Soundtracking with Edith Bowman
In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the interview and used alongside clips from their films.
Episodes
614: Isobel Waller-Bridge & Hania Rani In Conversation (Live At Soho House)
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are composers Isobel Waller-Bridge and Hania Rani, who joined Edith in conversation at a very special event organised by Dirty Soup Music, live at Soho House in London. A previous guest on the show, Isobel is responsible for scoring the likes of Emma, The Phantom Of The Open and Wicked Little Letters. Hania, meanwhile, topically provided British broadcaster ITV w
613: Jodie Foster Discuss A Private Life & Her Career
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 Bu
612: Andrew Stanton & Lindsey Collins On The Music Of Toy Story 5
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
611: Finneas O'Connell On The Music Of Beef 2, Bond & Barbie
Slightly later than billed, our latest episode sees a welcome return to Soundtacking to the utterly charming Finneas O'Connell, who joins us to discuss his score for Beef 2. We've already spoken to Sonny Lee, creator and showrunner of the hugely acclaimed and successful Netflix show, so please do listen to that if you haven't already. But it's always such a joy to take a deep musical dive with Fin
610: Daniel Pemberton & Brian May On Masters Of The Universe
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
608: Composer Craig Armstrong Live From The Sands Film Festival Of St Andrew's
We bring you Edith's conversation with Craig, recorded at the Byre Theatre in St Andrew's in front of an audience. Craig goes into great depth about his storied career, his process, and the relationships he's formed with the various luminaries he's worked with.
607: Olivia Newman & Dickon Hinchliffe On The Music Of Remarkably Bright Creatures
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
606: Kristin Scott Thomas Live From Soundtracking Film Club At Everyman, In Partnership With Range Rover
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, defi
605: Neil Forsyth Talks Legends (Live At The Soundtracking Film Club At Everyman)
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 underco
604: Jon Favreau Returns To Discuss The Music Of The Mandolorian & Grogu
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
603: Rivals Special With Dominic Treadwell-Collins & Elliot Hegarty
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 fant
602: Richard Gadd On New Series, Half Man
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
601: Composer Teddy Shapiro On The Music Of The Devil Wears Prada 2
It's bonus time! And our bonus for you is a man much discussed on this podcast but making his debut as a guest. Composer Theodore 'Teddy' Shapiro joins us to discuss his work on The Devil Wears Prada 2, but also Severance, Dodgeball and much much more.
600: Composer Oliver Coates Live At The London Soundtrack Festival (Part II)
Finally, we bring you the second part of our conversation with the inimitable Oliver Coates, brought to you from St Luke's Church in partnership with our very good friends at Milan Records.
599: David Lowery On The Music Of 'Mother Mary' (With Billie Elish & James Cameron)
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
598: Oliver Coates Live At The London Soundtrack Festival (Part I)
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 tha
597: Alice Winocour Talks Couture
It's bonus time, folks, as writer / director Alice Winocour joins us to discuss her film, Couture, which is available to watch right now on home entertainment platforms. Starring Angelina Jolie, it tells the story of an American filmmaker in Paris during the chaos of fashion week, whose troubled path crosses those of a veteran makeup artist and newly discovered young model, and explores themes rel
596: Charlotte Regan & Composer Patrick Jonsson On The Music Of Mint
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.
595: 'Sonny' Lee Sung Jin On The Music Of Beef
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 integ
594: David Mackenzie On The Music Of Fuze
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.
593: Catriona Balfe On The Final Season Of Outlander
The Soundtracking Everyman collaboration has had a fruitful couple of weeks, and we're bringing you another conversation recorded in front of a live audience with actress, Catriona Balfe. Catriona joined me Everyman Whitley's to discuss the final season of Outlander, in which she plays a former World War II military nurse transported back to 1743 Scotland, where she becomes embroiled in the Jacobi
592: Stephen Graham Discuss The Good Boy & His Love Of Music
We have another of our Soundtracking Everyman Film Clubs for you, after Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard and Beth Orton joined us to discuss the Marianne Faithful documentary, Broken English, in our previous episode. Now it's the turn of Stephen Graham, who returns to the podcast in front of a live audience Everyman Whitley's to discuss his new black comedy thriller The Good Boy. Also starring Andrea Ri
591: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard & Beth Orton On Marianne Faithful Documentary Broken English
We're bringing you another of our Soundtracking Everyman film club interviews, recorded at Screen On The Green in Islington following a screening of the Marianne Faitfull documentary, Broken English. Edith's guests are directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, and Beth Orton, who is just one of a number of illustrious contributors to the film.
590: Georgi M. Unkovski On The Music Of DJ Ahmet
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.
589: Cillian Murphy & Antony Genn On The Music Of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
It's bonus time ... and what a fine bonus we have for you this Spring Friday. After director Tom Harper joined us in our previous episode to discuss Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Edith hooks up with Tommy Shelby himself, Cillian Murphy, and one of the film's composers, Antony Genn, in New York (thanks to our very good friends at Netflix).
588: Tom Harper On The Music Of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
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.More ...Edith
587: Hildur Guðnadóttir On 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Hedda & The Bride!
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.More ...Edith's websiteSoundtracking On
586: Oliver Laxe On The Music Of Sirat
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.More ...Edith's websiteSoundtracking On InstagramEd
585: Kristen Stewart & Imogen Poots Discuss The Chronology Of Water
Our latest guests on soundtracking are a couple of firecrackers, as Kristen Stewart and Imogen Poots, who join us to discuss Kristen's debut as a writer and director, The Chronology Of Water. Based on Lidia Yuknavitch's acclaimed memoir, it tells the story of a woman who reclaims ownership of her life following an abusive childhood by becoming a competitive swimmer among many other things.More ..
584: Emerald Fennell On The Music OF Wuthering Heights
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 expec
583: Bart Layton & Benjamin Power On The Music Of Crime 101
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 t
582: Harry Lighton On The Music Of Pillion
Now we know Edith said we are going easy on the bonus episodes in 2026, but like all the best new year resolutions, that's gone right up the swanny. Because ... there are simply too many great movies and wonderful creatives around. Case in point - Pillion - written and directed by our latest guest, Harry Lighton. Starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgard, it tells the story of a timid gay ma
581: Composer Bobby Krilic Discuss His Career
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.
580: Bradley Cooper On The Music Of 'Is This Thing On'
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. Edith's websiteSoundtra
579: Claire Foy On H Is For Hawk
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 InstagramSoundt
578: Oliver Hermanus, Paul Mescal & Josh O'Connor Discuss The History Of Sound
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 fol
577: Nia DaCosta On The Music Of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
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 craz
576: Hikari On The Music Of Rental Family
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!SocialsSoundtra
575: Hamnet Special: Chloé Zhao, Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley
We have a Hamnet special for you on Soundtracking, as first writer / director Chloe Zhao and stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley join Edith. 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 he
574: Paul Bettany & Will Sharpe On The Music Of Amadeus
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.SocialsSoundtracking On InstagramEdith's InstagramSoundtracking Extra On Youtube
573: Joachim Trier & Stellan Skarsgård On The Music Of Sentimental Value [Everyman Soundtracking Film Club Live]
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 beco
572: Josh Safdie On The Music Of Marty Supreme
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
571: Warren Ellis On The Music Of The Death Of Bunny Munro (And His Dogs!)
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 oper
570: Nia DaCosta On The Music Of Hedda
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 Guanodot
569: Kathryn Bigelow, Rebecca Ferguson, Volker Bertelmann, Noah Oppenheim & Greg Shapiro On A House Of Dynamite [CONTAINS SPOILERS]
We're very excited to be bringing you this latest episode, recorded in front of an audience as part of our Everyman Soundtracking film club. Edith was joined on stage by Kathryn Bigelow, Noah Oppenheim, Greg Shapiro, Rebecca Ferguson and Volker Bertelmann after a screening of Kathryn's Netflix film, A House Of Dynamite. Told non-chronologically and from multiple perspectives, the narrative follow
568: Alex Russell & Archie Madekwe On The Music Of Lurker
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. More ...Edith's websiteSoundtracking On InstagramEdith's InstagramSoundtracking Extra On Youtube
567: Kate Winslet, Joe Anders, Ben Harlan & James Taylor On The Music Of Goodbye June
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 ensemb
566: George Clooney, Adam Sandler & Noah Baumbach On The Music Of Jay Kelly
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 conf
565: Carmen Emmi, Russell Tovey & Tom Blyth On Plainclothes
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 conver
564: The Duffer Brothers On The Music Of Stranger Things
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 unra
563: Nick Rowland An Taron Egerton On She Rides Shotgun
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, Sh
562: Rian Johnson On The Music Of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
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 br
561: Rebecca Miller On Her Documentary, Mr Scorsese
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 expo
560: Guillermo del Toro & Alexandre Desplat On The Music Of Frankenstein
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
559: Jonny Greenwood On His Score For One Battle After Another
Jonny emails Edith on Monday to say his available to chat about his score for One Battle After Another between Radiohead duties, and we bring it to you at the first opportunity. This is a fabulous deep dive into his process and the imagination and innovation he brings to his film work. Enjoy!More ...Edith's websiteSoundtracking On InstagramEdith's InstagramSoundtracking Extra On Youtube
558: Edgar Wright On The Music Of The Running Man
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 ...More ...Edith
557: Lynne Ramsay & Raife Burchell On The Music Of Die My Love
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.
556: Ronan Day-Lewis On The Music Of Anemone
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 resen
555: Clint Bentley, Bryce Dessner and Adolpho Veloso On The Music Of Train Dreams
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 A
554: Edward Berger On The Music Of Ballad Of A Small Player
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.
553: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy On The Music Of Bugonia
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.More ...Edith's websiteSoundtracking On InstagramEdith
552: Scott Cooper, Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young & Jeremy Strong on the music of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
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.
551: Derek Cianfrance On The Music Of Roofman
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Derek Cianfrance, co-writer and director of the comedy crime thriller, Roofman, who returns to the podcast after a decade's absence. Based loosely on his life, it tells the story of spree-robber Jeffrey Manchester, who his out undetected in a Toys R Us having escaped prison.
550: Aziz Ansari On The Music Of Good Fortune (Live at Everyman Soundtracking Film Club
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Aziz Ansari, who joins Edith live in front of an audience at Whiteley's Everyman for one of our Everyman Soundtracking Film clubs following a screening of his film, Good Fortune, which he wrote, produced, directed AND appears in. Also starring Seth Rogan, Sandra Oh and former guest on Soundtracking, Keanu Reeves, it tells the story of a well-meaning if inept an
550: Joachim Rønning & Jared Leto On The Music Of Tron: Ares
Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto, respectively the director and star in the latest installment of the Tron series, Ares. In it, two rival companies compete to harness AI technology for very different reasons, with Jared's character from the digital realm entering the real world on the instruction of his programmer with, well, consequences! Tron: Ares has been s
549: Steven Knight On The Music Of The House Of Guinness
We are really spoiling you on Soundtracking at the moment, with bonus episode after bonus episode. Our latest is a bit of a legend, too, Steven Knight, writer of Peaky Blinders, the next James Bond, and most recently House Of Guinness, which is streaming on Netflix now. With a fabulous ensemble cast, House Of Guinness tells the story of the famed brewing company, as it becomes established in Irela
548: Brett Goldstein On The Music Of All Of You
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Brett Goldstein, who joins me to discuss the film he co-wrote and stars in All Of You. Streaming now on Apple TV, it tells the story of two best friends who struggle to deal with their relationship and respective love lives, after he pays for her to take a test which claims to establish who your soulmate is.More ...Edith's websiteSoundtracking On InstagramEdit
547: Composers Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury On The Music Of Steve
It's the second part of our Steve Special, as composers Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow join me to discuss their score from the film. We've already heard from writer Max Porter and leading man Cillian Murphy, and that's available to listen to now. Big thanks to the team at the legendary Invada Records for providing us with the score before it was released.
546: Cillian Murphy & Max Porter On The Music Of Steve
We are double dropping bonus episodes of Soundtracking this week, as first Max Porter and Cillian Murphy and then composers Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury join us to discuss the brilliant new Netflix drama, Steve. Written by Max and based on his novel, Shy, Steve stars Cillian as a teacher at a reform school who struggles to deal with his troubled students while battling his own mental health issu
545: Sean Penn Talks Music
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the legend that is Sean Penn, who joins us to discuss his role in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Also starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Regina King and former Soundtracking guest, Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another tells the story of an ex-revolutionary who must rescue his daughter from a corrupt military official, played by Sean. We discus
544: Emma Thompson Discusses Dead Of Winter
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Dame Emma Thompson, who joins us to discuss her leading role in the thriller, Dead Of Winter. It tells the story of a grief stricken widow who stops at a remote cabin in snowy Minnesota having got lost, and soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival.
543: Composer Rob Simonsen On The Music Of Caught Stealing
It's part two of our Caught Stealing sonic special, as composer Rob Simonsen joins us to discuss his contribution to Darren Aronofsky's latest movie, and plenty more besides. Edith's chat with Joe from IDLES is also available, as indeed is the episode with Darren, so do check those out if you haven't already. But it was great to get Rob on his own so we could dive deep into his own process, as wel
542: Joe From IDLES On The Music Of Caught Stealing
It's bonus time again, as we bring you not one but two episodes relating to the music of Darren Aronofsky's riotous and darkly comic thriller, Caught Stealing. We'll drop the episode featuring composer Rob Simonsen shortly, but first it's the turn of Joe from IDLES, who collaborated with Rob and the score and also provided original songs for the film. Appropriately, Joe joined us walking through t
541: Kogonada On The Music Of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kogonada, director of a wonderful film called A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, it tells the story of David and Sarah, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding and embark on a fantastical exploration of their respective pasts. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is scored by the legend that is Joe Hisaishi - and we feat
540: Jay Roach & Tony McNamara On The Music Of The Roses
It's bonus time again here on Soundtracking, as director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara join me to discuss their collaboration on The Roses - a reimagining of the classic 1989 black comedy, The War Of The Roses. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman - with stellar support from the likes of Zoe Chao, Kate McKinnon and Ncuti Gatwa - it tells the story of a successful couple whose seem
539: Eric Idle Discusses His Love Of Music
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a true cultural legend. It's only Python Eric Idle, who joins us to promote his show Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Live.It kicks off on Wednesday with dates around the country, and you can find details and buy tickets at ericidle.com
538: Chris Columbus On The Music Of The Thursday Murder Club
It's bonus time, as we bring you an extra episode of Soundtracking with Chris Columbus, director of the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. With a stellar cast including Hellen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley & Celia Imrie, it tells the story of Four retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, only to find themselves with a real who
537: Darren Aronofsky On The Music Of Caught Stealing
Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Darren Aronofsky, who returns to the podcast to discuss his comedy crime thriller, Caught Stealing. Starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Matt Smith, Zoe Kravitz and Liev Schreiber among others, it tells the story of New York bartender Hank Thompson, who finds himself in all manner of trouble with a motley crue of gangsters and lowlives when he agrees to look af
536: Ari Aster On The Music Of Eddington
Our latest guest on soundtracking is Ari Aster, writer and director of Eddington. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, it tells the story of a standoff between the mayor and sheriff of Eddington during Covid, which quickly escalates into all manner of chaos as battle lines are drawn. Eddington is scored by Daniel Pemberton and Bobby Krilic, and we'll hear plenty of their music th
535: Mark Hamill On The Life Of Chuck & Star Wars
We promised you a bonus, so here it is, as Mark Hamill joins Edith to discuss his role in The Life Of Chuck, and reminisce about Star Wars. Enjoy!
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