Go ahead, listen to it. It's absolutely beautiful. I'm going to see this one next week when it comes out here. The strange thing is I'm usually drawn to listening to movie/game soundtracks out of a feeling of nostalgia for the game or movie. That is to say that I want the music to color my life in the same way it does the film or game that they're from. I haven't seen this movie yet, but I still have a fond affinity for this score. When the composer was asked about the familiar feel of the music he replied:

Although the bulk of the score is all original work there are two "found objects" that inhabit a couple of cues. They are both piano pieces: the slow movement of Schubert D.959 and the well known "funeral march" from the Chopin Op.35. I used these fragments in the film after discussing with Ari his reasons for including the Schubert in the original trailer - turns out his mother was a pianist and that these pieces meant something to him personally. So it made perfect sense to refer to this material in a couple of scenes.

Pedro Almodóvar's new film Broken Embraces hits theaters March 6 in spain, it won't hit the U.S. until November 6.

Phew, it's been a rough week. I've been so busy with "real life" stuff as well as updating the site that I've barely had time to post. But things are settling down for the moment, and I've been able to achieve some sort of clarity. Last night we recorded episode two of the Media Fix podcast. To be completely honest, I was exhausted and excited because we got to talk a little bit about Street Fighter IV and Flower. But I really want to talk a little more about SFIV after the newness wears off, so maybe I can put together another podcast in which we'll have a little more insight into the game. But for now, here it is: Episode 2

Release date March 20


IMDB Synopsis: Honduran teenager Sayra (Gaitan) reunites with her father, an opportunity for her to potentially realize her dream of a life in the U.S. Moving to Mexico is the first step in a featful journey of unexpected events.

Giant Bombcast: 5/5

The good news is that Street Fighter IV is a game so great that playing it for that long doesn't immediately sound out of the question.

This is a sharp, elegant and sublimely well-animated affair. I'm still amazed at how fireballs look in this game.

Pixar's Up action figures are for sale and are being made by jun.
The smaller versions are available for pre-order already here.

Via[thepixarblog]