Best Music (Original Score): Jerskin Fendrix for 'Poor Things' (The Big Picture)

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Mar 10, 2024

In order to bring the steampunk world of Bella Baxter to life for the film "Poor Things," first-time film composer Jerskin Fendrix worked with dissonant sounds to create a wholly unique score that fits the movie's fantastical universe. Fendrix joins us to discuss his work, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score. This interview is part of our ongoing series "The Big Picture," which spotlights Oscar nominees working behind the camera.

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