Author: Thomas Newman

If you’re a fan of classic rock ‘n’ roll, then you’re probably familiar with The Ronettes. This all-female trio from New York City was one of the most popular groups of the 1960s. Their soulful…

The 1985 movie Real Genius was a classic, funny film about a fifteen-year-old prodigy who goes to Pacific Tech, a highly lauded engineering school. Mitch Taylor, played by Gabe Jarret, is awkward and doesn’t fit…

Rosanne Cash is the daughter of Johnny Cash (a renowned American singer and songwriter). She’s one of the pre-eminent singer-songwriters in America. Like most artists, Rosanne’s musical talent is hereditary. However, touring around with her…

Consequence of Sound critic Frank Mojica described the soundtrack of Lost in Translation as the “third star of the picture” – a bold statement, perhaps, but not an inaccurate one. Would shoegaze have been such…

When it comes to soundtracks, Quentin Tarantino is one of the best. He has a knack for picking the perfect songs to fit the mood of his films. Death Proof is no exception. The soundtrack…

Big Daddy is a 1990 comedy film about a 32-year-old Sonny Koufax (Adam Sandler) who is out to save his failing relationship. This law graduate didn’t sit for the bar exam and seems comfortable working…

This is one of the most eclectic collections of music. It ranges from classic rock to hip-hop, and everything in between. Trying to rank all the songs from the Wolf of Wall Street soundtrack is…

The book has always been controversial and the film divided opinions, but regardless of your personal tolerance level for screen violence, the one thing everyone can agree on is that the soundtrack to American Psycho…

The American Gangster is a film about the life of Frank Lucas, a gangster who operated in Harlem during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is widely considered one of the best films of…