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Same as always, never changes because still not released:
The Mephisto Waltz
The Other
In Like Flint
Our Man Flint
Sounds about right to me!
SCOTT
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Just wanted to bump this thread and let everyone (including those who chimed in after my second and final tabulation of votes) know that as soon as the new year rolls around, I will be posting an updated 2023 version of this poll!
Also while revisiting this thread I came across this from Steven Lloyd:
I was a bit sorry to read that ANGIE suffered the shame of being the only title in this thread to receive zero votes. It's a nice album with a lovely main melody that I could hum in full at this moment, despite not having listened to the disc in many years. (I doubt whether I would recognize CITY HALL or CHAIN REACTION today, and wouldn't sit through those pictures again ... although I could for ANGIE.)
I wasn't motivated to go see it theatrically; but since by then I'd had a more-than-20-year habit of trying to watch everything my favorite composer worked on, I rented ANGIE on laser disc and was pleasantly surprised. The picture was mismarketed as romantic comedy, which it isn't (even as it probably won't appeal to a lot of the Goldsmith base). But in director Martha Coolidge's audio commentary for that laser disc she spoke extensively of her admiration for the composer himself going in, as well as her appreciation for both his contributions to her film and what he was like as a collaborator. If that commentary was retained for a future DVD release, Goldsmith fans would find it worth a rental or the price of a used disc. In turn, some might like the movie better than they expect -- and even appreciate the CD more than they used to.
So I don't know if this director commentary track was retained for the film on DVD, but I learned today from my friend and Goldsmith Odyssey cohost Clark Provence that it *was* reprised (along with a couple other laserdisc special features) on the Blu-ray release of the film:
Blu-ray.com confirms it is the exact same commentary track as was on the laserdisc, not a new one recorded for Blu:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Angie-Blu-ray/25961/#Review
"Interestingly, Kino Lorber has ported over the supplements from the 1994 laserdisc release of "Angie," providing a trip back to a time when extras were meant to educate the viewer on the filmmaking process.
Commentary features director Martha Coolidge.
Laserdisc Extras #1 (18:39, SD) include parts of the EPK experience, with cast and crew interviews (conducted on-set) exploring how "Angie" came to be. Screenplay adaptation challenges are handled by writer Todd Graff, while Coolidge discusses her approach to the story and the setting, with the production getting a feel for authenticity by shooting in Bensonhurst. Costume designs are shared, along with a humorous overview of research, with Geena Davis attending a live birth to learn more about the process (ultimately asked to autograph the birth certificate). Coolidge also mentions personal experiences that informed certain scenes. A Theatrical Trailer and a deleted scene are also included, with the director casually mentioning that "Angie" lost an hour of story(!) on its way to a final cut.
Laserdisc Extras #2 (26:33, SD) returns to Coolidge, who examines script changes made during development, including a bizarre last-minute choice to swap names between the characters played by Davis and Aida Turturro, leading to some confusion. Coolidge also details a significant change to the end of the movie, with the original conclusion closing the picture on a much darker note. A lengthy examination of the ballet sequence takes up most of the time here, with the director sharing the full version of the show Angie and Noel attend, and there's a comparison between edits of Angie's bus ride, where she reflects on her mother's ballet dreams. Storyboards are included to learn more about technical shots, including a mirror gag involving Davis and a real pregnant woman, and more changes are highlighted, with Noel originally Noah, a Jewish lawyer. Selections from a still archive are presented, along with American and British poster art.
And a Theatrical Trailer (2:17, SD) is included."
Thought folks here would be interested to know! I look forward to checking out the film (with and without commentary) some time soon... and heck if possible I'd love to interview the director for The Goldsmith Odyssey. She's still around and her last film was in 2019.
Yavar
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I'm totally serious! Ideally I'd like to speak with every director collaborator of Goldsmith's who is still with us, and though they only had the one collaboration, she also worked with other favorite composers of mine David Newman (Out to Sea) and Elmer Bernstein (no less than three films!)
moradi (dot) yavar (at) gmail (dot) com -- and thanks in advance!
Yavar
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They confirmed they have no perpetuity rights to Leviathan, so it’s not a part of these polls. Hopefully one of the other speciality labels like Intrada, LLL, or Quartet can make it a reality someday. I really want it too!
Yavar
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The Mephisto Waltz
The Other
Our Man Flint
In Like Flint
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Save it for the new 2023 poll next week. 
Yavar
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Also while revisiting this thread I came across this from Steven Lloyd:
....But in director Martha Coolidge's audio commentary for that laser disc she spoke extensively of her admiration for the composer himself going in, as well as her appreciation for both his contributions to her film and what he was like as a collaborator. If that commentary was retained for a future DVD release, Goldsmith fans would find it worth a rental or the price of a used disc.
I look forward to checking out the film (with and without commentary) some time soon... and heck if possible I'd love to interview the director for The Goldsmith Odyssey. She's still around and her last film was in 2019.
Yavar
Hey, Yavar -- before a single forum member might order this ANGIE Blu-ray based on my resurrected remarks above, let all be aware that I should have described director Coolidge as having spoken "emphatically" about her admiration of the composer, rather than "extensively." I should not have risked making the impression that her discussion of Goldsmith dominates her commentary to any extent.
Then it's interesting to see Kino Lorber providing an ANGIE trailer on this release. After being disappointed to buy their Blu-rays for THE LAST VALLEY and LONELY ARE THE BRAVE specifically to obtain those scarce theatrical trailers in high definition, they were absent. (From JUNIOR BONNER as well, now that I think of it!)
But since my wife at least remembers who Geena Davis is, I might revisit ANGIE nearly 30 years on... just to know.
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Yavar - if you’re serious about getting in touch with Martha Coolidge, I recently had some of my art used for the 4K Blu-ray release of Real Genius (somebody please get that Newman score released). I’d love to hear her experience with Goldsmith too, so I’d be happy to make a connection if I’m able. Just let me know how to connect with you!
Hey Jeff, just wanted to let you know I never got an email from you (or anyone) about this. Checked my spam filter too. Could you try sending again? I'd still love to speak with Martha.
Yavar
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Just giving this a final bump, in the hopes that Jeff might notice. Jeff, I never got an email re: Martha Coolidge. I'd still love to speak with her but I'm starting a new job a week from Monday, and this coming week is the best bet for it to happen in the foreseeable future. So please help me get in touch if it's still a possibility!
moradi (dot) yavar (at) gmail (dot) com
Yavar
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Got this one, since you spelled my last name correctly this time. (I don’t blame ya — it’s unusual I know!) Thanks for the email! Let’s hope it bears fruit!
Yavar
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