The most celebrated composer of film music in history has some surprising thoughts about the art form. "Film music, however good it can be — and it usually isn't, other than maybe an eight-minute ...

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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 ...