Listen To The Movie
A great movie soundtrack can make all the difference, turning scenes into unforgettable moments. In this series, Rob Cavenagh dives into the iconic tunes that define these films, exploring their impact and storytelling power. A lifelong music fan, record collector, and self-described soundtrack nerd, Rob brings his passion and insight to a lively post-film conversation and Q&A.
Backbeat
- Fri, May 30
Director: Iain Softley Run Time: 100 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1994
Starring: Chris O'Neill, Gary Bakewell, Ian Hart, Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff
Backbeat is an energetic, musical drama chronicling the pre-fame Beatles as they head to Hamburg in search of success. As they gain popularity, the "fifth Beatle," bass guitarist Stuart Sutcliffe, falls in love and ultimately must choose between his best friend John Lennon, his new love and the greatest rock and roll band in the world. Full of vitality and heart, with a soundtrack that includes rock classics, featuring music from Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), David Pirner (Soul Asylum) and Mike Mills (R.E.M.), "Backbeat is a thrilling spectacle that rocks the house… Defiant, raucous, erotic." - Rolling Stone. In our Listen To The Movie series, local musician Rob Cavenagh leads a post-film Q&A, diving into the soundtrack that shapes and defines each film.