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Contributor Thomas Hobbs

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Know The Score: Rachel Zeffira on The Godfather

by Thomas Hobbs

The composer and Cat’s Eyes member discusses her deep connection to Nino Rota’s 1972 masterpiece.

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Know The Score: Tamar-kali on The Double Life of Veronique

by Thomas Hobbs

The singer-songwriter and rising film composer reveals how she was seduced by Krzysztof Kieślowski’s doppelgänger drama.

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Know The Score: Nicholas Britell on Chariots of Fire

by Thomas Hobbs

The Moonlight and Succession composer reveals how Vangelis’ score made him want to become a musician.

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Know The Score: Clams Casino on how Kids changed his life

by Thomas Hobbs

The influential New Jersey rap producer on the impact of Larry Clark’s notorious teen movie.

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Know The Score: Colin Stetson on Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Prisoners

by Thomas Hobbs

The experimental musician and composer reflects on the work of his late friend.

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Know The Score: Heather McIntosh on the strange charm of True Stories

by Thomas Hobbs

The composer reflects on how David Byrne’s endearingly weird soundtrack inspired her to become a musician.

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‘Young black men are not statistics’ – Rapman on redefining the hood movie

by Thomas Hobbs

The rapper-turned-director discusses the making of his ambitious debut feature, Blue Story.

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The star of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 is reclaiming the film’s queerness

by Thomas Hobbs

Mark Patton opens up about his experiences as the first ever male scream queen.

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Know The Score: Merrill Garbus on the joys of Clue

by Thomas Hobbs

The lead singer of art pop duo Tune-Yards’ discusses the cartoony genius of John Morris’ famed score.

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Know The Score: Cliff Martinez on For a Few Dollars More

by Thomas Hobbs

The American musician and composer sings the praises of Ennio Morricone’s iconic spaghetti western soundtrack.