Movie Music Monday – The Godfather

Vocalist Jasper Cini was born on this day in 1927. Of course, the world knew him as the great Al Martino. He had his greatest success as a singer between the early 1950s and mid-1970s, being described as "one of the great Italian American pop crooners." In World War II, Al served in the US … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Godfather →

Movie Music Monday – The Big Chill

The Big Chill was released to movie theaters this week back in 1983. The Lawrence Kasdan film featured an amazing ensemble cast that included Kevin Kline, Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum, Mary Kay Place, JoBeth Williams and Meg Tilly. he plot focuses on a group of Baby Boomers who attended the University … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Big Chill →

Movie Music Monday – Robin and the Seven Hoods

Yesterday, I posted about the premier of Columbo with Peter Falk. Coincidentally, today is the anniversary of his birth. He was born on this day in 1927, and is worthy of a two day celebration. He stars as Guy Gisborne, alongside The Rat Pack in a spoof on Robin Hood. Falk convincingly plays his gangster … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Robin and the Seven Hoods →

Movie Music Monday – Back To School

While many schools started before Labor Day, the majority of them will start their school year tomorrow. I thought it would be fitting to feature Rodney Dangerfield's comedy Back to School. This ties in with this week's Music of My Life post which will feature 1986, the year that the film was released. The plot … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Back To School →

Movie Music Monday – Grease

46 years ago today, the title song to the blockbuster movie Grease hit number one in America. It was a huge smash for Frankie Valli, but did you know he almost didn't record it? The title song is one of four songs that were written specifically for the movie and obviously did not appear in … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Grease →

Movie Music Monday – Easy Money

Last week the Music of My Life post focused on 1983, and coincidentally today's Movie Music comes from a 1983 comedy. Easy Money was released on this day back in '83 and has one of the funniest last lines I've ever heard! The film stars Rodney Dangerfield, Joe Pesci, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Rodney plays … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Easy Money →

Movie Music Monday – Love At First Bite

Today the tannest man in show business celebrates his 85th birthday. I am, of course, talking about George Hamilton. He is no stranger to television and movies. His film career started way back in 1959 when he started in Crime and Punishment USA He played many serious roles both on television and in the movies. … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Love At First Bite →

Movie Music Monday – Risky Business

It was on this day in 1983 that Risky Business was released in theaters. It featured Tom Cruise is what many consider his "break out role." It also starred Rebecca DeMornay, Curtis Anderson, Bronson Pinchot, and Megan Mullally. Cruise was picked for the role over some other famous actors who auditioned for it including, Tom … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Risky Business →

Movie Music Monday – NUJV?

In 1965, The Beatles’ second feature film, Help! premiered at the London Pavilion Theatre in the West End of London. The musical comedy, which followed the success of A Hard Day’s Night, was a much larger production than its predecessor, finding the band and director Richard Lester shooting in a variety of international locations. The film’s soundtrack doubled … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – NUJV? →

Movie Music Monday – Shrek

The Shrek movies were such a big part of my older boy's childhood. They loved them, and I did, too. I am not ashamed to admit that I am a tad bit excited that they just announced a 5th installment to the series. I can relate a bit to this ogre! They've always seemed to … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Shrek →