Columbus (2017) - Hammock's Gorgeous Ambient Score Soundtrack Deepens an Already Intimate Film with  Movies and Us' Jen and Sarah

Columbus (2017) - Hammock's Gorgeous Ambient Score Soundtrack Deepens an Already Intimate Film with Movies and Us' Jen and Sarah

Author: Nicole Barlow & Ryan Pak | Soundtrack Experts January 27, 2025 Duration: 1:11:29
Jen and Sarah from Movies and Us join Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to talk about Kogonada's 2017 directorial debut, Columbus. The film is intimate and captures smaller moments. Hammock's gorgeous ambient score is the perfect compliment to the visuals. Kogonada would follow up Columbus with 2021's After Yang and he would direct episodes of Disney Plus' Star Wars: Acoylte series.Chapters: 00:00:00  Introducing Jen and Sarah and Columbus  00:06:34  Initial Thoughts on the Soundtrack 00:12:41 Koganada’s Journey to Columbus 00:14:36 How Architecture and Space Play a role in the Film 00:22:17 Hammock’s Unorthodox Score 00:27:22 Thoughts on Columbus 0 00:37:31 The Career of John Cho and the American Pie Connection  00:43:57 The Acting and the Legacy of the Film 01:02:22 Thank Yous and Goodbyes Follow Movies and Us on Social Media:TwitterInstagramThreads: @moviesanduspodTikTok: @moviesanduspodWe would love it if you would join our Patreon membership, where you will get quarterly bonus episodes, early access to our regular episodes and more!Soundtrack Your Life SocialsBlueskyInstagramWriting SiteYouTubePatreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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