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'Atomic Blonde' director; Flying Lotus debut film 'Kuso'; Composer Michael Giacchino
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Episode 16558
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'Atomic Blonde' director; Flying Lotus debut film 'Kuso'; Composer Michael Giacchino

“Atomic Blonde" director David Leitch is a former stunt man and coordinator, but this is his first solo directing effort; Musician Flying Lotus called on British animator David Firth to help him make his debut film, "Kuso"; Film composer Michael Giacchino has written scores for every reboot and remake from his childhood, including “Star Trek,” “Star Wars” and “Mission Impossible."

Charlize Theron as Lorraine Broughton and director David Leitch on the set of "Atomic Blonde."
Charlize Theron as Lorraine Broughton and director David Leitch on the set of "Atomic Blonde."
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“Atomic Blonde" director David Leitch is a former stunt man and coordinator, but this is his first solo directing effort; Musician Flying Lotus called on British animator David Firth to help him make his debut film, "Kuso"; Film composer Michael Giacchino's current films include “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “War for the Planet of the Apes.” He’s also written scores for every reboot and remake from his childhood, including “Star Trek,” “Star Wars” and “Mission Impossible."

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Former stuntman and stunt coordinator David Leitch discusses how his background informed his direction of the new action movie.
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Michael Giacchino has scored just about every reboot and remake of his favorite films from childhood which means he's re-scoring the soundtrack of his life and maybe yours too.