TMBDOS! Episode 98: "Zodiac" (2007).

Lee & Daniel are joined this week by the fantastic Mike Murphy of the Badasses, Boobs and Bodycounts podcast to talk about the 2007 David Fincher-directed "Zodiac". How accurate is it? Is it overrated? Does it work as a film as a whole? All these things and more are mulled over in this lengthy episode, including if the Zodiac was, in fact, Mike's dad. Also, Mike gets to play the Movie God Game, and the hosts talk about what they've watched as of late and respond to listener comments.
"Zodiac" IMDB
Check out Mike Murphy and the BBandBC right here.  
Daniel and Jack Graham's Wrong With Authority episode on "Zodiac" can be found here.  
Featured Music: "Trailer Park" by David Shire and "Hurdy Gurdy Man" by Donovan.

TMBDOS! Episode 97: "Thief" (1981).

This week Lee and Daniel break into Michael Mann's feature film debut, "Thief" (1981). Also covered: listener comments and what they've watched as of late.
"Thief" IMDB
Featured Music: "Igneous" by Tangerine Dream & "Confrontation" by Craig Safan.

TMBDOS! Episode 96: ”The Police Serve the Citizens?” (1973) & ”The Heroin Busters” (1977).

Lee and Daniel get closer to the end of this extend look at crime films by checking out two more Poliziotteschi films. First-up, they look at the mostly forgotten slow-burn from Romolo Guerrieri, "The Police Serve the Citizens?" (1973). Then they check out the action-packed Enzo G. Castellari film, "The Heroin Busters" (1977). Much of the talk of the latter surrounds Fabio Testi's amazing wardrobe and how the British have sex. Also: does your motorcycle have airbags? You might wish it did after listening to this conversation. What they've watched as of late, and listener comments are also covered.
"The Police Serve the Citizens?" IMDB
"The Heroin Busters" IMDB
Featured Music: "Main Theme" from "The Police Serve the Citizens?" by Luis Bacalov & "Main Titles" from "The Heroin Busters" by Goblin.

TMBDOS! Episode 95: ”White Heat” (1949) & ”Night and the City” (1950).

Lee and Daniel are joined this week by their friend Kit Power, making his return in the guest host position, to cover the Raoul Walsh-directed "White Heat" (1949), starring James Cagney, and Jules Dassin's "Night and the City" (1950), starring Richard Widmark. 1940s iPods and dated 1990s references somehow make their way into the conversation. The hosts also cover what they have watched as of late.
"White Heat" IMDB"Night and he City" IMDB
Listen to Daniel and Kit on the lastest episode of Wrong With Authority
Watching Robocop With Kit Power Podcast
Buy Kit Power's books
Support Kit Power's work on Pateron
Featured Music: "Five O'Clock Whistle" by Gene Irwin, Josef Myrow and Kim Gannon, performed by the Glenn Miller Orchestra & The theme from "Night and the City" by Benjamin Frankel.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 1: 1970s Crime and Thrillers.

Welcome to the first episode of Blood on the Tracks, a sub-podcast of TMBDOS!, devoted to celebrating and exploring film soundtracks and scores. A new episode will be available at the end of every month. These will mostly be solo-casts, thus they will be more akin to the Intermission episodes, but hopefully you'll be able to overlook the awkardness of the host trying to fill dead air and just enjoy the music.
Playlist:
--Gassenhauer from "Badlands" (1973) -- Carl Orff--Suite from "Marathon Man" {Main Title (alternate); Resemble Diamonds/Fountain Appointment; Market Continuation; End Credits; Fountain Appointment (alternate)} (1976) -- Michael Small--Theme from "Night Moves" (1975) -- Michael Small--Main Title from "Dirty Harry" (1971) -- Lalo Schifrin--Theme from "Serpico" (1973) -- Mikis Theodorakis--Yellow Panic from "Three Days Of The Condor" (1975) -- Dave Grusin--End Titles from "The French Connection" (1971) -- Don Ellis--Opening Theme/Carter Takes a Train from "Get Carter" (1971) -- Roy Budd--Main Title from "Breakout" (1975) -- Jerry Goldsmith--Search; Rain Forest; and Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" (1977) -- Tangerine Dream
Opening and closing music: Downhill Decoy from "Danger Diabolik" by Ennio Morricone & Blonk Monster from "House by the Cemetery" by Walter Rizzati.

TMBDOS! Episode 94: "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" (1974).

This week Lee and Daniel take a look at Sam Peckinpah's boozy crime/revenge tale, "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" (1974). Is it a late Peckinpah masterpiece, or is it just a mess? Also talked about: what they've watched as of late (including the new MST3K), and they read a couple of listener comments.
NOTE: there are a few audio glitches in this due to Skype being a prick. Sorry about that.
"Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" IMDB
Featured Music: "Killer's Rhapsody" by Jerry Fielding.

TMBDOS! Episode 93: ”The Driver” (1978) & ”Drive” (2011).

Lee and Daniel continue their look at crime films. This week they tackle the lonely, quiet getaway drivers of "The Driver" (1978) and "Drive" (2011) in a big episode. They also cover what they've watched as of late and Lee announces an upcoming podcast that will be debuting under the TMBDOS! Radio banner at the end of the month. What's it going to be about? Well, here's a hint: this episode is filled with more soundtrack music than usual.
"The Driver" IMDB
"Drive" IMDB
Featured Music: "The Detective" by Michael Small; "Tick of the Clock" by The Chromatics; "Nightcall" by Kavinsky & Lovefoxxx; "A Real Hero" by College; and "Under Your Spell" by Desire.

TMBDOS! Episode 92: "Fargo" (1996).

Lee and Daniel are back talking crime films, and are joined by their friend Jack Graham, returning as guest host, to help tackle the Coen brother's modern classic "Fargo" (1996). Also covered: what they've watched as of late; a tangent on Marvel tv shows and films; and some talk about VHS rental places, later on in the show.
"Fargo" IMDB
 
Jack Graham's links:
His Twitter.
His blog post on "Fargo": "Minnesota Normal".
His blog post on "A Serious Man": "Minnesota Biblical".
His podcast The Shabcast.
 
Daniel's appearance on Watching Robocop with Kit Power.
Featured Music: "Bismark, North Dakota" & "Fargo, North Dakota" by Carter Burwell.

TMBDOS! Episode 91: "A Simple Plan" (1998).

The gang is back together (briefly) to pay tribute to the late Bill Paxton, as Paul, Daniel and Lee relate their memories of his career on film. Before they bid Paul farwell, what they've watched as of late is also chatted about. Then Lee and Daniel get into the meat of the episode by talking about the thriller/neo-noir "A Simple Plan", from 1998, directed by Sam Rami of all people.
"A Simple Plan" IMDB
Featured Music: "Piña Coladaburg" by Coconut Pete & "Main Title" by Danny Elfman.

TMBDOS! Episode 90: ”Kitten With a Whip” (1964) & ”Rebus” (1969).

Lee and Daniel are back to cover two crime movies featuring the vocal, acting, and visual talents of Ann-Margret: one unfairly-judged, in 1964's "Kitten With a Whip", and one almost totally lost to time in 1969's "Rebus". Also covered: what the hosts have watched as of late; listener comments; and they do get into a short rant about female models and sex workers, who were often used in many of the films of this era, dropped, and then forgotten about.
"Kitten With a Whip" IMDB
"Rebus" IMDB
Download "Kitten With a Whip" from Rarelust here
Download "Rebus" from Rarelust here
Featured Music: "Take a Chance" (first with Ann-Margaret vocals, and secondly without) by Luis Bacalov.

TMBDOS! Episode 89: "Snatch" (2000).

Lee and Daniel are back to check out some British criminal scum and other assorted characters in Guy Ritchie's "Snatch" (2000). This episode quickly stops being a critical review and more of a fun conversation about all the things they love about this modern classic of the genre. Also covered: Lee's two guest appearances on other podcasts, what they've watched as of late, and listener comments. 
"Snatch" IMDB
City of the Dead podcast
The Podcast Under the Stairs
Featured Music: "Ghost Town" by The Specials; "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers; "Angel" by Massive Attack; and "Don't You Just Know It" by Huey Piano Smith and the Clowns.

TMBDOS! Episode 88: ”Violent City” (1970) & ”Revolver” (1973).

Lee and Daniel are back with two more poliziotteschi films, both directed by Sergio Sollima. First up is the Charles Bronson hit man film "Violent City" (1970) and then they talk about "Revolver" (1973), starring the interesting pairing of Oliver Reed and Fabio Testi. Along with some wild tangents and key music tracks from the Ennio Morricone scores for the films, they cover what they've watched as of late and some listener comments.
"Violent City" IMDB
"Revolver" IMDB 
The Wrong With Authority Podcast.
Featured Music: "Citta Violenta (#2)"; "Citta Violenta"; "In Un Altro Bar"; and "Un Amico" by Ennio Morricone.

TMBDOS! Episode 87: "The Big Racket" (1976).

Lee and Daniel are back to kick-off an extended look at crime films. First off they check-out their first Poliziotteschi film, in Enzo G. Castellari's "Dirty Harry"/"Deathwish" mash-up "The Big Racket", from 1976, starring Fabio Testi. Also covered: listener comments; what they've watched as of late, and some brief thoughts on the deaths of Miguel Ferrer and John Hurt.
"The Big Racket" IMDB
Featured Music: Selections from the score by Guido De Angelis & Maurizio De Angelis.

TMBDOS! Episode 85: "L.A. Confidential" (1997).

Lee and Daniel start off 2017 by looking at Curtis Hanson's epic 1950s crime picture "L.A. Confidential" (1997). A lot of time is spent talking about the characters, the way the action is shot, and if the film is a truly a noir or not. They also talk about the differences between the film and the James Ellroy novel of the same name, that it was adapted from. Also covered: what they've watched as of late (WARNING: there's some "Rogue One" spoilers) and a good deal of listener comments are read and responded to.
"L.A. Confidential" IMDB
Featured Music: "The Victor" by Jerry Goldsmith & "The Wheel Of Fortune" by Kay Starr.

TMBDOS! Episode 59: "Inherent Vice" (2014).

This week Lee and Daniel conclude the podcast's first serious look at noir, neo-noir, and crime films in general, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice", from 2014. Because Daniel is such a big fan of both director and author, the conversation gets in depth about PT Anderson and Thomas Pynchon. Lee and Daniel also converse about their different takes on the film and how it's held up for them with repeated viewings. Also discussed in some depth, in an effort to perv up the podcast's reputation a bit, the career of actress Michelle Sinclair, formerly known as the porn star Belladonna -- who had a minor role in the film -- is talked about. It's almost a mini bit of what the amazing Rialto Report does on a regular basis. Also covered: listener comments and what they've watched as of late.
"Inherent Vice":http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1791528/combined
The Rialto Report: http://www.therialtoreport.com/
Belladonna: http://www.enterbelladonna.com/
Featured Music: "Harvest" by Neil Young; "Never My Love" by The Association; and "Any Day Now" by Chuck Jackson.

TMBDOS! Episode 58: ”The Lodger” (1944) & ”Hangover Square” (1945).

Lee and Daniel are back again for what became a loaded two hours plus episode. Keeping on with their look into film noir, neo-noir and crime films in general, they check out two closely-connected thrillers, "The Lodger" (1944) and "Hangover Square" (1945). The conversation bleeds out into discussions of the other versions of "The Lodger", Jack the Ripper in fiction, and how films in the film noir genre from different decades have influenced future productions both in and outside the genre. They also talk about the remarkable Laird Cregar and Linda Darnell, and the sad, tragic ends to their short careers. Also covered: listener comments, shout-outs from other podcasters and what they've watched as of late.
"The Lodger": http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037024/combined
"Hangover Square": http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037761/combined
She Blogged By Night on "The Lodger": http://shebloggedbynight.com/2012/to-hate-a-thing-and-love-it-too-the-lodger-1944/
The Nitrate Diva: https://twitter.com/NitrateDiva
Slaughter Film on "Dawn of the Dead" & "Day of the Dead": http://www.slaughterfilm.blogspot.ca/2016/04/200.html
Featured Music: "Concerto Macabre" by Bernard Herrmann.

TMBDOS! Episode 57: ”The Friends of Eddie Coyle” (1973) & ”Zero Effect” (1998).

This week Lee and Daniel continue an extended look at the crime/film noir genres, reviewing two films: 1973's "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" & 1998's "Zero Effect". Lee had never watched "Zero Effect" before and Daniel had never watched "The Friends of Eddie Coyle". Listen in and see what they thought about each other's picks for this week. Also covered: their guest from the previous episode, Jack Graham, spiking the shows downloads; anal leakage; listener comments, and what they've watched in the last while.
"The Friends of Eddie Coyle": http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070077/combined
"Zero Effect": http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120906/combined
Featured Music: "Theme from The Friends of Eddie Coyle" by Dave Grusin.
More from Jack Graham on "Blue Velvet: http://www.eruditorumpress.com/blog/thursday-shaboganing/
Patton Oswalt/"The Day the Clown Cried": http://www.vulture.com/2014/12/patton-oswalt-the-day-the-clown-didnt-cry-jerry-lewis.html

TMBDOS! Episode 56: ”Blood Simple” (1983) & ”Blue Velvet” (1986).

Lee and Daniel continue their look into crime and noir films, and are joined by a special guest this week: writer and fellow podcaster Jack Graham, who writes the blog Shabogan Graffiti, and hosts his podcast, Shabcast, from there as well. This week the panel takes a look at two 1980s neo-noir films. First up is the tightly-written classic debut film from the Coen brothers, "Blood Simple" from 1984. Then the panel takes a VERY in-depth look at the twisted mysteries of David Lynch's "Blue Velvet" from 1986, where much of the BDSM imagery and themes are discussed. It turned out to be a very enlightening conversation.
Roger Ebert's review of "Blue Velvet".
"Blue Velvet" screenplay.
Check out Jack's blog here.
Jack's essay on why Iron Man is such a "Solid Dick".
Featured Music: "Blood Simple" by Carter Burwell; "It's the Same Old Song" by The Four Tops; and "In Dreams" by Roy Orbison.

TMBDOS! Episode 55: ”The Big Sleep” (1946 & 1978).

Lee and Daniel continue their look at noir/neo-noir and crime films. This week it's the Bogart & Bacall powerhouse "The Big Sleep" from 1946, directed by Howard Hawks. They also spend some time covering the 1978 remake from Michael Winner, starring Robert Mitchum. They contrast the original with that film as well as the Raymond Chandler source material, and mention the original version from 1945, that was not released to the general public until it was gutted and re-shot into the 1946 version everyone knows today. Also covered: what they've watched as of late.

Featured music: "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine" by Stan Kenton (Anita O'Day, vocals).

TMBDOS! Episode 54: "Kiss of Death" (1947).

Lee, Daniel and Paul are back to look at more noir and crime films. This week they take a look at 1947's "Kiss of Death", directed by Henry Hathaway and featuring a star-making performance by Richard Widmark. Lee shouts out another movie podcast he likes, "The Hail Ming Power Hour", and Paul sneaks in a quick bit of the Movie God game for Lee and Daniel to ponder. Also covered: what they've watched as of late.

Featured Music: "Street Scene" by Alfred Newman.