*Read John Williams’ biography here NixonDirected by Oliver Stone, this 1995 drama tells the biographical story of the political and personal life of former US President Richard Nixon who is played by Anthony Hopkins. Unlike the musical style Williams’ had demonstrated previously, the score for Nixon is gloomy and missing upbeat pieces. There are lots…
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A to Z Challenge: M (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here Memoirs of a GeishaThis 2005 movie is based on the novel by Arthur Golden. Steven Spielberg acted as producer, leaving the directing to Rob Marshall. It stars Ziyi Zhang in the lead role with Michelle Yeoh supporting. The movie tells the story of a young Japanese girl who is sold…
A to Z Challenge: L (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here Land of the GiantsI couldn’t do a series on John Williams’ work without acknowledging his TV scores. Land of the Giants was a one hour long television series that lasted two seasons over 1968-1970. Created and produced by Irwin Allen, this science fiction show starred Gary Conway. Along the lines…
A to Z Challenge: K (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here The KillersBased on a 1927 short story by Ernest Hemingway, The Killers is a 1964 film where two professional hit men try to find out who hired them and why when their contract victim didn’t try to run away from them. Directed by Don Siegel it stars Lee Marvin, John…
A to Z Challenge: J (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here Jurassic ParkThis 1993 film was another collaboration with Steven Spielberg. This, the first of five movies, is based on the Michael Crichton novel of the same name. It’s set on an island near Costa Rica where a billionaire philanthropist and his team of genetic scientists have created a dinosaur wildlife…