Elliot Goldenthal

Born: 1954-05-02

Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2, 1954) is an American composer of contemporary classical music. He was a student of Aaron Copland and John Corigliano, and is best known for his distinctive style and ability to blend various musical styles and techniques in original and inventive ways. He is also a film-music composer, and won the Academy Award for Best Original Score in 2002 for his score to the motion picture Frida, directed by his long-time partner Julie Taymor.


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Score: A Film Music Documentary

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Released: 2017-03-16

Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining...

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Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

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Released: 2003-12-02

The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in...

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Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary

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Released: 2017-01-13

This documentary is a detailed look into the making of PET SEMATARY, one of the most enduring...

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Lights, Action, Music

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Released: 2007-08-06

A wonderful journey through the meaning and relevance of film music composition. Featuring...

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The Oscars

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First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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