The only movie opening wide this weekend is the supernatural comedy Dark Shadows starring Johnny Depp, Chloe Moretz, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bella Heathcoate and Eva Green. The film marks the fourteenth collaboration between the director and composer Danny Elfman. WaterTower Music has released two soundtrack albums, including the original score by the composer. For audio clips and the full album details, check out our previous article. The other soundtrack features the film’s classic songs by artists The Moody Blues, Iggy Pop, Donovan, The Carpenters, Barry White, T.Rex and Alice Cooper. Audio clips can be checked out in our soundtrack announcement article.
Several interviews with Elfman have been published online over the last week. Check out a video feature on Reelz about his collaboration with Burton, a behind-the-scenes interview on YouTube, an audio interview on East Village Radio’s Morricone Youth show as well an video interview from the film’s red carpet premiere in Hollywood this past Monday. On Tuesday night, the composer hosted a Q&A at Warner Bros Records in Burbank in front of a live audience. Click here to check out the full 90 minutes talk. Finally, also visit Ain’t It Cool News and The A.V. Club for more interviews.
Opening in limited release is the comedy drama Girl in Progress directed by Patricia Riggen and starring Eva Mendes, Patricia Arquette, Cierra Raminez and Matthew Modine. Artists’ Addiction Records has released two soundtracks, including a score album featuring the original music composed by Christopher Lennertz. Audio clips and more details can be checked out in our previous news article. Also available is a soundtrack featuring the film’s songs by artists including Eydie Gorme y Los Panchos, Espinoza Paz, Queen Sea Big Shark and Beth Thornley.
Also opening in select cities is the Australian drama The Cup directed by Simon Wincer (Quigley Down Under, Free Willy) and starring Brendan Gleeson, Stephen Curry, Daniel MacPherson and Tom Berlinson. The film’s score is composed by Bruce Rowland (The Man from Snowy River, Lightning Jack). A soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music has been released last year when the movie opened in Australia. Check out our soundtrack announcement for audio clips and the full album details of the Rubber Records release.
