American composer Elliot Goldenthal brings a classical music background to his cinematic work. His pieces are dramatic and often experimental, giving him the ability to compose effective and evocative scores across film genres. Notable movie credits include Batman Forever, Interview With a Vampire, and In Dreams. Goldenthal frequently works with his longtime partner, director Julie Taymor; he earned his first Academy Award® for composing the score to her biopic, Frida.