Viggo Mortensen's musical saga

Forever Aragorn, the actor now writes and directs. He composed the score for his new western, "The Dead Don't Hurt," and has a long punk-adjacent history.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 01, 2024 Viggo Mortensen scores his own movies. His music background is a saga in itself Forever Aragorn, the actor now writes and directs. He composed the score for his new western, "The Dead Don't Hurt," and has a long punk-adjacent history. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How R&B legend Swamp Dogg redefines bluegrass with sexy, soulful wisdom on 'Blackgrass' On his 26th album, out May 31, Swamp Dogg's combo of cheeky soulful songs with Americana is another example of a career built on breaking new ground. SHARE       READ MORE 16 romance novels to heat up your summer Summer 2024 is chock-full of romance novels with intriguing plots that explore the vagaries of the human heart. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT TV news ratings surged with Trump felony conviction coverage. Here's how it was covered Viewing surged for cable news and broadcast networks as they delivered a New York jury's verdict to convict Trump on 34 felony counts against him. SHARE       READ MORE 'Stormy' filmmakers explain how Daniels helped convict Trump: 'Let's give the woman her due' Filmmakers Sarah Gibson and Erin Lee Carr spoke to The Times Friday about Stormy Daniels, their recent documentary on her and her reaction to Trump's trial. SHARE       READ MORE James Patterson realized Michael Crichton's vision for a volcano thriller 16 years after his death With James Patterson and Michael Crichton, two of publishing's most popular authors on the marquee, "Eruption" is this summer's literary version of a blockbuster action movie. SHARE       READ MORE A funny guide to Pride with all the must-see comedy documentaries and live shows in L.A. The L.A. comedy scene offers diverse live options year-round, plus an extra burst of celebratory Pride programming in June. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW