New episode w/Guest: Composer Mike Dubue

Mike Dubue of the Hilotrons/Photo: photogmusic.com

My guest this week is my former boss at the Mayfair Theatre where I work here in Ottawa. Mike Dubue is a multi-talented musician who is the lead singer of The Hilotrons, a great band whose music is heard in this podcast every week. Mike left the Mayfair to pursue his music full time. This includes composing scores for films. He has written scores for independent films such as Smash Cut and The Dead Sleep Easy, both directed by my friend Lee Gordon Demarbre. Mike also composed live scores for theatrical showings of classic silents films like Nosferatu and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.

Before the interview, you'll hear me talk about the tragic shootings in Aurora, Colorado and my feelings about the aftermath.

Next episode: TCM producer Scott McGee

Hey folks!

The episode featuring my interview with composer Mike Dubue (from the Hilotrons) will be postponed until next week due to some technical issues. Instead, check out this new episode featuring an interview with Scott McGee, a producer at Turner Classic Movies. Scott is the creator and producer of their Essentials, Jr. series which programs classic movies for parents to introduce to their children. He also hosts the TCM Podcast and edits various promos for the station.

Also, watch this video with Scott and host Robert Osborne discussing the John Wayne classic The Searchers.