Film scores are far more than background music—they’re emotional architects, guiding how we feel, what we notice, and even how we interpret a story. From the haunting strings of Psycho to the sweeping ...

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 ...

The composer is behind iconic scores for 'Jaws,' 'Jurassic Park,' 'Star Wars' and more Shannon Finney/Getty What do Fiddler on the Roof, Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., Home Alone, Jurassic Park ...

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 ...

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 ...