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The World According To Allee Willis Celebrates A Neglected Artist

We often associate songs with its performers and tend to forget the songwriters who created them, before bequeathing their brainchild to a voice that isn’t theirs. But the world of the arts is capable of setting the record straight, and that is the case with the film The World According To Allee Willis directed by…

Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91

Legendary music producer, Quincy Jones died last night at the age of 91. The composer, who won 28 Grammy Award out of 80 nominations, passed away at his home in Bel Air, according to his publicist, Arnold Robinson. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy…

SXSW Review: Diane Warren: Relentless Writes a Prolific Portrait

©Courtesy of Broken Road Production A story is only as good as its characters. Hollywood has long embraced that mantra, particularly in crafting the ideas that are featured in its films and in the soundtracks that accompany them. Emmy-nominated documentarian Bess Kargman has done just that with her new feature, Diane Warren: Relentless, about the…

“Ennio” is a Captivating and Heartfelt Tribute to a Maestro and His Timeless Melodies

©Courtesy of Music Box Films. “Ennio” (2021) is Giuseppe Tornatore’s cinematic ode to Ennio Morricone, a legendary film composer and orchestrator. The film invites us on an intimate journey through Morricone’s illustrious professional career and personal life, offering glimpses into his creative process and life history. The documentary paints a comprehensive and heartfelt portrayal of…

Ennio : Exclusive Interview with Director Giuseppe Tornatore

©Ennio Morricone in Ennio. Courtesy of Music Box Films. Synopsis : A feature documentary directed by Giuseppe Tornatore about the life and work of legendary composer, Ennio Morricone, including interviews with renowned filmmakers and musicians, recordings from Morricone’s acclaimed world concert tours, clips of classic films scored by Morricone and exclusive footage of scenes and…