Bonus Episode: AI Val Kilmer and the Greatest Movie Soundtracks of All Time

In this bonus episode of Hollywoodland, host Zeth Lundy dives into the intersection of artificial intelligence, legacy filmmaking, and the enduring power of movie soundtracks. The conversation begins with a critical yet nuanced take on AI in cinema, using Val Kilmer’s posthumous digital resurrection in the film *As Deep as the Grave* as a case study. Lundy expresses skepticism about AI’s creative potential, comparing it to past technological shifts like CGI and digital editing, but acknowledges its practical utility and David Lynch’s hopeful vision of AI as a creative collaborator. He also explores the controversial use of AI to recreate voices and faces in films like *Top Gun Maverick*, *The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers*, and *The Brutalist*, questioning the ethics and artistic integrity of such techniques. The episode then shifts to a celebratory deep dive into iconic movie soundtracks, featuring listener voicemails and texts praising *Judgment Night*, *Apocalypse Now*, *Purple Rain*, *Pulp Fiction*, *The Crow*, and *Almost Famous*. Lundy reflects on how these soundtracks transcend their films, becoming cultural touchstones and time capsules. He closes with a preview of upcoming episodes, including a deep dive into *The Crow* and a new series on George Reeves, while inviting listeners to submit their favorite movie endings to change.