Movie Music Monday – Real Genius

Today's song has actually been in a few movies. For example, it was in the 1997 comedy Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino, the 2015 NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton and the '80s-themed Steven Spielberg film Ready Player One. However, most folks remember it from the 1985 film Real Genius starring Val Kilmer. … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Real Genius →

Movie Music Monday – Moulin Rouge

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Moulin Rouge. It starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. The film was directed by Baz Luhrman and the soundtrack was loaded with great songs. According to Wiki, the film uses so much popular music that it took Luhrmann two and a half years to secure the … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Moulin Rouge →

Movie Music Monday – Back to the Future Part III

It was on this day in 1990 that Back to the Future Part III opened in theaters. 6 months earlier, Back to the Future Part II ended with a cliff hanger that left Doc Brown stranded in the Old West and Marty stuck again in 1955. Coincidentally, today Bob Gale turns 75. Gale and Robert … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Back to the Future Part III →

Movie Music Monday – Shrek

On this day in 2001, Shrek debuted in theaters. It introduced us to our ogre friend, a donkey and many other fairy tale characters. I have featured other songs from the soundtrack in the past, so today I'll focus on one of the great cover songs on the soundtrack. From songfacts.com" Neil Diamond wrote "I'm … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Shrek →

Movie Music Monday – Rocky

Bill Conti turns 84 today. He has composed some of the most memorable movie music in history. His most famous was featured in Rocky. I don’t think anyone would disagree that “Gonna Fly Now" is perhaps the most inspirational, motivational song ever recorded. Fans of the film can picture every scene that was accompanying the … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Rocky →

Movie Music Monday – Johnny Dangerously

Happy 74th Birthday to one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood - Marilu Henner! I first saw her in the TV show, Taxi. I was so taken by her smile. She was simply beautiful. In 1984, she costarred with Michael Keaton and Joe Piscopo in the hilarious Johnny Dangerously. She was sexy. She was … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Johnny Dangerously →

Movie Music Monday – The Nutty Professor

Happy 100th Birthday to comedian/actor/director Jerry Lewis! Jerry became a household name when he teamed up with Dean Martin in 1946. For ten years, they dominated the entertainment world. They appeared on radio, on televison and made 16 films together before ending their partnership in 1956. There was plenty of speculation as to whether or … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Nutty Professor →

Movie Music Monday – The Barbie Movie

It was on this day in 1959 that the world was introduced to the Barbie doll. It happened at the American Toy Fair in New York. She has remained popular since her introduction and was the subject of Barbie - The Movie. I did not see it, but a lot of people said it was … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Barbie Movie →

Movie Music Monday – Bonus – Wild Hogs

Today, Movie Music Monday brings 2007 and 1962 together. It was on this day in 2007 that the movie Wild Hogs premiered in theaters. A blockbuster cast doesn't always mean the movie is a blockbuster. The cast of Wild Hogs included John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei, and … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Bonus – Wild Hogs →

Movie Music Monday – 2001

I almost missed an opportunity. You see, us radio people are always looking for ways to tie things together. For example, if I was playing Blue Moon, it would be cool to follow it with Moon Over Georgia. Then I could follow that with Georgia On My Mind. Then I could follow that with Mind … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – 2001 →