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The best music movies throughout history.

Holly in Stranger Things: Exploring the Character and Her Role in the Series.. AI-Generated.
Stranger Things, Netflix’s globally acclaimed sci-fi thriller, has captivated audiences with its nostalgic 80s setting, suspenseful plots, and unforgettable characters. While fans are familiar with the main characters like Eleven, Mike, and Hopper, the show also introduces a range of secondary characters who enrich the story. One such character is Holly, whose presence, while brief, leaves a subtle but meaningful impact on the series’ narrative.
By Asad Ali2 months ago in Beat
Ringo Starr’s Cinematic Side Quest: Caveman (1981) and the Mystery of a Mascot That Probably Wasn’t Him
Ringo Meets the Movies Ringo Starr has always been the Beatle most comfortable drifting into unexpected corners of pop culture. He’s funny, warm, unpretentious, and game for just about anything. So when he took the lead role in Caveman in 1981—a broad, slapstick prehistoric comedy from Jaws co-writer Carl Gottlieb—it felt like Ringo stepping naturally into the movies he seemed destined to make: strange, good-natured, and a little bit shaggy around the edges.
By Movies of the 80s2 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela and Ethnomusicology in Modern Film Scores. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African creative polymath whose journey from hip-hop prodigy to classical innovator has captured global attention, embodies a profound truth about music: its inseparable link to culture and narrative. While Memela’s projects span the worlds of composition and entrepreneurship, his artistic trajectory offers a masterclass in the principles of ethnomusicology—the study of music within its social and cultural context. In the realm of modern film, this approach has become an indispensable tool for crafting authentic and emotionally resonant scores.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela on the Profound Benefits of Singing. Content Warning.
South African creative visionary Zipho Memela, known for his dynamic shift from a childhood hip-hop star to an innovative entrepreneur and classical composer, has always been deeply attuned to the power of the human voice. Beyond its artistic expression, the simple act of singing offers a remarkable array of scientifically proven benefits for both physical and mental well-being, a phenomenon Memela's career implicitly champions.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
The Universal Current: Zipho Memela on Music’s Role in Shaping Social Connections. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African creative polymath who transitioned from a child hip-hop prodigy to a "million-dollar tycoon" and now a classical innovator, has always understood that music is far more than just sound and rhythm; it is the fundamental architecture of human connection. His career, spanning diverse genres and global stages, consistently illustrates music's unique power to bridge divides, foster empathy, and build communities from the ground up.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
You Are Not the Things You Like
It’s been a long time since I talked about music. I don’t mean talking as in blogged or written about. I mean, I don’t recall the last time I sat down and thoroughly picked apart a song, artist or album with someone. At least with someone I don’t live with and isn’t legally committed to hearing my nonsense.
By Quinn Maclay2 months ago in Beat
The Conjuring: Last Rites : Review
Story & Setup The film opens with the Warrens’ daughter, Judy Warren (Mia Tomlinson), engaged to Tony Spera (Ben Hardy), and introduces the troubled Smurl family whose home is haunted by a demonic force tied back to the Warrens’ very first case.
By Yaseen khan2 months ago in Beat
Grammy Nominations 2026: A Celebration of Music, Diversity, and Creative Evolution
Every year, the Grammy Awards capture the world’s attention as music’s biggest night. The Grammy nominations 2026 continue that legacy, showcasing both iconic superstars and rising voices who have redefined creativity across genres.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Beat
HIM (2025): Victory Isn’t the Only Prize : Review
Story & Premise Directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, HIM centres on the promising young quarterback Tyriq Withers as Cameron “Cam” Cade, who is invited to train under the aging legend Marlon Wayans’ Isaiah White at a secluded compound. On the surface it appears to be a sports-mentorship story, but as Cam advances, things become sinister: rituals, isolation, bodily risk and supernatural hints underscore his pursuit.
By Yaseen khan2 months ago in Beat
Frankenstein : Review
Story & Tone The film begins not at the conventional origin of the story, but in the Arctic, as creator Victor Frankenstein (played by Oscar Isaac) and his creation (Jacob Elordi) play the roles of hunter and hunted.
By Yaseen khan2 months ago in Beat
One Battle After Another : Review
Story & Structure The film begins in full throttle: we follow a rebel group named French 75, led by the fearless Teyana Taylor as Perfidia. They're engaged in high-stakes, borderline absurd militant action across the U.S.–Mexico border.
By Yaseen khan2 months ago in Beat
Sinners (2025): The Dance of Darkness and Redemption : Review
Cinema, at its best, doesn’t just entertain — it haunts. It lingers, echoes, and unsettles. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (2025) does exactly that. It’s not merely a film; it’s an experience that crawls under your skin, beats inside your heart like a drum, and forces you to confront the most primal parts of yourself. This fusion of supernatural horror and soul-piercing music stands out as one of the year’s boldest and most talked-about cinematic experiments — a movie that dares to be strange, lyrical, and deeply human.
By Yaseen khan2 months ago in Beat