Thursday, July 04, 2024
Happy 30th Anniversary, 'Forrest Gump' Soundtrack
The blockbuster movie won Best Picture, but the accompanying album was also a sensation, going 12-times platinum. I wrote about the soundtrack's legacy here.
Labels:
bob dylan,
essays,
music,
randy newman,
robert zemeckis,
roger ebert,
soundtracks,
the '90s,
tom hanks
Wednesday, July 03, 2024
The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Horror Prequels, Yorgos Lanthimos Triptychs, 'Horizon' and 'Janet Planet'
Yup, this is a rare four-movie episode. But there was a lot to talk about, including the election. Check it out down below.
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Raindance 2024: 'National Anthem' Review
A lost young man finds himself while working at a ranch run by a largely queer staff. For Screen International, I reviewed the earnest, touching National Anthem.
Labels:
film festivals,
movie reviews,
raindance,
screen international
Monday, July 01, 2024
The Story Behind "Axel F"
How did an instrumental that was stitched together at the last minute end up being the indelible theme song to Beverly Hills Cop? For Cracked, I wrote about Harold Faltermeyer, synth-pop and "Axel F." Hope you enjoy.
Labels:
cracked,
eddie murphy,
essays,
instrumentals,
song history,
soundtracks,
the '80s
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