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    Film Composers Keep Their Composure

    This week, the few, the proud, the film composers. Danny Elfman talks about fighting with directors, composing on planes, and delivering the goods. Also, New York Times reporter David Halbfinger gives the scoop on Tom Cruise.

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    By Claude Brodesser-Akner • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    This week, the few, the proud, the film composers. Danny Elfman talks about fighting with directors, composing on planes, and delivering the goods. Also, New York Times reporter David Halbfinger gives the scoop on Tom Cruise.

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