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Tags: novel writing
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

El editor de libros

Title in Italiano:

Genius

Title in Português:

Um Editor de Génios

Synopsis

When, one day in 1929, writer Thomas Wolfe decided to keep the appointment made by Max Perkins, editor at Scribner's, he had no illusions: his manuscript would be turned down as had invariably been the case. But, to his happy amazement, his novel, which was to become "Look Homeward, Angel," was accepted for publication.

The only trouble was that it was overlong (by 300 pages) and had to be reduced. Although reluctant to see his poetic prose trimmed, Wolfe agreed and was helped by Perkins, who had become a true friend, with the result that it instantly became a favorite with the critics and a best seller.

Success was even greater in 1935 when "Of Time and the River" appeared, but the fight for reducing Wolfe's logorrheic written expression had been even harder, with the novel originally at 5,000 pages. Perkins managed to cut 90,000 words from the book, and with bitterness ultimately taking its toll, the relationships between the two men gradually deteriorated.

Wolfe did not feel grateful to Perkins any longer but had started resenting him for owing his success to him.

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Genius
You Took Advantage Of Me
Summertime Girls
The Pleasure Seekers
The Walls Came Down
One Night Love Affair
All She Wants To Do Is Dance
Number One
Standing in the Line
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Stroke of Genius
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La Vie
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A True Passion
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Sketches
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A Very Big Canvas
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I Want to Paint You
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Picasso
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Smashing the Rules
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Affairs
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Distorted Portraits
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Paint Like a Child
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Family
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Art Training
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A Dream
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Fearless Art
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Give Me a Museum
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We Are Your Perfect Painting
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Masterpiece in Progress
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Dear Carlos
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I Chose You
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Guernica
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Genius: Picasso
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Pablo
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Young Talent
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Terror of War
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My Muse
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The Ugly Truth
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Who's The Artist?
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Truth, Goodness and Beauty
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A Powerful Mind
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Solitude
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Pure Mathematics
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In Love With The Mind
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Discoveries
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Time Is But A Stubborn Illusion
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Solutions
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Patriotic
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Noble Thoughts and Deeds
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Memory Is Deceptive
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Never Stop Questioning
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Man of Value
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Imagination
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Universe
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Father and Son
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Everybody Is A Genius
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Genius (Hans Zimmer)
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Proving The Theory
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Forbidden Love
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Nobel Prize
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Everything Is Connected
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Natural Order
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The Talk Of The Town
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Time And Space
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Partita 1 "Double", for Solo Violin BWV 1002 (Johann Sebastian Bach)
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Adagio In E Major (for Violin & Orchestra) K.261 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
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Wiegenlied (Lullaby) K.350 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
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A Quick Look
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I Never Had A Friend
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It's A Masterpiece
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I'll Write You A Great Book
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Five Thousand Pages
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I Love You Max Perkins
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Rhythms That Inspire
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Swing Gently Sweet Harlem
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Relax Max
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Three In A Bed
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Forever A Stranger
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Are We Makng Books Better?
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Telegrams To Paris
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Back In The Caveman Days
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You Know The Way Out
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Bedtime Story / A Myriad Of Tumours
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Requiem
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Dear Max
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Un Genio, Due Compari, Un Pollo
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Pepper Chewing-Gum
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Cavalcata... Per Elisa
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Un Bacio Asfissiante
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Il Pollo
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Suspense Per Joe
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Quando Arriva L'Amore
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Ansia Dell'Oro
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Questa Pazza Pazza Corsa
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Glory, Glory, Glory (sung by Catherine Howe)
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Partita A Poker
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Dolore E Gioia
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La Miccia
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UN GENIO, DUE COMPARI, UN POLLO: Un genio, due compari, un pollo
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Pepper Chewing-Chum
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Suspence per Joe
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Ansie dell'Oro
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Glory, Glory, Glory
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SONNY & JED: Sonny
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Wanted Dead or Alive
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J. and s. Love (versione lunga)
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J.e.s.waltz (versione lunga)
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The Saloon's Girls
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Sweet Susan
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Sonny (versione singolo)
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Questa Pazza, Pazza Corsa
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AUTOSTOP ROSSO SANGUE: Autostop Rosso Sangue - M23
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Genio, Due Compari, Un Pollo
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Pepper chewingum
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Cavalcata per Elisa
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ll pollo
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Glory glory glory (sung by Catherine Howe)
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St. Andrews
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Baby Strokes
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The First Lesson
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Not Just A Game Anymore
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Destined For Greatness
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The Painful Secret
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"A Win, Finally!"
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Playing The Odds
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"He's On A Roll Now"
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The Shot of A Lifetime
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"Living The Dream"
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End Credits
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The Warehouse
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Mustangs
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Drive to Previc's
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Back Home
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Pray for Rain
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Losing It
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Dennis Returns
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Get Out
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Testimony Montage
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Take the Deal
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It's Not Over Yet
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Breakup
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Patent Library
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Make Another Kid
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The Diner
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It's Alive
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Phylis & Jean
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The Porch
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The Letter
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Dafao's Final Offer
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Last Pill
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Piece of Crap
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The Verdict
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Vis Vitae (bonus)
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Ted, Audrey And The Trees - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (John Powell)
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Candy Factory - Hop (Christopher Lennertz)
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Rickshaw Chase - Kung Fu Panda 2 (Hans Zimmer and John Powell)
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Dolphin Dance - Dolphin Tale (Mark Isham)
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National News - Big Miracle (Cliff Eidelman)
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Nim's Island - Nim's Island (Patrick Doyle)
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Calling The Guardians - Rise of the Guardians (Alexandre Desplat)
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This Is Berk - How To Train Your Dragon (John Powell)
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Flying - Rio (John Powell)
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Horton Suite - Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who! (John Powell)
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Theme - Astro Boy (John Ottman)
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Let Us Drink Milk - Speed Racer (Michael Giacchino)
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Final Round - Real Steel (Danny Elfman)
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Flying A Tank - The A-Team (Alan Silvestri)
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A Man, A Plan, A Code, Dubai - Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (Michael Giacchino)
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Largo Winch (Alexandre Desplat)
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Fast Five (Brian Tyler)
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Bull Run - Knight and Day (John Powell)
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End Credits - G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra (Alan Silvestri)
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Enterprising Young Men - Star Trek (Michael Giacchino)
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Disc Time:
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Introducing Amelia - Amelia (Gabriel Yared)
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Honored Colleague - Charlie Wilson's War (James Newton Howard)
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Japan - Hachi (Jan A.P. Kaczmarek)
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Ain't You Tired (End Title) - The Help (Thomas Newman)
Nathan Barr: Performer
End Credits - The Bucket List (Marc Shaiman)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Anna's Theme - Leap Year (Randy Edelman)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Main Title - The Tudors - Season 3 (Trevor Morris)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Bel Ami (Rachel Portman)
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Main TItle - Parade's End (Dirk Brossé)
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Isabel The Strong - Your Highness (Steve Jablonsky, Performed by Lisbeth Scott)
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Opening Titles - Albert Nobbs (Brian Byrne)
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Little Edie On Chair - Grey Gardens (Rachel Portman)
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Opening Credits - Another Year (Gary Yershon)
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La Fille Du Puisatier (Alexandre Desplat)
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Romanze - The Last Station (Sergey Yevtushenko)
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Love Theme - Spartacus (Alex North, Performed by Dave Grusin)
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Overture - The Visitor (Jan A.P. Kaczmarek)
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Running In The Sand - La Ligne Droite (Patrick Doyle)
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S.O.P. Theme #1 - Standard Operating Procedure (Danny Elfman)
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Columbus Circle (Brian Tyler)
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Back Home - Flash Of Genius (Aaron Zigman)
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Opening Titles - Mildred Pierce (Carter Burwell)
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Legend and Main Title - Fool's Gold (George Fenton)
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Espiritu Esa Ala - Sanctum (David Hirschfelder)
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Maruge Digs - The First Grader (Alex Heffes)
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Main Title - The Stoning Of Soraya M. (John Debney)
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Horizon To Horizon - Black Gold (James Horner)
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When The Heart Dies - In The Land Of Blood And Honey (Gabriel Yared, Performed by Nataša Mirkovi´c - De Ro)
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Love & War Finale - There Be Dragons: Secretos De Pasión (Robert Folk)
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Suite For Symphony Orchestra, Choir and Piano Soloist - Oscar: The Color of Destiny (Diego Navarro)
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Entre La Luz Y El Pecado - For Greater Glory (James Horner, Performed by Clara Sanabras)
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They'll Remember You - Valkyrie (John Ottman)
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The Mission - The Sum Of All Fears (Jerry Goldsmith, Performed by Cristina Farrais, Mark Snow, Tenerife Film Orchestra)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Wolf Suite (Part 1) - The Wolfman (Danny Elfman)
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Dream House (John Debney)
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End Credits - Let Me In (Michael Giacchino)
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Evacuation - I Am Legend (James Newton Howard)
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Main Titles - Never Let Me Go (Rachel Portman)
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Eva - Igor (Patrick Doyle)
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Love Theme - True Blood (Nathan Barr)
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Opening Titles - John Carpenter's The Ward (Mark Kilian)
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Fright Night (Ramin Djawadi)
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The Ghost Writer (Alexandre Desplat)
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The Banking Crisis (Main Titles) - Too Big To Fail (Marcelo Zarvos)
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The Ides Of March (Alexandre Desplat)
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Watergate - Frost / Nixon (Hans Zimmer)
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End Title - Brake (Brian Tyler)
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Main Titles - Camelot (Mychael and Jeff Danna)
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Main Titles - The Borgias (Trevor Morris)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Main Title - Game of Thrones - Season 2 (Ramin Djawadi)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Golden Gate Bridge - Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Patrick Doyle)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Hopper - Battleship (Steve Jablonsky)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Babylon Requiem - Babylon A.D. (Atli Örvarsson)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Battle: Los Angeles (Brian Tyler)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Jake Lonergan - Cowboys & Aliens (Harry Gregson-Williams)
Nathan Barr: Performer
End Title - Eagle Eye (Brian Tyler)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Racing - Charlie St. Cloud (Rolfe Kent)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Redemption and Rebirth - A Thousand Words (John Debney)
Nathan Barr: Performer
The Drive To Immaculata (Main Title) - The Mighty Macs (William Ross)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Trouble With The Curve (Marco Beltrami)
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Gig Catches / Taking The Lead - Touchback (William Ross)
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A Liverpool Anthem – You'll Never Walk Alone - Will (Nigel Clarke & Michael Csányi-Wills)
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Letting Go - Super 8 (Michael Giacchino)
Nathan Barr: Performer
A Call To Adventure (Theme from Mummy 3) - The Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Randy Edelman)
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Jimmy's Rocket Machine
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Parents
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Ready-To-Go-School Machine
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Nick
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Oyster & Diamond
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Alien Space Craft - Jimmy's Message
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Options
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Sneak Out
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Invasion Alert
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Alien Abduction
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The Wish
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Launch
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Beauty Of Space - Meteor
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The Alien Planet
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Prisoners
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Cindy & Jimmy
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Cell Dog Phone & Rescue
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Stadium
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Bring On The Humains
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The Incubtion
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Sacrifice - The Plan
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Jimmy To The Rescue
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Escape From The Planet - The Big Chase
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Jimmy Is The Winner - Apologize
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The End
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Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Mighty Wings (Cheap Trick)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Playing With The Boys (Kenny Loggins)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Lead Me On (Teena Marie)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Take My Breath Away (Berlin)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Hot Summer Nights (Miami Sound Machine)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Heaven In Your Eyes (Loverboy)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Through The Fire (Larry Greene)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Destination Unknown (Marietta)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Top Gun Anthem (Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Who's The Artist?
Lorne Balfe: Performer
It's A Masterpiece
Adam Cork: Performer
I'll Write You A Great Book
Adam Cork: Performer
Quando Arriva L'Amore
Ennio Morricone: Performer
Ansia Dell'Oro
Ennio Morricone: Performer
Ansie dell'Oro
Ennio Morricone: Performer
The Saloon's Girls
Ennio Morricone: Performer
"He's On A Roll Now"
James Horner: Performer
Drive to Previc's
Aaron Zigman: Performer
It's Not Over Yet
Aaron Zigman: Performer
It's Alive
Aaron Zigman: Performer
Dafao's Final Offer
Aaron Zigman: Performer
Ted, Audrey And The Trees - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (John Powell)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Nim's Island - Nim's Island (Patrick Doyle)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Horton Suite - Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who! (John Powell)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Honored Colleague - Charlie Wilson's War (James Newton Howard)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Ain't You Tired (End Title) - The Help (Thomas Newman)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Anna's Theme - Leap Year (Randy Edelman)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Main TItle - Parade's End (Dirk Brossé)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Legend and Main Title - Fool's Gold (George Fenton)
Nathan Barr: Performer
They'll Remember You - Valkyrie (John Ottman)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Opening Titles - John Carpenter's The Ward (Mark Kilian)
Nathan Barr: Performer
A Liverpool Anthem – You'll Never Walk Alone - Will (Nigel Clarke & Michael Csányi-Wills)
Nathan Barr: Performer
Jimmy's Rocket Machine
John Debney: Performer
Alien Space Craft - Jimmy's Message
John Debney: Performer

User reviews

Michael Anderson
8/10

The soundtrack of Genius perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the relationship between Thomas Wolfe and Max Perkins.

Margaret Williams
7/10

The music enhances the period setting of the film, transporting the audience back to the 1920s and 1930s with its authentic sound.

Emily Mitchell
3/10

The musical choices felt generic and uninspired, failing to enhance the storytelling or evoke the time period effectively.

Mary Baker
7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Genius is a highlight of the film, adding an extra layer of richness and nuance to the story of Thomas Wolfe and Max Perkins.

John Adams
4/10

The soundtrack of Genius lacked emotional depth and failed to capture the intensity of the complex relationship between Thomas Wolfe and Max Perkins.

Donna Thompson
5/10

The soundtrack of Genius skillfully underscored the tension and drama of the editing process between Wolfe and Perkins.

Anthony Hernandez
9/10

The use of different instruments and melodies adds layers of nuance to the storytelling, making the soundtrack a standout element of the overall production.

Deborah Evans
9/10

The soundtrack of Genius truly enhances the emotional depth of the story, capturing the essence of the characters and their complex relationships.

Lisa Roberts
5/10

I found the Genius soundtrack to be a fitting accompaniment to the emotional depth of the story.

Nancy Roberts
7/10

The score beautifully underscores the literary themes of the film, adding a layer of depth to the storytelling.

Charles Wilson
5/10

Overall, I believe the music in Genius added depth and richness to the storytelling, enhancing my viewing experience.

Sarah Anderson
5/10

The soundtrack of Genius contributed to the overall atmosphere of creative struggle and literary achievement.

Andrew Clark
5/10

The soundtrack of Genius effectively conveyed the emotional turmoil experienced by the characters.

Patricia Martinez
2/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Genius missed the mark in creating a memorable and immersive experience for the audience.

Kimberly Smith
5/10

I appreciated how the soundtrack of Genius enhanced the period setting of the film.

Steven Miller
7/10

The use of orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack creates a sense of grandeur and drama that complements the narrative arc of the characters.

Stephanie Wilson
5/10

The music in Genius effectively captured the turbulent relationship between Thomas Wolfe and Max Perkins.

Dorothy Thompson
6/10

The musical score of Genius added a layer of complexity to the characters and their motivations.

Steven Taylor
7/10

Each musical cue is carefully crafted to evoke the mood and tone of the scenes, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Paul Lewis
6/10

I enjoyed how the music in Genius mirrored the highs and lows of Wolfe's writing career.

Paul Hall
9/10

Each musical piece perfectly complements the mood of the scenes, creating a captivating and immersive experience for the viewers.

Ashley Harris
7/10

The soundtrack features a diverse range of musical styles, from contemplative piano solos to sweeping orchestral pieces, providing a dynamic listening experience.

Robert Allen
6/10

I thought the music in Genius was evocative and haunting, staying with me long after the film ended.