Edgar Wright on the Rockonteurs podcast

About this episode

Filmmaker Edgar Wright discusses his music and film influences, soundtracks, and collaboration with Guy Pratt.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by filmmaker Edgar Wright. Edgar’s film are synonymous with their amazing soundtracks from Shaun of the Dead, to Baby Driver, The Sparks Brothers and his recent action packed film The Running Man.  This is a fascinating conversation about his music and film influences, what makes a great soundtrack, and even working with Guy on Spaced.  The Running Man is available now to buy on DVD, Blu-Ray and on streaming and features some incredible extras and deleted scenes.  Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @edgarwright @gimmesugarproductions    Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt

Guest: Edgar Wright

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• soundtracks
• music influences
• interview
• Edgar Wright

Keywords

• Edgar Wright
• soundtrack
• filmmaking
• music influences
• The Running Man

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gimme Sugar Productions, WMG UK

Books & works: Shaun of the Dead, Baby Driver, The Sparks Brothers, The Running Man

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