Sonic Cinema

Sounds, Visions and Insights by Brian Skutle

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As you’ve no doubt noticed under the Sonic Cinema Podcast, I’ve taken a deep dive back into the 1999 movie year. I did so because it was one of the most impactful years in cinema I’ve experienced, and I know I am not alone in thinking that. Big swings were taken from relative newcomers and established masters alike, the blockbuster landscape seemed to hit a turning point, and major surprises […]

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Hello! I’m getting ready to begin my annual excursion to Atlanta’s Dragon*Con fantasy convention this weekend, but I wanted to do a brief wrap-up of some of the things that stood out this summer in theatres. The video embedded below touches a lot on the year more than just the summer, but a lot of wonderful films from this summer are mentioned, even if a couple of the most popular […]

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Sonic Cinema Podcast

Film music has been important to me since movies have been. In this episode, I wanted to explore the evolution of the music of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how it didn’t necessarily feel cohesive at the start, and how it feels richer than ever now. Included are excerpts from several MCU soundtracks. I hope you enjoy! Episode 87 – Discussing the Music of the MCU Viva La Resistance! Brian Skutle […]

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Representation is more important in cinema than ever. Even when a film seems to succeed with it, however, issues may arise. In this episode, Rosa Parra from the Latinx Lens podcast and I explore this topic with a review of “In the Heights”, as well as a larger discussion on Latino representation in cinema. I hope you enjoy! Episode 86 – Rosa Parra and I on “In the Heights” and […]

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