Episode 133: Simon Amstell & James Righton On The Music Of Benjamin

Soundtracking with Edith Bowman

Edith Bowman

Music, Tv & Film, Arts

4.6 • 754 Ratings

🗓️ 15 March 2019

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Two extremely talented gentlemen join us for our latest episode of Soundtracking, better known for their work in fields other than cinema.

But in Benjamin, writer / director Simon Amstell and composer James Righton of Klaxons fame have collaborated on a film that is tender, moving and also very funny.

Starring Colin Morgan and Phénix Brossard, Benjamin tells the story of a filmmaker who is forced to confront life's big questions as he embarks on a relationship with a charismatic young musician.

As ever, you'll hear plenty of James' score, as well as an insight into Simon's CD soundtrack collection ...

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0:00.0	Hello, this is Simon Mayo.
0:01.4	And this is Mark Kermote.
0:02.6	He's the UK's best and most trusted film critic.
0:05.4	He's a best-selling writer, broadcaster and national treasure.
0:08.7	Far too kind.
0:09.6	Kermode and Mayo's take has all the reviews you need.
0:12.7	And star guests, such as Sir Ian McKellen.
0:15.7	Nice to be with you.
0:16.7	Emma Stone.
0:17.5	That sounds like something I would love to be a part of.
0:19.8	Ewan McGregor.
0:20.8	Very good. How are you doing?
0:21.9	Kate Planchette.
0:22.8	What was that word you used?
0:24.0	Catiwompas.
0:25.0	Kermitomeo's Take All the Film You Need,
0:27.5	available wherever you get your podcasts.
0:29.8	Two extremely talented gentlemen
0:32.0	join us for our latest episode of soundtracking,
0:35.5	better known for their work in fields other than cinema. But in
0:39.2	Benjamin, writer-director Simon Amstow and composer James Wrighton of Clackson fame have
0:44.4	collaborated on a film that is tender, moving and also very, very funny. Starring Colin Morgan
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