Best use of a song in a movie?
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Best use of a song in a movie?
Just curious as to out of all the movies you've ever seen, which song seemed to fit the "right moment" of the movie?
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Re: Best use of a song in a movie?
Alexi Murdoch's 'Through The Dark' at the end of 'Gone Baby Gone' comes to mind.
As with any choice of this type I can't remember them all, but that's an excellent example.
As with any choice of this type I can't remember them all, but that's an excellent example.
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Not necessarily the best, but my personal favorite. I also like "Through the Dark" as well.
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Re: Best use of a song in a movie?
Fight Club - Where is my Mind
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I loved the use of This Time Tomorrow at the beginning of the Darjeeling Limited.
This is probably the best though:
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Good call on Fight Club, I don't really care for the movie, but was great.
This is probably the best though:
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Good call on Fight Club, I don't really care for the movie, but was great.
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Re: Best use of a song in a movie?
Knocking on Heaven's Door - Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid
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"Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes" at the end of Shallow Hal. Puts a smile on my face every time.
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Near the end of Garden State in the airport when Frou Frou's "Let go" is being played, also the scene in Lord of the Rings where Pippen sings as they prepare for battle
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Reservoir Dogs - Stuck in the Middle with You
Fast Times at Ridgemont High - Moving in Stereo
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - Baker Street
Apocalypse Now - The End
Trainspotting - Perfect Day
Boogie Nights - Sister Christian / Jessie's Girl
A Bronx Tale - Come Together
Do the Right Thing - Fight the Power
Easy Rider - Born to Be Wild
Observe and Report - Where is My Mind (cover version)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High - Moving in Stereo
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - Baker Street
Apocalypse Now - The End
Trainspotting - Perfect Day
Boogie Nights - Sister Christian / Jessie's Girl
A Bronx Tale - Come Together
Do the Right Thing - Fight the Power
Easy Rider - Born to Be Wild
Observe and Report - Where is My Mind (cover version)
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Nico - These Days - Royal Tenenbaums
plus, Wes Anderson's use of Bowie on the Life Aquatic deserved some special award.
plus, Wes Anderson's use of Bowie on the Life Aquatic deserved some special award.