Best Filmscore Podcasts (2024)

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#13 | Season Finale: Rob Simonsen aces the box office 52:14

8m ago52:14

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In Score’s season 5 finale, composer Rob Simonsen talks about having the #1 and #2 films in the world on the same weekend (DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE; IT ENDS WITH US), and how one film led to the other being done inside of one month — the biggest time crunch he’s ever had. Plus, what is was like working with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, poking fun at…

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S8:E119 ALIEN ROMULUS REIVEW! 1:00:29

5h ago1:00:29

1:00:29

THE HYPER SPACE returns with our review and discussion of ALIEN: ROMULUS! Joining us for this episode is special guest, Mike's son David (not the android from Prometheus). Does a return to basics help or hurt the Alien series? And how does this movie stack up against the other Alien films? Spoilers and facehuggers abound, so grab your pulse rifle a…

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The Acolyte 32:19

1h ago32:19

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Today on the Podcast we discuss the latest Star War series on Disney+, The Acolyte. FEATURE REVIEW: THE ACOLYTE SPOILERS AHEAD!!! (9:20) RANT & RAVE Ron (14:55) - Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F (Netflix) / Ferrari Darren (21:00) - Falcon Lake / Benediction Paul (26:15) - The Last Airbender (Netflix: Live Action) / Fallout (Amazon)…

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TRUE ROMANCE (1993) - Series 15: Episode 226 1:12:13

6d ago1:12:13

1:12:13

This week, the boys are back in Aaron's backyard to talk about a guest pick! The Fifth Beatle, Andrew Young of Geek Hard, joins us to talk about Uncle Hans Zimmer's kinda-bizarre (and kinda-original) score for Quentin Tarantino's first-ever script. It's True Romance and we are comPOSERS: the movie score podcast!…

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Deadpool & Wolverine 46:24

2d ago46:24

46:24

Today on the Podcast we discuss the 34th film from the MCU, Deadpool & Wolverine. NEWS ON THE MARCH RDJ is back in the MCU as Dr. Doom in Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars Fantastic Four: First Steps is in Production Captain America: Brave New World Teaser Trailer FEATURE REVIEW: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (11:40) SPOILERS AHEAD!!! (19:00) RANT & RAVE Ron…

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MEMPHIS BELLE (1990) - Series 15: Episode 225 1:21:11

22d ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Like the Americans joining World War 2, we're here in the nick of time (just before you unsubscribed, probably) to save the fucking day! This week, the boys gather in Aaron's backyard for a long-awaited recording session to tackle a long-awaited listener request (sorry Mitch). And we have a guest—our friend and fifth Beatle Andrew Young of Geek Har…

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S8:E118 CRUEL SUMMER 49:00

1M ago49:00

49:00

THE HYPER SPACE returns for a midsummer roundtable of randomness! We sit down to talk about a myriad of topics, including strange encounters at McDonald's, the extinct phenomenon of the dollar movie, the latest Star Wars show, The Acolyte, and the current state of Star Wars. There's also a smattering of comic book collecting, talk about Westerns, a…

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Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Final Season 32:32

19d ago32:32

32:32

Today on the Podcast we discuss HBO's long running comedy series, Curb Your Enthusiasm starring, Larry David. FEATURE REVIEW: CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM RANT & RAVE Ron (11:50) - Night Swim / I.S.S. / The Beekeeper Darren (19:00) - Shogun (FX-Hulu) / See For Me / Solo: A Star Wars Story Deluxe Edition Soundtrack…

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Godzilla Minus One 37:58

29d ago37:58

37:58

Today on the Podcast we discuss the cult hit, Godzilla Minus One. FEATURE REVIEW: GODZILLA MINUS ONE SPOILERS AHEAD!!! (11:35) RANT & RAVE Darren (15:10) - You Won't Be Alone / Lamb (2021) / Evil Dead Rise Ron (27:10) - Bob Marley: One Love / Late Night with the Devil / Beau Is Afraid

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#12 | Andrea Datzman on scoring a film about emotion 56:57

1M ago56:57

56:57

Breakout composer Andrea Datzman (INSIDE OUT 2) talks about her initial rejection from film scoring industry, and what led her to persevere. How her struggle with Lyme disease threatened to upend her initial breakthrough with Michael Giacchino on INSIDE OUT, and led to a surprising new revelation about her own brain and neuropsychology. She also di…

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Bonus | Andrew Gordon Macpherson scores real drama of scripted pro-wrestling 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

In this bonus interview episode, Andrew Gordon Macpherson talks about his music and TV editing skills leading to his career scoring video games and television documentaries, including the hit Vice series DARK SIDE OF THE RING, and WHO KILLED WCW?, produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. How the world of professional wrestling drama created a canvas …

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

Today on the Podcast we discuss the latest in the long running Mad Max franchise, Furiosa. NEWS ON THE MARCH R.I.P. - Donald Sutherland / Richard Sherman Quentin Tarantino scraps his latest project Sam Mendes to direct 4 Beatles Movies Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3) lands a stacked cast Avengers 5 Update FEATURE REVIEW: FURIOSA A MAD MAX SAGA MINO…

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TREKKING IN THE 25TH CENTURY: STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK COMMENTARY - PART 2 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

TREKKING IN THE 25TH CENTURY returns with the conclusion of of our audio commentary of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. Join THE HYPER SPACE crew as we celebrate this amazing 40 year old Star Trek Classic!By THE HYPER SPACE

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HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS (2022) - Series 15: Episode 224 1:22:30

2M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Pour a tall glass (?) of applejack and watch for flying dip, because the comPOSERS are ringing in Krueger's 40th birthday (and Father's Day, as it turns out) with one of the weirdest and most-fun movies we've ever covered on this show. It's 2022's Hundreds of Beavers, with music by Chris Ryan*! *As you'll hear, we looked high and low for the score/…

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Episode 42

2M ago

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Did you see that we're on Instagram now? Follow us there via this link or find it on our landing page. We're cool now. Tell your friends. Episode 42 delivers. In fact, we deliver two great scores right into your earholes. The first is the score for the 1997 film Princess Mononoke. The film was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The composer of the soundtr…

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#11 | Andrew Lockington on building momentum 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Composer Andrew Lockington (ATLAS, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN) joins SCORE to talk about Toronto, working with and under the tutelage of fellow Canadian Mychael Danna after wanting to start a rock band, and how his interest in orchestration led to his composing breakthroughs. Plus, working with Jennifer Lopez, creating “suites” of music, what makes temps s…

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Unfrosted 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

Today on the Podcast we discuss the Netflix comedy, Unfrosted starring, Jerry Seinfeld. FEATURE REVIEW: UNFROSTED RANT & RAVE Darren (8:50) - No One Will Save You / The Wonder Paul (15:00) - Hell Camp: Teenage Nightmare (Netflix) / The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping (Netflix) / Tales of the Empire (Disney+) Ron (22:20) - Operation Fortune: Ru…

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TREKKING IN THE 25TH CENTURY: STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK COMMENTARY - PART 1 52:58

3M ago52:58

52:58

TREKKING IN THE 25TH CENTURY returns with Part 1 of our audio commentary of STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. As this Trek classic celebrates its 40th anniversary, THE HYPER SPACE crew breaks down movie trivia and shares personal recollections about the good odd-numbered Trek film! So climb the steps of Mount Seleya and join us in the final fron…

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STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER (1989) - Series 15: Episode 223 1:21:27

3M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Set speed to warp factor FUN because we're fucking back baby. After an extremely long hiatus thanks to various Krueger calamities (Kalamities? probably not, right?), we celebrate the old man's 40th birthday with a journey to the Final Frontier...literally! It's Star Trek 5: The One Shatner Directed, with music by the inestimable "King" Jerry Goldsm…

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Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire 30:59

2M ago30:59

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Today on the Podcast we discuss the latest monster-verse movie, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. FEATURE REVIEW: GODZILLA X KONG THE NEW EMPIRE RANT & RAVE Darren (9:05) - Quiz Lady / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Paul (16:25) - Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple) / Skull Island (Netflix) Ron (22:15) - Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie / …

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S8:E117 FRANCHISE FATIGUE PART III 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

It turns out that the Force is no match for the Fatigue! Join us as we bring our epic FRANCHISE FATIGUE TRILOGY to a close and tackle the one you've all been waiting for: STAR WARS! Disney's assembly line production of movies and shows has resulted in severe damage to the once venerable franchise. We talk about what Disney has done wrong (and done …

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 49:48

3M ago49:48

49:48

Today on the Podcast we discuss, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. NEWS ON THE MARCH - R.I.P. - Roger Corman / Dabney Colman Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis divides audiences (6:25) MARVEL NEWS (9:50) Agatha Along debut Sept. 18 / What If..? Season 3 coming / Spider-Man 4 could shoot this year / Daredevil Born Again scales back episodes / Spide…

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#10 | Christophe Beck might be listening to your podcast 59:04

3M ago59:04

59:04

We catch up with composer extraordinaire Christophe Beck (UNFROSTED, ROAD HOUSE) for the first time in six years! Christophe shares how early piano lessons led to dreams of making his own album (now in the works). Plus, how years leading a composer team on major films refreshed his love of teaching and sharing, his creative rapport with director Do…

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CLONING IT IN: THE BAD BATCH SEASON 3: SERIES FINALE! 43:39

4M ago43:39

43:39

CLONING IT IN: THE BAD BATCH returns for our discussion of the final two episodes of the series! Did this series land the shuttle? Did our heroes get a fitting send off? Does Hemlock finally speak in a voice above a whisper? We discuss it all on the epic conclusion of this landmark STAR WARS series, and it's commentary you're only going to hear on …

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THE MOST OVERUSED SONGS IN FILM (JUNE 20, 2022) 50:04

3M ago50:04

50:04

Hello listeners. As you might have guessed by now, comPOSERS is on a bit of a break. Jay, Aaron and I are all working a lot right now, and I've had a lot of insurance- and physiotherapy-related bullshit on my plate to boot, so we're struggling to find time. We do plan to be back soon, so please watch this space for updates. In the meantime, thanks …

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TREKKING IN THE 25TH CENTURY: THE CORBOMITE MANEUVER 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

TREKKING IN THE 25TH CENTURY returns with our commentary on THE CORBOMITE MANEUVER! Kirk and crew must outwit Balok, the fan favorite pint-size alien with an unquenchable thirst for Tranya! Available exclusively on THE HYPER SPACE podcast network!By THE HYPER SPACE

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CLONING IT IN: THE BAD BATCH SEASON 3: 2 MINUTE WARNING! 48:50

4M ago48:50

48:50

CLONING IT IN returns with our 2-MINUTE WARNING show from THE BAD BATCH season 3! There's only 2 episodes left, but before we say goodbye to our favorite band of clone misfits we take a look back at our favorite moments from the season, and speculate about what might be to come. It's the kind of commentary you'll only find on THE HYPER SPACE podcas…

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#9 | Chris Benstead is a gentleman of all trades 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

Composer Chris Benstead talks about being Guy Ritchies’ musical maestro on multiple projects, including THE GENTLEMEN on Netflix and THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE. How his musical education led him into music mixing and eventually working in the “sound” departments on major projects, before his work with Patrick Doyle, Steven Price, Alan Me…

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Poor Things / Blackberry 42:05

4M ago42:05

42:05

Today on the Podcast we discuss the Academy Award winner, Poor Things, as well as the Canadian production, Blackberry. POOR THINGS BLACKBERRY (9:50) RANT & RAVE Paul (18:20) - Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix) / Taskmaster (Youtube) Darren (24:45) - Descendant (Netflix) / Quartet Records: The Magnificent 7 Collection Ron (33:20) - The Killer (Ne…

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S8:E116 FRANCHISE FATIGUE PART 2 59:43

4M ago59:43

59:43

On the latest episode of THE HYPER SPACE, our conversation about FRANCHISE FATIGUE continues. In this episode we focus on the rise and fall of Marvel Studios. For 10 years Marvel was the undisputed champion of entertainment. But as the Disney Plus machine cranked up, the MCU foundation started to buckle under the weight. Quantity over quality becam…

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Dune Part 2 / Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 42:41

4M ago42:41

42:41

Today on the Podcast we discuss Dune Part 2 and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. DUNE: PART TWO GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (11:11) RANT & RAVE Paul (21:40) - Rebel Moon Part 1 (Netflix) / X-Men 97 (Disney+) Darren (29:45) - 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible (Netflix) / Entrada Records Bernard Herrmann Double CD - On Dangerous Ground - The Man Who Knew T…

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#8 | Rudy Mancuso has the Música in him 58:44

5M ago58:44

58:44

YouTuber Rudy Mancuso has been following SCORE for years, as a musician and composer in his own right. He joins Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader to discuss his breakout hit film from SxSW ‘MÚSICA’ out now on Prime Video — a semi-autobiographic film, years in the making, that pushes musical possibilities to refreshingly brilliant musical storytelling.…

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CLONING IT IN: JUST THE GOOD ONES! SAVAGE OPRESS 51:17

5M ago51:17

51:17

CLONING IT IN: JUST THE GOOD ONES returns with the pivotal Savage Opress trilogy! Asajj Ventress has grown too powerful, and Palpatine decides she needs to go. After being left for dead, Ventress plants her seeds for revenge in a Dark Side monster called Savage Opress. This week, THE HYPER SPACE Star Wars crew discusses this important chapter in CL…

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MOONRAKER (1979) - Series 15: Episode 222 1:28:48

5M ago1:28:48

1:28:48

You thought "oh no, March is over and they haven't released the last of Jay's Bond", didn't you? Well April Fool's, you maniacs: now have a Moonraker (with music by the OG, John Barry)!

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Dream Scenario / The Last Voyage of the Demeter / Napoleon 35:24

5M ago35:24

35:24

Today on the Podcast we discuss, Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and Ridley Scott's Napoleon. DREAM SCENARIO THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (6:00) THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (10:10) RANT & RAVE Ron (14:50) - Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (Crave) Paul (18:10) - Apollo 11: We Have Landed LP Darren (21:25) - Hook…

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TOMORROW NEVER DIES (1997) - Series 15: Episode 221 1:18:37

5M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Bond. JAY'S Bond. Yes, it's our funniest comPOSER's 40th birthday, so we're giving him both episodes this month, which means of course two weeks of gadgets, girls and guns (and martinis, but it doesn't fit the alliteration). First up: it's Tomorrow Never Dies with music by the incomparable David Arnold!…

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Echo / What If..? Season 2 / Marvel: In Defense of Phases 4-5 42:07

5M ago42:07

42:07

Today on the Podcast we discuss, Marvel's Echo, What If..? Season 2, as well as an overview of Phases 4-5. ECHO WHAT IF..? SEASON 2 (5:35) MARVEL: IN DEFENSE OF PHASES 4-5 (8:30) RANT & RAVE Paul (28:20) - Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (Netflix) Darren (31:25) - The Sound of Music 5 Disc Soundtrack Ron (37:00) - Next Goal Wins…

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96th Oscars Recap Show! 29:26

5M ago29:26

29:26

Today on the Podcast we discuss the years Academy Awards telecast.

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WEEKEND UPDATE 1:07

6M ago1:07

1:07

It's a Krueger weekend update! Give it a listen! And sorry there's no episode.

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Barbie - Oppenheimer - Killers of the Flower Moon 36:23

6M ago36:23

36:23

Today on the Podcast we finally discuss the Barbie / Oppenheimer phenomenon, as well as, The Killers of the Flower Moon. BARBIE OPPENHEIMER (6:40) KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (15:30) RANT & RAVE Paul (22:45) - The Morning Show (Apple) Darren (25:40) - Chevalier (Disney+) Ron (29:30) - Maestro (Netflix) Paul (33:25) - Shrinking (Apple)…

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CLONING IT IN: THE BAD BATCH SEASON 3: EPISODES 1-4 1:02:49

6M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

CLONING IT IN returns with our discussion of the first 4 episodes of THE BAD BATCH season 3! Classic Star Wars action and adventure take center stage as Omega and Crosshair deal with life as Imperial prisoners, while Hunter and Wrecker search the galaxy for their lost friends. And a very familiar Sith Lord turns up to cement his unnatural future as…

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The Marvels - Loki: Season 2 - Elemental 34:06

6M ago34:06

34:06

Today on the Podcast we discuss a few topics; The Marvels, Loki Season 2, and well as Pixar's Elemental. THE MARVELS LOKI: SEASON 2 (11:00) ELEMENTAL (16:30) RANT & RAVE Paul (19:45) - The Creator Darren (22:50) - Bones And All Ron (27:30) - Blue Beetle Darren (30:45) - NimonaBy Ron Houghton

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TREKKING IN THE 25TH CENTURY: WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE 1:08:08

6M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

This week, THE HYPER SPACE debuts the latest podcast on our network: TREKKING IN THE 25TH CENTURY! Star Trek is too big NOT to have a podcast of its own, and this week Mike and Jared offer commentary and discussion around the first appearance of Captain Kirk in the landmark second pilot of Star Trek, WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE. So live long and p…

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