Pixels Henry Jackman Varese Sarabande Records Adam Sandler would do well to listen to “Game On,” which blares over the end credits of his latest movie, Pixels. “This is not a game now, nobody can save you /Spent up all your change and now your turn is done” sings Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden as …
5) Lana Del Rey “Young and Beautiful” Directed by Chris Sweeney Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby adaptation is out now and Lana Del Rey is the first of the star-studded soundtrack to release a video for her contribution. “Young and Beautiful” is a breathtakingly shot thing where Lana is dressed up like a striking jazz musician in …
From its very beginnings as a genre, Western film has trafficked in the iconic, in the larger-than-life imagery of the tall tale and the never-ending, expansive wilderness that forms the crucial backbone to these stories. More than perhaps any other genre, Westerns deal in types, with their characters standing in for the Other, the Immigrant, …
This is a list of our favourite soundtracks of 2011. We are currently working on a list of the best original scores, which should be posted sometime before the end of the year. It hasn’t been the greatest year for movie soundtracks, but I can say that the top five have been spinning in my …
The right music can make all the difference in a TV show. It can elevate a scene, imbue it with nuance and meaning, or destroy it, either under- or over-playing the emotion and rendering it lifeless or trite. Many have opinions on the best or most memorable TV theme songs, but far fewer have anything to say …
Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, It’s Kind Of a Funny Story very much uses the medium of an adult psychiatric wing to explore the nuances and intricacies involved within human relationships. The story follows newly admitted16 year old Craig Gilner through the inner workings of an adult psychiatric …
The sequel to the 1982 film Tron, the aptly titled Tron: Legacy, is set to be released mid December with both Jeff Bridges and Bruce Boxleitner reprising their former roles of Kevin Flynn and Alan Bradley, respectively. Amongst the excitement of cult lovers for this long awaited film, is the additional glee that the soundtrack, …
Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock” to many, is back on the big screen this year with a staple ‘action’ movie following his recent dabble in the ‘family’ genre. Now to us movie snobs the film may not appeal to our tastes, but take a second and look at the soundtrack. Darren Aronofsky’s regular …
Danny Boyle’s films are known for boasting some great soundtracks and 127 Hours is no different. From the a go-go of Trainspotting to the lethargy of The Beach, Boyle has never been shy in overflowing his films with as much pop music as possible. Powered by an original score by A.R. Rahman and peppered with …
The second outing for directer Xavier Dolan has proved to not only dispel the neurotic and vapid curse of the sophomore jinx, but has once again melded all aspects plot, character, music and wit into a divine and humourous journey through the escapades and absurdities of naive love. The complexities of emotion, sex and self …
(500) Days of Summer begins as any other tale: boy meets girl. However, it attempts to twist the story, alter the roles and create an idea outside of linear timelines and mundane relationships. This is the attempt. Although there are wonderful parts, mainly Zooey Deschanel’s uncanny ability to be utterly charming and loveable at every …
The Tracey Fragments is a good but far from great film. Directed by acclaimed Canadian director Bruce McDonald, it tells the story of Tracy Berkowitz, a 15-year-old living in Canada, who gets picked on at school and loses track of her brother Sonny (he thinks he is a dog). The film is told in flashbacks …
Inspiration can be drawn from many a place and it seems the creators of Jack Goes Boating have taken that ideal in producing this soundtrack. Following the path of main character Jack trapped in an aimless New York City life, the soundtrack serves as the introduction and musical explanation of his character. Jack Goes Boating …
Full disclosure: I have not seen this movie. That being said, I grew out of the stage of being a 23-year old person mere days ago and feel confident in my ability to return to that mental state. Also, I enjoy the prospect, nay, the challenge of imagining the placement of each song within the …
Telling the heartbreaking and extraordinary story of Elle magazine editor, Jean-Dominique Bauby, “The Diving Bell And The Butterfly” won awards at festivals all over the world for it’s beautiful cinematography, thoughtful direction and sublime writing. Bauby is committed to hospital after a massive stroke and is diagnosed with “locked-in syndrome”, leaving him completely paralyzed bar …
“The Big Lebowski Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” is the adequate, but flawed child of an excellent film.
Telling the story of four drug addicts in Scotland, Danny Boyle’s tri-Oscar nominated adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel, Trainspotting cemented him as one of the leading contemporary British directors. The soundtrack consists of an eclectic, but complimentary cast of British artists, ranging from the pop of Blur to the ambience of Brian Eno and much …
The soundtrack to Lisa Cholodenko’s Sundance hit The Kids Are All Right, (not to be confused with rockumentary film about the English rock band The Who) is set for release August 3rd with the digital copy being released July 6th. The soundtrack features 17 killer tracks from indie rocks powerhouses such as David Bowie, MGMT, …
Kick-Ass’ soundtrack contributes substantially to the tongue-in-cheek humor and applause-provoking action that has been making the blockbuster movie such a hit. The film’s lead teen takes his first superhero steps to the beat of “Stand Up” by The Prodigy. This British band’s punk rock style dominates the soundtrack, with their more anxious “Omen” blaring later …
While the soundtrack to The Runaways may not be revelational, it, like the film, provides a satisfactory, if somewhat fast-paced, dip into ’70s sleaze-rock. In a film that focuses women trying to make their way in what was essentially a man’s world, it seems a bit odd that only Suzi Quatro gets top billing on …
Law breaking, music playing, and the corruption of an entire generation — it sounds like a solid foundation upon which to build a film. The 2009 film The Boat That Rocked or, in its edited and much leaner form, Pirate Radio, tries to weave together a coming of age story and a musical education. From …
The first time I watched The Graduate, it did not take long for me to realize that the movie would prove to be a lot different from what I had expected. All this revelation took was hearing the opening of The Sound of Silence and feeling its solemn mood. The music choice shows how multi-dimensional …
New Moon, as anyone frequenting any type of mass media would probably know, is the second part of the filmings of Stephanie Meyers’ Twilight Saga. This part, directed by Chris Weitz, has its release on November 20, and apparently the soundtrack sizzled as it hit the audience. The New Moon soundtrack is more expansive in …