Recommendations for boundary-pushing film scores from the last 20 years

[EthanS]

I'm a composer and film student putting together a personal study list of essential film scores, and while I'm familiar with the usual classics from John Williams and Ennio Morricone, I want to dive deeper into scores that are revolutionary in their technique or deeply intertwined with the narrative, beyond just being memorable melodies. I'm looking for recommendations that highlight innovative use of instrumentation, leitmotif development, or scores that fundamentally shaped the sound of a genre. For other cinephiles and musicians, what are some of the best film scores of all time in your opinion that might not headline every list, and what specific scenes or compositional choices make them so masterful? I'm particularly interested in works from the last twenty years that continue to push the boundaries of what a film score can be.