Tue, 24 November 2009
DVD Verdict 466 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Liam Neeson)

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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Tue, 17 November 2009
DVD Verdict 462 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Disaster Movies)

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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Tue, 10 November 2009
DVD Verdict 458 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (George Clooney)

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!

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Tue, 3 November 2009
DVD Verdict 454 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

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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Tue, 27 October 2009
DVD Verdict 449 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Halloween)

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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Tue, 20 October 2009
DVD Verdict 446 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Bronislau Kaper)

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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Tue, 13 October 2009
DVD Verdict 442 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Dino De Laurentiis)

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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Tue, 6 October 2009
DVD Verdict 438 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Horner)

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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Tue, 29 September 2009
DVD Verdict 434 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

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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Tue, 22 September 2009
DVD Verdict 430 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Patrick Swayze)

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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Tue, 15 September 2009
DVD Verdict 426 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Spike Lee & Terence Blanchard)

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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Tue, 8 September 2009
DVD Verdict 422 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Rob Reiner & Marc Shaiman)

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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Tue, 1 September 2009
DVD Verdict 418 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Ridley Scott & Hans Zimmer)

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!

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Tue, 25 August 2009
DVD Verdict 414 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

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.

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Tue, 18 August 2009
DVD Verdict 410 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Little Green Men)

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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Tue, 11 August 2009
DVD Verdict 406 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (John Hughes)

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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Wed, 5 August 2009
DVD Verdict 402 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (1984)

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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Tue, 28 July 2009
DVD Verdict 398 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

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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Tue, 21 July 2009
DVD Verdict 393 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (King Arthur)

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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Tue, 14 July 2009
DVD Verdict 389 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hot Jazz)

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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Tue, 7 July 2009
DVD Verdict 384 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Gangsters)

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!

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Tue, 30 June 2009
DVD Verdict 379 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New & Recent Releases)

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!

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Tue, 23 June 2009
DVD Verdict 375 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Friday Filibuster Crossover)

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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Tue, 16 June 2009
DVD Verdict 371 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Originals and Remakes)

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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Tue, 9 June 2009
DVD Verdict 367 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Final Film Scores)

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!

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Tue, 2 June 2009
DVD Verdict 362 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Philip Glass)

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!

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Tue, 26 May 2009
DVD Verdict 358 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Electronic Scores)

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!

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Tue, 19 May 2009
DVD Verdict 354 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New & Recent Releases)

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!

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Tue, 12 May 2009
DVD Verdict 350 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Star Trek)

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!

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Tue, 5 May 2009
DVD Verdict 346 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Mediocre at Best)

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!

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Tue, 28 April 2009
DVD Verdict 341 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Musical Grab Bag)

It's a musical grab bag episode, as Judge Clark Douglas romps through the archive pulling out selections from City Slickers (1991), The Maltese Falcon (1941), Shade (2003), Untamed (1955), The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007), The Terminal (2004), The Claim (2000), Raintree County (1957), Night Crossing (1981), Youth Without Youth (2007), The Alamo (1960), The Power of One (1992), and a bonus track from The Professional (1994). Clark also shares his review of Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx in The Soloist. Enjoy!

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Tue, 21 April 2009
DVD Verdict 337 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Russell Crowe)

Judge Clark Douglas focuses this week's show on music from the films of Russell Crowe, with selections from The Quick and The Dead (1995), LA Confidential (1997), Gladiator (2000), Proof of Life (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Master and Commander (2003), Cinderella Man (2005), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), American Gangster (2007), and a bonus track from Virtuosity (1995). Clark also shares his review of Russell's newest film State of Play. Enjoy!

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Tue, 14 April 2009
DVD Verdict 332 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Maurice Jarre)

Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Maurice Jarre, with selections from Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Behold a Pale Horse (1964), The Train (1964), Doctor Zhivago (1965), Ryan's Daughter (1970), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), Crossed Swords (1977), The Bride (1985), The Mosquito Coast (1986), Fatal Attraction (1987), Sunshine (1999), A Passage to India (1984), and a bonus track from Topaz (1969). Clark also shares his review of Seth Rogen's new film Observe and Report. Enjoy!

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Tue, 7 April 2009
DVD Verdict 328 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Fast Cars)

When the podcast rubber meets the road, Judge Clark Douglas backs up into cinematic history for a look at fast cars, featuring selections from Bullitt (1968), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Racers (1955), Grand Prix (1966), Days of Thunder (1990), Those Daring Young Men in their Jaunty Jalopies (1969), Heart Like a Wheel (1983), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), The Great Race (1965), and a bonus cut from Pixar's Cars (2006). Plus, Clark shares his review for Fast and Furious, the fourth film in the freakishly profitable franchise. Enjoy!

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Tue, 31 March 2009
DVD Verdict 324 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

This week, Clark takes an in-depth look at new and recent film score releases, featuring selections from Dragonball: Evolution, Duplicity, Knowing, Sunshine Cleaning, Lesbian Vampire Killers, Sin Nombre, Watchmen, Attack of the Crab Monsters, Monsters vs. Aliens for which he also shares his review. Enjoy!

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Tue, 24 March 2009
DVD Verdict 320 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Truffaut & Delerue)

Clark's international collaboration series concludes with the longtime friendship between director Francois Truffaut and composer Georges Delerue, featuring selections from Shoot the Piano Player (1960), Jules and Jim (1962), Love at Twenty: Antoine et Collette (1962), The Soft Skin (1964), Two English Girls (1971), Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me (1972), Day for Night (1973), The Last Metro (1980), and a bonus suite of Delerue music. Clark also share his review of Clive Owen and Julia Roberts in Duplicity. Enjoy!

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Tue, 17 March 2009
DVD Verdict 314 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Miyazaki & Hisaishi)

The international magic continues, as Clark explores the unique and beautiful music made by composer Joe Hisaishi for the breathtaking films of director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring selections from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984), Castle in the Sky (1986), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008), plus a bonus track from Hisaishi's album A Scene by the Sea. Enjoy!

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Tue, 10 March 2009
DVD Verdict 310 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Leone & Morricone)

Continuing his exploration of foreign director/composer collaborations, Judge Clark Douglas turns his sights to the Spaghetti Western and magic created by the team of Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone, featuring selection from A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), A Fistful of Dynamite [aka Duck, You Sucker] (1971), My Name is Nobody [aka Lonesome Gun] (1973), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), and a bonus track from Malena (2000). Clark also shares his review of Watchmen. Enjoy!

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Tue, 3 March 2009
DVD Verdict 306 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Fellini & Rota)

It's back to the world of director/composer collaborations, as Judge Clark Douglas focuses this week's show on the lifelong partnership between Federico Fellini and Nino Rota, featuring selections from Nights of Cabiria (1957), La Dolce Vita (1960), 8 1/2 (1963), Juliet of the Spirits (1965), Fellini Satyricon (1969), The Clowns (1970), Roma (1972), Amarcord (1973), and a bonus track from La Strada (1954). Clark also shares his review of The Echelon Conspiracy. Enjoy!

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Tue, 24 February 2009
DVD Verdict 303 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

Judge Clark Douglas focuses this episode on new and recent film and television score releases, featuring selections from Last Chance Harvey, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Coraline, The International, The Unborn, The Univited, and The Pink Panther (1964). Clark also shares his review of Steve Martin in The Pink Panther 2. Enjoy!

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Tue, 17 February 2009
DVD Verdict 300 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2008, Part Four)

Judge Clark Douglas' countdown of 2008's Best Film Scores rolls on... Synecdoche, New York (5), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (4), Standard Operating Procedure (3), The Reader (2), The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (1), and a bonus track from Appaloosa ...alongside his review of Clive Owen and Naomi Watts in The International, and a rundown of the 11 Best Films of 2008. Enjoy!

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Tue, 10 February 2009
DVD Verdict 297 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Film Scores of 2008, Part Three)

Judge Clark Douglas' countdown of 2008's Best Film Scores rolls on... Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (10), Wanted (9), Frost/Nixon (8), Pane E Liberta (7), In Bruges (6), and a bonus track from Fireflies in the Garden ...alongside his review of Henry Selick and Neil Gaiman's highly anticipated Coraline. Enjoy!

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Tue, 3 February 2009
DVD Verdict 294 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Films Scores of 2008, Part Two)

Clark's countdown of the Best Film Scores for 2008 continues with... The Happening (15), The Other Boleyn Girl (14), Let the Right One In (13), Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (12), WALL-E (11), and a bonus track from The Dark Knight ...alongside his review of Liam Neeson in Taken. Enjoy!

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Tue, 27 January 2009
DVD Verdict 291 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Best Films Scores of 2008, Part One)

This week begins Clark's countdown of the Top 20 films scores for 2008. And the winners are... Hancock (20), The Spiderwick Chronicles (19), Speed Racer (18), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (17), The Spirit (16), and a bonus track from The Incredible Hulk. Clark also ticks off his 10 Worst Films of 2008, and provides a new review for Sam Mendes' Revolutionary Road. Enjoy!

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Tue, 20 January 2009
DVD Verdict 288 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (21st Century)

The journey through the decades comes to a close, as Judge Clark Douglas returns to the present day, featuring soundtrack selections from Couching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001), 25th Hour (2002), The Matrix: Revolutions (2003), The Incredibles (2004), Crash (2005), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), There Will Be Blood (2007), Milk (2008), and a bonus track from Gladiator (2000). Clark also shares his review of Last Chance Harvey, and the recently announced nominations for the 2008 International Film Music Critics awards. Enjoy!

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Tue, 13 January 2009
DVD Verdict 285 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1990s)

Judge Clark Douglas' musical time machine tumbles its way into the Clinton era, exploring film scores of the 1990's, with selections from Joe versus the Volcano (1990), Backdraft (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Schindler's List (1993), Legends of the Fall (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), The English Patient (1996), L.A. Confidential (1997), Armageddon (1998), American Beauty (1999), and a bonus track from The Legend of 1900 (1998). Clark also shares his review of Gran Torino. Enjoy!

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Tue, 6 January 2009
DVD Verdict 282 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1980s)

Armed with parachute pants and an arm full of Swatches, Judge Clark Douglas bravely enters the 1980s in this week's exploration of film scores throughout the decades. Relish selections from The Blue Lagoon (1980), Chariots of Fire (1981), E.T. (1982), The Right Stuff (1983), Gremlins (1984), Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), The Mission (1986), The Untouchables (1987), Midnight Run (1988), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), and a bonus cut from The Witches of Eastwick (1987). Clark also shares his glowing reviews for Frost/Nixon, and The Reader. Enjoy!

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Wed, 31 December 2008
DVD Verdict 281 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1970s)

Judge Clark Douglas continues his exploration of soundtracks through the decades, by focusing on the polyester and velour sheathed films of the 1970s, featuring selections from Airport (1970), The French Connection (1971), The Godfather (1972), Enter the Dragon (1973), Chinatown (1974), Bite the Bullet (1975), Taxi Driver (1976), Star Wars (1977), Days of Heaven (1978), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), and a bonus track from The Fury (1978). He also includes reviews for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Doubt, and The Spirit. Enjoy!

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Tue, 23 December 2008
DVD Verdict 278 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

It's a new and recent release week, as Clark highlights selections from Frost/Nixon, Let the Right One In, Changeling, Bolt, The President's Lady, Report to the Commissioner, Batman: The Animated Series, and Tinker Bell. Happy Holidays!

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Tue, 16 December 2008
DVD Verdict 274 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1960s)

Clark continues his time traveling film score adventures, as we visit the 1960s with selections from La Dolce Vita (1960), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), A Fistful of Dollars (1964), A Patch of Blue (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), Casino Royale (1967), Romeo and Juliet (1968), Midnight Cowboy (1969), and a bonus track from In Like Flint (1967). He closes out the show with a review of Keanu Reeves in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. Enjoy!

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Tue, 9 December 2008
DVD Verdict 270 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The 1950s)

The first in a series, Clark revs up his time machine for a trip back to the 1950s, where he highlights one film score from each year of the decade. This soundscape includes selections from Sunset Blvd. (1950), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), High Noon (1952), The Robe (1953), On the Waterfront (1954), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Peyton Place (1957), Vertigo (1958), and Ben Hur (1959). Clark also shares his review of the new music industry biopic Cadillac Records, and closes out with a track from the original The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). Enjoy!

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Tue, 2 December 2008
DVD Verdict 267 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Philip Seymour Hoffman)

To complement his review of Synecdoche, New York, Judge Clark Douglas explores music from the films of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, with selections from Scent of a Woman (1992), Magnolia (1999), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), State and Main (2000), Red Dragon (2002), Cold Mountain (2003), Capote (2005), Mission: Impossible: III (2006), and Synecdoche, New York (2008). Enjoy!

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Tue, 25 November 2008
DVD Verdict 264 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Let's Get Animated)

Judge Clark Douglas gets animated with a selection of great score tracks from modern and classic animated films, like Pinocchio, Madagascar, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Chicken Run, The Land Before Time, Monsters, Inc., The Secret of Nimh, Meet the Robinsons, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Surf's Up, and Happy Feet, as well as his review of Disney's Bolt.

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Tue, 18 November 2008
DVD Verdict 261 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Spies Have It)

With Bond back in action, the spies have it this week, as Clark features music from The Bourne Supremacy, Mission: Impossible: III, JJ Abrams' series Alias, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, The Tailor of Panama, Casino Royale, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Austin Powers, Johnny English, and The Ipcress Files. And to top it all off, Clark share his review of Quantum of Solace. Enjoy!

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Thu, 13 November 2008
DVD Verdict 259 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Forgotten Bernstein)

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he digs deep into the vaults to explore some of the exceptional but often overlooked scores of composer Elmer Bernstein; including selections from Some Came Running (1958), The Comancheros (1961), Summer and Smoke (1961), The Great Escape (1963), The Bridge at Remagen (1969), McQ (1974), Marie Ward (1985), The Three Amigos (1986), Rambling Rose (1991), Hoodlum (1997), Keeping the Faith (2000). He also pitches in reviews for the new films Role Models and Soul Men. Enjoy!

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Thu, 6 November 2008
DVD Verdict 255 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

It's Clark's "New and Recent Release" show, featuring selections from soundtracks and film scores that have just begun appearing on store shelves. Highlights include Quantum of Solace, Eagle Eye, Igor, Appaloosa, The Express, The Boys from Brazil, Boy on a Dolphin, Anna Lucasta, Species, Something the Lord Made, and The Traveling Executioner. He wraps up the show with a review of Angelina Jolie in Clint Eastwood's The Changeling. Enjoy!

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Tue, 4 November 2008
DVD Verdict 253 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (The Presidents)

Judge Clark Douglas steps in to temper election day madness with his musical tribute to The Presidents both real and fictional. Score selections from Air Force One, Dave, Bulworth, Nixon, Mars Attacks, and more are spotlighted, alongside his reviews of W. and Pride and Glory. Enjoy!

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Thu, 30 October 2008
DVD Verdict 251 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema Halloween Special

Our Trick or Treat countdown continues as Judge Clark Douglas provides you the perfect Hallow's Eve soundtrack with musical selections from Damien: Omen II, Candyman, The Fog, and more. Enjoy!

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Wed, 15 October 2008
DVD Verdict 246 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Paul Newman)

Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Paul Newman with musical selections from some of his greatest films. He also reviews Ridley Scott's latest Body of Lies. Enjoy!

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Tue, 7 October 2008
DVD Verdict 241 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Michael Crichton)

Judge Clark Douglas continues his musical exploration of authors whose work has made the jump to film. This week, Michael Crichton steps into the spotlight, followed by reviews of Appaloosa, Blindness, and How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. Enjoy!

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Tue, 30 September 2008
DVD Verdict 237 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Stephen King)

Judge Clark Douglas continues his book-to-film series, spotlighting music from the movies of author Stephen King, plus a review of Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna. Enjoy!

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Tue, 23 September 2008
DVD Verdict 231 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tom Clancy)

Join Judge Clark Douglas returns with the first in a multi-episode series exploring the music from film adaptations of popular novelists. This week, author Tom Clancy gets the spotlight, with score selections from The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears. And we cap of the hour with a trio of new theatrical reviews for Lakeview Terrace, Igor, and Ghost Town. Enjoy!

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Tue, 16 September 2008
DVD Verdict 227 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he explores new and recent film score releases -- The First Olympics: Athens 1896, Burn After Reading, the SciFi Channel series Eureka, Towelhead, Masters of the Universe, El Sid -- followed by theatrical reviews for Burn After Reading and Righteous Kill. Enjoy!

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Tue, 9 September 2008
DVD Verdict 223 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Nicolas Cage)

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he ventures into the wild and wacky world of actor Nicolas Cage, with music from Peggy Sue Got Married, Raising Arizona, The Rock, Snake Eyes, National Treasure, Matchstick Men, The Weather Man, The Wicker Man, and Ghost Rider. The night cap for this episode is a review of Cage's latest film Bangkok Dangerous. Enjoy!

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Tue, 2 September 2008
DVD Verdict 219 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Lalo Schifrin)

This week, Judge Clark Douglas presents a musical tribute to legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. From his iconic themes for Mission: Impossible and Mannix, to his work with Steve McQueen (The Cincinnati Kid, Bullit), Bruce Lee (Enter the Dragon), Paul Newman (Cool Hand Luke -- listen for the now familiar Eyewitness News theme), and Clint Eastwood (Magnum Force, Kelly's Heroes), and more obscurely engaging pieces from Tango, The Liquidator, and Return of the Marquis de Sade. To close out the show, Clark reviews Vin Diesel's latest celluloid train wreck Babylon AD and Don Cheadle's political thriller Traitor. Enjoy!

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Mon, 25 August 2008
DVD Verdict 214 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Box Office Flops)

In honor of the Olympics, Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to those who did not bring home the gold, by spotlighting great film music from Box Office flops. It's an hour-long odyssey that begins with Howard the Duck and ends with Gigli, with stops at Raise the Titanic, Hudson Hawk, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Cleopatra, Cutthroat Island, Gods and Generals, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Last Castle, and Loves Labors Lost. Clark wraps this week's show with a review of Rainn Wilson in The Rocker. Enjoy!

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Tue, 19 August 2008
DVD Verdict 211 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Composer Michael Kamen)

Clark returns with a look back at the all too short career of composer Michael Kamen who passed away in November 2003 at the age of 55. From his film and television scores (Don Juan DeMarco, Brazil, The Winter Guest, From the Earth to the Moon, Band of Brothers, Lethal Weapon 3, Open Range, What Dreams May Come, and more) to his solo and collaborative symphonic compositions. And he wraps up this week's show with a review of Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder. Enjoy!

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Mon, 11 August 2008
DVD Verdict 208 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

Judge Clark Douglas returns with an armful of new and recent soundtrack releases, including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Tropic Thunder, Jerry Lewis' Way Way Out, Scorpio, Invaders from Mars, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, Batman: Gotham Knight, and theatrical reviews for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and Pineapple Express. Enjoy!

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Mon, 4 August 2008
DVD Verdict 205 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Animal Films)

Clark leaves the barn door open this week, as he explores music from memorable live action films -- Cats & Dogs, Homeward Bound, Black Beauty, and more. Tune in for the music and stay for his reviews of Step Brothers and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Enjoy!

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Tue, 29 July 2008
DVD Verdict 202 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Comic Book Movies)

In honor of the San Diego Comic Con, Clark focuses this week's show on music from films based on comic books. Plus, his theatrical reviews for X-Files: I Want to Believe and Step Brothers. Enjoy!

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Mon, 21 July 2008
DVD Verdict 199 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Legend of The Batman)

This week, Clark explores the musical legend of the cinematic Caped Crusader, from Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's Batman through Chris Nolan, Hans Zimmer, and James Newton Howard's The Dark Knight. He also offers up reviews of The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia. Enjoy!

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Mon, 14 July 2008
DVD Verdict 195 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Elmer Bernstein rejected)

Some of the greatest scores you'll ever hear are ones that never made it into the final cut of the film. This week, Judge Clark Douglas takes a look back at rejected Elmer Bernstein compositions for The Scarlet Letter, The Journey of Natty Gann, and Gangs of New York; as well as offering up his reviews for Journey to the Center of the Earth and Hellboy II: The Golden Army. Enjoy!

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Mon, 7 July 2008
DVD Verdict 192 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Music from the films of Will Smith)

This week, join Clark as he explores the diversity of music composed for the films of Will Smith; from Six Degrees of Separation through Hancock, which he also reviews. Enjoy!

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Mon, 30 June 2008
DVD Verdict 189 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tribute to Cinematic Robots)

Judge Clark Douglas pays musical tribute to the great robots of cinema, featuring score clips from the obvious (such as Robocop) to the obscure (Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey) and everything in between. He also offers up his reviews of WALL-E and Wanted. Enjoy!

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Mon, 23 June 2008
DVD Verdict 186 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Hidden Gems)

Clark does a little digging on this week's episode of The Sounds and Sights of Cinema, unearthing many hidden musical gems from film scores that may have escaped your notice. He also reviews this past weekend's releases Get Smart and The Love Guru. Enjoy!

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Mon, 16 June 2008
DVD Verdict 183 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (James Newton Howard and M. Night Shyamalan)

This week, Clark explores the work of composer James Newton Howard for the films of director M. Night Shyamalan. He also presents theatrical reviews for Night's latest film The Happening and its box office competition The Incredible Hulk. Enjoy!

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Mon, 9 June 2008
DVD Verdict 180 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New and Recent Releases)

It's the SSC monthly new music show. This week, Clark shares cuts from film scores for Speed Racer, The Promotion, Definitely, Maybe, P.S. I Love You, Sudden Impact, The Accidental Tourist, The Ice Pirates, The Abandoned, Standard Operating Procedure, and Kung Fu Panda, which he also provides a theatrical review for. Enjoy!

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Mon, 2 June 2008
DVD Verdict 177 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tribute to Sydney Pollack)

Clark pays tribute to the late Sydney Pollack by featuring music from such films as The Yakuza, Three Days of the Condor, The Firm, and reviews the new Liv Tyler/Scott Speedman thriller, The Strangers. Enjoy!

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Mon, 26 May 2008
DVD Verdict 173 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Indiana Jones Spectacular)

Doctor Jones is back and Clark devotes the entire show this week to the memorable music John Williams composed for the entire Indiana Jones franchise. And he caps it off with his review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Enjoy!

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Mon, 19 May 2008
DVD Verdict 170 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New Film Score Releases)

Clark peruses new film score releases for Prince Caspian, Iron Man, Nim's Island, The Stuntmen, An Unmarried Woman, Cloverfield, the television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and more. He also shares great disdain in his review of the new film The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Enjoy!

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Mon, 5 May 2008
DVD Verdict 163 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Joe Dante & Jerry Goldsmith)

Judge Clark Douglas continues his director/composer collaboration series with a look at the partnership between Joe Dante and Jerry Goldsmith, including Gremlins, Explorers, The 'Burbs, Matinee, and more. His film reviews this week feature Jon Favreau's Iron Man and Tina Fey's Baby Mama. Enjoy!

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Mon, 28 April 2008
DVD Verdict 158 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Steven Spielberg & John Williams)

Judge Clark Douglas continues his multi-episode series featuring classic director/composer collaborations throughout the years. This week's spotlight falls on the legendary team of John Williams and Steven Spielberg. While there's more music than he can possibly share in one sitting, Clark focuses on highlights from their earliest work on Sugarland Express and Jaws through more recent films Catch Me If You Can and Munich. Enjoy!

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Mon, 21 April 2008
DVD Verdict 154 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Tim Burton & Danny Elfman)

Judge Clark Douglas begins a multi-episode arc featuring classic director/composer collaborations throughout the years. This week's spotlight falls on the dynamic duo of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, from Pee-Wee's Big Adventure through Corpse Bride. In addition, Clark gives a mixed review to the Apatow players' Forgetting Sarah Marshall and 10 reasons why you shouldn't waste your time on the Al Pacino thriller 88 Minutes. Enjoy!

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Mon, 14 April 2008
DVD Verdict 151 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Charlton Heston)

Judge Clark Douglas pays tribute to the late Charlton Heston by featuring film score selections from The Ten Commandments, A Touch of Evil, Ben Hur, The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Omega Man, Soylent Green, and more. Also featured this week are theatrical reviews for George Clooney's slapstick-inspired Leatherheads and Zak Penn's somewhat disappointing poker comedy The Grand. Enjoy!

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Mon, 7 April 2008
DVD Verdict 148 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (New Releases)

This week, Judge Clark Douglas explores new and recent film score releases from the past month, including Randy Newman's Leatherheads, John Powell's Horton Hears a Who, Elmer Bernstein's classic Heavy Metal, and much more. Enjoy!

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Tue, 1 April 2008
DVD Verdict 145 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Richard Widmark)

Judge Clark Douglas pays musical tribute to actor Richard Widmark, who passed away on March 26 at the age of 93. This episode also includes reviews the new films Stop-Loss, starring Ryan Phillippe and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and 21 starring Kevin Spacey and Jim Sturges. Enjoy!

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Tue, 25 March 2008
DVD Verdict 142 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Premiere!)

We proudly welcome Judge Clark Douglas' hour-long Sounds and Sights of Cinema to the Verdict family. A longtime favorite of radio listeners and movie music lovers in Georgia, each episode features a collection of themed film score selections and reviews for new movie releases. This week: Music from the films of director Oliver Stone, and a review for Owen Wilson's new movie Drillbit Taylor. Enjoy!

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