Underscore: 10 Things I Hate About You
08.03.25
Underscore is a monthly exploration of movie soundtracks guided by Mary. Each episode highlights music and sounds from specific films, genres, or the broader filmography of a director.
Just as underscoring in film enhances emotions and narratives, Underscore delves into the profound impact that music has on shaping us personally and on the emotional landscape of cinema.
Sometimes, you just need a feel-good comfort movie.
10 Things I Hate About You (among many other romcoms) was one I kept on rotation whenever I needed some cheering up. After many years away from it, I recently rewatched it and was reminded why it brought me so much comfort back then. Julia Stiles dancing to Biggie, Heath Ledger singing Frankie Valli, and all the silly but classic romcom tropes still hit.
Tracklist:
Spiderbait – Calypso Barenaked Ladies – One Week Joan Jett & the Blackhearts – Bad Reputation Madness – Wings of a Dove Semisonic – F.N.T. Letters To Cleo – Come On Letters To Cleo – I Want You to Want Me The Colourfield – Can’t Get Enough of You Baby Air – Sexy Boy Salt-N-Pepa – Push It Brick – Dazz Ta-Gana – Saturday Night George Clinton – Atomic Dog The Notorious B.I.G. – Hypnotize Frankie Valli – Can’t Take My Eyes off You Joan Armatrading – The Weakness In Me Jessica Riddle – Even Angels Fall Letters To Cleo – Cruel to Be Kind
