Noah Baumbach knew he wanted the score to "Jay Kelly" to be a character in his latest movie. He wanted a fullness of emotion, and for it to have melodic characteristics. With that clarity, composer ...

The Oscar-nominated songsmith breaks down his first collaboration with Noah Baumbach and the musical ideas that drive George Clooney's introspective performance.

Billy Crudup recognizes many familiar aspects of the acting life in his new movie “Jay Kelly.” One that stands out more than others, however: the theme of waiting for your life to start. “It feels ...