Acclaimed composer Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War, The Gray Man, Cherry) joins Anthony and Joe Russo for an in-depth exploration of cinematic scoring. From early classical training to cutting-edge electronic textures, Jackman breaks down how theme, tone, and story intersect in film music.

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, “Pizza Film School” is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

00:10 – Welcome Henry Jackman to Pizza Film School 01:45 – How Henry Got Into Music as a Child 02:49 – Life at St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir School 06:55 – From Classical Training to Rave Culture 08:51 – How Drum & Bass Changed Henry’s Musical Perspective 11:04 – The Blend of Classical and Electronic in Winter Soldier 13:05 – Scoring the Winter Soldier: Creative Risks & Storytelling 17:17 – Getting Discovered by Hans Zimmer 20:28 – Film Music Is Storytelling, Not Just Music 22:29 – How Cherry Was Scored with a Suite 25:30 – The Power of Music Over Dialogue in Film 27:00 – Cherry’s Final Scene: Emotion Without Words 29:37 – Writing the 10-Minute Cherry Suite 32:12 – Scoring as a Foundation for Storytelling 35:54 – Scoring the Civil War Airport Battle Scene 38:49 – Why the Music Slows Down at the Moment of Impact 40:00 – Underscoring Heroic Moments in Marvel 41:06 – The Misdirection in Civil War’s Nanosuit Scene 43:00 – Musical Heroism: From Strauss to John Williams 45:19 – Why Fantasy Lets You Embrace Earnestness 46:32 – Small Bites: Henry’s Quickfire Answers 47:05 – Music Henry Wishes He Could Hear for the First Time 50:39 – Henry’s Go-To Karaoke Song 50:53 – Henry’s Favorite Piece of Music