Soundtracks of Significance: “The Man With the Golden Arm”
Jazz and symphonic scores collide to tell an intense, ahead-of-its-time story of addiction, passion, and dreams deferred.
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Soundtracks of Significance: “Hardcore Henry”
We’re all driving to Baby Driver tunes these days, but the Hardcore Henry soundtrack deserves to be taken for a spin, too.
Soundtracks of Significance: “The Truman Show”
Are we hearing the score of a television show or of a movie? What can the characters on the screen hear? What makes it so beautiful? Why am I crying?
Soundtracks of Significance: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
In honor of a giant, Alex looks back at one of the great musicals — and one of Gene Wilder’s greatest roles.
Soundtracks of Significance: Record Store Day Black Friday 2015
Last year, Record Store Day mounted an experimental Black Friday spin-off event that was successful enough that they’re at it again this year. Among the offerings are several soundtrack albums, perfect for the audiophile...
When Captain Picard and Indiana Jones met Gilbert and Sullivan
How two popular movie franchises paid homage to a 19th-century comic opera.
How “Smokey and the Bandit” Captured the Spirit of the ’70s
In 1977, a country music fad combined with economic anxieties to produce a campy box office hit second only to STAR WARS.
Blogger Q&A: What’s Your Favorite Soundtrack?
Do you have a favorite movie soundtrack? Some of the writers at Flickchart sound off on some of their picks for the best film scores and soundtracks!
Movies to See Before You Die: “Goldfinger”
Goldfinger is the highest-ranked James Bond film on Flickchart, It set box office records, Its imagery and music have become entrenched in pop culture, and is truly a Movie to See Before You Die.
Soundtracks of Significance: “Buena Vista Social Club”
Buena Vista Social Club was a platinum album, an Oscar-nominated documentary, and a last hurrah for a generation of Cuban musicians. It was also a source of political controversy.
