Igby Goes Down
This film started my obsession with Kieran Culkin, which I have long since dropped. I spent a great deal of my high school understanding the complexity of Igby and contemplating how my life could get anywhere as interesting as his. This was also the film that turned me onto Coldplay - as they use "Don't Panic" in the score. And for some reason they chose to use a Travis cover of "The Weight"... Real version circa 1978 (the Last Waltz)... Check out Levon Helm!
Paranoid Park
I saw this at the film festival three years ago. I insisted to seeing it again at the Royal just to hear Elliott Smith's "Angeles". Thank goodness Van Sant is preserving Elliott Smith.
Romeo and Juliet (Baz Luhrmann)
Truth be told I hated this movie when it came out. I was extremely young and I remembered that my brother had seen it with his class for a field trip. Similarly, when I was also in the ninth grade and reading Romeo and Juliet, we watched the Zeffirelli version. We were equally as shocked that a teacher would allow nudity to be shown in class. It's been nearly fifteen years and when I listen to the Radiohead tune "Talk Show Host" it still gives me the chills.
Year of the Carnivore
I was absolutely elated when I saw this film for a few reasons. First - the opening short shown before the film titled Big Head had the very eerie Andrew Bird tune played throughout it - "A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left." The film itself's lead character was named Eugene and they played the Walkmen song "Seven Years of Holidays" right at the end, very appropriately.
In Good Company
I watched this movie at least two times through without taking notice to the song "The Trapeze Swinger" by Iron and Wine. I knew well enough that Iron and Wine was used throughout but only until I bought the soundtrack in a sale bin at my work did I come across the beautiful marathon of a song.
The Hottest State
I had so much hype built up before I actually saw this film. I had come across the soundtrack about a year or so before I actually watched it. Upon seeing the film, I was sorely let down. The film written and directed (and likely produced) by Ethan Hawk. Hawk also wrote the book too. I still however think this is a beautifully assembled mixed CD. It was put together by Jesse Harris - all songs written by him and other artists perform the tunes. I especially loved "Somewhere down the road" by Leslie Feist - I had a million song orgasms to the first word that left her mouth in the song.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
There's a scene where Kate Hudson is making out with Matthew Mccoughney and Rilo Kiley's "I Never" pops on. I was amazed.
Dan in Real Life
I like Steve Carrel. I know a lot of people don't but I do. He plays sad characters that make you feel bad for them. This movie made me feel all sorts of things, but my heart really felt the Sondre Lerche score throughout. I love that movies are now doing this - artist driven scores.
Away We Go
As soon as I saw the trailer for this I knew I would adore the film. This was the only DVD in the last five or so years that I have purchased full price. I HAD TO HAVE THIS FILM. I hate that feeling but it came over me and I made sure I watched the film three times afterwards... Although I had already seen it at the cinema. The soundtrack is a mish-mash of really great artists - like the Velvet Underground, George Harrison and eight or nine songs by Alexi Murdoch. I was watching the credits roll by and the couple next to me asked out loud - I wonder who made the music. My heart fluttered with excitement.
The Last Kiss
Before seeing this film I was sure it would be the next Garden State. It wasn't, but I loved it just the same. Caught in the excitement I had the soundtrack a month or so before the film actually came out.... This strung on a series of wonderful moments I had because of this film. The soundtrack was assembled and hand chosen by Zach Braff, cashing in on his fame after making the beautiful mix in Garden State. The soundtrack for the film has a great mix of contemporary pop and indie artists. I particularly was moved towards the Schuyler Fisk (Sissy Spacek's daughter and Christie from the Baby Sitters Club) and Joshua Radin song "Paperweight". I eventually saw them later at the El Mocambo - they've since broke up - sad to report. What i love about this mix is some songs are fresh fresh others are ten years old. Brilliant. I however was significantly less impressed in not hearing all of the songs in the film... The horrible mess of having "tunes inspired by..." yikes.
plus one: The Virgin Suicides
This movie meant so much to me. So did the songs in it. Everytime I put the soundtrack in (the non-Air one).... I feel like i've been transported to the '70s, I feel cool.
plus two: A Gun to the Head
I had the opportunity to write a TIFF blog for Canadian screenings in 2009. A Gun to the Head was a film I had to write about - Blaine Thurrier of the New Pornographer's new film. I loved hearing Okkervil River's "For Real" in a scene. I don't know a song that packs more emotion than taht song.
plus three: Cole
A Canadian film I hope gets some serious release at least in Toronto. Throughout the entire film I was using my iphone to check which songs were playing by the artists I knew... Jason Collett, Great Lake Swimmers, Chad VanGaalen - a truly Canadian score.
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