jukebox music

His films like Goodfellas and Casino use jukebox music as a narrative device to establish era, mood, and character psychology through carefully curated pop and rock soundtracks.

He weaponizes jukebox and pop music as a storytelling tool, making songs integral to scene meaning in films like Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, often featuring vintage rock and soul.

His films like Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive use diegetic jukebox music and Americana pop songs to create unsettling atmospheres and explore the dark underbelly of Americana culture.