16: Inception

20: Gladiator

This week on The Movie Score, we’re taking a look at one of the most iconic films of the last 20 years: “Gladiator,” starring Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. We discuss this film’s weighty themes, incredible dialogue, massively epic score…and we briefly debate which is the better film, “Gladiator” or “Braveheart.” As always, don’t forget to submit your answer for “Guess the Movie Line” to themoviescore20@gmail.com [themoviescore20@gmail.com]!

19: The Prestige

And we're back! After a short but unavoidable hiatus, we're taking a closer look at one of Christopher Nolan's earlier films, "The Prestige," the story of two professional magicians obsessed with outdoing one another. This may be a dark story, but it is certainly well-told--and while we may strongly disagree on our final ratings, we certainly enjoyed our discussions about its themes, characters, and musical score. As always, don't forget to submit your answer to "Guess the Movie Line" to themoviescore20@gmail.com [themoviescore20@gmail.com]!

18: Black Widow

This week we're postponing our planned discussion of "Beauty & the Beast" to a later episode and focusing instead on Marvel's latest (and long-awaited) installment, "Black Widow." Join us  as we discuss the movie's themes of family and forgiveness, its unique look and feel, and how its score compares with others in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As always, don't forget to submit your answer to "Guess the Movie Line" to themoviescore20@gmail.com--OR message us on our Anchor page! Show notes: Maribeth's giveaway (https://maribethbarber.com/2021/08/02/giveaway-operation-lionhearted-advanced-reader-copies/ [https://maribethbarber.com/2021/08/02/giveaway-operation-lionhearted-advanced-reader-copies/]) The Go Creative Show (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-widow-cinematography-with-gabriel-beristain/id539359582?i=1000528692326 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-widow-cinematography-with-gabriel-beristain/id539359582?i=1000528692326]) Anchor page (https://anchor.fm/the-movie-score [https://anchor.fm/the-movie-score])

17: Captain America: Civil War

We'd planned on comparing the animated and live-action adaptations of "Beauty and the Beast," but Maribeth came down with a stomach bug...so another Barber sister, Carolyn, joined Ben on the podcast this week instead! Join us as we take a closer look at one of Carolyn's all-time favorite movies, "Captain America: Civil War"--and as always, don't forget to submit your "Guess the Movie Line" answer to themoviescore20@gmail.com [themoviescore20@gmail.com].

16: Inception

"An idea is like a virus, resilient, highly contagious. The smallest seed of an idea can grow. It can grow to define or destroy you." This week on The Movie Score, we're taking a closer look at one of our all-time favorite films, Christopher Nolan's mind-bending "Inception." Join us as we discuss its themes, its characters, and the incredible soundtrack composed by the musical genius, Hans Zimmer! As always, don't forget to submit your "Guess the Movie Line" answer to themoviescore20@gmail.com [themoviescore20@gmail.com]. Inception trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hP9D6kZseM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hP9D6kZseM]