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Soundtracking with Edith Bowman

In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The music chosen by our guests is woven into the interview and used alongside clips from their

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556: Ronan Day-Lewis On The Music Of Anemone

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2025/11/07

Our latest in a long line of bonus guests on Soundtracking is Ronan Day Lewis, who joins Edith to discuss his directorial feature debut Anemone, which he co-wrote with his dad, Daniel Day-Lewis. Starring Daniel. Sean Bean and Samantha Morten, it tells the story of two estranged brothers who meet at a primitive cabin in northern England, where tensions simmer as hidden secrets and long-buring resentments come to light. Bobby Krilic's score is sensational, and he's a future guest on the podcast.

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555: Clint Bentley, Bryce Dessner and Adolpho Veloso...

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2025/11/03

Something a little different for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as we approach our latest film from 3 perspectives, all of which are obviously very much focussed on the same objective. Namely, to make the best movie that they can. And boy, have our guests succeeded. Netflix's Train Dreams is co-written and directed by Clint Bentley, who has admirable support from his cinematographer Adolpho Veloso and composer Bryce Dessner. We dive deep into their collaboration.

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29:54

554: Edward Berger On The Music Of Ballad Of A Small...

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2025/10/31

The bonuses keep on coming here on Soundtracking, as Edward Berger makes a welcome return to discuss his new film, Ballad Of A Small Player, which is streaming right now on Netflix. Starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, it tells the story of a high-stakes gambler lying low(ish) in Macau, who can't quite hide from his past.

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553: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy On The Music Of...

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2025/10/28

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Yorgos Lanthimos and screenwriter Will Tracy, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Bugonia. A remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save The Green Planet, it follows the story of two men who kidnap the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, convinced she is an alien intent on destroying Earth.

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552: Scott Cooper, Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young &...

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2025/10/24

Boy, do we have a treat for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as four of the key players from the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere join us to discuss the film. First up is director Scott Cooper, followed by leading man Jeremy Allen White (who stars as Bruce, of course), Jeremy Strong, who plays his manager Jon Landau, and Odessa Young, Bruce's love interest.

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551: Derek Cianfrance On The Music Of Roofman

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2025/10/20

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Derek Cianfrance, co-writer and director of the comedy crime thriller, Roofman, who returns to the podcast after a decade's absence. Based loosely on his life, it tells the story of spree-robber Jeffrey Manchester, who his out undetected in a Toys R Us having escaped prison.

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550: Aziz Ansari On The Music Of Good Fortune (Live...

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2025/10/17

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Aziz Ansari, who joins Edith live in front of an audience at Whiteley's Everyman for one of our Everyman Soundtracking Film clubs following a screening of his film, Good Fortune, which he wrote, produced, directed AND appears in. Also starring Seth Rogan, Sandra Oh and former guest on Soundtracking, Keanu Reeves, it tells the story of a well-meaning if inept angel who gets involved in the lives of a gig worker and wealthy venture capitalist

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550: Joachim Rønning & Jared Leto On The Music Of...

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2025/10/13

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto, respectively the director and star in the latest installment of the Tron series, Ares. In it, two rival companies compete to harness AI technology for very different reasons, with Jared's character from the digital realm entering the real world on the instruction of his programmer with, well, consequences! Tron: Ares has been scored by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross in their Nine Inch Nails guise, and it is an absolutely banging

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549: Steven Knight On The Music Of The House Of Guinness

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2025/10/10

We are really spoiling you on Soundtracking at the moment, with bonus episode after bonus episode. Our latest is a bit of a legend, too, Steven Knight, writer of Peaky Blinders, the next James Bond, and most recently House Of Guinness, which is streaming on Netflix now. With a fabulous ensemble cast, House Of Guinness tells the story of the famed brewing company, as it becomes established in Ireland and New York.

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548: Brett Goldstein On The Music Of All Of You

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2025/10/06

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Brett Goldstein, who joins me to discuss the film he co-wrote and stars in All Of You. Streaming now on Apple TV, it tells the story of two best friends who struggle to deal with their relationship and respective love lives, after he pays for her to take a test which claims to establish who your soulmate is.

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547: Composers Geoff Barrow & Ben Salisbury On The...

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2025/10/03

It's the second part of our Steve Special, as composers Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow join me to discuss their score from the film. We've already heard from writer Max Porter and leading man Cillian Murphy, and that's available to listen to now. Big thanks to the team at the legendary Invada Records for providing us with the score before it was released.

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546: Cillian Murphy & Max Porter On The Music Of Steve

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2025/10/03

We are double dropping bonus episodes of Soundtracking this week, as first Max Porter and Cillian Murphy and then composers Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury join us to discuss the brilliant new Netflix drama, Steve. Written by Max and based on his novel, Shy, Steve stars Cillian as a teacher at a reform school who struggles to deal with his troubled students while battling his own mental health issues. The music in this film is incredible, not least Geoff and Ben's score. Big thanks to Geoff, Redg and

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545: Sean Penn Talks Music

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2025/09/29

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the legend that is Sean Penn, who joins us to discuss his role in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Also starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Regina King and former Soundtracking guest, Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another tells the story of an ex-revolutionary who must rescue his daughter from a corrupt military official, played by Sean. We discuss his stellar performance, but also how important music has been to him in his own filmmaking.

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544: Emma Thompson Discusses Dead Of Winter

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2025/09/22

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Dame Emma Thompson, who joins us to discuss her leading role in the thriller, Dead Of Winter. It tells the story of a grief stricken widow who stops at a remote cabin in snowy Minnesota having got lost, and soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival.

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543: Composer Rob Simonsen On The Music Of Caught...

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2025/09/19

It's part two of our Caught Stealing sonic special, as composer Rob Simonsen joins us to discuss his contribution to Darren Aronofsky's latest movie, and plenty more besides. Edith's chat with Joe from IDLES is also available, as indeed is the episode with Darren, so do check those out if you haven't already. But it was great to get Rob on his own so we could dive deep into his own process, as well as some of his other career highlights.

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542: Joe From IDLES On The Music Of Caught Stealing

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2025/09/19

It's bonus time again, as we bring you not one but two episodes relating to the music of Darren Aronofsky's riotous and darkly comic thriller, Caught Stealing. We'll drop the episode featuring composer Rob Simonsen shortly, but first it's the turn of Joe from IDLES, who collaborated with Rob and the score and also provided original songs for the film. Appropriately, Joe joined us walking through the streets of Brooklyn!

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541: Kogonada On The Music Of A Big Bold Beautiful...

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2025/09/15

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kogonada, director of a wonderful film called A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, it tells the story of David and Sarah, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding and embark on a fantastical exploration of their respective pasts. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is scored by the legend that is Joe Hisaishi - and we feature extracts from his score throughout the conversation.

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540: Jay Roach & Tony McNamara On The Music Of The Roses

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2025/09/12

It's bonus time again here on Soundtracking, as director Jay Roach and writer Tony McNamara join me to discuss their collaboration on The Roses - a reimagining of the classic 1989 black comedy, The War Of The Roses. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman - with stellar support from the likes of Zoe Chao, Kate McKinnon and Ncuti Gatwa - it tells the story of a successful couple whose seemingly pitch-perfect marriage starts falling apart. It's scored by Theodore Shapiro, and also features

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539: Eric Idle Discusses His Love Of Music

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2025/09/08

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is a true cultural legend. It's only Python Eric Idle, who joins us to promote his show Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life - Live.It kicks off on Wednesday with dates around the country, and you can find details and buy tickets at ericidle.com

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538: Chris Columbus On The Music Of The Thursday...

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2025/09/05

It's bonus time, as we bring you an extra episode of Soundtracking with Chris Columbus, director of the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club. With a stellar cast including Hellen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley & Celia Imrie, it tells the story of Four retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, only to find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

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