More Giant Movie Themes
In the second of a two-part series, ‘The Savvy Screener’ looks at two memorable movie scores: ‘Out of Africa” by John Barry and ‘Glory’ by James Horner
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Movie Theme Giants
In this two-part series, ‘The Savvy Screener’ looks at some of cinema’s most memorable musical themes — and their composers
Wrestlers Go Hollywood
In the second of a two-part series, ‘The Savvy Screener’ reviews the screen roles of legendary professional wrestlers George “The Animal” Steele, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Wrestlers Acting Out
Extreme hype, bigger-than-life bombast and carefully staged athleticism have always characterized professional wrestling. Here’s a look at some of the great cinematic performances by Swedish wrestler Tor Johnson
Looney ‘Powerhouse’
Is Raymond Scott’s ‘Powerhouse’ cartoon music’s most famous melody? Charlie Greenberg settles ‘The Score.’
Who was LeRoy Shield?
Who was Leroy Shield? You’ve almost certainly heard this composer’s music, but it’s unlikely you’ve ever heard his name
‘Psycho’ Music
The collaborative brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann — and where you can stream their seven feature films
Bingeworthy Monster
‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’ is Netflix’s bingeworthy variation on the famous Mary Shelley tale
Troubled Crossroads
Director Jon Brewer speaks to ‘The Savvy Screener’ about his documentary series exploring the interwoven histories of American blues and racism
Monster Family Pedigree
The classic Universal monster films are streaming on Shudder and other sites