Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019)
96%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 9 nominations
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound pays an all-too-rare tribute to an aspect of filmmaking that’s utterly fascinating but often overlooked.
If you’re a movie buff, you know that sound is just as important as the visuals. But let’s be real, how often do we really appreciate the art of cinematic sound? That’s where Making Waves comes in, giving us a much-needed reminder that sound is more than just explosions and dialogue. It’s a whole world of creativity and technical wizardry that deserves recognition. So if you’re ready to dive deep into the world of movie sound, grab some popcorn and settle in for a wild ride. Making Waves is a must-see for anyone who wants to truly appreciate the magic of cinema.
Production Company(ies)
Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet Corp. Goodmovies Entertainment,
Distributor
Matson Films
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Unrated
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 34m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 25, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2020
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, documentary, English, directed by Midge Costin, produced by Bobette Buster, Midge Costin, Karen Johnson, written by Bobette Buster, sound design, film history, cinema, sound designers, visionary directors, critic reviews, reviewed by Michael Hale, Ed Potton, Mark Feeney, Nigel Andrews, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Peter Bradshaw, Tony Black, Andrew Gaudion, Carla Hay, Steven Sheehan, Matthew Pejkovic, Robert Roten, box office performance, gross USA $51.6K, MPAA rating, Erik Aadahl, Ioan Allen, Richard L Anderson, Richard Beggs, Anna Behlmer, Mark Berger, produced by Matson Films
Worldwide gross: $63,998
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $73,947
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,054
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 8,064
US/Canada gross: $53,144
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $61,405
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,731
US/Canada opening weekend: $12,348
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $14,268
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,614
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Ioan Allen – Self
Richard L. Anderson – Self
Richard Beggs – Self
Anna Behlmer – Self
Mark Berger – Self
Director(s)
Midge Costin
Writer(s)
Bobette Buster
Producer(s)
Bobette Buster, Midge Costin, Karen Johnson
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 9 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (66) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (2)
Celebrating the magic of cinema as much as it explains it, Making Waves will have cinephiles listening to their favourite movies with fresh ears.
November 15, 2019
Michael Hale
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
You wouldn’t seize on film sound as the sexiest of subjects, yet Midge Costin’s documentary is a doozy, as inspiring as it is informative.
November 3, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Ed Potton
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The blend of historical overview, film clips, tech info, and inside business on offer is pretty irresistible.
November 1, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Mark Feeney
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
Just see this film. And then wonder if “see” is any longer an adequate verb for the act of experiencing great cinema.
October 30, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
Midge Costin’s marvellous documentary opens our eyes to a subtle art typically dismissed as the boring ‘loo break’ category of movie awards ceremonies.
October 30, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Metro Newspaper (UK)
TOP CRITIC
If it feels like a feelgood in-house promotional video for Hollywood technicians … well, they’ve got an awful lot to feel good about.
October 30, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Making Waves manages to cover an array of different areas and delivers a comprehensive, enlightening and relaxed journey through the history of sound and film.
February 16, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Tony Black
Cultural Conversation
Making Waves manages to construct a detailed look at the wide and expansive field of sound design with a compelling sense of adoration for its subject.
August 28, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Andrew Gaudion
VultureHound
Although a few of the people interviewed in Making Waves come across as a bit dull, Making Waves is still worth seeing for the way it gives valuable history lessons in cinema.
July 12, 2020
Carla Hay
Culture Mix
It’s a lot to cover in 90 minutes, and given the breadth of the subject it’s something only a Mark Cousin-esque full-length TV series could give real justice to.
February 6, 2020 | Rating: 6/10
Steven Sheehan
The Digital Fix
Succeeds as an accessible and entertaining ode to the innovators, the craftsmen, and the technology that continues to give the cinema experience new life.
February 3, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Matthew Pejkovic
Matt’s Movie Reviews
This documentary offers a rich, comprehensive treatment of sound in movies that gives the viewer some appreciation of the effort it takes to make a movie with a good sound design.
January 24, 2020 | Rating: B
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope…
Plot
An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with sound designers and editors such as Erik Aadahl, Ioan Allen, Richard L. Anderson, and Anna Behlmer.
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