Devotion the movie is based on the true story of black fighter pilot Jesse Brown (played by Jonathan Majors) who enlisted in the US Navy to assist in our country’s war effort in World War II. Directed by J.D. Dillard (Sweetheart, Sleight), the film also stars Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Hidden Figures). You may know Jonathan Majors from his breakout performance in The Last Black Man in San Francisco, “Lovecraft Country” and The Harder They Fall. Watch the trailer below.
Watch DEVOTION, in theaters only Wednesday, November 23.
Their emotions find expression not only in their work — a play Mont is writing, the labor Jimmie pours into his old home — but also in the filmmaking, in the intense hues of Adam Newport-Berra’s cinematography and the churning, majestic strains of Emile Mosseri’s score. – Los Angeles Times
LA Weekly Pick of the Week: “Bold compositions and a soaring soundtrack meet in this piece of poetic realism that should quickly become a cult favorite.” – Nathaniel Bell, LA Weekly
Now playing in select theaters this weekend is The Last Black Man in San Francisco, one of this year’s most acclaimed films which is “a heartfelt tribute to both a city and a friendship.” (The Guardian). A New York Times Critic’s Pick film and based on a true story, the movie features score by Emile Mosseri (Random Acts of Flyness) and a gorgeous cover of the classic song written by The Mamas & the Papas’ John Philips (and sung by Scott McKenzie), “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)”, composed by Emile Mosseri, Daniel Herskedal and Director Joe Talbot, and featuring vocals by Mike Marshall. Mike Marshall is best know for his vocal hook on the hit song, “I Got Five On It” by Luniz.
Download and listen to the album, available now digitally from Lakeshore Records! See more film score reviews below.
Coming June 7 is Emile Mosseri’s critically-acclaimed score to the highly-anticipated A24 film, The Last Black Man in San Francisco! The soundtrack is available to pre-order now, which comes with the instant-grat track, a gorgeous cover of “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” by Emile Mosseri, Joe Talbot, Daniel Herskedal and features famed San Francisco vocalist Mike Marshall best know for his vocal hook on the hit song, “I Got Five On It” by Luniz.
“[This new] ‘San Francisco’ [rendition] is now the emotional centerpiece of the recent ‘Last Black Man’ trailer and will probably carve its way into your brain forever. You’re welcome.” – The Playlist
Directed by Joe Talbot and starring Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold, and Danny Glover, The Last Black Man In San Francisco is Winner of the Sundance Best Director and Special Jury Awards.
A24 presents THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO, in theaters June 7.
Clint Mansell’s mastery of pacing, balance, melody, and the more extreme sides of music is all over the Out Of Blue. He plays with contrast throughout. He’s a tightrope walker out in the middle of two skyscrapers, smiling as he walks and the result is a score that is beautiful, intense, pretty and disturbing…..quite often at the same time. – Simon Tucker, Louder Than War
Lakeshore Records in partnership with Invada Records released Out Of Blue – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally worldwide on March 15, ahead of the film’s theatrical release! You can listen to the soundtrack featuring score by Clint Mansell (High-Rise, Black Mirror: San Junipero, Requiem for a Dream) below. Before you see Carol Morley’s (The Alcohol Years, The Falling) highly-anticipated neo-noir mystery, Out Of Blue, in theaters, check out the glowing film score review now at Louder Than War.
Soundtrack partners Invada Records will release the vinyl edition (date to be announced).
Out Of Blue film stars Patricia Clarkson, Toby Jones, Jacki Weaver, James Caan, Mamie Gummer, Aaron Tveit, Yolanda Ross, Jonathan Majors and Devyn Tyler. Based on the novel, “Night Train” by Martin Amis.
IFC Films presents OUT OF BLUE, in select US theaters and VOD March 22! Get NYC tickets: [IFC Center]
