
I Love You Too Much
The Book of Life (2014) is a visually stunning tribute to Mexican culture and the traditions of Día de los Muertos. Produced by Guillermo del Toro, the film uses a striking “wooden doll” animation style, giving the characters the charm of handcrafted folk-art puppets.
The soundtrack is anchored by my favorite composer, Gustavo Santaolalla, and features a brilliant blend of original pieces and Latin-inspired covers of pop hits like Radiohead’s “Creep” and Mumford & Sons’ “I Will Wait.” However, the heart of the film is the original theme, “I…