Culture: Film

Whether they're on Team Edward or Team Jacob, the few things Twihards can all agree on is the soundtracks to the movies! Check out this playlist featuring all the indie melancholy you could ask for from from The Twilight Saga.

Live in a world where you're as clever, quirky and excellently-dressed as a character in a Wes Anderson film. Where music leaps from one decade to the next, even the happiest songs have a tinge of melancholy, and even the fast songs are gentle.

Hip hop and R&B cuts from the most iconic films of '90s black cinema.

Can you imagine these films without these songs? Here's an eclectic and thoughtful mix of cool songs from stylistically memorable films directed by filmmakers who really know their music.

An engaging set of Yuletide tunes, both orchestral and pop, from your favorite holiday movies through the decades. Revisit your favorite Christmas movies without having to break out the DVDs.

Sometimes more memorable than the films themselves, these alt rock soundtrack songs captured the 1990s in all its flannel-clad glory.

'80s movies had the best music. If you need songs for a motivational montage, a wild party, or romantic kiss, these songs provide the perfect soundtrack for an '80s nostalgia trip.

Wish upon a star with popular artists and Broadway legends performing their own versions of everyone's Disney favorites. Fun for the whole family!

Fanciful fantasy and romantic love combine to warm the heart in the ethereal world of animation. True love is rarely as poignant as it can be between a hand drawn (or CGI) pair of lovers.

Strictly the grooviest soul and funk tracks from the blaxploitation era of the '70s. Think pimps, macks, ghetto street life and big ol' Cadillacs.

The best songs featured in animated movies, from Rio to Aladdin to the Little Mermaid and more.

Some of the most memorable songs ever -- like "Over The Rainbow," "Fame," and "My Heart Will Go On" -- were written for movies. These are the songs that have won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Think of these progressive instrumentals as the ultimate "temp tracks" -- that is, the music used during the editing phase of a film production to set the mood for a scene. Great for budding indie filmmakers and soundtrack enthusiasts.

Bollywood, India's Hindi film industry, is known for its colorful song and dance numbers. Here is a collection of hit songs from Bollywood films from the past decade.

Bollywood, India's Hindi film industry, is widely adored for the lively song and dance numbers in its films. Listen to the songs of classic Bollywood blockbusters and discover the origins of Hindi cinema as we know it today.

Ever wished you could walk into the screen of the classic '80s coming-of-age films by the late John Hughes? Well, now you've got your own personal soundtrack of iconic '80s teen-flick-worthy tunes. That's a start!

Inspired by Harry Potter, this playlist is packed with songs about wizardry, as well as "wizard rock," a genre based entirely on the popular series. Blast this as you pull away from Platform Nine and Three-fourths in the Hogwarts Expresss!

The best of the current crop of teen pop covers, including songs from Glee and High School Musical. Your own teen faves for your own teen soundtrack, no matter your age.

Many would argue that there is nothing better than a live musical, but Hollywood has come close. Listen to songs from your favorite musical movie soundtracks.

Recently popularized by the movie "The Descendants," Hawaiian folk is a soothing style of acoustic folk music featuring slack-key guitar, ukulele, and warm vocal harmonies. Say aloha to traditional Hawaiian folk's best artists, both past and present.

Highlights from the greatest film scores of all-time, as determined by the American Film Institute.

Save the world. Get the girl. Make a quip. These pounding, adrenaline-soaked scores from the most iconic action films of the past twenty years will get your blood pumping.

From the sumptuous '50s through the swinging '60s to the funky, sexy '70s, European soundtrack composers were at the cutting edge of film music. Explore this sometimes campy, often beautiful musical world, where the music was often better than the movies.

Wendy Carlos and Vangellis' synthesized scores for classic films like "A Clockwork Orange" and "Blade Runner" helped to inspire the birth of popular electronic music, who's superstars recently began returning the favor with their own film scores.

Here are the most epic scores in modern cinema. Filled with sweeping string sections and thunderous percussion, this is the perfect playlist for saving the world, preparing for battle, or staring up in awe at something miraculous.

A collection of the greatest Western movies scores, from Hollywood's Golden Age to the Spaghetti Westerns of the '60s, and even some from modern-day classics.

What do Daft Punk, Neil Young, and David Byrne have in common? They all make music for films. These tracks were composed by accomplished pop or rock artists who have transitioned into the world of film scoring.

While "The Artist" looked back to Hollywood's silent film era (1920s), the film's composer, Ludovic Bource, drew inspiration from the composers of Hollywood's Golden Age (1930s-'50s).

"I can't write without music. This, combined with the fact that writing Twilight was a very visual, movie-like experience, prompted me to collect my favorite Twilight songs into a sort of soundtrack for the book." -Stephenie Meyer

Music from and inspired by the James Bond film series, the classic film scores of John Barry, and the works of original Bond author Ian Fleming.

Featuring songs from modern surf movies such as "Innersection," "Leave a Message," and "High Five," this playlist will get you in the mood to rip.

Songs from movies written, directed, and produced by Joel and Ethan Coen, who are known for their excellent taste in music.

Martin Scorsese is one of Hollywood’s greatest directors. Foremost amongst his many skills is his ability to blend memorable music with indelible images. Listen to a playlist featuring music and iconic scores from his classic films.

The films of Jim Jarmusch epitomize cool. This playlist features the old treasures and commissioned scores that have soundtracked Jarmusch's distinctive work.

Songs from films written, produced and/or directed by Quentin Tarantino: film auteur and legendary music geek.

The soundtrack to a Wes Anderson film is always as memorable as the director's instantly recognizable visual style. Listen to every song featured in all of his films.