TMBDOS! Episode 259: ”Rock ’n’ Roll High School” (1979) & ”Moulin Rouge” (2001).

This week Lee and Leah each bring a musical that they love to the show, that the other host has not seen before, and compare and contrast. Lee brings 1979's "Rock 'n' Roll High School", starring PJ Soles and his favourite rock band of all time, The Ramones! Leah beings the over-the-top Baz Luhrmann-directed "Moulin Rouge!" (2001), featuring a young Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman being really hot. What did each host think of the other's pick? Were the Ramones good actors? What were high school dress codes like in the 1980s? Is "Rock 'n' Roll High School" just a big Ramones commercial? Is it a secret vansploitation film? Leah rants about how high school should not define your life. Does "Moulin Rouge!"'s use of modern pop music work? Is Ewan McGregor much of a hero in the film? All of this and much more, including a ton of listener comments. Hey baby won't you take a chance? Join us in the Moulin Rouge and let us have this dance!
Catch Lee's appearance on Vaughn's Motion Picture Massacre podcast.
"Rock 'n' Roll High School" IMDB 
"Moulin Rouge!" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Rock 'n' Roll High School"; "Do You Wanna Dance?"; "I Want You Around", and "I Just Want to Have Something to Do" by The Ramones & "Meet Me in the Red Room" by Amiel Daemion, and "El Tango de Roxanne" by Ewan McGregor, José Feliciano, Jacek Koman and Richard Roxburgh.

TMBDOS! Episode 258: ”Lust in the Dust” (1985).

Leah and Lee learn of the dangers of mixing greed and horniness in the old west, as they talk about Paul Bartel's "Lust in the Dust" (1985). Lots of talk about Divine and where they were in their career at this point, and their overall influence; the interesting cast and their dedication to this material; the musical numbers; stunt nudity; dangerous oral sex; and a very explicit lap dance on Henry Silva's corpse, among other topics. Also, and extend bit on what the hosts were watching, as Leah has some thoughts about a movie she recently watched; and also she was having some mechanical problems with her alcoholic beverages during the recording. Come get lusty and dusty with us!
"Lust in the Dust" IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089523/reference/
Featured Music: "These Lips Were Made For Kissin'" by Divine; "Tarnished Tumbleweed" by Mike Stull; & "South of My Border" by Lainie Kazan

TMBDOS! Episode 254: ”Hairspray” (1988).

This week the podcast returns to John Waters as Lee and Leah cover his first and only PG-rated film, "Hairspray" (1988). Does this switch to a more professional and toned-down style hurt Waters' message, or does it just force him to be more creative about how to continue to be over-the-top and subversive in a mainstream production? How does the 2007 adaptation of the "Hairspray" musical match-up? How bloody great was Divine in her final film with Waters? How good was Ricki Lake in her first big role? How do elements of this film connect to an old PSA star Sonny Bono was in? Ric Ocasek and Pia Zadora as beatniks? A lot of the conversation also hits on Drag culture and Divine being a Drag icon still to this day. The hosts also talk about what they've watched as of late. No matter if your a hair-hopper or a weed-smoking beatnik, you're welcome to get naked with us and come listen!
"Hairspray" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Mama Didn't Lie" by Jan Bradley & "Hairspray" by Rachel Sweet.

TMBDOS! Episode 253: ”Ringmaster” (1998).

Lee, Leah, and special guest Gary Hill try to sweep up some trash this week as they cover the Jerry Springer-centric "Ringmaster" (1998), directed by Neil Abramson. Is there anything worth talking about in this ill-advised cinematic celebration of the lowest common denominator in society? Is Springer any good playing himself? Lots of asides abound, including a lengthy listener comment from fellow podcaster and friend, Vaughn Kuhlmeier, who manages to predict most of what we had to say about the movie. The hosts also talk about what they've watched as of late. Till next time, take care of yourselves and each other!
Check out Gary's various podcasts here. 
"Ringmaster" IMDB
Featured Music: "TV Party" by Black Flag & "Dr. Talk" by Jerry Springer.

TMBDOS! Episode 238: "Fly Me" (1973).

Lee, Leah and special guest Gary Hill join the mile high club this week as they talk about "Fly Me" (1973). This Roger Corman-produced off-shoot of his sexy nurses films features the directing talents of Cirio H. Santiago, Jonathan Demme, and Curtis Hanson; and along with a cast of often-naked beauties, it has bit parts by Dick Miller and Vic Diaz. How can it fail? Tune in to find out! Italian mothers; sex slavery; bad martial arts; bloody shoot-outs: this film has it all and more! The hosts also talk about what they've watched recently. So get your tickets and hop aboard TMBDOS! Airlines.
"Fly Me" IMDB 
Check out Gary's podcast here. 
Featured Music: Excerpts from the score to "Fly Me" by Willie Arce & "Waitress in the Sky" by The Replacements.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 39: AIP Beach Party Series Part 2.

This month Lee is back with the second half of his look at the scores and soundtracks of the AIP Beach Party films, this time covering the spin-offs and unofficial sequels in the series.
Selections from Les Baxter's Score for "Beach Blanket Bingo" (1965):
--Bonehead's New Love--Fly Boy--Beach Blanket Bingo
"Ski Party" (1965):
--The Gasser & Ski Party --The Hondells--We'll Never Change Them --Deborah Walley--Paintin' the Town --Frankie Avalon and Deborah Walley--I Feel Good --James Brown and The Famous Flames
"Sergeant Deadhead" (1965):
--How Can You Tell --Deborah Walley--Two-Timing Angel --Donna Loren--You Should've Seen the One That Got Away --Eve Arden
"Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine" (1965):
--Dr. Goldfoot And The Bikini Machine --The Supremes
"Fireball 500" (1966):
--My Way That Gets Me My Way --Frankie Avalon--Step Right Up --Annette Funicello
"Thunder Alley" (1967):
--Theme from Thunder Alley --Band Without A Name --Riot in Thunder Alley --Eddie Beram--What's a Girl to Do --Annette Funicello--Calahan's Theme --Loraine Singers--Theme from Thunder Alley (Instrumental) --The Sidewalk Sounds
Opening and closing music: End Title from "Horror Express" by John Cacavas & In Un Altro Bar from "Revolver" by Ennio Morricone.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 38: AIP Beach Party Series Part 1.

In part one of a two-part series, Lee is going to surf through the music of the AIP Beach Party films. In this installment he's picking the soundtrack stuff he liked the most from the seven "official" films that make up the series. In part two he'll cover the spin-off films and some of the Les Baxter score work.
"Beach Party" (1963):
--Beach Party & Don't Stop Now --Frankie Avalon--Swingin' and a-Surfin' & Secret Surfin' Spot --Dick Dale & the Del-Tones--Promise Me Anything (Give Me Love) & Treat Him Nicely --Annette Funicello
"Muscle Beach Party" (1964):
--Running Wild --Frankie Avalon--Muscle Bustle --Donna Loren--Surfer's Holiday --Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello & Dick Dale--Happy Street --Stevie Wonder
"Bikini Beach" (1964):
--Record Run & Bikini Drag --The Pyramids--Love's a Secret Weapon --Donna Loren--Gotcha Where I Wantcha --The Exciters --This Time It's Love & Bikini Beach --Annette Funicello--Because You're You --Annette Funicello & Frankie Avalon--Dance and Shout --Stevie Wonder
"Pajama Party" (1964):
--Pajama Party & Stuffed Animal --Annette Funicello--Among the Young --Donna Loren--Where Did I Go Wrong --Dorothy Lamour--There Has to Be a Reason --Annette Funicello and Tommy Kirk
"Beach Blanket Bingo" (1965):
--Beach Blanket Bingo --Annette Funicello & Frankie Avalon--It Only Hurts When I Cry (Beach Blanket Bingo Version); It Only Hurts When I Cry (Studio Version) & New Love --Donna Loren-- Follow Your Leader --Harvey Lembeck-- Cycle Set --Dona Loren & The Hondells
"How to Stuff A Wild Bikini" (1965):
--How to Stuff a Wild Bikini --The Wild Bikini Chorus--Give Her Lovin' --The Kingsmen--Better Be Ready --Annette Funicello--The Boy Dext Door --Harvey Lembeck
"The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini" (1966):
--Geronimo --Nancy Sinatra and The Bobby Fuller Four--Stand Up and Fight --Piccola Pupa--Don't Try to Fight It Baby --Quinn O'Hara
Opening and closing music: End Title from "Horror Express" by John Cacavas & In Un Altro Bar from "Revolver" by Ennio Morricone.

TMBDOS! Episode 203: "Weird Science" (1985).

Lee is joined this week by two of his regular co-hosts on the Cape Sh!t podcast to talk about John Hughes' "Weird Science" (1985). Is it a classic of the 1980s? Does the film hold up at all, or is it just one big, dated misfire, full of rape, racism, and bad jokes? Somewhere in-between? The hosts ponder this and also tackle listener comments and talk about what they've watched as of late.
"Weird Science" IMDB  
Kerry on YouTube  Greg on YouTube  Where all we often review beer together on YouTube... 
Featured Music: "Deep in the Jungle" by Wall of Voodoo & "Weird Science" by Oingo Boingo.

TMBDOS! Episode 175: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008).

Lee and Daniel finish off this latest round of sex comedies with "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" (2008). How does this Judd Apatow-produced film stack up to his other comedies he's been involved in? Can Lee, after drinking far too much during an earlier podcast, be able to stick to his format, form coherent thoughts, and manage to even remember what the title of the film is? Daniel, at least keeps on track in this one. Listener comments, and what the hosts have been watching as of late, also get mentioned.
"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" IMDB 
Featured Music: "You Can't Break a Heart and Have It" by Frank Black & "Dracula's Lament" by Jason Segel.

TMBDOS! Episode 174: "Pinball Summer" (1980).

Lee and Daniel are back to tackle yet another sex comedy. This time it's another low-rent Canadian production, "Pinball Summer", from 1980. A themed sex comedy, much like "Joysticks", does it manage to deliver on its premise of arcade-based entertainment? Does it give us enough T&A on top of that? If not, how would Lee, as much more sleazy producer, sex this stuff up? Is the film even worth watching at all? Short shorts; bare male asses; pranking rich people; and not bothering with an ending are all things that are talked about in what might be one of the show's most off-the-rails episodes, as what the hosts have watched, and listener comments, instantly turn into a shit show before they even get to the film review.
"Pinball Summer" IMDB 
Check out Lee's latest appearance on Cinema Beef 
Featured Music: "Voyeur's Motel" & "Pinball Summer" by Jay Boivin & Germain Gauthier

TMBDOS! Episode 173: "California Dreaming" (1979).

Lee and Daniel take a trip to California to check out the jazz scene and discover the proper volleyball moves that will help them feel up young beach bunnies in "California Dreaming" (1979). Living in cars for a month; surfing; being understanding of your Aryan lunkhead boyfriend; and Seymour Cassel being far too into his daughter's sex life are just some of the things talked about in this far deeper-than-expected sex comedy. Listener comments and some initial thoughts on "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" are also talked about.
"California Dreaming" IMDB
Featured Music: "Come on and Get Ready" by Henry Small & "California Dreaming" by America.

TMBDOS! Episode 172: "The First Turn-On!!" (1983).

The whole crew is on board for the podcast's long-overdue return to sex comedies. Up first it's the last of Troma studio's initial four sex comedy releases in 1983's "The First Turn-On!!". This sex comedy, formatted as an anthology film, has a lot to mull over. The hosts talk about how this might have been the first true Troma film, the gross-out gags, and the surprising positive attitudes towards sex given its genre and when it was made. Where's the rape? Is it so cleverly dumb that anything "offensive" just isn't? Would the hosts eat food stored in a cave? Why is Lee angry about the soundtrack? What can Paul tell us about a circle jerk involving a cracker? All of this and more (as well as listener comments) are covered.
"The First Turn-On!!" IMDB
Featured Music: "Tears and Synthesizers" by The Modern Thinkers & "Come Back to Me" by Shrapnel.

TMBDOS! Episode 124: "Viva Las Vegas" (1964) & "Carnal Knowledge" (1971).

Lee and Daniel are back to cap off this run of the sex comedy series, this time with their friend and returning special guest Kit Power, who suggested the films they cover in this episode. We get to see more of the on-screen talents of Ann-Margret in the flashy Elvis film "Viva Las Vegas" (1964) & in the deep-but-depressing "Carnal Knowledge" (1971). Was Elvis a good actor, or did Ann-Margret steal his thunder? Can two people have six or seven dates in one day? Is a mash-up of "Viva Las Vegas" and "Death Race 2000" a good idea? Are there any easy answers to how to help the deeply flawed characters in "Carnal Knowledge"? How does Jack Nicholson fuck, and would we sleep with him? Also: what we've watched as of late and some REALLY terrible Elvis impersonation.
"Viva Las Vegas" IMDB
"Carnal Knowledge" IMDB
Buy Kit Power's books here
Read Kit's non-fiction here
Listen to Watching Robocop with Kit Power podcast here
Featured Music: "C'mon Everybody" & "Viva Las Vegas" by Elvis Presley.

TMBDOS! Episode 123: "Flesh Gordon" (1974) & "Flesh Gordon 2" (1990).

The sex comedy series continues. The whole gang is back together to tackle two well-known porn parodies that came out long before the recent porn parody fad of the last few years. They cover 1974's "Flesh Gordon", as well as its sequel from 1990, "Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders". Inbetween their own terrible jokes and wild tangents, Lee, Daniel and Paul consider the level of humour in both films, the production value of the films, the festishes on display, and how offensive one ten minute sequence is on almost every level (hint: it involves shit... walking, talking shit). They also cover what they've all watched and/or purchased as of late.
"Flesh Gordon" IMDB
"Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders" IMDB
Featured music: "Stuck On You Baby" by The Groovaholics & "The All American Hero" by Terrea Smith.

TMBDOS! Episode 122: "The Queens" (1966) & "Recruits" (1986).

Lee and Daniel continue their look at sex comedies, again trying out something old and something more "modern". This time out it's the Italian anthology sex comedy "The Queens" (1966), featuring four beautiful ladies of the period, and then they take another trip to Canada to take a look at the "Police Academy" rip-off "Recurits" (1986). Lee also talks about two films he recently watched.
"The Queens" IMDB 
"Recruits" IMDB
Featured Music: "Le Fate Shake" by Armando Trovajoli, "Maga Magò" by Armando Trovajoli & Titti Bianchi, and "Recruits (Ride Hard, Live Free)" by Thor.

TMBDOS! Episode 121: "The Swinger" (1966) & "Screwballs" (1983).

We're back for more sex comedies this episode with Lee and Daniel. This week the hosts drool over the silly and charming "The Swinger" (1966), featuring the beautiful Ann Margret. Then they go to T & A High School to see some boobs in "Screwballs" (1983).
A great sequence from "The Swinger"
"The Swinger" IMDB
"Screwballs" IMDB
Featured Music: "The Swinger" by Ann Margret, "Shake that Thing" & "This Heart's on Fire" by Johnny Dee Fury.

TMBDOS! Episode 120: "Beach Party" (1963) & "Joysticks" (1983).

After almost two years of going in other directions, Lee and Daniel bring the podcast back to their sex comedy series. Starting off they look at what might be the prototype for the teen beach movie in 1963's "Beach Party", and then they jump twenty years ahead to look at one of the most obvious dick joke flms ever made with 1983's "Joysticks". Listener comments are also covered.
"Beach Party" IMDB
"Joysticks" IMDB
Catch Lee on a recent episode of Cinema Psyops
Featured Music: "Beach Party" by Frankie Avalon; "Surfin and A-Swinging" by Dick Dale and the Del-Tones, and "Joysticks" by Ray Knehnetsky.

TMBDOS! Episode 69: The "Meatballs" Franchise.

Lee and Daniel are back to finish off their second run of sex comedies. This week they look at the four films in the "Meatballs" franchise, although they mostly focus on the final two parts. Is it really a franchise? Are any of the sequels any good at all? Should they do a commentary track for "Meatballs Part II"? Tune in to find out. Also covered: listener comments and Daniel surprising Lee with the challenge of impersonating Vinnie Jones, if he were to appear in films not actually in his resume, like he had done briefly in the previous episode. No promises on the quality of the Vinnie Jones impersonation!
"Meatballs" IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079540/combined
"Meatballs Part II" IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087700/combined
"Meatballs III: Summer Job" IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093516/combined
"Meatballs 4" IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104837/combined
Watching Robocop With Kit Power Podcast: http://talkingrobocop.libsyn.com/watching-robocop-with-kit-power
Featured Music: "Are You Ready for the Summer" by Elmer Bernstein & Norman Gimbel, Sung by The North Star Kids Chorus, and "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart.

TMBDOS! Episode 68: "Gas Pump Girls" (1979) & "EuroTrip" (2004).

Lee and Daniel are back for their second-to-last installment of this continuation of their look at sex comedies. Covered this time are the dive-in classic "Gas Pump Girls" (1979) & the box office flop from 2004, "EuroTrip". How exactly does one pump gas in little-to-no clothing? Are all European men rapists? Will absinthe make you see things? All of this and more is pondered in this episode! Also: a new version of the desert island game, listener comments, and what they've watched as of late.
"Gas Pump Girls" IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077597/combined
"EuroTrip" IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0356150/combined
Featured music: "Scotty Doesn't Know" by Lustra & "Du" by David Hasselhoff.

TMBDOS! Episode 67: "Summer Job" (1989) & "Bikini Drive-In" (1995).

Lee and Dainel are back for another entry into their sex comedy series. This time out they look at "Summer Job" from 1989 & "Bikini Drive-In" from 1995. One of these may just have made the bottom 5 films they've ever reviewed for the podcast. Also they cover listener comments, what they've watched as of late, and there's some interesting follow-up to the films they covered in the previous episode.
"Summer Job" IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098411/combined
"Bikini Drive-In" IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112504/combined
Featured music: "Munchie Invasion" by Mr. Moderation.