What red-blooded American can watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and not be totally smitten? Seeing it again recently, I was struck by how essential the music is to the movie's character - the audio equivalent of Walter Matthau's gotcha face in the closing shot (which, in my humble opinion, should be placed on the dollar bill). Groovy, jittery, and a little skronky, it can soundtrack my subway ride any time.Unfortunately, I also saw the trailer for the forthcoming remake, the main ambition of which is seemingly to prove that it's possible to suck the soul out of just about anything. All the more reason to cherish the awesomeness of Mr. Shire.
David Shire - End Title
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