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Blood on the Tracks Episode 77: Corman Chronicle Part 2.

Lee is back to cover musical selections from the films in the later half of Roger Corman's directing career, between the years 1963 to 1990.
--End Title from "The Raven" (1963) --Les Baxter--Main Theme from "The Haunted Palace" (1963) --Ronald Stein--Main Title Theme from "The Terror" (1963) --Ronald Stein--Prince Prospero & Prospero's Court from "The Masque of the Red Death" (1964) --David Lee--Main Title & End Title from "The Tomb of Ligeia" (1964) --Kenneth Jones--End Credits from "The Man with the X-Ray Eyes" (1963) --Les Baxter--Theme from The Wild Angels from "The Wild Angels" (1966) --The Visitors--Blue's Theme; Bongo Party; & The Wild Angels Ballad (Dirge) from "The Wild Angels" (1966) --Davie Allen and The Arrows--Midnight Rider from "The Wild Angels" (1966) --The Hands of Time--A Little Head; Flash, Bam, Pow; & Gettin' Hard from "The Trip" (1967) --The Electric Flag--Main Title from "The St. Valentines Day Massacre" (1967) --Fred Steiner--Dance Party & Wild Racers Theme from "The Wild Racers" (1968) --The Sidewalk Sounds--Opening Titles from "Target Harry" (1969) --Les Baxter--Bloody Mama from "Bloody Mama" (1970) --Big Foot--Bubble Gum Girl from "Gas-s-s-s" (1970) --Johnny & The Tornados--This is the Beginning from "Gas-s-s-s" (1970) --Robert Corff--Deathsport from "Deathsport" (1978) --Andy Stein--Main Titles from "Frankenstein Unbound" (1990) --Carl Davis
Opening and closing music: Main Title from "Battle Beyond the Stars" by James Horner, and Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

TMBDOS! Episode 313: "The Terror" (1963).

Lee, Leah and Daniel are continuing the podcast's Corman tribute by covering "The Terror" (1963). Under Corman's watch a lot of future greats had a part in the production of this patched-together gothic horror, starring a fresh-face Jack Nicholson, an elderly Boris Karloff, and "that guy" Dick Miller (who threatens to steal the whole movie at times!). Is it the janky mess all of those old public domain 50 movie DVD packs make us think it was, or did watching a fully restored version surprise the hosts expectations? Did this film somehow inspire a future great film that Nicholson was also the lead in? You're already visiting our decaying old castle by the sea, you might as well stay for a while and find out!
"The Terror" IMDB 
Watch "The Terror" for free on YouTube in HD. 
Featured Music: "The Terror Main Title" by Ronald Stein & "There's Ghost in My House" by R. Dean Taylor.

TMBDOS! Episode 312: "The Wild Angels" (1966) & "Deathsport" (1978).

Lee is joined this episode by his friend and fellow podcaster Cameron Scott to continue the podcast's extended look at Roger Corman-directed and produced films. This time out its two wildly different motorcycle films, the first being Corman's own "The Wild Angels" (1966), starring Peter Fonda, Nancy Sinatra, Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd as members of a violent, and unfortunately, quite rapey chapter of the Hells Angels. Then it's David Carradine and Claudia Jennings in the spiritual sequel to "Deathrace 2000", "Deathsport" (1978), directed by Allan Arkush, Nicholas Niciphor & Corman. Does a production so troubled as this film had equal a terrible finished product, or are there joys to be had with such a jumbled mess? Put on your helmet, hop on our future bikes, and find out!
"The Wild Angels" IMDB 
"Deathsport" IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077414/reference/
Check out Cameron's podcasts at Cinema Degeneration. 
Check out Lee and Cameron's podcast with Gary Hill, Last Call at Torchy's, under the Butcher Shop family of podcasts. 
Featured Music: "Midnight Rider" by The Hands of Time; "The Wild Angels Ballad (Dirge)" by Davie Allen and The Arrows; and music from "Deathsport" by Andy Stein.

TMBDOS! Episode 311: "Frankenstein Unbound" (1990).

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 podcast to find out!
"Frankenstein Unbound" IMDB. 
Watch a fan-made upscaling of the film. 
Listen to the abridged audio version of the source material, produced by the BBC. 
Matt's Podcast 
Vaughn's Podcast 
Featured Music: "The Monster's Rage" & "Main Titles" by Carl Davis.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 76: Corman Chronicle Part 1.

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--Rock All Night & Rock 'n' Roll Guitar from "Rock All Night" (1957) --The Blockbusters--Main Titles from "Teenage Doll" (1957) --Walter Greene--Main Title from "Sorority Girl" (1957) --Ronald Stein--Hurry from "War of the Satellites" (1958) --Walter Greene--Suite from "Viking Women and the Sea Serpent" (1958) --Albert Glasser--Main Title & End Title from "Machine Gun Kelly" (1958) --Gerald Fried--Folk Song from "I, Mobster" (1959) --Gerald Fried--Suite from "A Bucket of Blood" (1959) --Fred Katz--Main Title from "The Wasp Woman" (1959) --Fred Katz--Main Title from "The Little Shop of Horrors" (1960) --Fred Katz--Completely Insane & Madeline's Brother from "House of Usher" (1960) --Les Baxter--Creature from the Haunted Sea from "Creature from the Haunted Sea" (1961) --Fred Katz & Betsy Jones-Moreland--Main Title from "The Pit and the Pendulum" (1961) --Les Baxter--End Title from "Tales of Terror" (1962) --Les Baxter--Suite from "The Premature Burial" (1962) --Ronald Stein--Main Title from "The Intruder" (1962) --Herman Stein
Opening and closing music: Main Title from "Battle Beyond the Stars" by James Horner, and Main Theme from "The Final Terror" by Susan Justin.

TMBDOS! Episode 310: "It Conquered the World" (1956) & "Battle Beyond the Stars" (1980).

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 space film "Battle Beyond the Stars" (1980). Lots of ground is covered in this one, so round up your posse of space mercs and get ready to fight mind-controlling pickles from Venus.
"It Conquered the World" IMDB 
"Battle Beyond the Stars" IMDB" 
Daniel's other podcast, I Don't Speak German. 
Featured Music: "Cowboy's Attack" & "Epilogue/End Title" by James Horner.

TMBDOS! Episode 309: "Opera" (1987).

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, he gets to play the Movie God Game.
"Opera" IMDB 
Catch us and others Wed nights, 8:30pm EST on BA101, reviewing beer. 
Featured Music: "Opera" by Claudio Simonetti & "Knights of the Night" by Steel Grave.

TMBDOS Intermission #49: RIP Roger.

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.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 75: 1970s Crime and Thrillers Part 2.

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.

TMBDOS! Intermission #48: Wolf Prom.

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.

TMBDOS! Episode 308: "Persepolis" (2007).

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.

TMBDOS! Intermission #47: April (Radiation) Showers.

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.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 74: 1980s Italian Action Mixer.

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.

TMBDOS! Episode 307: "The Grifters" (1990).

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! Episode 306: "Ace in the Hole" (1951).

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.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 73: More Vanity Insanity.

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.

TMBDOS! Episode 305: "Mudhoney" (1965) & "Girl on a Chain Gang" (1966).

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.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 72: Exploitation Samurai (Hanzo the Razor & Lone Wolf and Cub).

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.

TMBDOS! Episode 304: "Wait Until Dark" (1967).

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.

TMBDOS! Episode 303: Best (and worst) First-Time Watches of 2023.

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.