The only new movie opening in theaters nationwide this week is the action comedy Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard directed by Patrick Hughes and starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, Caroline Goodall, Rebecca Front, Gabriella Wrigh and Richard E. Grant. The the film’s original music is composed by Atli Örvarsson (Defending Jacob, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Vantage Point, The Edge of Seventeen, The Eagle, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score last week. Check out our previous article for the full album details and to learn more about the Lionsgate release.
Opening in around 500 theaters is the documentary The Sparks Brothers directed by Edgar Wright about brothers/bandmates Ron and Russell Mael and their overlooked rock band Sparks. The film’s doesn’t feature an original score. Gary Welch serves as the project’s music supervisor. Back Lot Music has released a soundtrack EP featuring three songs by the band from their 2018 London performance, as well alyric read by Neil Gaiman today. Click here for the full details of the 4-track EP. Waxwork Records has announced a full soundtrack album featuring more songs to be released on vinyl.
Kathryn Bostic (Dear White People, Middle of Nowhere) is set to compose the music for the upcoming indie drama Clemency. The film is written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu and stars Alfre Woodard, Aldis Hodge, Richard Schiff, Wendell Pierce and Danielle Brooks. The movie revolves around a prison warden who confronts her own psychological demons as she develops an emotional connection to the death row inmate she is scheduled to execute. 
