A special countdown of the greatest movie soundtracks ever. From 'The Blues Brothers' to 'Saturday Night Fever,' they discuss iconic songs and how they seamlessly blend with their respective films. Milt and Dave also share personal anecdotes, debate the importance of original music versus curated tracks, and reminisce about how these soundtracks have influenced their love for music and movies. Along the way, they touch on notable soundtracks that didn't make their top ten and explore changes they wish to see in the Academy Awards' music categories.
Topics
00:48 Oscar Talk and Family Traditions
01:37 The Decline of the Oscars
03:57 Movie Soundtracks: An Introduction
04:14 Top 10 Movie Soundtracks: Starting the Countdown
09:00 Blues Brothers: Number 10
13:53 Goodfellas: Number 9
22:08 The Graduate: Number 8
27:31 Grease: Number 7
33:28 This is Spinal Tap: Number 6
38:52 Boogie Nights: Number 5
43:11 Iconic Movie Soundtracks: Boogie Nights and Beyond
43:58 Debating Original Music vs. Compilation Albums
44:57 Movie Lines Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
50:34 Purple Rain: A Musical and Cinematic Masterpiece
54:59 Pulp Fiction: Tarantino's Musical Genius
01:02:57 The Big Chill: A Soundtrack That Defined a Generation
01:13:09 Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Soundtrack
01:19:23 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts
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