They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!

Lee and Leah are joined by friends and fellow podcasters Matt (from Movie Melt) and Vaughn (from Motion Picture Massacre) to talk about the last film Roger Corman directed, 1990's "Frankenstein Unbound", an adaptation of Brian Aldiss' 1973 novel. A box office failure at the time, is this a complete mess or is it unfairly overlooked? Hop into your AI-controlled DeLorean Tesla and load up this podca...

In this episode Lee pays tribute to the late Roger Corman by covering the soundtracks and scores of several of his directorial credits. In this first of a planed two-part series, the years 1957 to 1962 are looked at. --Main Title from "Attack of the Crab Monsters" (1957) --Ronald Stein --Main Title from "Not of this Earth" (1957) --Ronald Stein --The Creep from "Carnival Rock" (1957) --The Shadows...

Lee and Daniel kick-off an extended series on films either directed by (or in some way overseen by) the late Roger Corman. This time out it's the somewhat shoddy, but fun alien invasion flick "It Conquered the World" (1956), staring Lee Van Cleef and a very game Beverly Garland. Then they tackle the biggest swing Corman had made towards a mainstream sci-fi picture, with his "Magnificent Seven" in...

Lee is joined this episode by his friends Greg and Nick to cover Dario Argento's "Opera" (1987). Many seem to think this is the last great Argento film. Is it, or is it an illogical mess, where it's clear Argento had started to slip as a director? Do crows actually seek revenge? All of this and more, including what the hosts have watched as of late is covered. Also, as Nick is a first-time guest,...

In this Intermission episode Lee gives some thoughts on the legacy of the recently deceased king of B-movies Roger Corman. He also talks about what he's been watching recently, including the new horror film "Abigail". Lee's recent guest spot on The Grindbin Podcast .  Featured Music: "The Battle Begins" and "Main Title" from Battle Beyond the Stars, by James Horner.

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...

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 Guid...

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 la...

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 Cipria...

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 recentl...

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 rece...

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...

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 jus...

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 ful...

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 Mu...

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...

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...

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 abou...

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, Ala...

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 acti...

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...

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 abo...

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...