This: Best of Craft Video — Original Song & Score
IndieWire Editor-at-Large Anne Thompson, Crafts Editor Bill Desowitz, and Toolkit Editor Chris O’Falt gather to discuss the year’s best in film music.
It’s ‘Marriage Story’ vs. ‘1917’ for Composers Randy and Thomas Newman
The Newman cousins face off for the Best Original Score Golden Globe and the same could happen at the Oscars.
Oscars 2019: All 15 Best Original Score Contenders Ranked from Worst to Best
Five of these 15 movie scores will be nominated for an Oscar, but some are far more deserving than others.
Oscars 2019: Best Original Score Shortlist Led by ‘First Man’ and ‘Beale Street’
“First Man” and “If Beale Street Could Talk” lead the pack as the Academy reveals the 15 scores that are still in the running for an Oscar.
Oscars 2019: Best Original Score Predictions
An Oscar-winning veteran competes against innovative younger composers. Updated January 25, 2019.
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