Author: Thomas Newman

Frankie Avalon (born October 18, 1940) is an American singer, actor, and producer. He first became popular as a teen idol in the late 1950s and early 1960s with a series of hit songs, including…

Soundtracks make films and other educational or entertainment recordings more enjoyable. They kind of hook the audience to the specific TV program, film, drama, book, video game, or radio program. There are various commercially released…

Irving Berlin (born May 11, 1888) is one of the most iconic and celebrated songwriters in American history. He wrote some of the most well-known and popular songs in the early 20th century, including “Alexander’s…

There is an art to creating a superb film soundtrack that guarantees the music is as deeply buried in one’s memory as the film’s storyline or characters are. Crazy Heart is a drama film released…

Pete Seeger was an American folk singer and social activist who left a lasting impact on the music industry. He was born on May 3, 1919, in New York City, and died on January 27,…

Reservoir Dogs was the first Quentin Tarantino film to ever be accompanied by an official soundtrack. Fortunately, he started on the right footing – while most soundtracks rarely do much to help a film’s reputation,…

In 2006, Mark Wahlberg starred in Invincible, the real-life story of the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, Vince Papale. The film’s uplifting message was well-received, taking $17,031,122 in its opening week in the US and earning…

The 2010 comedy Grown Ups might have taken a lashing from the critics, but despite the dire reviews, it still managed to take enough at the box office ($271 million) to get the go-ahead for…

The third installment in the National Lampoon’s Vacation series came in 1989, giving us the Griswolds in typically fine form as they spend their Christmas at home. There are hi-jinks, explosions, and Chevy Chase –…