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Jon Broxton

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Englishman in California. Money laundering investigator. Film music critic, Movie Music UK, International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA). Soccer fan, Sheffield Wednesday. Democratic socialist. www.moviemusicuk.us : www.filmmusiccritics.org

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the sexy noir thriller BOUND, with music by Don Davis.

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BOUND – Don Davis

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Bound is a neo-noir crime thriller written and directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski in what was their feature directing debut and, in retrospect…

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the new psychological thriller VERITY, with music by Volker Bertelmann.

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VERITY – Volker Bertelmann

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Verity is a glossy, sinister psychological erotic thriller adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling 2018 novel, directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay …

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

My official MMUK obituary for the great George Fenton. moviemusicuk.us/2026/10/05/g...

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George Fenton, 1949-2026

Composer George Fenton died unexpectedly in London on October 5, 2026, at the age of 76. One of Britain’s most distinguished composers for film and television, Fenton enjoyed a career spannin…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

That's downright insulting.

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Listening to the staggeringly beautiful finale and end titles music from Dangerous Beauty in tribute to George Fenton, my favorite score of 1998. They don't write them like this anymore. youtu.be/6iqj3-rVFfc?...

The Verdict/End Titles

YouTube video by George Fenton - Topic

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Awful news about composer George Fenton. Superb composer, much too young. www.hertsad.co.uk/news/nationa...

Composer George Fenton dies aged 76

Fenton died unexpectedly on Monday, CMG management said.

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the Oscar-nominated score for the smash hit comedy THE FIRST WIVES CLUB, with music by Marc Shaiman.

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THE FIRST WIVES CLUB – Marc Shaiman

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The First Wives Club is a comedy-drama film directed by Hugh Wilson, adapted by Robert Harling from Olivia Goldsmith’s bestselling novel. It sta…

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the family drama FLY AWAY HOME, with music by Mark Isham.

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FLY AWAY HOME – Mark Isham

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Fly Away Home is a family adventure-drama directed by Carroll Ballard, the filmmaker behind The Black Stallion and Never Cry Wolf, and photograp…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the murder-mystery thriller THE GIRL IN THE RIVER, with music by Max Aruj and W. F. Smith Leithart.

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THE GIRL IN THE RIVER – Max Aruj, W.F. Smith Leithart

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton In the 1980s and 1990s there were a reasonably large number of mid-budget B-movie serial killer and crime thrillers released in cinemas in any given year, and ma…

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the masterpiece score for the intimate drama THE SPITFIRE GRILL, with music by James Horner.

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THE SPITFIRE GRILL – James Horner

THROWBACK THIRTY GREATEST SCORES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The Spitfire Grill is a small-scale American drama film written and directed by Lee David Zlotoff, a te…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My latest film music review is of the excellent score for the new period western MEDORA: EMPRESS OF THE BADLANDS, with music by newcomer Will Van De Crommert.

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MEDORA: EMPRESS OF THE BADLANDS – Will Van de Crommert

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton One of the greatest thrills I get as a film music critic is when I stumble upon a score for an almost completely unknown film, listen to it on a whim, and discov…

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the Oscar-winning score for the Jane Austen comedy EMMA, with music by Rachel Portman.

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EMMA – Rachel Portman

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The mid-1990s were an extraordinary time for Jane Austen on screen. Within a remarkably short period audiences were treated to Roger Michell’s P…

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

My latest film music review is of SKYWARD SPIRIT, a newly-discovered classical/performance piece by James Horner, completed by Simon Rhodes, and recorded by the Royal National Scottish Orchestra.

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SKYWARD SPIRIT – James Horner, Simon Rhodes

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The death of a great composer usually creates a terrible finality. There may be expanded albums, previously unreleased cues, alternate takes, and new recordings,…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for Peter Jackson's supernatural comedy horror THE FRIGHTENERS, with music by Danny Elfman.

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THE FRIGHTENERS – Danny Elfman

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The Frighteners is a supernatural horror-comedy film directed by Peter Jackson, made at the fascinating midpoint between the gleefully disreputa…

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the new Looney Tunes comedy COYOTE VS. ACME, with music by Steven Price.

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COYOTE VS. ACME – Steven Price

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Coyote vs. Acme is a live-action/animated comedy based on the classic Looney Tunes characters created by Chuck Jones and Michael Maltese, and more specifically o…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the first film in the blockbuster MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movie franchise, with music by Danny Elfman.

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – Danny Elfman

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton When the big-screen reboot of Mission: Impossible was greenlit in 1992, almost thirty years had passed since the original TV series starring Pet…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the new dinosaur action adventure THE END OF OAK STREET, with music by Michael Giacchino.

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THE END OF OAK STREET – Michael Giacchino

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The End of Oak Street is an action-adventure sci-fi/horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, and produced by J. J. Abrams. Mitchell is best kno…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The timing of this is completely coincidental - I had finished writing this before the news of Nick Glennie-Smith's passing broke yesterday!

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the blockbuster action movie THE ROCK, with music by Nick Glennie-Smith, Hans Zimmer, and Harry Gregson-Williams.

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THE ROCK – Nick Glennie-Smith, Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton One of the major summer blockbusters of 1996, The Rock is possibly the epitome of mid-1990s cinematic excess. Directed by Michael Bay and produc…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Absolutely. The number of absolutely immense and genre-changing scores he's been involved with - composing, conducting, orchestrating, arranging, keyboards - is huge.

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A little something in remembrance of Nick Glennie-Smith, who sadly died yesterday.

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Nick Glennie-Smith, 1951-2026

Composer, conductor and musician Nick Glennie-Smith died on August 18, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles after a period of ill-health. He was 74 years old. One of the key figures in the development …

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the Disney animated classic THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, with music by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.

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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME – Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz

THROWBACK THIRTY GREATEST SCORES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton I’m going to make a statement here that might be controversial, but here goes. I think that the score f…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the new Marvel super hero blockbuster SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, with music by Michael Giacchino.

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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – Michael Giacchino

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS PLOT SPOILERS. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN THE FILM, YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER WAITING UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE DONE SO TO READ IT. Spide…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series (a month later than I planned!) is of the score for the alien invasion blockbuster INDEPENDENCE DAY, with music by David Arnold.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY – David Arnold

THROWBACK THIRTY GREATEST SCORES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton When I look back at the time now, it’s increasingly clear to me that the years between 1994 and 1996 we…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for director Nicolas Winding Refn's new psychological thriller HER PRIVATE HELL, with music by the great Pino Donaggio.

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HER PRIVATE HELL – Pino Donaggio

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Her Private Hell is the latest film from the acclaimed cult Danish film director and screenwriter Nicolas Winding Refn, and it is his first theatrically released…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the military drama COURAGE UNDER FIRE, with music by James Horner.

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COURAGE UNDER FIRE – James Horner

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Courage Under Fire is a military drama directed by Edward Zwick and written by Patrick Sheane Duncan. Set in the aftermath of the 1991 Gulf War,…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the historical epic THE ODYSSEY, with music by Ludwig Göransson.

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THE ODYSSEY – Ludwig Göransson

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The Odyssey, written approximately 2,700 years ago by the ancient Greek poet Homer, is one of the foundational works of Western literature. It follows the story …

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the sci-fi thriller DISCLOSURE DAY, the latest collaboration between director Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams.

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DISCLOSURE DAY – John Williams

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS PLOT SPOILERS. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN THE FILM, YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER WAITING UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE DONE SO TO READ IT. Steve…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It's June 11th, 2026, and I'm listening to a brand new score by John Williams for a brand new film by Steven Spielberg. What a gift. What a joy.

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the medieval fantasy adventure DRAGONHEART, with music by Randy Edelman.

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DRAGONHEART – Randy Edelman

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Dragonheart was one of the most ambitious fantasy-adventure films of the 1990s. Directed by Rob Cohen and based on an original story by Charles …

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the fantasy action adventure MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, based on the classic 1980s animated TV series. Music by Daniel Pemberton.

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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE – Daniel Pemberton

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton As I have mentioned in other reviews, as a child growing up in the 1980s, few television shows captured my imagination quite like He-Man and the Masters of the U…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the independent horror movie PASSENGER, with music by Christopher Young.

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PASSENGER – Christopher Young

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Passenger is the latest film from Norwegian director André Øvredal, whose previous works include films like Trollhunter, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and T…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the super-hero adventure THE PHANTOM, with music by David Newman.

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THE PHANTOM – David Newman

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The Phantom is a superhero adventure film directed by Simon Wincer, based on the classic comic-strip character created by Lee Falk in 1936. The …

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the faith-based historical drama A GREAT AWAKENING, with music by Chad Marriott.

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A GREAT AWAKENING – Chad Marriott

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton A Great Awakening is a historical drama film written and directed by Joshua Enck, which examines the friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. …

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Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

True, but im not really convinced that track is especially necessary anyway.

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the Star Wars spin-off movie THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, with music by Ludwig Göransson.

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THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU – Ludwig Göransson

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS PLOT SPOILERS. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN THE FILM, YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER WAITING UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE DONE SO TO READ IT. Follo…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Nope, nothing yet. I'm really looking forward to it, though.

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the storm-chasing action adventure TWISTER, with music by Mark Mancina.

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TWISTER – Mark Mancina

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The summer of 1996 contained some of the best and most crowd-pleasing blockbuster movies of the entire decade, and the one that kick-started the…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

No, I didn't review it. I listened to it a couple of times, I thought if was fine, but there were other things I was more interested in writing about so I moved on. I had it ranked in the mid-250s for 2025.

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the family mystery-comedy THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, with music by Christophe Beck.

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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES – Christophe Beck

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton The Sheep Detectives is a comedy murder mystery with a twist, directed by Kyle Balda and adapted by Craig Mazin from the 2005 German-language novel Glennkill: Ei…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

At LAX waiting for my flight to London. Going to spend a week or so in Sheffield with my mum - haven't seen her for almost two years! So excited 🤩🤩✈️🇬🇧

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

My latest film music review is of the outstanding score for the independent sci-fi fantasy STARBRIGHT, with music by Luděk Dřízhal.

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STARBRIGHT – Luděk Dřízhal

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Starbright is a science fiction-fantasy-action film directed by Francesco Lucente, starring John Rhys-Davies, Diego Boneta, Ted Levine, and Alexandra Dowling. Th…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

My latest film music review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the action thriller EXECUTIVE DECISION, with music by Jerry Goldsmith.

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EXECUTIVE DECISION – Jerry Goldsmith

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Executive Decision is a rather far-fetched and very silly high-concept action thriller built around a hijacked airplane and a ticking bomb, dire…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

My latest review is a rare foray into the Game Zone, a review of the score for the steampunk-inspired video game AETHER & IRON, with music by Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.

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AETHER & IRON – Christopher Tin, Alex Williamson

GAME ZONE REVIEW Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Aether & Iron is a new narrative role-playing game (RPG) from publisher Seismic Squirrel, creative director Duane Stinnett, and narrative di…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the children's swashbuckler MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND, with score by Hans Zimmer, and original songs by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.

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MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND – Hans Zimmer, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Several years before he and Klaus Badelt effectively redefined the musical sound of the Hollywood swashbuckler with Pirates of the Caribbean: Th…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the classic black comedy/crime thriller FARGO, with music by Carter Burwell.

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FARGO – Carter Burwell

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Fargo is a groundbreaking crime drama written, directed, produced, and edited by filmmakers Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. It is a masterpiece of 199…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the romantic drama UP CLOSE & PERSONAL, with music by Thomas Newman.

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL – Thomas Newman

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton Up Close & Personal is a romantic drama film directed by Jon Avnet that sought to turn the then-incandescent star power of Robert Redford an…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the new sci-fi epic PROJECT HAIL MARY, with music by Daniel Pemberton. moviemusicuk.us/2026/03/25/p...

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PROJECT HAIL MARY – Daniel Pemberton

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS PLOT SPOILERS. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN THE FILM, YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER WAITING UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE DONE SO TO READ IT. One o…

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

My latest review in the Throwback Thirty series is of the score for the legal drama/thriller BEFORE AND AFTER, with music by Howard Shore. moviemusicuk.us/2026/03/19/b...

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BEFORE AND AFTER – Howard Shore

THROWBACK THIRTY Original Review by Jonathan Broxton It’s always fascinating to me how a movie, on paper, can have the absolute best possible pedigree in terms of filmmaking and acting talent, and …

Jon Broxton @mmuk64.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

My latest film music review is of the score for the genre-bending period horror/drama THE BRIDE, with music by Hildur Guðnadóttir.

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THE BRIDE – Hildur Guðnadóttir

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton An ambitious, audacious, controversial, and polarizing film from actress-turned-director Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Bride is a genre-bending combination of classic G…