It took Derbez 12 years to finance his dream project, Instructions Not Included, which he stars in and directs. The movie became the fourth-highest grossing foreign film in history. Derbez’s composer Carlo Siliotto brought a poignant depth to the story with his score. SSN brings you our conversation with them. (SSN)
Usually, by now, there are at least two foreign language film hits: one that gains favor with the critics and arthouse; another that crosses over into the mainstream. The most lucrative is that rare foreign film that appeals to both casual moviegoers and discerning film fans. In 2013 there have been small waves but nothing even approaching a splash. (SSN)
Croods writer/directors Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders spoke to SSN about creating this family, the intricate world they live in, and some of the memorable creatures surrounding them. (SSN)
He worked with the Coens on The Big Lebowski, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? and The Lady Killers, and this year, he reteams with the brothers on the folk drama Inside Llewyn Davis. SSN spoke with Burnett about writing songs for the film, about the evolution of folk music and being an artist in today’s electronic age. (SSN)
With credits that include Turbo, Puss in Boots, G.I. Joe Retaliation, X-Men: First Class, and Kick-Ass, Captain Phillips marks a departure for Jackman into psychological thrillers. SSN sat down with the composer to discuss the challenges in scoring a realistic film and what it was like working closely with Paul Greengrass. (SSN)
SSN spoke to Mark Isham about his score for 42, the moving film about baseball player Jackie Robinson, who made history when he broke down barriers for African-American players in major league baseball. We talked with Isham about the challenges of matching music to a historical story. (SSN)
How do you score a film that involves copious amounts of explosions and special effects and keep your music from getting drowned out? SSN turned to composer Trevor Morris to find out about his process for his work on Olympus Has Fallen. (SSN)
SSN’s weekly report on the latest castings in television across cable and broadcast. This week’s includes: Constance Zimmer, Dan Hedaya, Ryan Phillippe, Bret Michaels, and Victor Garber. (SSN)
