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DVD Verdict 502 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2009, Part Four)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the fourth and final installment in Clark's celebration of The Best Film Scores of 2009, featuring his Top 5 choices for the year. You'll hear music from a diverse group of composers, including Christopher Young, James Horner, Michael Giacchino, Mychael & Jeff Danna, and Marvin Hamlisch. Plus, Clark shares his review of the new Mel Gibson thriller/remake Edge of Darkness. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 498 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2009, Part Three)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Clark continues his countdown of the best film scores of 2009, spotlighting #10 through #6 on the list. While we won't tell you the titles in advance, here are a few hints: the music you'll hear is written by Bruno Coulais, Elliot Goldenthal, Michael Giacchino, Hans Zimmer, and Marco Beltrami. Clark also offers up his review of the acclaimed Jeff Bridges film Crazy Heart. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 494 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2009, Part Two)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark continues counting down the very best film music of 2009, from #15 to #11. Using his unique brand of eccentric math, Clark manages to fit seven scores by four composers into those five slots, but that's forgivable given that the music is insanely good. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some terrific music courtesy of Carter Burwell, Alexandre Desplat, Randy Newman and Christopher Young. In addition, Clark offers his less than glowing review of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones.

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DVD Verdict 490 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2009, Part One)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark begins a four-episode series of programs counting down the Top Film Scores of 2009. This week, we countdown from #20 to #16 with selections from Jeff Grace, Marco Beltrami, John Debney, Dario Marianelli, and James Peterson. There's a lot of terrific music to be heard in this installment, and it's only going to get better as the series continues. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 486 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hugo Friedhofer)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com — Tue, 5 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

On this week's program, Clark spotlights Hugo Friedhofer, an underrated genius of film music. You'll hear selections from The Revolt of Mamie Stover, Above and Beyond, Woman Obsessed, Between Heaven and Hell, Boy on a Dolphin, The Best Years of Our Lives, In Love and War, and Seven Cities of Gold. In addition, Clark offers his reviews of It's Complicated, Sherlock Holmes, and Nine. The show closes with a special bonus track courtesy of composer David Arnold and Dame Shirley Bassey. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 484 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best of the Decade)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:21:00 GMT

This week, Clark counts down the ten greatest film scores of the past decade. No fair revealing what the titles are, but we can say you'll hear music from such fabulous composers as Thomas Newman, John Williams, James Horner, Howard Shore, and more! Whether you agree or disagree with Clark's choices, one thing's for sure: this is an hour of terrific film music!

DVD Verdict 481 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Elliot Goldenthal)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

This week, composer Elliot Goldenthal steps into the spotlight and treats us to selections from film scores such as Titus, Batman Forever, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Good Thief, SWAT, Interview with the Vampire, Golden Gate and Heat. In addition, you'll hear Clark's review of the new James Cameron blockbuster Avatar. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 478 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Sports Movies)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

This week, grab your ball of choice and join Clark as he features music from sports movies! You'll hear selections from Gridiron Gang, Rookie of the Year, Endurance, Hoosiers, Cinderella Man, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius and Dust to Glory. In addition, Clark reviews Clint Eastwood's Invictus and the new Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 474 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It's another new and recent CD releases program, as Clark offers new music from films such as The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, A Serious Man, and An Education, in addition to just-released selections from films like I.Q., Seconds, Back to the Future, and The Big Sleep. In addition, Clark reviews the film Everybody's Fine and offers a bonus musical selection from the original version, Stanno Tutti Benne. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 470 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Post-Apocalyptic Worlds)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 06:09:00 GMT

This week, Clark follows up his recent show spotlighting music from disaster movies with a program featuring music from post-apocalyptic films. While you're filling your bunker with cans of food and jugs of water, you'll hear selections from Cherry 2000, Logan's Run, The Postman, I Am Legend, The Road Warrior, 28 Days Later, The World, The Flesh, and the Devil, Escape from New York, and Wall-E. In addition, Clark provides his review of John Hillcoat's post-apocalyptic drama The Road. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 466 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Liam Neeson)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark spotlights music from the films of actor Liam Neeson. You'll hear selections from Darkman (1990), Leap of Faith (1992), Schindler's List (1993), Rob Roy (1995), Michael Collins (1996), The Haunting (1999), K-19: The Widowmaker (2002), Love Actually (2003), and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999). In addition, Clark reviews Neeson's latest film, Five Minutes of Heaven. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 462 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Disaster Movies)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

While you're waiting on the apocalypse to arrive, tune in to this week's edition of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema, which offers film music selections from disaster movies. John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Debbie Wiseman and others are featured as we present music from The Towering Inferno, Volcano, Flood, The Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon, Deep Impact, and The Poseidon Adventure. In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on Roland Emmerich's world-destroying blockbuster 2012 and features music from the film.

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DVD Verdict 458 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (George Clooney)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

This week, actor George Clooney steps into the spotlight as Clark features music from Mr. Clooney's films. Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Thomas Newman and other talents offer selections from The Peacemaker, The Perfect Storm, Ocean's 13, Leatherheads, Intolerable Cruelty, Syriana and The Good German. Plus, the new Clooney-starring film The Men Who Stare at Goats is reviewed, in addition to Robert Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol and Richard Kelly's The Box. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 454 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It's time for another New and Recent CD Releases program, spotlighting the very latest from the world of film music. You'll hear score selections from newer films like 17 Again, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Children of the Corn (2009), Baaria, The Informant!, Where the Wild Things Are, Agora, and a bonus track from the just-released score for Escape From the Planet of the Apes. Clark also offers his review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 449 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Halloween)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a full hour of spine-tingling film music as Clark presents the annual horror-themed Halloween episode of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema! This week, you'll hear music from such frightfests as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Horror of Dracula (1958), Hack! (2007), In Dreams (1999), Psycho II (1983), Hellraiser (1987), Sisters (1973), Bless the Child (2000), Se7en (1995), The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970), and Rosemary's Baby (1968). So turn off the lights, turn up your speakers and enjoy the show!

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DVD Verdict 446 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bronislau Kaper)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

We journey back to the 1950s and '60s this week, as Clark spotlights the music of Polish film composer Bronislau Kaper. You'll hear selections from such films as The Swan (1956), The Way West (1967), Ride, Vaquero! (1953), Mutiny on the Bounty (1962), Them! (1954), Lord Jim (1965), and Lili (1953). Clark also reviews Spike Jonze's cinematic adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, and wraps up the show with a piano version of the theme from Kaper's The Brothers Karamazov (1958), performed by the composer himself. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 442 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Dino De Laurentiis)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's an eclectic selection of music this week as Clark explores the colorful career of producer Dino De Laurentiis. Talents like Ennio Morricone, John Barry, and Dave Grusin are among the featured composers with music from Fraulein Doktor, King Kong, Three Days of the Condor, The White Buffalo, Orca, Conan the Barbarian, U-571, Red Dragon, and The Last Legion. Clark shares his reviews of the comedy Couples Retreat and the low-budget horror flick Paranormal Activity.

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DVD Verdict 438 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Horner)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 6 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark traverses the resume of the great James Horner, spotlighting scores both popular and obscure, with selections from Krull, Jade, Iris, Apollo 13, Gorky Park, Dad, The Legend of Zorro and All the King's Men (2006). In addition, it's a triple header film review segment, as he looks at the Ricky Gervais comedy The Invention of Lying, the offbeat action-comedy Zombieland, and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 434 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's time for another "New and Recent CD Releases" program, giving you an opportunity to sample both the latest film music and just-released scores from yesteryear. This week, you'll hear music from Taking Woodstock, 9, Brothers at War, Trick r' Treat, I Sell the Dead, True Blood, Dangerous Crossing, Pickup on South Street, and a bonus track from Dark of the Sun. In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on the new Bruce Willis thriller Surrogates. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 430 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Patrick Swayze)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On this week's program, we pay musical homage to the late Patrick Swayze. Ennio Morricone, Bill Conti, Maurice Jarre and more are featured in selections from such films as Red Dawn, Ghost, North and South, Point Break, City of Joy, Three Wishes, and Donnie Darko. In addition, Clark offers his thoughts on the new Matt Damon flick The Informant!

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DVD Verdict 426 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Spike Lee & Terence Blanchard)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, enjoy the passionate film music of Terence Blanchard written for the films of director Spike Lee. You'll hear Blanchard's distinct work for such films as Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, Clockers, 25th Hour, Inside Man, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, and Miracle at St. Anna. In addition, Clark offers his review of the new post-apocalyptic animated film 9. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 422 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Rob Reiner & Marc Shaiman)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark's spotlight continues to shine upon collaborations between directors and composers. This week: a look at the charismatic duo of Rob Reiner and Marc Shaiman. You'll hear music from such well-regarded films as Misery, A Few Good Men, and The American President, in addition to less successful outings like North, The Story of Us, and The Bucket List. Clark also shares his review of Extract, the latest film from writer/director Mike Judge. To wrap things up, Mr. Shaiman provides us with his own satirical reworking of the classic title song from Goldfinger.

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DVD Verdict 418 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Ridley Scott & Hans Zimmer)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Time to kick off another batch of director/composer collaborations, with the on again-off again relationship between director Ridley Scott and composer Hans Zimmer. Featuring selections from Black Rain, Thelma and Louise, Gladiator, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, and Matchstick Men. If you're one of those who thinks Zimmer writes the same score over and over again, you may be surprised by the impressive array of diversity here. In addition, Clark spews his love for the British political satire In the Loop. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 414 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's another exciting New and Recent Releases episode as Clark spotlights the latest in the world of film music. You'll hear new music from Drag Me to Hell, Orphan, Pour Elle, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Torchwood: Children of Earth. In addition, you'll hear recently unearthed music from the likes of Good Morning, Miss Dove, Black Widow, Cain's Hundred, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and a bonus track from Silver Streak. To wrap things up, Clark offers a glowing review of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 410 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Little Green Men)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, we hop onboard the starship Sounds and Sights of Cinema for a musical guided tour of alien lifeforms both benevolent and terrifying! Yep, it's all about the little green men this week as Clark presents music from Aliens, The Abyss, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Critters, War of the Worlds, Men in Black, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Explorers. In keeping with the alien theme, Clark also reviews the new film District 9.

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DVD Verdict 406 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (John Hughes)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It's a bittersweet installment of the show as Clark pays tribute to the late writer/producer/director John Hughes by featuring music from his films. The show begins with music from some of the iconic flicks Hughes directed during the early portion of his career: The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. In addition, you'll hear music from such Hughes-written box office hits as Home Alone, Beethoven, Dennis the Menace, Miracle on 34th Street, Baby's Day Out, 101 Dalmatians, and Flubber, plus a bonus track from Maid in Manhattan. Finally, Clark reviews Nora Ephron's hit-and-miss Julie & Julia. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 402 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1984)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark goes trippin' with a flashback to 1984, featuring film music from The Karate Kid, Beverly Hills Cop, Body Double, The Lonely Guy, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Under the Volcano, Top Secret!, Red Dawn, Splash, The River, Ghostbusters, and a bonus track from The Natural. He also shares his review of The Hurt Locker. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 398 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark is brand-spankin' fresh this week, with a crop of new and recent film scores, including selections from Airplane! (1980), Battlestar Galactica: Season Four (2008), Hanover Street (1979), Hard Contract (1969), The Ugly Truth (2009), My Sister's Keeper (2009), The Right Stuff (1983), Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (2009), The Split (1968), None but the Brave (1965), Lonely are the Brave (1962), Public Enemies (2009), In the Electric Mist (2009), The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008), and a bonus track from Norma Rae (1979). He also shares his review of Orphan. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 393 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (King Arthur)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

While some may view him as a man or a myth, Judge Clark Douglas travels to Camelot this week to explore cinematic Arthurian legend, with selections from King Arthur (2004), Knights of the Round Table (1953), Quest for Camelot (1998), Excalibur (1981), Merlin (1998), First Knight (1995), The Mists of Avalon (2001), and a bonus track from Army of Darkness (1992). He also shares his review of Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 389 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hot Jazz)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Time to get hip cat and join Judge Clark Douglas as he scats his way through the realm of Jazz cinema, with selections from I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955), Walk on the Wild Side (1962), Elevator to the Gallows (1958), Playing by Heart (1998), Sideways (2004), Quiz Show (1994), Naked Lunch (1991), Shade (2003), Touch of Evil (1958), The Russia House (1990), and a bonus track from The Cooler (2003). He also shares his review of the acclaimed sci-fi drama Moon from director Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie's son Zowie). Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 384 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Gangsters)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Watch your back! This week Clark gets criminal with a look into the world of gangster film scores, featuring selections from The Godfather (1972), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Untouchables (1987), Miller's Crossing (1990), Gangs of New York (2002), Scarface (1983), High Sierra (1941), The Departed (2006), Carlito's Way (1993), and a bonus track from Running Scared (2006). Clark also shares his review of Michael Mann's Public Enemies. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in Sounds and Sights Discussion Forum.

DVD Verdict 379 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New & Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A breath of fresh air passes through the musical ether, as Clark features new and recent soundtrack releases from such films as The Informers (2009), Coco Avant Chanel (2009), Grey Gardens (2009), Terminator: Salvation (2009), Year One (2009), Land of the Lost (2009), Caprica (2009), Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Up (2009), and Michael Bay's box office juggernaut Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen, for which Clark also shares his review. Plus, a bonus track from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 375 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Friday Filibuster Crossover)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The podcast crossover event concludes, as Clark is joined by The Friday Filibuster's Dave and Mac to talk movie music and play selections from such personal favorites as Willow (1988), Twin Peaks (1990), Crimson Tide (1995), Edward Scissorhands (1990), and a bonus track from Papillon (1973). Clark also shares his review for Harold Ramis' Year One. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 371 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Originals and Remakes)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clark goes green this week, exploring Hollywood's passion for remaking films many felt were done well enough the first time. Compare and contrast selections from Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), Assault on Precinct 13 (2004), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Poseidon (2006), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), The Invasion (2007), The Thing From Another World (1951), The Thing (1982), King Kong (1933), King Kong (1976), King Kong (2005), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), and The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009), for which Clark also shares his review. Enjoy!

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DVD Verdict 367 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Final Film Scores)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week Clark pays tribute to the final works of many celebrated film score composers, including Alfred Newman (Airport), Basil Poledouris (The Legend of Butch and Sundance), Elmer Bernstein (Far From Heaven), Jerry Goldsmith (Looney Tunes Back in Action), Bernard Herrmann (Taxi Driver), Alex North (The Last Butterfly), Henry Mancini (Son of The Pink Panther), Georges Delerue (Rich in Love). With no film review, he presents a bonus track from Michael Giacchino's score to the ABC television series Lost. Enjoy!

DVD Verdict 362 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Philip Glass)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 2 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Join Clark on a journey through the cinematic repertoire of ethereal composer Philip Glass, featuring selections from Koyaanisqatsi (1982), Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), The Thin Blue Line (1988), Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995), Kundun (1997), The Hours (2002), Secret Window (2004), Taking Lives (2004), The Illusionist (2006), and a bonus track from Cassandra's Dream (2007). Clark also shares his review of Sam Raimi's return to horror Drag Me to Hell. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 358 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Electronic Scores)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, our cyborg Clark Douglas explores electronic film scores with selections from Starman (1984), Commando (1985), Runaway (1984), The Shining (1980), Fight Club (1999), Green Card (1990), Twin Peaks (1990), Legend (1985), Daylight (1996), Heartbeeps (1981), and a bonus track from Blade Runner (1982). Clark also shares his less than glowing review of Terminator: Salvation. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 354 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New & Recent Releases)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Clark offers up a heaping helping of new and recent soundtrack releases, featuring selections from Angels & Demons (2009), Chéri (2009), The Last House on the Left (2009), The Soloist (2009), Heroes (TV, 2006-2007), One Little Indian (1973), Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983), and The Way West (1967). Clark also shares his review of director Ron Howard's Angels & Demons. Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 350 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Star Trek)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he boldly traverses the musical universe of Star Trek, from the original series to today, featuring selections from Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Star Trek: Enterprise (2001), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), Star Trek (2009) -- which is also his movie review of the week -- plus a bonus track from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). Enjoy!

Clark welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions in The Jury Room.

DVD Verdict 346 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mediocre at Best)

cdouglas@dvdverdict.com (Clark Douglas) — Tue, 5 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Hollywood aspires to mediocrity this week, as Judge Clark Douglas features music from less than impressive films such as The Da Vinci Code (2006), US Marshalls (1998), The Specialist (1994), Presumed Innocent (1990), Daredevil (2003), Valley of the Kings (1954), Erin Brokovich (2000), Vatel (2000), Bicentennial Man (1999), Stripes (1981), Hart's War (2002), The Pick-up Artist (1987), and a bonus track from his movie review of the week X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Enjoy!