Allison Loring

How the Sound of the ’80s Returned to Theaters This Summer

Cara Delevingne in Paper Towns (20th Century Fox)A new sound seemed to emerge in theaters this summer - or I should… Read More

With Southpaw, James Horner Left Us With Some of His Best Work

The Weinstein Co.The passing of James Horner was a big blow to the film music community. His music has been… Read More

Terminator Genisys Leaves Out The Synth, We Explore Why

Paramount PicturesTerminator Genisys starts out with faces you may not know, but names Terminator fans will recognize: Kyle Reese (now… Read More

Mark Ruffalo Delivers a Complex and Captivating Performance in Infinitely Polar Bear

Sony Pictures ClassicsIf you expect a film about a father suffering from a bipolar disorder to be heart-warming, life-affirming mush that… Read More

Manson Family Vacation Takes You On an Unexpected Journey About Family

NetflixPeople continue to be fascinated by Charles Manson. Some viewers thought the Manson Family would intersect with Megan Draper’s storyline… Read More

TV Show vs. Movie: The Music of Fargo

FX Networks“There’s more to life than a little money, you know. Don’tcha know that? And here ya are, and it’s… Read More

How To Compose Music for Binge Watching

NetflixSummer is coming. With most series coming to an end for the summer hiatus, the next few months will likely… Read More

How Composers Create The Sound of a Killer

HBOWhy would an accused murderer want someone to ask them questions they probably do not want to answer? Doing so… Read More

How Music Helped Bring the Magic of Cinderella To Life

One of the most memorable elements of Disney’s classic animated fairytales is their music. Sleeping Beauty’s “Once Upon A Dream,”… Read More