For BG <br /> <br />Thomas Newman composed the score to Sam Mendes' first feature film 'American Beauty' 1999. <br />His soundtrack was nominated for the Oscar. <br />Grammy and Brit award winner. <br /> <br />Movie quote: "That's the day I realized there was this entire life behind things, and this incredibly benevolent force, that wanted me to know there was no reason to be afraid, ever."