movie soundtracks

an illustration of the composer John Williams

The Music of Imagination: A Look at John Williams’ Soundscapes

Hollywood’s most imaginative and prolific composer is putting down the baton after 70 years of creating cinema’s most memorable soundtracks.…

August 16, 2022

Sound for Cinema: The Underrated World of Sound in Film

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

While they may not be the first screen attributes you think of, the role that music, dialogue and human voices play in movies is arguably one of the medium's most important features.…

October 30, 2021

Illustration of Cinderella, the 2021 Amazon film version

Amazon’s ‘Cinderella’ Could Have Been Better but Didn’t Put in the Effort

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

While the film assembled a high-power, star-studded lead cast, it skimped on the story, script and overall execution.…

September 18, 2021

An image of famed jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald

Jazz Is the Perfect Study Music

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Engaging without being distracting, this music genre creates the perfect environment for working or just relaxing.…

July 24, 2021