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While the score is an essential aspect of the film, you’ve probably seen a lot of films where directors use mainstream music in their movies—they are called “needle drops” that are part of the movie’s soundtrack.
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Our definition of a needle drop in this list is "A piece of diegetic or non-diegetic music that enhances the mood, flavor, and/or narrative of the film/show.”
The 100 best needle drops in film and television history Jordan Darville 2024
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The Kinks - Strangers in The Darjeeling Limited and Nico - These Days in The Royal Tenenbaums are probably my two favourite needle drops in his filmography, and just generally some of my favourites across all films.
What's your favorite "needle drop" of all time in a film? Noodle_Gentleman 2025
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