Thursday, July 8, 2010

Best Original Song - 1984

"Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me)" from Against All Odds sung by Phil Collins 

Movie Synopsis: A gangster hires an ex-football player to find his girlfriend. When he finds her, they fall in love, and the twists start to appear. 

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A. 
Is it important to the plot? N/A. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.



"Footloose" from Footloose sung by Kenny Loggins 

Movie Synopsis: A city boy comes to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned. 

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Yes...dancing fun! 
Is it pleasing to the ear? A-.


"Let's Hear It For the Boy" from Footloose sung by Deniece Williams 

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? Yes, Willard learns how to dance. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? B.


"Ghostbusters" from Ghostbusters sung by Ray Park, Jr. 

Movie Synopsis: Three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. 

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A. (Yeah...I haven't seen the whole thing. Sue me.) 
Is it important to the plot? Mood? 
Is it pleasing to the ear? B+ . (Damn that synth line!)


"I Just Called To Say I Love You" from The Woman in Red

Movie Synopsis: A married man falls in love with a woman he only sees once. 

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A. 
Is it important to the plot? N/A. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? Unfortunately, yes...B+.


So what won?
"I Just Called to Say I Love You" from The Woman in Red


What would I have voted for? 
"Footloose" from Footloose

A real song!!! And the theme song of the movie. It's even reoccurring, damn it. They were robbed!

Analysis
I feel like the 80's has some of the best winners, but only because of the use of popular music that transcended just the awards night and rolling credits. All of these songs have survived the test of time. You can hear them on Oldies/soft rock stations today...trust me. That being said, "Footloose" is the best song and in hindsight, really should have won.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

"Purple Rain" should've been nominated and won!!