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The Frame

Robbie Robertson Pulls His Own Weight

Robbie Robertson with The Frame's John Horn at the musician's studio.
Robbie Robertson with The Frame's John Horn at the musician's studio.
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The singer and songwriter has a new album and a new movie score coming up, plus a documentary about his time with The Band; Variety film critic Peter Debruge wraps up the Toronto International Film Festival.
The singer and songwriter has a new album and a new movie score coming up, plus a documentary about his time with The Band; Variety film critic Peter Debruge wraps up the Toronto International Film Festival.

On today's show:

Have Guitar, Will Travel

(Starts at 7:45) 

Robbie Robertson is best known as the guitarist of The Band and composer of their hit, “The Weight.” He’s also a prolific film composer, having written for many of Martin Scorsese’s films, including his upcoming Netflix film, “The Irishman.” Robertson met with John Horn at his recording studio to discuss his latest album, “Sinematic,” and an upcoming documentary about his life with The Band called “Once Were Brothers.”

Final Notes From Toronto

(Starts at 00:45) 

Variety film critic Peter Debruge gives John a final debrief on the Toronto International Film Festival, which concluded this weekend. Among other news, the coveted audience award went to Taika Waititi's "Jojo Rabbit."