Ep. 25 - Angelo Badalamenti's 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'
Film Music Fridays
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Documentary, Music, 20-Dec-2019
Justin talks about Angelo Badalamenti’s festive, fun, and unforgettable score to the 1989 American Christmas comedy film, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Considered by many to be an iconic and modern Christmas classic, it is also considered to be the most memorable of the Vacation series.
Where to watch: https://letterboxd.com/film/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation/
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