• No Picnic (1986) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.30/10 from 50 votes

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A black-and-white love letter to pre-gentrification New York City, Phil Hartman's NO PICNIC captures a remote time and place - the East Village circa 1985, a vibrant, seedy neighborhood populated by musicians, pimps and poets.

Macabee Cohen (David Brisbin), whose heyday as a rock musician is long gone, travels the city in a beat-up VW bus, supplying records to local juke boxes.

His beloved Lower East Side neighborhood is in turmoil: rampant real estate speculation, tenants on rent strike, art invading the bars - "in my own neighborhood, I felt like I was in the middle of a party that I hadn't been invited to," he says.

Mac's personal life is in turmoil, too: his girlfriend dumped him for the Air Force, his neighbor is pressuring him into a green card marriage, his father has left his mother for a younger man, and his brother is sending post cards from his sexual sojourn to all fifty states.

Then a mysterious girl appears in his life, and Mac's obsession to find her becomes a quest of self-discovery, too - "I was looking for someone to save," he says, "to save myself."

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Play	Title	Artist
	No Picnic
	Sad Eyes
	Le temps de l'amour - Fox Medium
	Cigarette Daydreams
	Tous les garçons et les filles - Slow
	Les Champs-Elysées
	Femme Fatale
	Call It Fate, Call It Karma
	Rue Saint-Vincent (Rose blanche)
	Love in the Time of Socialism
	Le cannibale
	telepatía
	The Way I Feel Inside
	(Ummmm, Oh Yeah) Dearest
	Choking on Flowers
	Death of the Phone Call
	San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)
	Twist And Shout
	What A Wonderful World - Single Version
	Send Me a Peach (feat. Justin Rubenstein)
	Michelle - Remastered 2009

User reviews

George Davis

6/10

On the other hand, some may find the soundtrack of No Picnic to be a bit overwhelming and distracting at times, taking away from the emotional impact of certain scenes. While the music choices may be fitting for the era and location, they can sometimes overshadow the character development and plot progression, making it difficult to fully connect with the story.

Ashley Adams

7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of No Picnic serves as a powerful and evocative companion to the visual storytelling, enriching the viewing experience and leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Timothy Perez

2/10

The choice of songs in the soundtrack often feels out of place and disjointed, disrupting the flow of the film rather than enhancing the storytelling. The lack of cohesion in the musical selection detracts from the overall viewing experience, making it difficult to fully immerse oneself in the narrative.

Emily Perez

8/10

The music enhances the sense of nostalgia for a bygone era of New York City, evoking a sense of longing for a time and place that is no longer the same.

Michael Miller

1/10

The soundtrack of No Picnic fails to capture the essence of the vibrant and seedy atmosphere of the East Village in 1985. The music feels generic and uninspired, lacking the energy and grit that defined the era it aims to portray.

Robert Miller

8/10

The haunting melodies and raw emotions conveyed through the music resonate with the themes of love, loss, and self-discovery explored in the film, creating a deeply immersive experience for the viewer.

Sarah Moore

6/10

The soundtrack of No Picnic perfectly captures the gritty and lively atmosphere of 1985 East Village, adding depth and authenticity to the film's setting. The music selection enhances the narrative, immersing the audience in Macabee Cohen's world and his journey of self-discovery.

John Jones

8/10

The soundtrack of No Picnic perfectly captures the gritty and vibrant atmosphere of the East Village in 1985, immersing the audience in the world of musicians, pimps, and poets.

Lisa Wilson

7/10

The diverse range of musical styles featured in the soundtrack adds depth and complexity to the film, reflecting the eclectic mix of characters and stories within the narrative.

Sarah Harris

10/10

The music in No Picnic not only serves as a backdrop but also plays a crucial role in setting the mood and enhancing the emotional depth of the characters. The eclectic mix of songs mirrors Macabee Cohen's journey of self-discovery and adds layers of complexity to his relationships and inner struggles.

Elizabeth Thomas

10/10

The soundtrack of No Picnic perfectly captures the gritty, bohemian atmosphere of 1985 East Village, transporting me back to a bygone era of musicians, pimps, and poets. Each track evokes a sense of nostalgia and authenticity that adds depth to the film's storyline.

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