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Weekly Film Music Roundup (May 13, 2016)

Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend:

money-monsterOpening in most theaters is the dramatic thriller Money Monster directed by Jodie Foster and starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O’Connell, Dominic West, Giancarlo Esposito and Caitriona Balfe. The film’s original score is composed by Dominic Lewis (The Man in the High Castle, Free Birds) and produced by Henry Jackman. Sony Classical and Madison Gate Records have released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s music. Click here for the full album details. Madison Gate Records has also released the original song What Makes the World Go Round? (Money!) by Dan the Automator. Click here for more information.

the-darknessAlso opening wide is the horror thriller The Darkness directed by Greg McLean and starring Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell, David Mazouz, Lucy Fry, Matt Walsh and Jennifer Morrison. Johnny Klimek (One Hour Photo, Sense8, Cloud Atlas, The International) has composed the film’s original music. No soundtrack album has been announced. The Darkness (previously entitled 6 Miranda Drive) follows two families who return from a summer camping trip in the Grand Canyon with a supernatural presence in tow. The thriller is being released by BH Tilt. Visit the official movie website for more information.

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‘The Lobster’ Soundtrack Announced

the-lobsterLakeshore Records has announced a soundtrack album for the comedy The Lobster. The album features the classical pieces from the film by composers such as Beethoven, Shostakovich & Stravinski performed by Borodin Quartet, Goldner String Quartet, Juilliard String Quartet and others. Also included is Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue’s ballad Where the Wild Roses Grow. The soundtrack will be released digitally on May 13, 2016 and physically on July 1. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD. The Lobster is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly, Ben Whishaw, Léa Seydoux and Olivia Colman. The movie takes place in a dystopian society where unmarried people are given 45 days to find a mate, or else they are transformed into the animals of their choice.

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