Sonic Cinema

Sounds, Visions and Insights by Brian Skutle

Brian’s commentary for “2050” is available on the film’s DVD release. The film’s website has more details here. Date of Track: January 2020 Style of Track: Analytical. I was honored to be asked by director Princeton Holt to provide the critical commentary for his sci-fi satire about artificial intelligence. I hope you decide to check […]

“2001: A Space Odyssey”- Part 1 “2001: A Space Odyssey”- Part 2 Date of Track: July 2010 Style of Track: Like a DVD track, but not. For his first solo commentary in five years, Brian is pleased to present a special commentary for “2001” that includes the pieces of his new album “Beyond the Infinite: […]

Angel: Orpheus Date of Track: March 2005 Style of Track: Doubly geeky fanboy. His latest solo track, Brian discusses the importance within the Buffyverse of this Season Four episode from the Joss Whedon-David Greenwalt series, and why it’s his favorite in the series’ five-year history. Read Brian’s Print Review of “Angel” here

Fantasia/2000 (part 1 of 2) Fantasia/2000 (part 2 of 2) Date of Track: April 2003 Style of Track: Amateur analysis. His third solo commentary, Brian looks at Disney’s underrated continuation of Walt Disney’s 1940 landmark in an engaging and thoughtful commentary. Click here to read Brian’s print review of “The Fantasia Anthology.” I also discussed […]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Amends Date of Track: March 2003 Style of Track: Geeky fanboy. His second solo track, Brian talks with passion and intelligence- sometimes- about his favorite TV show, and his personal favorite episode, this Joss Whedon gem from Season Three. Read Brian’s Print Review of “Buffy” here

The Simpsons: Moaning Lisa Date of Track: February 2003 Style of Track: Highly personal. His first solo commentary, Brian looks at the themes of this classic early episode of TV’s most iconic cartoon and relates them to his own experiences. He also laughs every once in a while, too.