238 - Meet the Nominees - Best Cinematography, Original Score, and Sound - Oscars 2025
Dolby Creator Talks
Artistry in Cinematography and Sound Design
This chapter explores the artistic choices behind Oscar-nominated cinematography and original scores, featuring insights from first-time nominee Jaron Blaschke and music journalist John Burlingame. The discussion highlights the technical intricacies of sound design and music composition, emphasizing their roles in enhancing film storytelling and emotional resonance. Through a focus on unique instruments and innovative techniques, the chapter illustrates the profound connection between visuals, sound, and narrative in cinema.
Table of Contents: CINEMATOGRAPHY
01:38 - “The Brutalist” - Lol Crawley
02:52 - “Dune: Part Two” - Greig Fraser
04:36 - “Emilia Pérez” - Paul Guilhaume
06:48 - “Maria” - Ed Lachman
09:08 - “Nosferatu” - Jarin Blaschke
ORIGINAL SCORE
10:29 - “The Brutalist” - Daniel Blumberg
11:18 - “Conclave” - Volker Bertelmann
13:04 - “Emilia Pérez” - Clément Ducol and Camille
14:20 - “Wicked” - John Powell and Stephen Schwartz
15:39 - “The Wild Robot” - Kris Bowers
SOUND
18:06 - “A Complete Unknown” - Tod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey and David Giammarco
19:41 - “Dune: Part Two” - Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett and Doug Hemphill
20:57 - “Emilia Pérez” - Erwan Kerzanet, Aymeric Devoldère, Maxence Dussère, Cyril Holtz and Niels Barletta
22:59 - “Wicked” - Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson and John Marquis
24:26 - “The Wild Robot” - Randy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo and Leff Lefferts
This past year featured some of the most stunning, innovative, and groundbreaking work in the categories of Cinematography, Original Score, and Sound. And since we’ve been diligently interviewing the artists and teams who have received Academy Award® nominations in those categories, we offer you this special round-up episode — to help give some greater insight into how to cast your final votes. The soundbites in this episode are mere snippets from the discussions we’ve been conducting through the past several months. If you’d like to take a deeper dive:
FULL EPISODES, BY CATEGORY:
= CINEMATOGRAPHY =
“The Brutalist”
237 - Lol Crawley and the Cinematography of The Brutalist - Feb 10th, 2025
YouTube: https://youtu.be/d342-st5dvg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Txxk3xNAcmItPwsm9GquP
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/237-lol-crawley-and-the-cinematography-of-the-brutalist/id1549901182?i=1000690773442
“Dune: Part Two”
189 - Greig Fraser and the Cinematography of Dune: Part Two - March 5th, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/39p8wPkhmtM
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WMtD1WbGGVBgrlQtSFzON
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/189-greig-fraser-and-the-cinematography-of-dune-part-two/id1549901182?i=1000648108720
“Emilia Pérez”
220 - The Making of Emilia Pérez - Dec 4th, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/VZruPNqHv3w
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YHHeGMGzBwdTIXlHKAgz2
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/220-the-making-of-emilia-p%C3%A9rez/id1549901182?i=1000679018480
“Maria”
236 - Ed Lachman and the Cinematography of Maria - Feb 7th, 2025
YouTube: https://youtu.be/y1uEx9BXDZ4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30e3JLc9xRTLZfgg7c0cPd?si=05899a44c1794989
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/236-ed-lachman-and-the-cinematography-of-maria/id1549901182?i=1000689894968
“Nosferatu”
231 - Jarin Blaschke, Robert Eggers, and the Cinematography of Nosferatu - Jan 28th, 2025
YouTube: https://youtu.be/uhYLPTwSfVY
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zzEkGX2fQL9FxwtfhCBT7
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/231-jarin-blaschke-robert-eggers-and-the/id1549901182?i=1000686124650
= ORIGINAL SCORE =
“The Brutalist”
233 - Daniel Blumberg and the Music of The Brutalist - Feb 3rd, 2025
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ohPBfMo2v98
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xhqAR0GUvybmOGvcaqhZo?si=c679bc6941224e1a
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/233-daniel-blumberg-and-the-music-of-the-brutalist/id1549901182?i=1000688454940
“Conclave”
232 - Volker Bertelmann and the Music of Conclave - Jan 31st, 2025
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z7xlFXTr3VQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W4oIIRCzpoiMF4w5thSpR?si=51e129b468dd4c29
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/232-volker-bertelmann-and-the-music-of-conclave/id1549901182?i=1000687473584
“Emilia Pérez”
220 - The Making of Emilia Pérez - Dec 4th, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/VZruPNqHv3w
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YHHeGMGzBwdTIXlHKAgz2
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/220-the-making-of-emilia-p%C3%A9rez/id1549901182?i=1000679018480
“Wicked”
219 - The Music of Wicked - Nov 27th, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/_qF9_qT_ztk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/79mdpMosImmdtKDUoDIF6g
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/219-the-music-of-wicked/id1549901182?i=1000678378961
“The Wild Robot”
235 - Kris Bowers and the Music of The Wild Robot - Feb 5th, 2025
YouTube: https://youtu.be/fM1nvk52v_4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TseTaQbcFpWncZplcFLzU?si=9a1ef6b7ff4d49f0
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/235-kris-bowers-and-the-music-of-the-wild-robot/id1549901182?i=1000689221474
= SOUND =
“A Complete Unknown”
223 - Director James Mangold and the Sound and Music of A Complete Unknown - Dec 9th, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/_R3WD_QxzP4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64jXgTdR4Y18dqqZKmIZft
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/223-director-james-mangold-and-the-sound-and/id1549901182?i=1000679725091
“Dune: Part Two”
217 - Director Denis Villeneuve and the Sound of Dune: Part Two - Nov 21st, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/wIDs4H82EQ0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JRC52F4oMdBguMrtSorBp
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/217-director-denis-villeneuve-and-the-sound-of-dune-part-two/id1549901182?i=1000677747309
“Emilia Pérez”
220 - The Making of Emilia Pérez - Dec 4th, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/VZruPNqHv3w
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YHHeGMGzBwdTIXlHKAgz2
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/220-the-making-of-emilia-p%C3%A9rez/id1549901182?i=1000679018480
“Wicked”
222 - Director Jon M. Chu and the Sound and Editing Wizards of Wicked - Dec 6th, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/nD0gzHEkGpk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DHMp9iqGCXH3IUcwoZTKb
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/222-director-jon-m-chu-and-the-sound-and/id1549901182?i=1000679449382
- AND -
234 - Capturing Wicked's Live Singing with Simon Hayes - Feb 4th, 2025
YouTube: https://youtu.be/h-riEjOFM60
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bNckC02essYgzzPggMleM?si=f357bb82399b4e84
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/234-capturing-wickeds-live-singing-with-simon-hayes/id1549901182?i=1000688810671
“The Wild Robot”
210 - The Sound of The Wild Robot, with Writer/Director Chris Sanders - Oct 1st, 2024
YouTube: https://youtu.be/QaZIU8egZYg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5i0jNA06OcpswgMmIElmai
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/210-the-sound-of-the-wild-robot-with/id1549901182?i=1000671390545
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