“Sound is 50% of the moviegoing experience.” – George Lucas There are very few filmmaking components as well-equipped to establish a distinctive voice as the score. Blade Runner (Ridley Scott, 1982) is arguably more recognisable for Vangelis’ game-changing synthetic … Continue reading Elitism and Complacency: The Trouble with Hollywood Film Scores
December has rolled around, along with this year’s batch of films vying for their spots in the upcoming awards season. The timing is certainly interesting, as the dark underbelly of Hollywood sex abuse seems to be exposed more and more … Continue reading Tn2’s Must-Watch Indie Movies A round-up of award season’s biggest names in independent cinema
In a match made in heaven, Tn2 Film and TV editors Lee Jones and Sorcha Ní Cheallaigh report on the first award show of the season. It’s been a full 48 hours since the Golden Globes aired live from … Continue reading Golden Globes 2017: Reactions
Film scoring is a balancing act. Music Editor Tara Joshi considers how scores can complement or crush the success of a film. Heart-wrenching, suspenseful or just plain annoying, what makes a good score tick? Continue reading Even the Score
This year’s Emmy Award nominations were announced last Thursday, and they marked a customary mix of the old, the new, and the unexpected. Certain award categories and shows have weathered a new year in television with little change. Game of … Continue reading Emmys 2014: Snubs, surprises and safe bets