Movie Night on a Saturday - 18th January 2014
In the world of film, the Academy Awards are the pinnacle of achievement. This year, the nominations for Best Original Score have been announced, and they are as coveted as ever.
One of the nominees is Alexandre Desplat, who has won the award before for his work on "The Grand Budapest Hotel." Desplat's score has been praised for its ability to capture the quirky, whimsical nature of the film, and it seems the Academy agrees.
Another nominee is Thomas Newman, who has been nominated for Best Score a total of 12 times. His latest nomination is for his score on Saving Mr Banks, a film that tells the story of Walt Disney's struggles to obtain the rights to Mary Poppins.
Steven Price is also in the running for Best Score, for his work on Gravity. Price's score is a testament to the film's tension and suspense, and it has been praised for its ability to enhance the film's emotional impact.
Howard Goodall, a well-known composer and critic, has been reviewing the nominations for the 2014 Academy Awards. Goodall has been taking a look back at previous winners of the award, as well as suggesting scores that should have won in previous years.
John Williams, a legendary composer, has been nominated for his 49th Oscar for the film score of The Book Thief. Williams' score has been praised for its ability to evoke the emotions of the film, and it is sure to be a contender for the award.
In addition to reviewing the nominations, Goodall has been reviewing films that are in the running for the Academy Awards. One film that has caught his eye is Philomena, for which Alexandre Desplat has earned his sixth Academy Award nomination for Best Score.
Unfortunately, we must also take a moment to remember those we have lost. Howard Goodall paid tribute to Roger Lloyd-Pack, the actor known for his role as Trigger in Only Fools and Horses, who recently passed away.
As we wait for the Academy Awards ceremony, we can only speculate as to who will take home the award for Best Original Score. But one thing is for sure - the nominees are all deserving of recognition for their exceptional work.
