Can’t get enough of movies? This week, we’ve rounded up a collection of posts which feature some great movies and soundtracks released by Lakeshore Records. Check out the latest list of movie soundtracks and film scores we recommend such as The Limits of Control (both the various artists and EP are fantastic), and Wanted (film scored by Danny Elfman). Elfman’s signature touches and Director Jim Jarmusch‘s influence makes these soundtracks collectible. Don’t forget to note the film composers to follow their score work on other Lakeshore Records albums. 
1. Two Must-Watch Movies Starring ‘X-Men’ Stars Halle Berry & Hugh Jackman 2. ‘People Like U’s Composer A.R. Rahman Scores This Summer’s Feel-Good Movie, ‘Million Dollar… 3. Now On Netflix: ‘Home of the Brave’ – Score By Stephen Endelman & Song By Sheryl Crow 4. Pick of the Week: Director Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Limits of Control’ Now On Netflix 5. Watch Online: 8 Movies We Love Including Blue Valentine, G.B.F., The Grandmaster & More 6. Two Must-Watch Movies Starring The ‘Maleficent’ Angelina Jolie Don’t forget to subscribe to Film Music Daily to stay in the know!
Two Must-Watch Movies Starring The ‘Maleficent’ Angelina Jolie
If you’re planning on watching Angelina Jolie play a fantasy character bent on revenge in Maleficent, here’s your chance to dose up on more of her movies: Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Wanted are now available for rent on iTunes. Both soundtracks to these films are released by Lakeshore Records and feature a great compilation of artist tracks. Look out for music by Joe Strummer & mescaleros, Soft Cell, Pink Martini, and more on the Mr. & Mrs. Smith soundtrack. A separate score album featuring music by Academy Award-nominated John Powell (Fair Game, Jumper) is a must listen. Wanted is scored by Academy Award-nominated Composer Danny Elfman (Nacho Libre, Corpse Bride). Known for his television score for The Simpsons and numerous movies, Elfman is also notably recognized as the frontman of cult southern California ’80s band, Oingo Boingo.
Wanted (rent it on iTunes) – Co-starring James McAvoy (Penelope, X-Men: First Class) and Morgan Freeman (Feast of Love) is about an unsuspecting average guy (played by McAvoy) who turns out to be the son of a super assassin. Captured by an elite society of assassins, he is paired by the limber and cat-like “Fox”, played by Jolie. Besides memorable, gravity-defying action sequences, the ability for these assassins to arc a bullet with a unique shooting technique is a fun part of this movie. Download The Album: iTunes | Buy CD
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (rent it on iTunes) – Co-starring Brad Pitt (Killing Them Softly, Tree of Life), this movie is about two undercover spies who happen to be married to each other. They eventually discover each other’s occupation through their latest mission.
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Download the Score Album: iTunes
Watch Online: 8 Movies We Love Including Blue Valentine, G.B.F., The Grandmaster & More | Download The Soundtracks!
Looking for something to watch online? We’ve taken the liberty of sifting through over 100 movie titles to bring you this tight collection of eight movies which we think you’ll enjoy over the weekend. The soundtracks, all released by Lakeshore Records, feature award winning composers and rare tracks you can access exclusively through the album. We think you’ll enjoy the listen.
Antiviral (rent it on iTunes) – Craving a scifi film? Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, the futurisic movie takes it to the next level of oversharing: fans can share a (perhaps deadly) virus with their favorite über celebrity. Score by E.C. Woodley (The Dark Hours). Download The Album: iTunes | Buy CD
Blue Valentine (rent it on iTunes) – Starring Academy Award nominees Ryan Gosling (Drive) and Michelle Williams (Synecdoche, New York), this film chronicles a marriage through a series of flashbacks through good times and bad. Score by Grizzly Bear and features a track of Ryan Gosling singing. Download the Album: iTunes | Buy CD
G.B.F. (watch it on Netflix) – Directed by Darren Stein (Jawbreaker), this endearing coming-of-age movie introduces the concept of the G.B.F.: the Gay Best Friend, with the drama coming to a head at the prom. Soundtrack features music by Dragonette, Tegan and Sara, ‘Heven’ Helen Vergara, and many more. Download The Album: iTunes | Buy CD
In Bruges (watch it on Netflix) – Starring Colin Farrell (Seven Psychopaths), Brendan Gleeson (Gangs of New York), and Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes (The Dutchess, The Reader), a British hitman hides out in Bruges after a botched up assignment. While taking in the sights, he develops an appreciation of life in Belgium and considers a way out. Colin Farrell won the Golden Globe for his performance in this film. Score by Carter Burwell (Seven Psychopaths, Twilight Saga). Features music by Townes Van Zandt and Pretenders. Download The Album: iTunes | Buy CD
Mud (watch it on Netflix) – Starring Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey (Bernie, Dallas Buyer’s Club), this drama reminds us that McConaughey can play it straight or make us laugh just the same. Score by David Wingo. Download The Album: iTunes | Buy CD
The Grandmaster (watch it on Netflix) – Directed by Palme D’Or recipient Wong Kar-wai, this Academy Award-nominated film swept international awards shows for best score and music categories. Visually stunning, the movie is just as unforgettable as the music. Score by Nathaniel Méchaly and Shigeru Umebayashi. Download The Album: iTunes | Buy CD
The Grey (watch it on Neflix) – Any film which stars Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson is just cooler instantly. In this case, literally. Neeson leads stranded survivors of a plane crash through the frozen Alaskan wilderness. Score by Marc Streitenfeld (Welcome to the Rileys). Download The Album: iTunes | Buy CD
Zodiac (watch it on Netflix) – Three Academy Award nominees were cast together for this film: Robert Downey, Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo (The Kids Are All Right). Zodiac takes you back to a scary time in California history when the Bay Area was gripped by fear, thanks to a serial killer. Score by David Shire. Music by Santana, Johnny Mathis, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, The Four Tops, Three Dog Night, and more, on the various artists soundtrack.
Download The Album! Zodiac Score: iTunes | Buy CD
Zodiac (Various Artists): iTunes | Buy CD
Pick Of The Week: Director Jim Jarmusch’s ‘The Limits Of Control’ Now On Netflix | Watch ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’ Now In Theaters
Catch Director Jim Jarmusch‘s latest film, Only Lovers Left Alive, out now in theaters. The film stars The Limits of Control‘s Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston (Avengers, Thor). Lakeshore Records is pleased to have released the The Limits of Control soundtrack (various artists), featuring Boris, Bill Frisell & Earth, Jorge Rodriguez Padilla &, LCD Soundsystem, The Black Angels, and more; and The Limits of Control EP, featuring Bad Rabbit.
Download The Albums! The Limits of Control (Various Artists): iTunes The Limits of Control EP: iTunes The Limits of Control (watch it on Netflix) is a story about a mysterious “lone man,” played by Isaach De Bankolé, who is in the process of completing his criminal mission. Veteran indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is known for his trademark use of musicians as actors and other related elements in his films, so be on the look out for a rocker-centric vibe.
Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive (out now in select theaters) is a stylistic and humanized story about two vampire lovers. Tom Hiddleston plays “Adam,” a depressed musician who reunites with his lover, “Eve,” played by Tilda Swinton. Their idyllic time together is threatened by Eve’s wild younger sister, played by Mia Wasikowska (The Kids Are All Right). Only Lovers received the prestigious Palme D’Or nomination at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. A musician himself, Jarmusch’s band, SQÜRL, opens the film with its Wanda Jackson cover, Funnel of Love.
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Now On Netflix: ‘Home Of The Brave’ – Score By Stephen Endelman & Song By Sheryl Crow | Download The Soundtrack On iTunes
On this Memorial Day, we reflect on the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military. Lakeshore Records selects Home of the Brave, a film scored by Grammy Award-nominated Composer Stephen Endelman (Rob The Mob, The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain), with a track by Grammy Award-winning musician Sheryl Crow. Lakeshore Records is pleased to have released the soundtrack to Home Of The Brave, a moving accompaniment to the film (watch it on Netflix).
Academy Award-winning Director Irwin Winkler (Rocky) was at the helm of Home Of The Brave, which stars Samuel L. Jackson (Jumper), Jessica Biel (Next), Brian Presley (General Hospital) and 50 Cent (Date Movie). The film is centered around three soldiers who attempt to readjust to civilian life after returning from their tour in Iraq.
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Home of the Brave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): iTunes | Buy CD
Watch the music video for Sheryl Crow’s “Try Not To Remember”:
Watch this interview with Composer Stephen Endelman on his recent film score work on Rob The Mob. Mr. Endelman’s television score work can be heard on ABC Family’s new TV series, Chasing Life, premiering on June 10.