As an avid fan of film and music, not much makes me happier than a movie soundtrack. And as a Gen-Xer, I am particularly fond of 80s movie soundtracks. From pop-rock to synth-pop, ska to funk to power pop, the following songs were an integral part of my formative years. Not every song on thisContinue reading “80s Soundtrack Jams A-Z”
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Quick Hits: November 10
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held their annual induction ceremony this past weekend. During Duran Duran’s acceptance speech, they read a letter from guitarist Andy Taylor, who left the band for good in 2006 but was expected to appear at the induction. In the letter, Taylor revealed he had been diagnosed with stageContinue reading “Quick Hits: November 10”
Legend: Angela Lansbury
Dame Angela Lansbury has died at the age of 96. A five-time Tony winner, three-time Oscar nominee, and eighteen-time Emmy nominee, Lansbury was an icon of the stage and screen and one of the most beloved actors of all time. Angela Brigid Lansbury was born on October 16, 1925, in Regent’s Park, London. Her fatherContinue reading “Legend: Angela Lansbury”
Quick Hits: October 6-7
HBO has dropped the trailer for Mama’s Boy, based on Dustin Lance Black’s 2019 memoir. Black, who is gay and was raised in the Mormon church, won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for 2008’s Milk and subsequently became an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. This will be a must-see. The Jazz Singer was released on OctoberContinue reading “Quick Hits: October 6-7”
Pop Quiz Answers
When Harry Met Sally… (“The Surrey with the Fringe on Top” from Oklahoma!) Chicago (“We Both Reached for the Gun”) Grease (“Summer Nights”) Top Gun (“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” by The Righteous Brothers) My Best Friend’s Wedding (“I Say a Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick) Mary Poppins (“Step in Time”) The Blues Brothers (“Think”)Continue reading “Pop Quiz Answers”
Project Golden Age, Vol. 1
I recently embarked on a new pop culture project: Project Golden Age. While my knowledge of Hollywood classics is better than average, there are entirely too many embarrassing gaps (particularly for a pop culture blogger). If it’s not a musical, an Alfred Hitchcock film, Disney animation, or something starring James Dean, there’s a decent chanceContinue reading “Project Golden Age, Vol. 1”
Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!
This time around, we’re looking at movie scenes where a character is singing. From the photos, can you tell me the name of the movie as well as which song the characters are singing? Each song title and movie title are worth one point, for a total of 40 points. Come back in a fewContinue reading “Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!”
Quick Hits: September 27-28
HBO has released the first trailer for The Last of Us, the long-awaited adaptation of the beloved video game (the third-best-selling PlayStation 3 game of all time). The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, a smuggler escorting 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across a post-apocalyptic America, and will premiere sometime in 2023. True crimeContinue reading “Quick Hits: September 27-28”
A Personal Update
***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND MARIJUANA USE ***** My life is a struggle right now. Not in an “I’m riding the struggle bus today” way, but in an “I’m at the back of the struggle bus and it’s driving itself around in circles and I don’t know howContinue reading “A Personal Update”
Pop Quiz Answers
Friday Night Lights (featured image) North Dallas Forty School Ties The Replacements Varsity Blues Rudy Necessary Roughness Remember the Titans All the Right Moves Jerry Maguire The Best of Times The Waterboy Any Given Sunday We Are Marshall The Longest Yard Wildcats Invincible Brian’s Song The Blind Side Heaven Can Wait Lucas Leatherheads Quarterback PrincessContinue reading “Pop Quiz Answers”
