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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2025 · 1H 22M

Top 10 Movie Soundtracks of All Time

from PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More

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

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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