#66 – The Empire Strikes Back

Settling the Score by Settling the Score

Oct 3, 20242:26:19TV & Film

“I love this score.” “I know.” Jon and Andy search their feelings about John Williams’ score for the 1980 hit sci-fi fantasy sequel The Empire Strikes Back . How important has this score been to our hosts? How does its m...

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