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John Carpenter – Cathedral

Cinema's very own prince of darkness goes full on horror metal with this soundtrack for a graphic novel inspired by a nightmare

Aug 10 26August 10, 2026

Article at thequietus.com

The Strange World Of… Hildur Guðnadóttir

The Strange World Of… Hildur Guðnadóttir

Charlie Brigden talks to the Icelandic composer and cellist about working on soundtracks for Chernobyl, Joker and Hedda.

Apr 29 26April 29, 2026

Article at thequietus.com

Big Problems, Small Joys: The Music of ‘Jaws: The Revenge’

Big Problems, Small Joys: The Music of ‘Jaws: The Revenge’

Charlie Bridgen returns to Certified Forgotten with a passionate defense of 'Jaws: The Revenge' - or at least Michael Small's score.

Mar 19 26March 19, 2026

Article at certifiedforgotten.com

Film Stories - Issue #59

Film Stories - Issue #59

Featuring my film music column, with an interview with Jenny Nelson, co-author of "Mark Kermode's Surround Sound," and reviews of soundtracks for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," and "Xeno." Also features an article on the music of "Highlander."

Mar 01 26March 01, 2026

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

Film Stories - Issue #57

Film Stories - Issue #57

Featuring my film music column, with a John Williams special looking at the book "John Williams: A Composer's Life," with an interview with author Tim Greiving. The issue also features an article on the music of "Krull."

Oct 01 25October 01, 2025

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

Music to Make A Man Fly: The Power of John Williams’ Theme to “Superman”

Music to Make A Man Fly: The Power of John Williams’ Theme to “Superman”

Five decades and several reboots on, the legendary composer's fanfare for the Man of Steel endures.

Jul 08 25July 08, 2025

Article at rogerebert.com

Film Stories - Issue #56

Film Stories - Issue #56

Featuring my film music column, with an interview with Intrada Records' Roger Feigelson, news, and reviews of the soundtracks for "Gladiator," "Mission: Impossible -m The Final Reckoning," and more.

Jul 04 25July 04, 2025

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

Light the Fuse: Lalo Schifrin (1932-2025)

Light the Fuse: Lalo Schifrin (1932-2025)

A tribute to the legendary composer behind "Mission: Impossible" and "Dirty Harry."

Jun 30 25June 30, 2025

Article at rogerebert.com

Film Stories - Issue #55

Film Stories - Issue #55

Featuring my film music column, with an article on the music of "Aliens," news, and reviews of the soundtracks for "Black Bag," "Licence to Kill," and more.

Apr 01 25April 01, 2025

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

James Horner and the Sound of Horror

James Horner and the Sound of Horror

Long before his work on 'Avatar' or 'Titanic,' James Horner was a film composer who honed his craft in low-budget horror films.

Mar 13 25March 13, 2025

Article at certifiedforgotten.com

10 Fantastic Monster Film Scores to Scare Up a Big Mood

10 Fantastic Monster Film Scores to Scare Up a Big Mood

by Charlie Brigden, Staff Writer This is not a list of "the best," it's just a bunch of soundtracks that we think represent some of the most fantastic music ever to accompany the monsters of moviedom.

Mar 07 25March 07, 2025

Article at moviejawn.com

Film Stories - Issue #54

Film Stories - Issue #54

Featuring my film music column, which had an article on the music of the adaptations of "Nosferatu," news, and reviews of the soundtracks for "Moonraker," "Wolf Man," and more.

Feb 01 25February 01, 2025

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

From one generation to the next: Ranking the Starships Enterprise

From one generation to the next: Ranking the Starships Enterprise

"It's been a long road, getting from there to here," croons Russell Watson in the opening titles of Star Trek: Enterprise, and you might be forgiven to think he's talking about the lineage of starships named Enterprise.

Dec 21 24December 21, 2024

Article at syfy.com

INTERVIEW: Wayne Bell on the Long-Awaited Release of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre score

INTERVIEW: Wayne Bell on the Long-Awaited Release of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre score

As his score with Tobe Hooper for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gets an official release, 50 years on, Wayne Bell speaks to Charlie Brigden

Dec 13 24December 13, 2024

Article at thequietus.com

Film Stories - Issue #53

Film Stories - Issue #53

Featuring my film music column, with the second part of an article on the music of the "Batman" movies, news, and reviews of the soundtracks to "Nosferatu," "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," and more.

Dec 01 24December 01, 2024

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

Film Stories - Issue #52

Film Stories - Issue #52

Featuring my film music column, which had the first of a two-part feature on the music of the "Batman" movies, news, and reviews of the soundtracks to "Alien: Romulus," "Dungeons & Dragons," and more.

Oct 01 24October 01, 2024

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

Film Stories - Issue #51

Film Stories - Issue #51

Featuring my film music column, which had an article about the music of "Jaws," news, and reviews of the soundtracks to "Evil Does Not Exist," "Kinds of Kindness," and more.

Aug 01 24August 01, 2024

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

ARACHNOPHOBIA: Science Vs. The Tangled Web Of Spider Horror

ARACHNOPHOBIA: Science Vs. The Tangled Web Of Spider Horror

Spiders. They're not exactly the most-loved of creatures, and most people would choose to jump into a cage with a lion over being stuck in a room with even

Jul 18 24July 18, 2024

Article at fangoria.com

Film Stories - Issue #50

Film Stories - Issue #50

This issue featured my film music column, which had an article that looked at the music of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," news, and reviews of the soundtracks for "Top Gun," "Challengers," and more.

May 01 24May 01, 2024

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

Film Stories - Issue #49

Film Stories - Issue #49

This issue featured my film music column, which had a feature on the music of Basil Poledouris, news, and reviews of "Dune: Part 2," "Live and Let Die," and more.

Apr 01 24April 01, 2024

Article at store.filmstories.co.uk

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