Big Screen, Bigger Sound

The Academy, whosoever they may actually be, are not in the habit of getting everything right. But when it comes to Joker they rather more than panel pinned it, selecting Joaquin Phoenix (as Arthur Fleck) for Best Actor and awarding composer Hildur Guðnadóttir the best original score gong. Critical to Fleck's story is the looming, unsettling, raw soundscape that is interspersed with some absolute bangers (from Sinatra to the Bee Gees), and you can hear the lot live, care of a full-on orchestra, while you watch the film projected onto a huge ultra-HD screen. At Symphony Hall on May 15, evocative string-led melodies guaranteed. And if you're looking for more of an established cult classic, Blade Runner's in town on March 26, when Vangelis' synthesiser-led score will be performed for the first time in-sync with the 1982 movie. Or how about a date with Sir Elty? Your third chance to do a film live in concert at Symphony Hall comes from Rocketman, doing its sonorous thing on June 5. Tickets start from £30.50 rising to £69 for a top spot.