Recorded at Abbey Road, The Film Music of Jerry Goldsmith is conducted by the composer himself. The disc's programme is similar to those given by Goldsmith at his regular London concerts. Things get off to a disappointing start with Star Trek: The Motion Picture, momentary pauses/fades robbing the piece of its original exuberant glory. This is followed by an 18-minute medley which ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger action films are so superfluous that when cynics try to dismiss the subgenre, it's been all too easy to throw out the baby with the bath water, to dump a True Lies alongside a Raw Deal. But 1990's Mars-set Total Recall remains one of Arnie's best, a reality bending adventure that not only anticipated The Matrix in key ways, but also took action ...
Lea Salonga, best known as the voice of Jasmine in Aladdin, steals the show here as the title character in Disney's Mulan. The former star of Miss Saigon adds touching elements to the feature, especially on introspective numbers such as "Reflection". Unfortunately, the voice of Donny Osmond, relegated to anthems such as "I'll Make a Man Out of You" doesn't really enhance the ...