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Film composer Jon Brion; TV critics press tour; political art show
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Film composer Jon Brion; TV critics press tour; political art show

Musician and composer Jon Brion's latest challenge was writing the score to Greta Gerwig's "Lady Bird"; TV producers and network chiefs are touting their shows for the new year; artists respond to the first year of the Trump presidency in a show at Glendale's Brand Library.
Composer and music producer Jon Brion has been an integral part in the LA music scene.
Composer and music producer Jon Brion has been an integral part in the LA music scene.
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Musician and composer Jon Brion's latest challenge was writing the score to Greta Gerwig's "Lady Bird"; TV producers and network chiefs are touting their shows for the new year; artists respond to the first year of the Trump presidency in a show at Glendale's Brand Library.

How Jon Brion scored 'Lady Bird' to capture teenage angst
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The film's composer says he thought about the lead character having "that sort of aspirational feeling that you have when you're 17 — being sure you know everything about the world."
A show that looks at the art of politics in Los Angeles
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Some artists use their work to express political ideas and question authority. An exhibit currently at the Brand Library takes it a step further.