Retro Reviews & More

This is a continuation of a four-part series of favorites, supported by data in the sense of quantity. Each is intended to be celebration, so you will find no theory, no review, and little trivia. Last time, the first, was on Favorite Movie Quotes (with Real Life Application) . Previously designated as "Famous...", the initial post was on Film & TV Cars and another four-part series on film music began with one on the instrumental themes of John Williams . Favorite Movies on Repeat There are certain films that are the equivalent of comfort food, particularly for a person who watches a large number of movies. Like comfort food, they may not be the best but instead they can be simple, nostalgic, and familiar. But that is not to say that they can't be top-tier or have to be simple either. Clearly, I don't have an absolute definition, but some common threads are evident from just a cursory analysis. They are typically shorter, 1 hour 45 minutes or less, they are nearl...

This is the third in a four-part series of posts on the music featured in films. It will be much like Famous Vehicles from Film and Television , in that it is not theory, not review, and not trivia. The past two have been instrumental themes, first on those by John Williams and then by various composers . Famous Soundtrack Songs The other side of film music from instrumental scores are the soundtrack albums that contain songs typically meant to be radio-friendly, typically by multiple artists, typically in genres and styles contemporary to the film's release. For clarity, this post is devoted to songs written specifically for a film (and not a musical). They are like a cool uncle who breezes into town, disrupts life for a bit in a good way before breezing right back out. In this metaphor, the film score is the steady parent, always there when needed, and probably not fully appreciated until one matures. That is not to say the cool uncle cannot mature, too, and also be appreciated ...