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'I love Local Hero and my vinyl copy of the soundtrack was played to death until it was nothing more than a spiral scratch. An enduring favourite that benefits hugely from the input of ’80s musician Mark Knopfler. For me it’s the perfect example for the music of the film being the place setting.' British film critic, Mark Kermode, talks about his favourite film soundtracks of all time. Read here on Far Out Magazine: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mark-kermode-favourite-movie-soundtracks-knopfler-g