Music

Why Clint Mansell’s ‘Requiem for a Dream’ Score Gets Under Your Skin

By  Meg Shields 

Musical motifs are one hell of a drug. Also, drugs are one hell of a drug.

What Movies Tell Us About the Expressive Power of Mozart’s Lacrimosa

By  Meg Shields 

We often think about what pre-existing music tells us about films, but what do films tell us about pre-existing music?

Every Needle Drop in ‘Fear Street Part 1: 1994’ Ranked

By  Mary Beth McAndrews 

There are 19 total needle drops in the first Fear Street movie. How do they stack up against one another?

Watch ‘Trolls World Tour,’ Then Watch These Movies

By  Christopher Campbell 

We recommend 10 movies that best represent the music genres showcased in the animated sequel: pop, hard rock, country, classical, techno, funk, yodeling, smooth jazz, K-pop, and reggaeton.

Watch ‘Miss Americana,’ Then Watch These Movies

By  Christopher Campbell 

We recommend movies to watch after you stream the acclaimed new Taylor Swift documentary.

Todd Haynes: Master of Melodrama

By  Angela Morrison 

Big emotions, endless conflict, and beautiful surfaces are the director’s trademark.

The 25 Best Film Scores of the Decade

By  Anna Swanson 

Hear, hear! We assembled the best of the best original soundtracks from 2010 to 2019.

14 ‘Supernatural’ Music Cues That Prove Rock Is Part of The Show’s DNA

By  Naomi Elias 

Here’s why watching ‘Supernatural’ feels like you are eavesdropping on two brothers having the greatest (and also longest) road trip ever.

Beyond The Infinite: Charting The Music of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

By  Charlie Brigden 

The saga of the soundtrack of Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece is a long one. So grab a cushion.