Jóhann Jóhannsson Archives

‘Last And First Men’ Trailer: Tilda Swinton Narrates Jóhann Jóhannsson’s First & Only Directorial Effort

December 1, 2021 10:25 am

Jóhann Jóhannsson is a name that excites many film fans. Mostly known for his incredible film scores for features such as “Mandy,” “Arrival,” “Sicario,” and “Prisoners,” Jóhannsson also took the time to direct...

‘Last And First Men’: Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Directorial Debut Is An Awe-Inspiring Experience [Berlin Review]

Jack King

February 25, 2020 10:19 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

There are few shots in the pantheon of cinema as iconic as that of the Monolith in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” It’s a haunting image that, combined with its shrill score—a whirlwind of strings and wails, tearing ...

Denis Villeneuve & Darren Aronofsky Remember Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson Two Years After His Death

Charles Barfield

February 24, 2020 1:22 pm

News

This month is bittersweet for fans of film composer Jóhann Jóhannsson. February not only marks the two year anniversary of the sudden, unexpected death of the Oscar-nominated composer but this month also sees ...

Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Directorial Debut Film To Premiere At Berlin 2020, Two Years After His Death

Charles Barfield

January 14, 2020 12:01 pm

Festivals, News

We are approaching two years since the untimely death of composer Jóhann Jóhannsson. And yet, even this long after his passing, we are still being graced by new work from the artist. Even well after his death, ...

‘Trapped’ Exclusive Music: Hear Two Tracks From The Crime Thriller’s Soundtrack From Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson

Charles Barfield

May 14, 2019 11:43 am

News, Television

If you live outside of Iceland, it’s likely you’re not familiar with the crime thriller series “Trapped.” The Icelandic series, which debuted in 2015, has been a huge hit for the country and has found its way i...

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Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Final Score & Several Others Won’t Be Eligible For Oscar Consideration

Charles Barfield

December 10, 2018 3:30 pm

Awards, News

“Green Book,” “The Other Side of the Wind,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” and “Mandy” make for odd bedfellows. You see, if you were asked to tell someone the one thing that each of those four films shared in commo...

‘Mandy’: Director Panos Cosmatos Talks Nicolas Cage & His Batsh*t Crazy Psyche-Metal Revenge Movie

Jordan Ruimy

September 15, 2018 9:42 am

Interviews, News

Filmmaker Panos Cosmatos' "Mandy" is batshit crazy — and that is meant as the high compliment possible. This 120-minute hallucination into dreamy hell is visually stunning, and unlike anything, you've ever seen...

Listen To An Exclusive Preview Of The ‘Mandy’ Soundtrack, Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Final Work

Charles Barfield

August 16, 2018 1:53 pm

News

I can’t lie and pretend to be the biggest film score nerd around, but I like to think I know a good score from a bad one. And while I might not know all the composers working today, I am very familiar with the ...

‘Mandy’ Trailer: Nicolas Cage Brings His Well-Known Energy To Perhaps His Best Performance Yet

Tyler Casalini

June 27, 2018 12:05 pm

News, Trailers

Following the critical acclaim it received out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, RLJE Films has now released the first trailer for "Mandy," the vehement Nicolas Cage-led thriller from Italian-born director...

R.I.P. Oscar Nominated Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson (1969-2018)

Kevin Jagernauth

February 10, 2018 1:04 pm

News

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Two time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner for his work on "The Theory Of Everything," acclaimed composer Jóhann Jóhannsson passed away on Friday at the age of 48. The cause of death is currently unknown. ...

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