Thursday, July 8, 2010

Best Original Song - 1990


"Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)" from Dick Tracy sung by Madonna

Movie Synopsis: The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice's united mob.

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes (I think).
Is it important to the plot? Character introduction.
Is it pleasing to the ear? B.


"Promise Me You'll Remember" from The Godfather-Part III sung by Harry Connick, Jr.

Movie Synopsis: In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don Michael Corleone seeks to vow for his sins while taking a young protégé under his wing.
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-.


"Somewhere in My Memory" from Home Alone sung by Sting

Movie Synopsis: An eight year-old, who is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France for Christmas, has to defend his home against idiotic burglars.

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? End credits.
Is it important to the plot? Hell no.
Is it pleasing to the ear? C-.




"I'm Checkin' Out" from Postcards From the Edge sung by Meryl Streep
Movie Synopsis: A drug addicted actress struggles with her career and mother.

Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? Suzanne's improvement.
Is it pleasing to the ear? B+





"Blaze of Glory" from Young Guns II sung by Jon Bon Jovi

Movie Synopsis: Billy the Kid and his gang are wanted by the law, but he has to save two of his friends.

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



So what won?
"Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)" from Dick Tracy

What would I have voted for? 
"Blaze of Glory" from Young Guns II


This is a damn good song.

Analysis
1990 was pretty good. I'm glad I found "Blaze of Glory".

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