Screen Time: Episode 56 - Space Jam 12.04.26
The second best live-action / animation feature has one of THE best modern day OSTs.
Episode 56 of Screen Time lands with another packed hour from RTL Today Radio, continuing its run as Luxembourg’s only English-language show fully dedicated to film, TV, gaming and everything in between.
This week’s episode sets the tone with a look back at the soundtrack to Space Jam, exploring how its mix of ‘90s R&B and hip-hop: from R. Kelly* to Coolio, helped turn a family sports movie into a lasting cultural moment., we use that as a springboard into a wider discussion about how soundtracks can shape a film’s legacy far beyond the screen.
On the cinema side, listeners are guided through the latest releases heading to Kinepolis, including the tense real-time thriller Dead Man's Wire starring Bill Skarsgård, and the ambitious biopic Michael, charting the life of Michael Jackson.
The weekly box office rundown sees The Super Mario Galaxy Movie claim the top spot, with Project Hail Mary continuing to perform strongly, and earning a dedicated review within the episode.
Elsewhere, the show dives into film news, highlighting projects like Mother Mary, Fuze and the offbeat mystery The Sheep Detectives, before shifting to streaming. New series including Widow’s Bay, Half Man and a reimagined The X-Files are previewed, offering a mix of slow-burn drama, psychological tension and genre storytelling.
This week's episode also features a Show Tunes segment, continuing its nostalgic deep dive into iconic TV themes.
The gaming roundup closes out the show with a mix of headlines and trends, from rumours of Freddie Gibbs appearing in Grand Theft Auto VI, to a vinyl release for the Ghost of Yōtei soundtrack and a delay affecting 007 First Light on Nintendo’s next console.
We ensure the episode wraps with a classic behind-the-scenes film fact from Alien, plus the usual ticket giveaway, all tied together with the unmistakable sound of the Space Jam soundtrack.
*We decided to leave this out of the playlist, for, well, reasons.
(image: IMDB)
