Underscore is a monthly exploration of movie soundtracks guided by Mary. Each episode highlights music and sounds from specific films, genres, or the broader filmography of a director.

Just as underscoring in film enhances emotions and narratives, Underscore delves into the profound impact that music has on shaping us personally and on the emotional landscape of cinema.

Over my winter break, I finally had time to sit down and watch Love & Basketball by Gina Prince-Bythewood. It gave me the good cry that I needed to close out the year, and its mostly R&B soundtrack just felt like a nice way to ease into 2026. Happy new year, everyone :)