Philip Glass
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in June 2026.
publication date: Friday, June 19, 2026 (part of June 2026)
category: 
Music
clue: It's clear that this opera composer has opened a window for audiences enjoying films by the likes of Stephen Daltry, Peter Weir, and Martin Scorsese, even if critics proved brittle about his repetitive style.
explanation: Glass is a composer known for layering and repetition. His film scores have included The Hours for Daltry, The Truman Show for Weir, and Kundun for Scorsese. "Clear," "window," and "brittle" were plays on his last name. more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
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