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Basil Poledouris: His Life and Music
An intimate profile of the composer of film and television scores such as 'Lonesome Dove', 'Conan the Barbarian', 'Robocop', 'Free Willy', and 'Starship Troopers'.
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers an in-depth look into the life and prolific career of the acclaimed film composer Basil Poledouris. It explores his influences, his creative process, and his most iconic scores, featuring interviews with the composer himself and prominent figures in the film music industry. The film celebrates Poledouris's powerful and emotional musical contributions to cinema.
Critical Reception
While a specific critical reception for this documentary is not widely aggregated, it is highly regarded among fans of film scores and Basil Poledouris's work. It is seen as a valuable and insightful tribute to a legendary composer.
What Reviewers Say
A deeply personal and informative look at the composer's journey.
Features insightful interviews with Poledouris and peers.
Celebrates the powerful and evocative nature of his film scores.
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Fun Fact
The documentary includes Poledouris discussing how his score for 'Starship Troopers' was originally intended to be much more bombastic and militaristic, but director Paul Verhoeven encouraged him to inject more of a 'Nazi march' feel into certain cues.
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