Settling the Score: a Movie Score Podcast

Some of what we will tell you is fact. Some is not, but it is all true. The bros have created a monster with this one...
Ev's score: 8.7 / Al's score: 9 / Ky's score: 8.9
Musical term: Adagio
Instrumental Instrument: Silver violin
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00:00 Introduction and Setup
00:18 Hollywood Drama and Streaming Debate
01:20 Theater Experience vs. Streaming
02:41 Guillermo del Toro's Vision05:36 Gripes and Critiques
11:16 Composer and Score Discussion
17:54 Meta Narrative and Themes
22:25 Analyzing the Leitmotif
23:34 The Role of the Violin
24:10 Character Dynamics and Symbolism
27:14 Casting and Performances
30:02 Musical Themes and Score Critique
34:39 Final Thoughts and Ratings
39:56 Closing Remarks and Future Content

We all float down here settlers. That's right check behind you for balloons because we're headed into the storm drain for this one. The bros get in the spooky spirit with a trip to Derry to discuss the highest grossing horror film of all time.
Ev's score: 8.3 / Al's score: 8.5 / Ky's score: 8.5
Musical term: Polytonality
Instrumental Instrument: Choir
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Wait, Grandpa, you’re telling me that the composer for The Princess Bride is also a four time Grammy award winning classic rock legend?! Inconceivable!

Ev's score: 9.4 / Al's score: 9.4 / Ky's score: 9.4

Musical term: Borrowed chord

Instrumental Instrument: Synclavier

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Introduction and Childhood Memories
Personal Connection and Production History
Comedy and Storytelling Style
Character Development and Hero's Journey
Cast and Characters
Mark Knopfler and the Score
Musical Analysis and Score Rating
Closing Thoughts and Wrap-up

A mother would move heaven and earth for her settlers, and as the bros broach father / uncle-hood they'll do just that. We herald the return of Michael Giacchino with a score worthy Marvel's first family.
Ev's score: 8.7 / Al's score: 8.9 / Ky's score: 9
Musical term: Staccato
Instrumental Instrument: Choir
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It's lights out and the STS car is attacking in the turns on this one as we break down how Joseph Kosinski's formula for summer blockbusters just delivered another podium finish.
Ev's score: 8.1 / Al's score: 8.3 / Ky's score: 8.4
Musical term: Ostinato
Instrumental Instrument: Electric guitar
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