They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!

Lee finally gets around to doing a follow-up to the very first episode of Blood on the Tracks: music from 1970s crime and thriller films. Lee was short for time this month, so that equals less talking from him and much more music. It's a win-win! --Suite from "Darker than Amber" (1970) --John Parker --Theme from The Anderson Tapes from "The Anderson Tapes" (1971) --Quincy Jones --Taxi in the Rain (Parish Priest; Eddies Dead) & Office Scuffle (Kenilworth Heist; Casino Heist) from "The Outfit" (1973) --Jerry Fielding --Main Theme from "Death Wish" (1974) --Herbie Hancock --In Seattle & Toms - Sea Chase from "McQ" (1974) --Elmer Bernstein --Dolowitz Gets Killed, Money Montage & Main Title from "The Taking of Pelham 123" (1974) --David Shire --Ripley's Games from "The American Friend" (1977) --Jürgen Knieper --Straight Time from "Straight Time" (1978) --David Shire Opening and closing music: Main Title from "Battle Beyond the Stars" by James Horner, and Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

There is no regular episode this time out, yet again, but Lee had time to talk about two films he screened for friends a couple of days previous to recording; those being Joe Dante's "The Howling (1981) & the Bruce Pittman-directed, in-name-only sequel to "Prom Night", "Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II" (1987). Featured Music: "Kiss of Death" by Issac Rother & The Phantoms, and "Wolf" by Guido & Maurizio De'Angelis.

In this episode Lee and Leah tackle an animated feature: the often funny, but ultimately pretty heavy and harrowing "Persepolis" (2007). This film, written and directed by Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud, adapts Satrapi's striking graphic novel about her life growing up in Iran, and later France, in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. The hosts also talk about what they've watched as of late, including thoughts on the new "Fallout" tv series. "Persepolis" IMDB  Featured Music: "The Eye of the Tiger" by Chiara Mastroianni, and "Teheran Disco" & "Persepolis Theme" by Olivier Bernet.

So far it's been slow going for April on the podcast, so Lee decided to do a quick intermission episode covering his thoughts on three Italian genre films he recently screened for friends, and the new "Fallout" tv show that is now on Amazon Prime. Featured Music: "Sabata Theme #1" by Marcello Giombini & "My Name" by Bruno Nicolai.

Lee is back this month with a mix of music selections from Italian action films from the 1980s. There's some superhero antics, some comedic slapstick action, late period poliziotteschi, and items that fall under the "macaroni combat" moniker. The list is both light and breezy, and in some cases, maybe a bit tight and sleazy. Enjoy! --Seq. 2 & Seq. 10 from "Speed Driver" (1980) --Stelvio Cipriani --Seq. 14 from "The Rebel" (1980) --Stelvio Cipriani --Main Title from "Strike Commando" (1987) --Luigi Ceccarelli --Main Title from "Blastfighter" (1984) --Fabio Frizzi --What's Going on in Brazil (Jazz Band) from "Double Trouble" (1984) --Franco Micalizzi --Supersnooper from "Super Fuzz" (1980) --The Oceans --The Puma Man & Puma Man #7 from "The Pumaman" (1980) --Renato Serio --Transformation Version 2 & Starlights from "Endgame" (1983) --Carlo Maria Cordio --The Day of the Cobra from "The Day of the Cobra" (1980) --Paolo Vasile & Charlie Cannon Opening and closing music: Main Title from "Battle Beyond the Stars" by James Horner, and Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

Lee and Leah are joined in this episode by returning guest Robby Roberson, and new guest Wick, to cover a film Robby has wanted to get on the show for a while now, Stephen Frears "The Grifters" (1990). This neo noir starring John Cusack, Anjelica Huston, and Annette Bening takes some surprising twist and turns, and leads to a fun conversation. Also, the host talk about what they've watched recently, and Wick, as a new guest on the show, gets to play the Movie God Game. "The Grifters" (IMDB)  Check out Wick's art on Instagram.  Catch Wick and Robby on a recent episode of The Grindbin Podcast.  Featured Music: "Chase" by Elmer Bernstein & "Commit a Crime" by Howlin' Wolf.

TMBDOS! is back after a month off. Lee is joined by OG co-host Daniel Harper to cover Billy Wilder's "Ace in the Hole" (1951), starring Kirk Douglas. Sensationalist journalism; exploiting tragedy; mixing noir with the "human interest story", and much more is talked about. The hosts also cover what they've watched recently, including a dunking-on of "Oppenheimer". "Ace in the Hole" IMDB  Lee's recent Podcast guest spots: Movie Melt  The Grindbin  Daniel's other podcast, I Don't Speak German  Featured Music: "Paper Boy" by Roy Orbison & "Underground" by Tom Waits.

Lee's back this month to cover more score/soundtrack selections from vanity projects. That's right - those special films made by special people with a special vision. Who cares if the films are actually good or not? These (mostly) outsider artists shot their shot, and in Lee's opinion, art is usually better for it. --One Tin Soldier from "Billy Jack" (1971) --Coven --Main Title Theme from "Top of the Heap" (1972) --J.J. Johnson --Opening Theme Song from "The Bad Bunch" (1973) --Ed Cobb & Sheldon Lee --Theme from Solomon King from "Solomon King" (1974) --J. Steiger & Jimmy Lewis --Shed a Tear from "The Trial of Billy Jack" (1974) --Teresa Laughlin --Love in Flight from "Grand Theft Auto" (1977) --Peter Ivers --Main Title/Deep Space & Caught/Massacre/Rocket from "Aftermath" (1982) --John Morgan --We R in Control & Transformer Man from "Human Highway" (1982) --Neil Young --Midnight Rendezvous & Song of Peace from "Rock and the Alien" (1988) --Denis Adam Zervos Opening and closing music: Main Title from "Battle Beyond the Stars" by James Horner, and Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

Lee is joined by friend and fellow podcaster Vaughn Kuhlmeier to talk about two early examples of what would come to be known as the Hixploitation genre, those being Russ Meyer's "Mudhoney" (1965), and Jerry Gross' "Girl on a Chain Gang (1966). Much of the conversation revolves around how both films contain the elements that the subgenre would build off of later on in the 1970s especially, and just how very different these two films are from one another in tone and style. Was Meyer too reserved? Was Gross not exploitive enough? The hosts also talk about what they've watched recently and respond to a listener comment. "Mudhoney" IMDB  "Girl on a Chain Gang" IMDB  Check out Vaughn's stuff: Motion Picture Massacre  Wanted: Alive or Preferably Dead  Douchecast 5K  Motion Picture Massacre Presents  The latest episode of Lee's other podcast, Last Call at Torchy's  If you want more Torchy's, consider joining Legion Pateron for that, as well as many other great podcasts.  Featured Music: "Whiplash" by Rikki & The Rikatones, Get Hot or Go Home by John Kerby, and Track Down Baby by Tom James.

This month Lee takes a look at selections from the scores from two notable 1970s Samurai exploitation film series, "Hanzo the Razor" & "Lone Wolf and Cub". Although a lot of traditional Japanese musical elements were used, more often than not, convention was thrown out the window. Fuzzed-out electric rock, jazz & funk all show up to spice-up these more Grindhouse-esque films, which are full of bloody violence, sex, and taboo subject matter. --Goyoukiba's Theme & Main Title from "Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice" (1972) --Kunihiko Murai --Main Title & The Villain - Shoubei Heijima from "Hanzo the Razor: The Snare" (1973) --Isao Tomita --Main Theme from "Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?" (1974) --Hideaki Sakurai --Goyoukiba 'Fang' Theme from "Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold?" (1974) --The Mops & Masaru Hoshi --Main Title from "Lone Wolf And Cub: Sword Of Vengeance" (1972) --Hideaki Sakurai --The Wolf Crosses the Ocean & Duel at the Dune from "Lone Wolf And Cub: Baby Cart At The River Styx" (1972) --Hideaki Sakurai --The Wolf Howls In The Wilds from "Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades" (1972) --Hideaki Sakurai --Ending Theme Song from Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades" (1972) --Hiroshi Kamayatsu, vocals by Tomisaburo Wakayama --Main Title, Besieging Army Of Ura Yagyu & Ending from "Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril" (1972) --Hideaki Sakurai --Main Title, The Wolf's Cub, The Kuroda Menbo Army, The Running Wolf & Ending from "Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons" (1973) --Hideaki Sakurai --Main Title from "Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell" (1974) --Kunihiko Murai --Lone Wolf's Theme from "Shogun Assassin" (1980) --Michael Lewis, Mark Lindsay & The Wonderland Philharmonic Orchestra Opening and closing music: Main Title from "Battle Beyond the Stars" by James Horner, and Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

This week Lee and Leah keep open minds and open eyes as they talk about the tense thriller "Wait Until Dark" (1967), directed by Terence Young, and starring Audrey Hepburn & Alan Arkin. Does this slow burn of a film work for the hosts? Is it outdated in its depiction of a visually impaired person? Can Leah do anything without her glasses? Listen to find out! "Wait Until Dark" IMDB  Featured Music: "Come on Louie/The Doll" & "Main Title" by Henry Mancini.

Lee and Leah sum up the best and worst first-time watches for them from 2023, as well as their honourable mentions. There's a couple of listener comments along the way as well, as they also streamed this live for once while recording. You can see the unedited livestream here.  Leah's Honourable Mentions: "Freebie and the Bean" (1974) "All About Evil" (2010) "Arabella: The Black Angel" (1989) Leah's Best-of: 10. "Army of Thieves" (2021) 9. "Ready or Not" (2019) 8. "Spiderman: Far from Home" (2019) 7. "Starcrash" (1978) 6. "Daughters of Darkness" (1971) 5. "Lord of War" (2005) 4. "Focus" (2015) 3. "The Menu" (2022) 2. "A Wounded Fawn" (2022) 1. "Barbie" (2023) Leah's Worst-of: 10. "Die Hard" (1988) 9. "Kickboxer: Retaliation" (2018) 8. "Mortal Kombat" (2021) 7. "The Blind Goddess" (1948) 6. "National Lampoon's Senior Trip" (1995) 5. "The Seed of Man" (1969) 4. "When Men Carried Clubs and Women Played Ding-Dong" (1971) 3. "Write Before Christmas" (2019) 2. "Children of the Corn" (2020) 1. "Armageddon" (1998) Lee's Honourable Mentions: "Arabella: Black Angel" (1989) "Code of Silence" (1985) "The Pez Outlaw" (2022) "Mister Organ" (2022) "The Menu" (2022) "The Rift" (1990) "Island Claws" (1980) "Connie and Carla" (2004) "Night Killer" (1990) "Zeus: The Crime Killer" (1987) "A Muppet Family Christmas" (1987) "Who Killed Captain Alex?" (2010) Lee's Best-of: 10. "Hannie Caulder" (1971) 9. "A Wounded Fawn" (2022) 8. "The Professional" (1981) 7. "When Evil Lurks" (2023) 6. "Skip Tracer" (1977) 5. "Dark of the Sun" (1968) 4. "Infinity Pool" (2023) 3. "Mystics in Bali" (1981) 2. "Godzilla Minus One" (2023) 1. "Nightbeast" (1982) Lee's Worst-of: 10. "The Blind Goddess" (1948) 9. "Mr. Sardonicus" (1961) 8. "The Astrologer" (1975) 7. "Raptor" (2001) 6. "We Are No Angels" (1975) 5. "The House of Seven Corpses" (1974) 4. "Lukas’ Child" (1993) 3. "The Domino Principle" (1977) 2. "When Men Carried Clubs and Women Played Ding-Dong" (1971) 1. "Spirit Halloween: The Movie" (2022) Listen to Lee's guest spot on Movies in 30 Minutes Podcast here.  Featured Music: "Dig My Shit" by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, "Crummy Stuff" by The Ramones, and "Konichiwa" by Donny Benét.

Lee has decided to end off 2023 for Blood on the Tracks by returning to the subject of rejected/unused soundtracks and scores for films, with a small but very diverse playlist of material, as well as some excerpts from the scores that were used for each film, for comparison. --The Payback from "Hell up in Harlem" (1973) --James Brown --Shining Title Music; Greetings Ghosties; Danny; & A Ghost Piano from "The Shining" (1980) --Wendy Carlos & Rachel Elkind --Suite from "Streets of Fire" (1984) --James Horner --Suite from "Cyborg" (1989) --Tony Riparetti & Jim Saad Opening and closing music: Main Title from "Battle Beyond the Stars" by James Horner, and Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

Lee & Leah buddy-up for the final episode of 2023 to lay down the law with the Richard Rush-directed "Freebie and the Bean" (1974), starring Alan Arkin & James Caan. How well does this decidedly non-PC buddy cop comedy play in 2023? Does the humour hold up at all? Does the fact that it pretty much spawned what we all know as the buddy cop picture today earn it some brownie points? How about those crazy stunts? All of that is talked about and more after a longer-than-usual segment covering what the hosts have watched, where Lady Leah trashes Hallmark movies made in her town, and then gives a rather critical review of the Christmas classic "Die Hard". (NOTE: Lady Leah's audio has a very slight echo do to some technical problems we encountered while recording. It shouldn't ruin the listening experience for most, but we thought it should be mentioned.) "Freebie and the Bean" IMDB  Feature Music: "Hard Core Man" by Bobby Hart & "You & Me" by Dominic Frontiere & Bobby Hart.

The chances of getting a regular episode as of late has been slim-to-none, so Lee sat down and recorded an Intermission episode, talking about the lack of episodes and six recent watches. Featured Music: "Hooray for Santa Claus" by Roy Alfred and Milton Delugg & "R.O.T.O.R. Main Theme" by David Newman.

In this episode Lee picks some of his favourite music that's been featured in the feature length films of David Lynch, one of Lee's favourite directors. It's recommended you listen with a damn fine cup of coffee, and a steaming plate of garmonbozia --Digah's Stomp from "Eraserhead" (1977) --Fats Waller --In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song) from "Eraserhead" (1977) --Peter Ivers, David Lynch, Alan R. Splet & Fats Waller --The Elephant Man Theme & The Belgian Circus Episode from "The Elephant Man" (1980) --John Morris --Robot Fight from "Dune" (1984) --Toto --Main Title & Frank from "Blue Velvet" (1986) --Angelo Badalamenti --Honky Tonk Part 1 from "Blue Velvet" (1986) --Bill Doggett --In Dreams from "Blue Velvet" (1986) --Roy Orbison --Cool Cat Walk from "Wild at Heart" (1990) --Angelo Badalamenti & Kinny Landrum --Love Me Tender from "Wild at Heart" (1990) --Nicolas Cage --Wicked Game from "Wild at Heart" (1990) --Chris Isaak --Theme from "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" (1992) -- Angelo Badalamenti --The Black Dog Runs at Night from "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" (1992) --Thought Gang --The Pink Room from "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" (1992) --David Lynch --Sycamore Trees from "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" (1992) --Jimmy Scott --I'm Deranged from "Lost Highway" (1997) --David Bowie --This Magic Moment from "Lost Highway" (1997) --Lou Reed --Mr. Eddy's Theme 1 & 2 from "Lost Highway" (1997) --Barry Adamson --Country Theme & Alvin's Theme from "The Straight Story" (1999) --Angelo Badalamenti --Diner & Silencio from "Mulholland Drive" (2001) --Angelo Badalamenti --Llorando from "Mulholland Drive" (2001) --Rebekah Del Rio --Bring it on Home from "Mulholland Drive" (2001) --Sonny Boy Williamson II --Call from the Past & Ghost of Love from "Inland Empire" (2006) --David Lynch Opening and closing music: Main Title from "Battle Beyond the Stars" by James Horner, and Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

Lee and Leah are joined by Mike Murphy of the Movies in 30 Minutes podcast to cover the exploitation classic from director Jack Hill, "Switchblade Sisters" (1975). While the hosts try to keep it a mostly light and fun conversation they do dig into some of the more off-putting elements in the film, and some glaring story flaws. But does that matter all that much when you've got great girl gang action, stylized dialogue, and a spirited anti-authority attitude? Join our gang and find out! If you don't listen... it's going to turn out baaaaad! Check out Mike's podcast here. "Switchblade Sisters" IMDB  Featured Music: "High School Hellcats" by The Cramps and "Black Hearted Woman" by Medusa.

Lee and Leah celebrate episode 300 of the podcast by looking at a Canadian-made martial arts/sci-fi/comedy indie short, starring Leah herself! It's 2019's "Ghost Beaver Kick", written and directed by Stefan Phillips. Of course, Leah has a lot to say about this one, providing a lot of background info on the production and the experience of working on the film. Maple syrup, pancakes, cyborgs, ninjas, mutants, scale models of the Avro Arrow, and ski-doo action scenes are just a few of the things talked about in this one. Lee also talks about what he's watched recently, and responds to listener comments. It's cold out there, folks, and there's ninjas looking to do us harm, so put on your toque, and grab some pancakes to go. We've got a world to save! "Ghost Beaver Kick" IMDB  Watch "Ghost Beaver Kick" on YouTube or Vimeo.   Featured Music: "Book Worm" by David Dino White & "Helpless" by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds.

Lee and Leah push their kinks to the limit as they talk about the odd-ball semi-thriller/drama about, grief, kinky sex, and self-discovery, "Dogs Don't Wear Pants" (2019), directed by J.P. Valkeapää. A lot of the conversation revolves around the psychology behind the characters and if the film's themes of BDSM are exploitation, or if the film takes a respectful look at the BDSM culture. Asides about piercings and chipped teeth, and what the hosts have watched recently are also brought up. Check out Lee's guest spot on a recent episode of Motion Picture Massacre.  Check out Lee's guest spot on a recent episode of Movie Melt.  "Dogs Don't Wear Pants" IMDB  Featured Music: "Take a Chance" by Mr. Flagio & "Breathless" by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.

The last real Wolf Man of rock is back for 2023. That's right, it's your old friend Lee Van Teeth, scratching and biting up a playlist of ghoulish Halloween delights for all you trickers and treaters out there. It's two hours of rocking horror power, far too sweet to be sour. So why won't you just open wide and suck on it already? "I'm the Wolf Man" -- Round Robin "Haunted House" -- Madmen "Jam at the Mortuary" -- Griz Green "Zombie Walk" -- The Magics "Black Magic" -- Jericho Jones "Laughing Over My Grave" -- Ray Stevens "The Boogie Man" -- The Cadillacs "The Creeper " -- Jerry Wald "Baba Yaga" -- Pagans "Vampire" -- The Crystals "Evil Eye" -- Al Saxon "The Thing" -- Curtis & The Creepers "Witch Girl" -- The Mystrys "What Kind of Ghoul Am I" -- Frankie Stein And His Ghouls "Lucifer" -- Dies Irae "House of Wax" -- Isaac Rother & The Phantoms "Halloween" -- Isaac Rother & The Phantoms "Haunted Castle" -- Isaac Rother & The Phantoms "Crystal Ball Baby" -- Isaac Rother & The Phantoms "Nightmare" -- The Abstracts "The Guillotine" -- The Executioners "I Have Always Been Here Before" -- Roky Erickson "Ghost Rider" -- Suicide "The Invasion is Coming" -- The Invasion "Shadows in the Night" -- Quests "Spooky" -- George Barnes "Giallo in Tensione" -- Daniele Patucchi "Sleepy Hollow" -- Last Word "Séance" -- The Ebb-Tides "The Night Stalker" -- Teddy Durant "Devil's Whorehouse" -- The Misfits "Horror Hotel" -- The Misfits "You Must be a Witch" -- The Lollipop Shoppe "I'm a Living Sickness" -- The Calico Wall "He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)" -- Alice Cooper "Cry Little Sister" -- Gerard McMann