They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!
They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!
Lee Russell
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Blood on the Tracks Episode 102: Analogue-Punks (Cyberpunk Films Part 1).
In this episode, before Lee takes a break for month and hands the DJ duties over to Lee Van Teeth for his October Halloween show, he's put together the first playlist in a what will be a series on the show for the rest of the year: music from cyberpunk films. But to get to the true cyberpunk picks, Lee wanted to set the tone a bit with tracks from some of the proto-cyberpunk frilms that would help influence and define what the eventual genre would be when it was finally coined. --Maschinen & Maschinenhalle-Moloch from "Metropolis" (1927) --Gottfried Huppertz--La Ville Inhumaine from "Alphaville" (1965) --Paul Misraki--Suite from "Cyborg 2087" (1966) --Paul Dunlap--Set Up Communications & Under Surveillance from "Colossus: The Forbin Project" (1970) --Michel Colombier--Theme From A Clockwork Orange (Beethoviana); Timesteps (Excerpt) & Title Music From A Clockwork Orange from "A Clockwork Orange" (1971) --Wendy Carlos--Robot Repair; Hovercraft Muzak & The Gunslinger from "Westworld" (1973) --Fred Karlin--Albatross from "World on a Wire" (1973) --Fleetwood Mac--Main Title from "Futureworld" (1976) --Fred Karlin Opening and closing music: Riot In Thunder Alley from "Thunder Alley" by Eddie Beram, and Escape from "Coffy" by Roy Ayers.
Sep 29
1 hr 4 min
TMBDOS!: Episode 380: "9 to 5" & "Times Square" (1980).
Lee & Daniel are joined by Gary Hill to pay tribute to two singular talents who have recently left us, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. In this episode they talk about Parton's debut in Colin Higgins' "9 to 5" & Curry bringing his star power to Allan Moyle's "Times Square". 9 to 5" IMDB  "Times Square" IMDB  Catch Gary's podcast here.  Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.    Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon. Featured Music: "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton; "Rock Hard" by Suzi Quatro; & "Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed.
Sep 14
1 hr 46 min
TMBDOS! Episode 379: "Crime Wave" (1953).
Lee and Daniel talk about some very late period classic noir this week, as they examine André De Toth's "Crime Wave" (1954). Does the classic noir police procedural elements butt heads with the more realistic approach to the story-telling? Is the short runtime quality over quantity? Are all cops bastards? Why does this Charles Buchinsky fella look familiar? All this and more, including what the hosts have watched recently, is talked about. Now, get us to a crime doctor right away, we're bleeding out! "Crime Wave" IMDB The General Witchfinders Podcast Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.    Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon.    Featured Music: "Under Pressure" by Nick Ingman & "Maniac Pursuit" by Trevor Duncan.
Aug 31
1 hr 21 min
Blood on the Tracks Episode 101: Some Summer Watches.
Lee's back after the massive 100th show with a smaller playlist consisting of two music selections each from some of his 2026 summer film watching. --Tecnica di un Omicidio (Titoli) & Clint in Fuga from "Professional Killer" (1966) --Robby Poitevin--Rolling Home to Rosie from "Summer Night Fever" (1978) --Curtis Corporation--Baker Street from "Summer Night Fever" (1978) --Gerry Rafferty--Seq. 1 (Titoli Canzone) & Seq. 8 from "Supersonic Man" (1979) --Gino Peguri--Main Title & Night Swim from "Humanoids From the Deep" (1980) --James Horner--Main Title/Colwyn's Ar & Death of the Beast from "Krull" (1983) --James Horner--Zur & The Last Starfighter Theme (Main Title) from "The Last Starfighter" (1986) --Craig Safan Opening and closing music: Riot In Thunder Alley from "Thunder Alley" by Eddie Beram, and Escape from "Coffy" by Roy Ayers.
Aug 30
55 min
TMBDOS! Episode 378: "The Hustler" (1961) & "The Color of Money" (1986).
Lee & Daniel are joined by returning guests Robby and Wick to talk about Robert Rossen's "The Hustler" (1961), and Martin Scorsese's sequel "The Color of Money" (1986). The hosts go pretty in-depth with their thoughts on these two sports films, discussing the characters and the overall themes, and just how well they stack up against each other at the end of the day. They also speculate on how they'd have made "The Color of Money" if it had been up to them. Would Tom Cruise even still be involved? Get out your bottle of your finest, cheapest bourbon, put you money on the table, and prepare to meet us in a game of straight pool for about 40 hours, or however long it takes us to beat you. "The Hustler" IMDB  "The Color of Money" IMDB  Check out Wick and his excellent art here.  Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.    Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon.    Featured Music: "Main Title (Stop and Go)" & "Minnesota Fats" by Kenyon Hopkins and "The Color Of Money" (theme) by Robbie Robertson.
Aug 17
2 hr 12 min
TMBDOS! Episode 377: "The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse" (1960).
Lee and Daniel are joined by guests Vaughn and Bobby to pry into the mysteries of Fritz Lang's final film, "The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse" (1960). How did Lang do in his last film? Had he lost a step or was he way ahead of his time? What sort of influence, if any, did this have on the soon-to-come Bond series and the contemporary Krimi genre? The hosts also talk about what they've watched recently. Check your mirrors, there might be someone looking at you from the other side! "The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse" IMDB  Check out Bobby on The Grindbin.  Check out Vaughn on Motion Picture Massacre.  Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.    Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon.    Featured Music: Excerpt from "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" by Bobby Vee; "Dread and Danger" by Syd Dale; and "Needle Gun" by Hawkwind.
Aug 10
1 hr 30 min
Blood on the Tracks Episode 100: Music from Five Star Films.
It's the big 100th episode of Blood on the Tracks! Lee celebrates with a playlist of soundtrack and score material from some of his favourite films ever - we're talking the stuff he rates 5 stars on his Letterboxd account, so you know it's the best of the best. Probably. At any rate, there some old favourites that have popped up on the show over the years, and a bunch of new stuff to the show. Sit back and take in 2 & 1/2 hours of great music, and thank you for your continued listens! --The Third Man Theme from "The Third Man" (1949) --Anton Karas--The Chase from "Touch of Evil" (1958) --Henry Mancini--Titles & Big Trouble from "Yojimbo" (1961) --Masaru Sato--Suite from "The Haunting" (1963) --Humphrey Searle--Once Upon a Time in the West & Final Duel from "Once Upon a Time in the West" (1968) --Ennio Morricone--Application for an Exorcism from "The Stone Tape" (1972) --Desmond Briscoe & Glynis Jones--Christine is Dead from "Don't Look Now" (1973) --Pino Donaggio--Goodbye My Friend from "Street Law" (1974) --Guido & Maurizio De Angelis with Suzi & Guy--Main Title from "Night Moves" (1975) --Michael Small--Homeward Bound from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (1975) --Jack Trombey--Creation & Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" (1977) --Tangerine Dream--Zombi & The Hunt from "Dawn of the Dead" (1978) --Goblin--On the Way from "Nosferatu" (1979) --Popol Vuh--Zinskaro from "Nosferatu" (1979) --Vocal Ensemble Gordela--Overture & The Long Good Friday Theme from "The Long Good Friday" (1980) --Francis Monkman--Suite from "Just Before Dawn" (1981) --Brad Fiedel--Nightbeast from "Nightbeast" (1982) --J.J. Abrams & Robert J. Walsh--Humanity Pt. 2 from "The Thing" (1982) --Ennio Morricone--Waiting Death from "Tenebre" (1982) --Simonetti-Morante-Pignatelli--Anvil of Crom, Theology/Civilization, and Battle of the Mounds from "Conan the Barbarian" (1982) --Basil Poledouris--Send Love Through from "Rock & Rule" (1983) --Deborah Harry & Robin Zander--Main Title from "The Terminator" (1984) --Brad Fiedel--Blood Simple from "Blood Simple" (1984) --Carter Burwell--Pleasure Road & Telescope from "Body Double" (1984) --Pino Donaggio--Caleb's Blues & Severin Dies from "Near Dark" (1987) --Tangerine Dream--Suite from "Lake Mungo" (2008) --Dia Paterson--Godzilla Suite 1 from "Godzilla -1.0" (2023) --Naoki Sato & Akira Ifukube Opening and closing music: Riot In Thunder Alley from "Thunder Alley" by Eddie Beram, and Escape from "Coffy" by Roy Ayers.
Jul 30
2 hr 33 min
TMBDOS! Episode 376: "Bikini Summer" (1991).
Lee and Daniel are joined by new guest Erin, from the Manic Movie Monday Podcast, to cover the Robert Veze-directed sex comedy "Bikini Summer" (1991), from PM Entertainment. As this is a film Erin grew up with, we get into a pretty deep dive into some of its cast, and its place in the exploding direct-to-video & made-for-cable sex comedy market (as well as just softcore and hardcore porn in general) in the 1990s. Because Erin is a first time guest, she gets to play BEYOND BELIEF: MOVIE FACT OR FICTION, with our good friend Jonathan Frakes! The hosts also talk about things they've watched as of late, and we got some listener feedback in audio form! Don't worry about the plot, we'll find one in the last 30 minutes, and resolve everything in the last ten! Until then we'll distract you with our boobies. "Bikini Summer' IMDB  Check out Erin's excellent podcast here.  Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.    Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon.    Featured Music: "Bikini Drag" by The Pyramids & "Bikini Summer" by Lois Greco & John Gonzalez.
Jul 27
1 hr 44 min
TMBDOS! Episode 375: "Wake Up Dead Man" (2025).
Lee and Daniel attempt to discover the clues of the third and latest Rian Johnson "Knives Out" film, "Wake Up Dead Man" (2025). Locked-room mysteries, religion, and acid baths are just a couple of things brought up in this one. The hosts also talk about what they've watched as of late. Watch out for possible Knife Robots, and help us solve this one! "Wake Up Dead Man" IMDB  Lee's latest episode of the Last Call At Torchy's podcast.  Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.    Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon.    Featured Music: "The Confrontation" by Nathan Johnson & "Come On Up to the House" by Tom Waits.
Jul 20
1 hr 18 min
TMBDOS! Intermission #62: Summer Activities.
Some real life got in the way of doing a regular episode this past weekend, so Lee is back with an Intermission episode, covering what's happening on the podcast, where else Lee has been podcasting as of late, and then he briefly talks about five recent film watches, including new films like "Lee Cronin’s The Mummy" & "Citizen Vigilante". Gary Hill's Butcher Shop feed, where the Last Call at Torchy's series can be found.Lee on a recent Movie Melt!, where "Summer Night Fever" was covered.  Featured Music: "I'm a Ding Dong" by Bloodshot Bill & "Mr. Nothingoesright" by Oliver Onions and Douglas Meakin.
Jul 13
35 min
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