We’re taking another week off, so we’re revisiting one of our most controversial episodes: Movie Sing-Alongs. And since we’re on the topic of movie music, Christine gives an update about her magical night at the Hollywood Bowl for Music from the Films of Wes Anderson. Special thanks to the concert obsessed Nancy German for capturing the evening. In case, you missed it, here are a few highlights with many more on Nancy’s YouTube page:

Devo - Gut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy) - So technically this wasn’t the opening number, but it was the first one that Christine lost it over.

Movie magic is back (again)! This time we’re talking sing-alongs! Not the big staged numbers, but those unplanned, diegetic moments when characters just start singing along to a song because they must. Whether it’s in a bar, a bus, or a car, these are the scenes that sneak up on you and stick around long after the credits roll.

VIDEOS

The Deer Hunter - Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You

Almost Famous - Tiny Dancer

!!!THE RULES!!!!

WHAT DOES NOT COUNT:

Lip Syncing

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Anything A Capella

The Breakup - Move Yourself

Stepbrothers - Sweet Child Of Mine

Vacation - Mockingbird

Clearly Choreographed Performances

10 Things I Hate About You - Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You

Bridesmaids - Hold On (Sorry, Christina! Staged and lip syncing from main cast)

Karaoke (Limbo)

Lost In Translation - Brass in Pocket & More Than This (And God Save the Queen)

Debatable

C & C Singalong - Tiny Dancer

WHAT WORKS:

Broadcast News - Edition Speciale

Before Sunset - Just in Time (49 on NYT list)

Magnolia - Wise Up

Wayne’s World - Bohemian Rhapsody (debatable)

Jerry McGuire - Free Falling

Tommy Boy - Superstar

Barbie - Closer to Fine

Harold and Kumar - Hold On

Heartbreak Kid - Medley

Átame - Resistiré (CZP's original favorite)

The Silence of the Lambs - American Girl

EXTRAS

Interview Magazine - Cameron Crowe

Vulture - The Real Penny Lane Has a Few Things Left to Say About Almost Famous

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