Music
The music that plays during the scene inside the soda shop when Bud tries to explain what's outside of Pleasantville, and the blank pages in the library books begin to fill in as the stories are told, is ridiculously good! Im watching right now and two iconic pieces of music play during that scene.
Take Five - Dave Brubeck
So What - Miles Davis
Its so good!! I feel it really emphasizes the scene. It did for me anyway. :)
Then as Bud drives up to Lovers Lane we hear; At Last - Etta James
Again, so good!
It all works so well in conveying the story.