Strictly Soundtracks
The weekly program that celebrates the music of film and television.
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One-Hit Wonders (opens the original)
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In this episode, Paul and Glenn do a deep dive into one-hit wonders from movie soundtracks. With a playlist that includes hits from Dirty Dancing , Flashdance , Beverly Hills Cop and Days of Thunder, we unearth a few gems, dig up some guilty pleasures and track down what happened to these flash-in-the-pan pop stars. The post One-Hit Wonders appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks .
The Shards (opens the original)
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Tease the hair and don the lycra because we’re heading back to 1981 to explore the synth-pop soundtrack of Ryan Murphy’s The Shards. The nine-part TV series features a roll call of acts who defined the decade, including The Go-Gos, Billy Idol, Ultravox, Split Enz and Rick James. The post The Shards appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks .
Dolly Parton & Tim Curry Tribute (opens the original)
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This week on Strictly Soundtracks, we celebrate the movie and musical legacies of two pop-culture icons we lost this week: Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. The episode features some of Dolly’s hidden gems, alongside tracks from Curry’s signature turn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The post Dolly Parton & Tim Curry Tribute appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks .
William Orbit Tribute (opens the original)
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This week, the Strictly Soundtracks team pay tribute to electronic music pioneer William Orbit. Best known for his frequent collaborations with Madonna, the late artist also worked with Blur, Britney Spears, Melanie C and No Doubt. Beyond his success on the pop charts, Orbit also contributed music to a number of films, including Batman , Gangs of New York , The Beach , Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle , Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me … and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 ? The post William O
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) (opens the original)
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To celebrate the launch of the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), Strictly Soundtracks previews some of the films included in the 2026 program.
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