Southland Tales is a dystopian black comedy thriller film written and directed by Richard Kelly. The film was premiered at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, and was released theatrically in the United States on November 14, 2007. It features an ensemble cast that includes Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mandy Moore, and Justin Timberlake. An international co production of the United States and Germany, the film is set in the then-near future of 2008, and is a portrait of Los Angeles, as well as a satiric commentary on the military–industrial complex and the infotainment industry. The title refers to the Southland, a name used by locals to refer to Southern California and the Greater Los Angeles area. Original music was provided by Moby.
The film polarised critics, who responded unfavourably to its running time and sprawling nature in spite of its “intriguing vision”, and only made $374,743 during its international theatrical run. Despite this, it has developed a cult following in subsequent years. Kelly has expressed interest in expanding the film into a franchise.
Southland Tales: Music from the Motion Picture is the original soundtrack of Richard Kelly‘s 2007 film Southland Tales. The soundtrack for Southland Tales was released in stores and online on November 6, 2007. Amongst the songs not available on the soundtrack but featured in the film are Muse‘s (Blackout), The Killers‘ (All These Things That I’ve Done), and Blur‘s (Tender). Additionally, tracks from Radiohead, Louis Armstrong, Beethoven, Kris Kristofferson, and several tracks from Moby‘s Hotel:Ambient are likewise absent from the album. The reason for the exclusion of some of these tracks, like the song by The Killers was as a result of a dispute with the record label.
Tracklist:
- Wave of Mutilation (UK surf version) by Pixies
- Oh My Angel by Bertha Tillman
- Howl (extended version) by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
- Look Back In by Moby
- Me & Bobby McGee by Waylon Jennings
- Chord Sounds by Moby
- Lucky Me by Roger Webb
- 3 Steps by Moby
- Broken Hearted Savior by Big Head Todd and the Monsters
- Teen Horniness Is Not a Crime by Sarah Michelle Gellar, Abbey McBride and ClarKent
- Tiny Elephants by Moby
- Forget Myself by Elbow
- The Star-Spangled Banner by Rebekah Del Rio & the Section Quartet
- Three Days (live version) by Jane’s Addiction
- Memory Gospel by Moby
