Lee, Leah, and the returning Daniel hang-out in the desert to get drunk and talk about giant ants, that are bent on spreading communism across the world. Or something. Yes, it's the Gordon Douglas-directed, 1954 atomic age monster movie classic "Them!". We talk about the thinly veiled themes in the film; the agency of female scientists in a 1950s sci-fi horror; educational films about ants; government, military, and local authorities actually working together like they should to solve issues; and way too much about formic acid. Leah and Daniel also talk about what they've watched as of late. "Them!" IMDB  Featured Music: "Main Title" & "Military Takes Over; Through The Tunnels" by Bronislau Kaper.

Lee and Leah are back this episode to talk about Guillermo del Toro's fantasy/horror/anti fascist film set in the post-Spanish Civil War era, "Pan's Labyrinth" (2006). Most of the talk revolves around what is or isn't real in the film and the central themes, as well as the amazing special effects and visuals. You might say the hosts really Faun over this one. Thank you, we're here all week. Try the veal. The hosts also cover what they've watched as of late. "Pan's Labyrinth" IMDB Featured Music: "Long, Long Time Ago" by Javier Navarrete; "Dance of the Satyrs" by Deamonia Nymphe; and "En los Jardines de Granada" by Rafael Medina.

Lee is back in a super-sized episode, finishing off his look at the prolific contributions to film music from the talented duo of Guido & Maurizio De Angelis, AKA: Oliver Onions. --Seq. 1 & Temi di Laura from "My Father's Wife" (1976) --Main Theme from "Cop in Blue Jeans" (1976) --Caccia All'uomo, Pt. 1 & Il Grande Racket, Pt. 1 from "The Big Racket" (1976) --Nata Leri from "Due sul Pianerottolo" (1976) -- Vocals by Rita Pavone --Main Theme from "Safari Express" (1976) --The Shadow of the Killer from "Death Rage" (1976) --Keoma (Harmonica) & Keoma from "Keoma" (1976) -- Vocals by Sybil & Guy --Hombres Del Mar; Arrembaggio; Yara & from The Black Corsair (1976) --Main Theme from "Mr. Robinson" (1976) --Notti Romane from "Messalina, Messalina!" (1977) --Wolf from "A Man Called Blade" (1977) -- Vocals by Cesare De Natale --Main Titles from "Goodbye & Amen" (1977) --Bulldozer from "Bulldozer" (1978) --Brotherly Love from "Odds and Evens" (1978) --Killer Fish (Instrumental) from "Killer Fish" (1979) --Sheriff from "The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid" (1979) --Main Theme "The Shark Hunter" (1979) --Descent into the Abyss from "Alien 2: On Earth" (1979) --Seq. 6 & Seq. 8 from "The Last Shark" (1981) --Main Theme from "Banana Joe" (1982) --Fantasy from "Bomber" (1982) --Seq. 1 from "2019: After the Fall of New York" (1983) --Main Theme from "A Blade in the Dark" (1983) --Black Inferno from "The Raiders of Atlantis" (1983) --The Final Battle from "Yor, the Hunter from the Future" (1983) Opening and closing music: Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" by Tangerine Dream, and My Name & The Departure from "Shanghai Joe" by Bruno Nicolai.

Lee, Leah, and returning special guest Gary Hill get their rain slickers and galoshes out to tackle "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), one of the best known and most well-loved of the big Hollywood musicals, featuring the talents of Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and a very young Debbie Reynolds. What Gary and Leah have watched as of late is also covered, and Lee reads an unusually long and informative YouTube comment. "Singin' in the Rain" IMDB  Check out Gary Hill at Cinema Beef Featured Music: "Fit as a Fiddle" (Ready for Love) by Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor & "Singin' in the Rain" by Gene Kelly.

Lee and Lady Leah have a conversation covering their thoughts on director Joshua Oppenheimer's 2012 documentary "The Act of Killing", which is about the surviving Indonesian death-squad leaders, who were responsible for the deaths of over one million people from 1964-65. A lot of it is just the shock and anger both hosts felt while watching the brazen boasting by these monsters, but they do get into Oppenheimer's unique and non-confrontational way he goes about opening these people up and showing what they truly are, with their own words and shallow justifications. It's not a fun film to talk about, but we think the discussion about it was quite good at least. Listener feedback and what Lady Leah has watched as of late are also covered. "The Act of Killing" IMDB  Featured Music: "Born Free" by John Barry and Don Black & "Bola" by Ona Sutra.

Lee is flying solo this time out to give you his thoughts on six recent films. He reviews "Nobody" (2021); "Justice Society: World War II" (2021); Jiu Jitsu" (2020); "Sator" (2019); "Fried Barry" (2020); and "In the Earth" (2021). Featured Music: "Psychomania Front Titles" by John Cameron & "I Have Always Been Here Before" by Roky Erickson.

Lee, Leah and Paul try their best to stay out of chases, races, fights, and beer and hotdog eating contests, as they talk about the 1974 Terrence Hill & Bud Spencer buddy comedy "Watch Out, We're Mad!". They also talk about what they've watched as of late and read an Apple Podcasts review. Come ride with us in our podcasting dune buggy. "Watch Out, We're Mad!" IMDB  Check out Lee's recent appearance on The Moustachioed Podcastio here.  Featured Music: "Across the Fields" and "Dune Buggy" by Oliver Onions.

Lee is back with the second part of his look into the scores and soundtrack work of the prolific brothers Guido & Maurizio De Angelis, AKA: Oliver Onions. In this episode he had his work cut out for him, as the brothers seemingly worked non-stop in the mid-to-late 1970s. --Angels and Beans from "Even Angels Eat Beans" (1973) --Main Titles from "Giovannona Long-Thigh" (1973) --And Life Goes On from "The Violent Professionals" (1973) --Freedom Rainbow from "Chino" (1973) --Schoolroom Drug from "The Knock Out Cop" (1973) --(I'm) Football Crazy from "Playing the Field" (1974) --Dune Buggy from "Watch Out, We're Mad! (1974) --Una Vita a Metà & ...MMM!?! from "The Beast" (1974) --Main Titles; Goodbye My Friend & Driving All Around from "Street Law" (1974) --Appostamento & Morto Di Giornata from "Flatfoot in Hong Kong" (1975) --New Special Squad from "Violent City" (1975) Opening and closing music: Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" by Tangerine Dream, and My Name & The Departure from "Shanghai Joe" by Bruno Nicolai.

Lee, Greg, Kerry, and guest host Lady Leah talk about 2016's "Doctor Strange". Is it a good origin story? Does it matter much in the overall grand scheme of the MCU? Does it have a bad guy in it that's worth a damn? Is it okay that the Ancient One isn't Asian? All of this and more can be found in this crazy mirror dimension of an episode. "Doctor Strange" IMDB

Lee, Paul and Leah return to take a look at the horror-infused Spaghetti Western "Django the Bastard" (1969), starring prolific Italian genre actor Anthony Steffen in the titular role of Django. The conversation revolves around the legitimacy of the unofficial Django films; how much of an effective horror film this actually is; if the Django in this film is undead or just really clever; and Leah's reaction and thoughts on watching her first pasta cowboy film, and why her mother may very well be the worst Italian for never cluing her in on their existence. The hosts also briefly talk about what they've watched as of late. "Django the Bastard" IMDB Featured Music: Excerpts from the score by Vasco Mancuso.

Lee, Leah and Paul return for another Intermission episode to talk about the sequel to "The Abominable Dr. Phibes", "Dr. Phibes Rises Again" (1972). Find out how the hosts thought this bolder, bloodier, and much more campy sequel stacks up to the original. "Dr. Phibes Rises Again" IMDB  Featured Music: "Inscriptio" by John Gale.

Lee and Leah get into the mind of the criminal element when they cover the Anatole Litvak-directed, and John Huston-written crime & comedy film, "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" (1938). Is this film a bit deeper than it lets on? Is Edward G. Robinson really all that great a guy in this? Is this just the Stanford Experiment? Are they talking about what one might think they are talking about with the Clitterhouse name? What did Humphrey Bogart think of this film? All of this and more, including what the hosts have watched as of late. "The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse" IMDB  Check out our friend Thomas' YouTube channel here.  Featured Music: "Eine Klein Enacht Musik (1st Movement)" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by S. Soundiva Orchestra & "I Wanna Go Back to Bali" by Rudy Vallée, performed by The Connecticut Yankees.

Lee, Leah and Paul have a breezy conversation, pondering one of Vincent Price's signature films, "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" (1971). "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" IMDB  Featured Music: Excerpts from the score & "Dr. Phibes' Theme" by Basil Kirchin.

Lee is back this episode with part one of a three-part look at the film music of the prolific Italian duo of Guido & Maurizio De Angelis, AKA: Oliver Onions. --Trinity Stand Tall from "Trinity is Still My Name" (1971) --Kerry from "Trastevere" (1971) --Main titles from "Il Sindacalista" (1972) --Fortuna si, Fortuna no from "The Terror with Cross-Eyes" (1972) -- Vocals by Enrico Montesano --Don't Lose Control from "Man of the East" (1972) --Sounds and Voices from "Father Jackleg" (1972) --Flying Through The Air & Plata and Salud from "All the Way, Boys!" (1972) --Afyon & I Picciotti from "The Sicilian Connection" (1972) --Excerpt from "Tales of Canterbury" (1973) --I Corpi Delle Vittime; Il Primo Omicido; Universita; & Corpi Smembrati from "Torso" (1973) Opening and closing music: Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" by Tangerine Dream, and My Name & The Departure from "Shanghai Joe" by Bruno Nicolai.

In honor of the late, great Christopher Plummer, Lee, Daniel, Leah and special guest host Sam try and navigate the twists and turns of Rian Johnson's ensemble murder mystery "Knives Out!" (2019), featuring Plummer in one of his last roles. Who is the real stand-out star of this great cast of big names? What's a Timbit and how does that figure in to this film? The hosts also talk about they've watched recently and respond to a rather lengthy and critical bit of listener feedback. "Knives Out!" IMDB  If you like beer reviews, and want to see a beer review channel Lee and Leah often appear on, check out our friend Nick's channel here.  Featured Music: "Knives Out! (String Quartet in G Minor)" by Nathan Johnson & "Righteous Rocker #1" by Larry Norman.

Lee and Leah check out a film Leah suggested for the podcast - and a film that is a shameful blind spot in Lee's trash movie viewing - "Multiple Maniacs" (1970). It's John Waters' first talkie, and features the incomparable talents and screen presence of Divine. Is it too transgressive for its time? Is it too tame these days? Should it be embraced by the LGBTQ community despite some of the less PC content? What's a rosary job? Tune in to find out. "Multiple Maniacs" IMDB  Featured Music: "Endless Sleep" by Jody Reynolds & "Wildwood" by Sil Austin.

Lee, Daniel and Leah are back this week checking out two films featuring the talents of the lovely Glenda Farrell. First it's an example of the classic small-town boy gets taken for a sucker tale, "Dance Charlie Dance" (1937) and then they move over to a film about smart, independent female lawyers trying to make their way in a male-dominated profession, "The Law in Her Hands" (1936). Which film did a heel turn on the hosts and made them hate it? Tune in to find out. Leah and Lee also talk about what they've watched as of late. "Dance Charlie Dance" IMDB  "The Law in her Hands" IMDB  If you like beer reviews, check out friend of the show, Tomas' YouTube Channel here.  Featured Music: "La-La-La Lies" by The Who; "Let Her Dance" by Bobby Fuller and The Bobby Fuller Four; and "Lawyers in Love" by Jackson Browne.

Lee, Daniel and Leah are back to tackle Paul Thomas Anderson's lengthy epic drama from 1999, "Magnolia". What did they think about the multiple interconnected storylines and how they all came together? Did the talented ensemble cast get enough screen time in their individual parts? How does Daniel feel about a film that was once his favourite film back when he first braved a tornado warning to see it alone in a theater? Did Tom Cruise deserve his Oscar nod here? What did Leah think of the frogs raining from the sky? All of this and more in this lengthy talk about a lengthy film. Also covered: what the hosts have watched as of late. "Magnolia" IMDB Featured Music: "WDKK Theme" by Jon Brion & "One" by Aimee Mann.

Lee's back for part three of his look at the scores and soundtracks of 1970s animal attack films, this time finding the few gems that round-out the decade. --Theme from "Long Weekend" (1977) --Michael Carlos --Peaceful Verde Valley from "Kingdom of the Spiders" (1977) --Dorsey Burnette --Excerpt from "Kingdom of the Spiders" (1977) --Jerry Goldsmith --Suite from "The Swarm" (1978) --Jerry Goldsmith --Excerpt from "Barracuda" (1978) --Klaus Schulze --Theme & Closing Titles from "Piranha" (1978) --Pino Donaggio --Suite from "Nightwing" (1979) --Henry Mancini --The Monster Attack & End Credits from "Prophecy" (1979) --Leonard Rosenman Opening and closing music: Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" by Tangerine Dream, and My Name & The Departure from "Shanghai Joe" by Bruno Nicolai.

Daniel, Lee, Greg and Kerry return to chat about "Captain America: Civil War" (2016). Opinions on this one are far more split than usual, as the hosts debate if this is even really a Captain America film or an Avengers film. Does Spiderman and Black Panther have to be in this? Is the Winter Soldier worth a damn? Do the action scenes at least hold up? Is there enough meat in this two and a half hour film for it to be worth your time? All this and more, so come fight us about it in an airport or something. "Captain America: Civil War" IMDB 

Lee, Dan, and Leah are back to talk about the goofy little biker film starring Joe Namath, Ann-Margret and William Smith, "C.C. & Company" (1970). How much of a real exploitation film is it? How big of a dick-bag is Namath in this? Why is Ann-Margret's character in any way attracted to Namath's character? Why are the biking scenes so damn long and drawn-out? Fuck Gene Siskel and the body-shaming horse he rode in on? All of these questions and more in this fun episode. Join our podcast biker gang, and let's do some audio crimes together! "C.C. & Company" IMDB  Check out the We Promise Nothing podcast . Featured Music: "I Can't Turn You Loose" by Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Ryders & "Jenny Take a Ride" by Mitch Ryder.

Lee and Paul sat down in October of 2020 to talk about their top 20 slasher films, along with honourable mentions and the like. This is not up to our usual low standards. It sort of went off the rails at times, and the sound quality isn't great (which is why it took so long for Lee to release it). But hey, if you've got an hour and change to kill, this might do the trick. Featured music: "Song of Madman Marz" by Gary Sales.

The animals are angry with mankind again this month in Lee's second part of his look into the soundtracks and scores of the 1970s animal attack genre. --Shadows from "Squirm" (1976) --Unknown Artist --Main Theme from "The Food of the Gods" (1976) --Elliot Kaplan --Suite from "Grizzly" (1976) --Robert O. Ragland --Early Ices & A Ball at Home from "Orca" (1977) --Ennio Morricone --Main Theme from "Day of the Animals" (1977) --Lalo Schifrin --My Son's Friend Is a Champion Pisser & Too Risky a Day for a Regatta from "Tentacles" (1977) --Stelvio Cipriani --The Miguel Chomp from "Tintorera: Killer Shark" (1977) --Basil Poledouris --Suite from "Ants!" (1977) --Kim Richmond --Suite from "Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo" (1977) -- Mundell Lowe Opening and closing music: Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" by Tangerine Dream, and My Name & The Departure from "Shanghai Joe" by Bruno Nicolai.

Lee, Daniel, and special guest Leah go-go dance, drive fast cars, wear revealing clothes, and kill all-American men as they talk about the Russ Meyer classic exploitation film "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" (1965). Topics include the depiction of women in this era; go-go dancing; fetishes on screen; tease vs sleaze; Russ Meyer the accidental feminist, and so much more. Also, Leah gets to play the Movie God Game, and the hosts respond to listener comments. Don't try listening to this one, just do it! See Leah in the short film "Ghost Beaver Kick" and her work on stage in "The Zoo Story".   "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" IMDB  Featured Music: "Boy, What'll You Do Then" by Denise & Company, and "Faster, Pussycat!" by The Bostweeds.

Lee and Daniel make their way out of the sewers and are are joined this week by special guest Matt of the Compañeros! Radio Network to talk about the Lewis Teague-directed and John Sayles-written "Alligator" (1980). Topics brought up: the urban legend about alligators getting flushed into the sewer; how gators eat; Roger Corman's way of doing things; Robert Forrester's terrible hair plugs, and his sense of humour about it; Henry Silva eating up the scenery; and deep political reads in a mostly jokey B-movie "Jaws" rip-off. Also: what the hosts have watched recently, and listener comments. Find Matt and his friends great podcasts here.  "Alligator" IMDB  Featured Music: "Alligator End Credits" by Craig Hundley & "Alligator Wine" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

The gang is back after being trapped in the quantum realm for a couple of months. This time out they talk about the first "Ant-Man" film, which features a winning comedy formula, and a super hero who can fit into a person's butthole. 

The animal's are angry with mankind this month in Lee's first part of his look into the soundtracks and scores of the 1970s animal attack genre. --Main Theme from "Night of the Lepus" (1972) --Jimmie Haskell --Ben's Song from "Ben" (1972) --Don Black & Walter Scharf; vocals by Michael Jackson --Suite from "Killer Bees" (1974) --David Shire --Suite from "The Chosen Survivors" (1974) --Fred Karlin --Track 2 from "Phase IV" (1974) --Brian Gascoigne --First Victim from "Jaws" (1975) --John Williams --Suite from "Bacalhau/Codfish" (1975) --Beto Strada Opening and closing music: Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" by Tangerine Dream, and My Name & The Departure from "Shanghai Joe" by Bruno Nicolai.

Lee and Daniel are back, and they are both a bit drunk and barely edited (okay, Lee is quite a bit more drunk than Daniel). But they were determined to talk about the Lambert Hillyer sci-fi/horror film "The Invisible Ray" (1936), featuring the talents of Boris Karloff, Béla Lugosi, and the lovely Frances Drake. They do eventually get there, but it takes them 40 or so minutes. Some of the subjects brought up: Canadian geography; the films that truly scare Lee; bunk science that's somewhat based in reality; Karloff being mistreated by Universal compared to Lugosi; a horrible bit of racism in an otherwise great film; listener comments and what the hosts have watched as of late including talk about the latest episodes of "The Mandalorian". "The Invisible Ray" IMDB Featured Music: excerpts from the score for "The Invisible Ray" by Franz Waxman.

This week Lee and Daniel check out Peter Lorre's intro into Hollywood with Karl Freund's "Mad Love" (1935). Topics brought up include some notable cast members other than Lorre; the differences between doctors and surgeons; transplantation of limbs, and where the science was in 1935 as compared to more recent years; and pondering why this is a bit of a lost film. Also brought up: listener comments and what Daniel has watched as of late. "Mad Love" IMDB  Daniel's recent podcast appearances: Embrace the Void  The Jacked-Up Review Show  Featured Music: "Head Cut Off" by Beck & "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals.

Lee Van Teeth has got the grooves for all the ghouls out there on his 2020 Halloween show. This year features some change-ups from previous years, he thinks the fans will like. So sit back with your adult refreshments, kick off your shoes, and let your hairy host drive away those blues. Have a spooky, groovy night! Playlist: "I'm the Wolfman" -- Round Robin "Watch Your Back" -- Dead Elvis & Thee Gravemen "The Hearse" -- Terry Teen & The Tweaks "Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya" -- Dr. John "The Shiver of the Vampires" -- Acanthus "Fascinating Horror" -- Nico Fidenco "The Shadow Knows" -- Link Wray "Night of the Vampire" -- The Fuzztones "Attack of the Demon" -- Black Widow "Three Sisters" -- Affinity "Devil's Circle Music" -- Mike Vickers "I Am a Witch" -- Twin Temple "Lady of the Moon" -- Astaroth "Electrofear" -- Eric Peters "Death Corps (Alternate Version)" -- Richard Einhorn "See You in Hell" -- Electric Wizard "Dark Dawn" -- Whistler's Mother "Green Eyed Monster" -- 10cc "Evil Angel" -- Ray Vernon "Magic and Ecstasy" -- Ennio Morricone "Funeral Striptease" -- Bruno Nicolai "The Warning" -- Charles Wain "Dawn Odyssey" -- David Fanshawe "Mine Mine Mind" -- Roky Erickson "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" -- The X-Ray Harpoons "Devil Woman on the 199" -- Cult of the Psychic Fetus "Midnight Graveyard" -- Mother Sunday "When You're Dead" -- The Ghost "Night of the Warlock" -- The Ghost

Lee and Daniel return to cover one of the films that put Alfred Hitchcock on the map, that being "The 39 Steps" (1935). Some of the conversation revolves around early examples of Hitchcock's visual style and techniques, and tropes. Other things covered: Hitchcock abusing his actors (especially the women); differences between the film and its source material; Hitchcock getting away with sexy situations in the post-code era; and how the hosts could turn this into a Bikini Carwash film (because of course we do). A listener comment is also responded to. "The 39 Steps" IMDB  Featured Music: "Secret Agent Man" by The Ventures & "Before they Make Me Run" by The Rolling Stones.

Lee and Paul got back together to record some bonus horror content for October. This time out they review the two slasher films "Blood Song" (1982) & "Mortuary" (1983). This one is off the cuff, mostly unedited, and a bit dog-eared, but the conversation is a fun one. Due to some recording issues the mic levels were not able to be properly balanced, so it's best to use ear buds. Sorry about that. "Blood Song" IMDB "Mortuary" IMDB Featured Music: "Blood Song (Main Theme)" & "Blood Song (End Credits)" by Robert J. Walsh, and "Mortuary (Main Theme)" by John Cacavas

Lee and Daniel cover some more James Whale this week as they look at "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935). The conversation centers around Whale's very measured changes to tone compared to the first film, and how he still managed to be subversive under the the Hays Code. Other topics: performances; being threatened by a goose; the Monster smoking up and getting drunk; and some background on Homunculi, and just who Doctor Pretorius would need to jerk off in order to make them. Listener comments are also covered. "Bride of Frankenstein" IMDB  The Thrilling Adventure Hour's "Beyond Belief"  Featured Music: "The Bride Of Frankenstein (Main Title)" by Franz Waxman & "Love is Strange" by Ian and Sylvia.

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.

The debut episode of Howling from the Cave, with your hairy host Lee Van Teeth. Playlist: "The Interpreter" - Rocky Erickson (1986) "Thinking Things Over" - Wolfgang (1970) "Can't Tame Me" - The Benders (1966) "Topless" & "Spaghetti Strap" - The Telstars (1964) "I Talk to the Trees" & "Raunchy Twist" - The G-Men (1962) "Tokoloshe Man" - John Kongos (1971) "Batman" & "You're Gonna Be Mine" - The 4 Of Us (1965) "Sucker Punch" - Sonia Rutstein (1985)

Lee & Daniel are back this week to solve some cases while hammered. This time out it's the comedy detective film "The Thin Man" (1934), directed by W.S. Van Dyke, based on a book by Dashiell Hammett. Much is made of the greatness of William Powell & Myrna Loy's on-screen chemistry, and just how well this film still plays in 2020. Things talked about: drinking all the time; what this series feels like it has influenced; what a new Thin Man series could be like, including casting thoughts; and how this film balances its comedy with the more serious elements. Listener comments are also covered. "The Thin Man" IMDB Featured Music: "Jockey Full of Bourbon" by Tom Waits & "One Mint Julep" by Louis Prima.

Lee and Daniel are pleased to welcome their friend James Murphy back to the podcast to talk about a classic of both written and filmed sci-fi/horror, with the James Whale-directed "The Invisible Man" (1933), based on the story by H.G. Wells. Things talked about include wacky magical science in the story and real life; how the invisible man spends a long time just running around hanging invisible dong; Whale trying to move away from "Frankenstein"; the use of comedy in the film; Claude Rains great performance; and the amazing special effects that still work to this day. Lee and James also briefly talk about what they've watched as of late. "The Invisible Man" IMDB  Check out James' podcasting here James also has a (dirt cheap) Patreon, if you'd like to read and listen to more of his stuff here  Featured Music: "My Eyes Have Seen You" by The Doors & "I Can See Through You" by Episode Six.

This week Lee and Daniel are still in 1933, and they decided to sleep their way to the top with bad girl Barbara Stanwyck, in the Alfred E. Green-directed "Baby Face" (1933). Does this pre-code bad-girl-having-sex-picture actually push any boundaries even for its time? Is that John Wayne in a bit part? How is this film comparable with sex comedies and softcore films from the last thirty years? How would the hosts have made this film? Lee also talks briefly about what he's watched as of late. "Baby Face" IMDB Featured Music: "Baby Face" by Little Richard & "Femme Fatale" by The Velvet Underground and Nico.

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.

This week Lee is joined by two of the hosts of the fantastic Grindbin Podcast, Mike Wood & Bobby Trippett, to talk about what many consider to be Fritz Lang's last masterpiece, "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse" (1933). The hosts dive into the thinly veiled central themes of the film, where Lang throws a harsh critical eye on the corruption of the police and government in his day, and how that can (and did) lead to the rise of fascism, not only back then, but in the present day. Also talked about: the touches of German expressionism in the film; Lang's use of sound and visuals to bridge between scenes and distort what the viewer is experiencing; if "proto-noir" is really a useful term at this point in film history; if Fritz Lang did AIP Beach party films; and so much more. Also, a listener comment is responded to; Lee and Mike talk about what they've watched as of late; and Mike & Bobby get to play a round of The Movie God Game. "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse" IMDB  Check out The Grindbin Podcast here  Featured Music: "I'm Your Puppet" by James & Bobby Purify & "Total Control" by The Motels.

Lee and Daniel arrive in 1933 to witness the end of civilization as we know it, when the world is destroyed by the forces of nature in the Felix E. Feist-directed disaster movie "Deluge". Much of the conversation revolves around the tense opening of the film and the fantastic special effects the film pulls off on a very modest budget for the time. Then, as the film takes a turn from out in left field, so does the conversation, as we substitute mass destruction for a tale of rampant misogyny in a brave new world where women are rare. Also covered: what Lee has watched as of late. "Deluge" IMDB  Featured Music: "The Ocean Doesn't Want Me Today" by Tom Waits & "Baby, I'm Yours" by ‪Barbara Lewis.

Lee, Daniel, Kerry and Greg return to give their opinions on the 11th film in the MCU, and the second installment of the Avengers series. In this fast and loose episode, pretty much the full range of opinions are given up in this conversation, as the hosts ponder Hulk and Black Widow almost fucking; Tony Stark yet again creating the main villain; Hawkeye having a family; and just how many people would have really died in the various over-the-top CGI action scenes. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" IMDB 

Lee and Daniel are still locked up in 1932, but after watching "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang", they are planning their daring escape to 1933. Much of the conversation revolves around the true events that led to the book that this film is based upon, and how a post WW1 America has helped shape the oppressive and inhumane conditions in Southern chain gangs and prison in general. Further conversation touches on pre-code fun; proto-noir; and Lee talks about what he's watched as of late. Come break some rocks in the hot sun with the hosts. "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" IMDB  Featured Music: "Chain Gang" by Sam Cooke & "Work Song" by Nina Simone.

Although a week late, and slightly foggy in remembering some specific details about the films, Lee and Daniel return to check out some Universal horror from 1932. First up it's the Victor Halperin-directed "White Zombie", starring Bela Lugosi, and then they move on to "The Old Dark House", directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff. Slavery and the true horror of traditional zombies; voodoo drugs; strange facial hair; fancy cinematography out of nowhere; early parody of Gothic horror traditions; and James Whale going full-on with subtext are just a few of the things mentioned in this episode. Also covered: listener comments & what the hosts have watched as of late. "White Zombie" IMDB  "The Old Dark House" IMDB  Featured Music: "Voodoo Walking" by Mama Rosin with Hipbone Slim & The Kneetremblers; "Zombie Jamboree" by Harry Belafonte; and "Haunted House" by Issac Rother & The Phantoms.

Rest in peace, Mr. Morricone. Check out Duncan McLeish's tribute to Morricone here.  --Titles from "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964) --Watch Chimes from "For a Few Dollars More" (1965) --The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966) --Farewell To Cheyenne from "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968) --A Fistful of Dynamite from "A Fistful of Dynamite" (1971) --The Cruel from "The Hellbenders" (1967) --An Indian Story (Healing The Wound) from "Navajo Joe" (1966) --Guitar Nocturne from "Death Rides a Horse" (1967) --The Penguin from "Companeros" (1970) --Main Title from "Two Mules for Sister Sara" (1970) --The Chase from "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964) --Jokes on the Side from "A Fistful of Dynamite" (1971) --Main Title from "My Name is Nobody" (1973) --Vivacious Bamba (Titles) from "The Mercenary" (1968) --A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof (Titles) from "A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof" (1968) --Main Titles (The Hunt) from "The Big Gundown" (1966) --A Silhouette of Doom from "Navajo Joe" (1966) --Face to Face (Titles) from "Face to Face" (1967) --The Bullfight from "The Big Gundown" (1966) --Counter-Revolution from "A Fistful of Dynamite" (1971) --Final Duel from "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968) --The Arena from "The Mercenary" (1968) --Mystic and Severe from "Death Rides a Horse" (1967) --Chased! from "A Sky Full of Stars for a Roof" (1968) --The Ecstacy of Gold from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966) --Passages in Time from "The Great Silence" (1968) --Before the Assault from "The Hellbenders" (1967) --The Last Trupet from "Buddy Goes West" (1981) --Death Rides a Horse from "Death Rides a Horse" (1967) --Navajo Joe (Main Title) from "Navajo Joe" (1966) --Let's Go and Kill, Companions (Titles) from "Companeros" (1970) --The Great Silence (Restless) from "The Great Silence" (1968) --The Trio from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966) --Finale from "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968) Opening and closing music: End Title from "Horror Express" by John Cacavas & In Un Altro Bar from "Revolver" by Ennio Morricone.

Lee and Daniel let their freaks off the leash this week as they cover Tod Browning's "Freaks" from 1932. Some of the topics brought up: is the film a horror film?; does it exploit the actual freaks who performed in the film?; who are the real freaks?; the background of some of the performers; early anti-eugenic stances just before the Nazis came to power in Germany; how this film ruined Tod Browning's career; and if a remake would be possible. Also, Lee uses the soundboard software he bought and plays a live .mp3 listener comment. The hosts respond to other listener comments and talk about what they have watched as of late. Get your freak on! If you would like to submit an audio message, send your .mp3 here: [email protected] "Freaks" IMDB  Featured Music: "Pinhead" by The Ramones; "Circus" & "Lucky Day (Overture)" by Tom Waits.

Lee and Daniel have made their way back to the 1930s this week. This time out they look at two films from 1931; one of which holds up really well and another that doesn't at all. Between the witty and energetic script and camera moves of "The Front Page" and the slow, plodding mystery of "The Black Camel", they'll let you guess which is which. Things talked about: RIP Ennio Morricone; how Charlie Chan was considered progressive on Asian stereotypes in its day; yellow face; the real man behind Charlie Chan; a bit of the history of Hawaii; Lucy Liu; fancy camera moves in 1931; a mother-fucker with a banjo; taking shits and having drinks in a movie; listener comments and what the hosts have watched as of late. "The Black Camel" IMDB  "The Front Page" IMDB  Featured Music: "Uheuhene" by Sol Hoopii; "Na Lei O Hawaii" by Alfred Apaka; and "By the Light of the Silvery Moon" by Joan Edwards.

Lee and Daniel are back this week to walk the path to enlightenment and talk about Jim Jarmusch's "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" (1999). Much talk of bullshit codes of honour is had. Also covered: communication without having a common language; sad gangsters watching cartoons; Lee's theory about a slightly hidden subplot in the film; and why are so many homeless people living on the top of buildings in this film? Listener comments are also read. Now, sit back, un-screw that drain-pipe, and take aim. "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" IMDB Featured Music: "Samurai Theme" by The RZA & "Armagideon Time" by Willie Williams.