From classic gems like Gone With the Wind to modern masterpieces like The Lord of the Rings, these are the greatest movie ...

Can a certain sound, made by a particular instrument, sum up an entire era? It seems unlikely, yet think about those opening notes of Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F" from "Beverly Hills Cop" or Brad ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It’s hard to discern a unifying theme in the best film scores of 2025. This year’s cinema certainly favored the ...

2025 is not a year that will be missed in many respects, but one of the few in which it might is when it comes to movie and television scores. There have been a lot of good ones this year, and of all ...

Ever wonder how iconic movie scores are created? We explore the composers, techniques, and inspirations behind the most ...

The most celebrated composer of film music in history has some surprising thoughts about the art form. John Williams, the Oscar-winning composer behind the themes for "Star Wars," "E.T. the ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

“I was a trumpet player until the iconic soundtrack to ‘Titanic’ got me into piano, which eventually led to my dreams of becoming a film composer,” Keller said. It wasn’t long before he was writing ...

Williams biographer Tim Greiving writes that recent headlines quoting the famed composer don't tell the full story. By Tim Greiving I’m truly stunned by the still-spreading wildfire ignited online by ...

The IndieWire Craft team picks the best film and television scores from 2025, including "Hamnet," "Sinners," and Sirât." 2025 is not a year that will be missed in many respects, but one of the few in ...

John Williams is one of the most prolific film composers of all time, having created some of the most iconic scores of the past 60 years, winning five Oscars and becoming the gold standard of movie ...

At the end of the day, a job is a job. Whether you’re flipping burgers or penning the theme to Star Wars, there’s always something better out there. Just ask 93-year-old John Williams, widely ...