Top Ten Scenes in the Rain

Clockwise from top left: Bambi (1942), The Notebook (2004), Forrest Gump (1994), Spiderman (2002) and centre, Singin' in the Rain (1952)

It is getting to that time of year again, where the leaves fall and the rain pours. Therefore, inspired by all the dreadful weather this week, I have chosen my Top Ten Scenes in the Rain.

Adding rain to a scene can immediately make a moment more dramatic, romantic or poignant.
So, here are my top picks...

1. Forrest Gump (1994)

Out in the Vietnam War, Forrest sees all kinds of rain...

2. Bambi (1942) 

A childhood favourite. Not only is the animation adorable but the orchestration and the sound of the choir creating the storm is remarkable.

3. Pride & Prejudice (2005)

This is as close as we get to seeing Matthew MacFadyen as Mr Darcy in a wet shirt...but the chemistry between Darcy and Lizzie is evident here, made all the more dramatic with the rumbles of thunder between their dialogue.

4. The Notebook (2004)

Everyone wants to be kissed in the rain. Especially if it is with Ryan Gosling looking splendid with a beard.

5. Garden State (2004)

Screaming into the infinite abyss in the pouring rain with Simon and Garfunkel on the soundtrack. How could  you not love this moment? If you like the sound of Garden State, check out the Saturday Soundtrack I did back in August.

6. Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The rain, thunder and lightning fits perfectly to show Andy's release of freedom and triumph. Surely one of the best scenes.

7. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Another wonderful kissing scene in the rain from the classic Breakfast at Tiffany's. There are indeed several kissing scenes in the rain on this list, which leads me onto number eight...

8. Spiderman (2002)

Although the film itself was rather unmemorable, the upside-down kiss in the pouring rain has become one of the most iconic scenes in cinematic history.

9. Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Poor Marianne. This scene truly shows her heartbreak after learning that the man she loves, Willoughby, is engaged to another woman.

10. Singin' in the Rain (1952)

No list could be without this scene. It made the Top Ten Dance Sequences in a Film list earlier this month, and it would be a crime not to include it here.You would never guess that Gene Kelly performed this scene with a 103°F fever!

What are your favourite scenes in the rain?

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Soundtrack Saturday: Garden State (2004)

Image: last.fm

“You gotta hear this one song. It’ll change your life, I swear” Garden State (2004)

To kick off the first edition of Ticket Stub's Soundtrack Saturday, I have picked one of my favourite films with undoubtedly one of the most outstanding soundtracks. It is Garden State. 

Starring, written and directed by Scrubs star Zach Braff, this indie movie sees Andrew Largeman return back to New Jersey after the death of his mother. Although it may sound like a typically depressing indie film, there are many comedic moments along with incredibly moving drama. Natalie Portman is hilariously adorable, the script is slick and there's a young looking Jim Parsons, of The Big Bang Theory fame, briefly seen in a knight costume. But above all, the music is one of the main reasons why this film stands out as one of the best.

Mr Braff even won a Grammy for this album which sees the likes of Coldplay (one of my favourite bands) and the legendary Simon and Garfunkel complementing the distinctive sound and look of Garden State.

Other highlights include The Shins and Cary Brothers - who will be part of the soundtrack on Braff’s new project Wish I Was Here. You’ve probably heard about his KickStarter campaign for Wish I Was Here which reached its target of $2 million within an unbelievable three days. The total is now at $3,105,473. Raising money on the site means that Zach is now in the process of making the film in a similar way to how Garden State was – having control from casting to filming and, most importantly, final cut. There is no big studio pointing and screaming about how the film should be made and putting restrictions on his artistic freedom. I personally cannot wait to see the end result and if the soundtrack is anything as good as Garden State we’ll be on to a winner.

Best track: Only Living Boy in New York by Simon and Garfunkel. 

The track is played towards the end of the film with Andrew, Mark and Sam screaming on top of the infinite abyss in the torrential downpour. Check out the clip below.

Available on Spotify? Yes, although two tracks are unavailable.