Hey, remember when Quentin Tarantino used to make halfway decent movies?
Yeah, maybe not. It has been a while…
(We’re still not entirely sold on Death Proof, and his new flick, Inglourious Basterds, features Brad Pitt. Meh.)
Anyway, this noted pop culture junkie has clawed his way back into viewers’ lives-as a guest on American Idol. The theme of the show’s performances was, fittingly enough, songs from movies. As expected, Tarantino’s hyperactive ranting was far more amusing that the night’s performances. Maybe he should replace all four judges?
The most disappointing part of the night was that none of the Top 7 performed songs featured in From Justin to Kelly, the notoriously horrible movie musical inspired by the winner (and loser) from season one (see the trailer, above).
Or, it would’ve been awesome to see the man behind Reservoir Dogs (and some great soundtracks) take to the stage and sing “Stuck in the Middle with You” as a group number with the Idol kids, but no luck. (We were gonna post the musical scene from Reservoir Dogs, but it’s a little too violent for this time of the morning, you can see it here.)
In case you ran screaming away from the TV as soon as Adam Lambert announced that his version of “Born to be Wild” would include “some electronic elements,” we’ve got the cheat sheet for the complete American Idol Movie Night playlist.
American Idol Movie Night Playlist
Kris Allen-Falling Slowly (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova/Once)
A sweet, simple song, Allen’s version of this hit from the Once soundtrack was one of the night’s best.
Anoop Desai-Everything I Do I Do it for You (Bryan Adams/Robin Hood)
Of all the songs, from all the movies ever made, why do Idol contestants always, always pick this one?
Matt Giraud-Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman (Bryan Adams/Don Juan DeMarco)
Another Bryan Adams song? Really?
Danny Gokey-Endless Love (Lionel Ritchie)
A song from a Brooke Sheilds movie? No thanks, Danny.
Allison Iraheta-I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith/Armageddon)
Iraheta remains a favorite, even though this is one of the lamest songs ever–even for Aerosmith (who co-wrote it with a team of horrid songwriters. Very rock’n'roll, fellas).
Adam Lambert-Born to Be Wild (Steppenwolf/Easy Rider)
Actually, this glammy, electronic mess sort of made sense. After all, Steppenwolf may have coined the phrase “heavy metal,” but this song was never metal. See it, if you must.
Lil Rounds-The Rose (Bette Middler)
Singing a Bette Middler song is not cool under any circumstances, not even if you’re wearing a silly wig.
What’s your favorite movie soundtrack song?
