Every Needle Drop in ‘Fear Street Part 1: 1994’ Ranked
There are 19 total needle drops in the first Fear Street movie. How do they stack up against one another? Read More
July 9, 2021
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The 20 Best Movie Soundtracks Released in 2020
Let us celebrate the wonderful movie music this year has blessed us with. Read More
December 30, 2020
Lady Gaga is Headed for Oscar Glory in One Way or Another
Three songs from 'A Star is Born' have been submitted for consideration for the Oscar for Best Original Song, and… Read More
October 25, 2018
‘Black Panther’ and ‘A Star is Born’ Lead Nominees for Hollywood Music in Media Awards
The HMMAs recognize the crucial role of music in movies, television, and video games. Read More
October 18, 2018
The Impact of ‘A Star Is Born’ Expands to Other Mediums
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's soundtrack is expected to surge to the top of the Billboard charts. Read More
October 11, 2018
Remembering Jóhann Jóhannsson, Visionary Film Composer
A tribute to modern cinema’s most fearless composer. Read More
February 14, 2018
The Art of Horror and Sonic Pattern Recognition
What’s that thump? It’s like some sort of tell-tale heart. Sound is the most important factor in horror movies. Jump… Read More
December 7, 2017
Scoring Scares: How Music Affects Tension
Stringing you along with strings. Most films don’t function well without their soundtracks, but horror is the genre most dependent… Read More
November 2, 2017
Beyond the Mixtape: The Needledrops of The Cornetto Trilogy
Edgar Wright’s best are deliciously soundtracked. When I featured Adam Tinius’ Pulp Fiction soundtrack essay, I noted that Shaun of… Read More
September 19, 2017