Strictly Soundtracks

This week on Strictly Soundtracks, we clean up The Housemaid, a twisty erotic thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. Beyond its killer plot, the film boasts a razor-sharp soundtrack featuring pop superstars Kelly Clarkson, Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. The post The Housemaid appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, Glenn and Paul rewind to the 90s, a time when cinema met the dance floor. We’re revisiting the big movie ballads and iconic tunes that were reworked and remixed into hands-in-the-air anthems. With a back-to-back diva playlist that includes Whitney Houston, Madonna, Gloria Estefan and Diana Ross, we’re celebrating the songs that defined a decade of cinema and turned up the heat on the dance floors everywhere. The post Movie Theme Remixes: 90s Edition appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team dive into the rhythm, restless energy and music of Marty Supreme, the new film starring Timothée Chalamet as a ping pong-playing hustler who dreams of being a world champion. Although set in the 1950s, the soundtrack is powered by a collection of 80s synth-pop legends, including New Order, Tears for Fears, and Peter Gabriel.  Like the titular character, the soundtrack is confident, unpredictable, and always one step ahead. The post Marty Supreme appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Where do you stand on movie biopics? Formulaic or fabulous? This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team dives into the hotly debated music biopic genre, exploring the films and Oscar-winning performances of Reese Witherspoon and Barbra Streisand, alongside the music and life stories of Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. The post Music Biopics appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Strictly Soundtracks dives into TV’s most buzzed-about series, Heated Rivalry. The six-part drama follows two professional hockey players whose on-ice rivalry ignites a secret, high-stakes romance.  With its charismatic leads, steamy storytelling, and eclectic soundtrack featuring indie pop and up-and-coming artists, the series has quickly built a devoted fan base. The post Heated Rivalry appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team are jingling their bells, decking the halls and donning gay apparel to celebrate the music of Christmas movies. From The Ramones to Whitney Houston, Wham and The Muppets, Glenn, John and Paul unwrap a festive playlist packed with holiday favourites. The post Christmas Movies appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

To close out the year, the Strictly Soundtracks team looks back on 2025 and their favourite movies and music. From One Battle After Another to Sinners, Caught Stealing and standout documentaries, Glenn, John and Paul reflect on the movies — and soundtracks — that defined the year. The post 2025 in Review appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team dive into the cover versions used in films. Some are classics reimagined, some are quirky oddities and some — actually most — ended up outshining the original versions. With a playlist that includes Cher, Kylie Minogue, k.d lang and Jessica Simpson, the episode spans various film genres and musical styles to celebrate the power of a great reinterpretation. The post Cover Versions appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team dives into the soundtrack to the six-part streaming series, The Girlfriend. Starring Robin Wright as an overprotective mother who’s wary of her son’s new partner (Olivia Wood), the psychological thriller includes music from The Kinks, Blackpink, Diana Ross, The Buzzcocks, Can, Carole King and Australian duo Royel Otis. The post The Girlfriend appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team slip on the Ruby Slippers and follow the Yellow Brick Road into the wonderful world of Oz. Glenn, John and Paul journey from the iconic 1939 original starring Judy Garland,  through the twisted history of the Broadway musical The Wiz and into the Australian heartland for 1976’s oddity, Oz: A Rock and Roll Road Movie. Along the way, they celebrate David Lynch’s Wild at Heart, honour Mariah Carey’s contribution to the canon and wrap up their Oz-session with the film adaptation of Wicked. The post The Wonderful World of Oz appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Glenn and Paul strap on their sparkliest roller-skates to travel back to 1980 and dive into the soundtracks of two camp classics, Can’t Stop the Music and Xanadu. We explore the chaotic productions, the critical backlash and, of course, the iconic music, featuring tracks by the Village People, the Ritchie Family, Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra. The post Can’t Stop… Xanadu appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Just in time for Halloween, Glenn, John and Paul explore the soundtracks of scary movies. The haunting playlist includes  tracks from American Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, Scream and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, as well as the truly terrifying (for other reasons) I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. It’s a spine-tingling trip through musical mayhem. The post Halloween appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week on Strictly Soundtracks, we’re diving into the music of Boots, the hit TV series about a closeted gay teenager who enlists in the US Marines in 1990. The show’s packed with late-’80s and early-’90s classics, from Bananarama and the Go-Go’s to Wilson Phillips, Sade and Queen. We unpack how these tracks shape the story, set the mood, and capture a moment in history when LGBTQ Americans were banned from serving openly in the military.     The post Boots appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

The Strictly Soundtracks team laces up their ballet shoes and leaps into Billy Elliot, the toe-tapping, tear-jerking, tap-dancing triumph turning 25 this year! Anchored by an award-winning performance by a young Jamie Bell, it’s a coming-of-age story packed with grit, grace, and just the right amount of humour. And we’re here to break it all down, one pirouette at a time. The post Billy Elliot appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brokeback Mountain,  the Strictly Soundtracks team takes a look back at two decades of queer cinema. Spanning a wide range of genres — from offbeat comedies and heartfelt romances to poignant coming-of-age dramas and devastating love stories — the team explores the most impactful LGBTQIA+ films and the unforgettable music that brought them to life. With a playlist that includes Bronski Beat, Kylie Minogue, Melissa Etheridge, Pet Shop Boys, Troye Sivan and Visage, the lineup is as queer as the films themselves. The post 20 Years of Queer Cinema appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team returns to the mirror ball to explore how three movies released in the late 1990s brought the grooves and glamour of the ’70s back to the big screen. We dive into Boogie Nights, The Last Days of Disco and 54, three movies that gave the disco era a glittery reboot for a new generation. With a playlist spanning everything from Grace Jones and Diana Ross to Chic and Bonnie Pointer, join us as we revisit the 1970s… through the lens of the 1990s. The post 70s Nostalgia in 90s Cinema appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

John, Glenn and Paul are putting on their Boogie Shoes, sparking a Disco Inferno and declaring You Should Be Dancing as they dive into the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. How Deep is Your Love for this iconic 1977 musical? The disco era is Staying Alive as the Strictly Soundtracks team start Jive Talkin’ about John Travolta, the Bee Gees and… Tavares? The post Saturday Night Fever appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week on Strictly Soundtracks, we’re talking all things Kpop Demon Hunters. Step into the neon-lit streets of supernatural Seoul, where pounding K-pop beats, fierce choreography and demon-slaying style collide. This isn’t your typical K-drama — it’s a high-octane blend of action, mythology and music with a soundtrack you’ll have on repeat. The post Kpop Demon Hunters appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team turns back the clock to 1985 and explores the films and soundtracks that are turning 40 this year. It’s the year that gave movie lovers such classics as Beverly Hills Cop, Back to the Future, The Color Purple and The Breakfast Club. In looking back on 1985, we also have the chance to celebrate the 40th birthday of our beloved Strictly Soundtracks co-host, Glenn Charlie Dunks. With a playlist that includes Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, the Thompson Twins, Duran Duran and… Barry Manilow (??), it’s time to don the headbands, squeeze into the spandex and gyrate like Jamie Lee Curtis in 1985’s less-than Perfect. The post 1985: The Hits appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team is diving deep into Hollywood’s pantheon of forgettable flicks to uncover the bangers among the bombs. We’re tracking down great songs from less-than-great films. Our playlist includes musical gems from such icons as Olivia Newton-John, Bjork, Queen, Donna Summer and Rufus Wainwright. You may want to trash the films, but we’re here to honour the music. The post Good Songs, Bad Movies appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.