The Ben Shapiro Show How Fast Can You Guess The Famous Movie Score? w/ Ben Shapiro
Nov 8, 2025
Join in for a rapid-fire game where movie scores are put to the test! Ben misidentifies a classic Star Wars cue, but quickly nails iconic scores from Superman to Casablanca. He critiques modern composer Hans Zimmer while recalling memorable themes like Titanic and The Godfather. From the emotional notes of Up to the powerful Rocky theme, hear Ben's thoughts on each composition. With nostalgic references to classic films and light-hearted banter, this is a fun ride through cinematic history!
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Modern Scores Favor Repetition
- Modern film scores often repeat a single theme more than older scores do.
- Ben Shapiro notes John Williams reaches leitmotif apex while Zimmer often uses one theme repeatedly.
Naming Lawrence's Composer
- Ben identifies Lawrence of Arabia and guesses Maurice Jarre as composer.
- He struggles with exact spelling but recalls the composer's name from the score.
Recognizing A Composer Without Seeing The Film
- Ben admits he may never have watched Titanic start-to-finish yet can identify James Horner's style.
- He argues Horner's scores sound similar across films like Field of Dreams and The Land Before Time.