Rocketman is a spectacle the size of Elton John, four films in one. It contains a biopic, jukebox musical, addiction recovery story and a romance between friends. The soundtrack ties the story together by taking historical liberties to tell a fantastical story about one of the best living songwriters. Charlie is joined by Vox’s film critic, Alissa Wilkinson ... Show More
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
May 2019
Episode 144: Olivia Wilde, Dexter Fletcher & Giles Martin
It's three for the price of one on the latest episode of Soundtracking.
First up is actress, producer and now director, Olivia Wilde, who makes her debut behind the camera with Booksmart.
A coming-of-age comedy/drama starring Kaitlyn Dever and Beanind Feldstein, it boasts a kill ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 2022
'Thinking Out Loud' by Ed Sheeran
You want romance? How about a list of geriatric ailments? Oh, swoon! Yep, this song is probably the front runner for "most played as a wedding first dance", and it's in serious need of a punch up. Evan & Andrew, first of all, solve the mystery of 17 vs 70, and then go on to break ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2020
Episode 212: Ewan McGregor On The Music Of Long Way Up & His Films
Our guest on this latest episode of Edith's screen music podcast Soundtracking is an actor known for his roles in Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, Velvet Goldmine, Little Voice, Brassed Off, Star Wars and ... well, the list goes on and on and on.
Ewan McGregor's latest project sees ... Show More
30m 23s
Jun 2023
Mark Kermode: Scores, Cinema and The Sound of The Exorcist…
Mark Kermode, Britain’s most loved film critic, is Joanna and Stephen's special guest, discussing his favourite soundtracks, composers and we go on a deep dive into the music of ‘The Exorcist’ - Mark's ‘gateway drug’ for discovering countless classical delights.
36m 13s
May 2017
Guy Ritchie On The Music Of King Arthur, Snatch & The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Whatever you think about the Guy Ritchie canon, it's hard to dispute his flair for combining the visual with the sonic. From Lock, Stock ... and Snatch to Sherlock Holmes and The Man From UNCLE, the musical elements of his films often drive the narrative - through his ingenious u ... Show More
32m 54s
Feb 2018
'Your Song' by Elton John (w/ Jake Hurwitz & Amir Blumenfeld)
On a special Valentine's Day episode, Jake Hurwitz & Amir Blumenfeld (@jakehurwitz, @jakeandamir – If I Were You, Lonely & Horny, Headgum) stop by the Cool House (a fun nickname Demi just made up right now!) to talk about hemorrhoid pillows, Moulin Rouge!, Harry Potter, and event ... Show More
1 h