Soundtracker

Today on Soundtracker I get to one of the few De Palma movies I can cover on the show with CARLITO'S WAY. And I'm joined by Arjun Hundal of the Deep Into History podcast (@DeepintoHistory), who brought a wealth of knowledge on the novels the film is based on, and the stories that inspired them. So join us, as we talk about this film vs SCARFACE, Kleinfeld being one of the biggest scumbags committed to film, The God Luiz Guzman, Benny Blanco, the chemistry between Pacino and Penelope Ann Miller, and the swinging sounds of the 70s that dominate the soundtrack. HERE COMES THE PAIN!


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Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined by Drea Clark (@TheDreaClark) of the Maximum Film! podcast (@maximum_film) to discuss one of my all-time favorite action films, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. In this episode, we talk about Geena Davis as an action star, discuss Hennessy's incredible fits, question whether having a female-fronted action film hurt its box office in 1996, talk about how happy we are it's gotten its due in the years since, wonder what ever happened to Craig Bierko, and talk about Shane Black knowing his way around a needle-drop. So give it a listen, or I'll sock you in the jaw and yell pop goes the weasel.

Check out Maximum Film! here: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film/

Check out the list of the Independent Spirit Award nominees here: https://ew.com/awards/2023-film-independent-spirit-awards-nominations-full-list/#:~:text=Cate%20Blanchett%2C%20Michelle%20Yeoh%2C%20and,Ayo%20Edibiri%2C%20and%20Himesh%20Patel.

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Well, after a very close call, Soundtracker is still here. I apologize for the delay!

Today, I'm joined by writer Ben Schwartz (@benschwartz_) to talk about the extremely charming VALLEY GIRL. In this episode we talk about Nick Cage, Los Angeles, malls, valley girl speak, what an incredible 80s dickhead character Tommy is, the Romeo and Juliet connections, the really weird soundtrack history, and a lot more. So give it a listen, or you can, like, totally gag me with a spoon.

Check out Ben's writing for The Nation here: https://www.thenation.com/authors/ben-schwartz/

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Today on Soundtracker,  season 3 continues, as Scott Wampler (@ScottWamplerRIP) of The Kingcast (@kingcast19) and I continue our extra lengthy NATURAL BORN KILLERS discussion. In this episode, we talk about the prison riot, clickbait articles, and, of course, the soundtrack. Expect a lot of talk about problematic song titles, Trent Reznor and a whole lot more. 

Check out The Kingcast here: https://www.fangoria.com/podcasts/the-kingcast/

Read Scott's stuff on Fangoria here: https://www.fangoria.com/search/?q=Scott+wampler#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=Scott%20wampler&gsc.page=1

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Soundtracker is back, baby (wolf howl)! It's season 3, and I'm leading off with a two-part episode on NATURAL BORN KILLERS! Oh, and Scott Wampler (@ScottWamplerRIP) of The Kingcast (@kingcast19) is back to talk about it with me! In this episode, we talk about whether Stone hit the mark with his satire, how that message works even better in the True Crime Era, the original Tarantino script, Rodney Dangerfield, how much fun every single actor in the movie seems to be having, everyone being on mushrooms during filming, what it means to root for Mickey and Mallory, and whole lot more. 

Welcome back everyone, I'm super excited for season 3 and there's just so much good stuff on the way. Here's to a great year!

Check out The Kingcast here: https://www.fangoria.com/podcasts/the-kingcast/

Read Scott's stuff on Fangoria here: https://www.fangoria.com/search/?q=Scott+wampler#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=Scott%20wampler&gsc.page=1

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With one week to go until the season premiere (NATURAL BORN KILLERS, with returning guest Scott Wampler back for a 2 part episode), I was debating whether to be silent for a week or put something out, and I decided to unlock another bonus episode!

January's bonus episodes (WHO'S THE MAN and YOUNG GUNS 2) will be up shortly, as well. You can find them at www.patreon.com/soundtracker. Check it out, because any support helps keep the show alive. See you all next Friday with Season 3!

It's the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles today, and joining me is Andrew Woods (@JimJarmuschHair) cohost of The Weezer Bracket. In this episode, we talk about how amazing it is that 80s kids were given such a genuinely high-quality Ninja Turtles adaptation with the first film. We also discuss Elias Koteas, Look Who's Talking, Friday the 13th, MC Hammer, the Pizza Hut jingle before the moves on VHS, and more.

listen to The Weezer Bracket here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weezer-bracket/id1373996091

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Season 3 begins shortly with NATURAL BORN KILLERS, but until then I'm unlocking a bonus episode, as a treat. See you all soon!

Will Menaker is back to talk about Hype Williams gonzo masterpiece, BELLY. In this episode we talk about the troubled production, DMX's undeniable charisma, Nas' questionable acting ability, the incredible look and style of the film, why critics were wrong about it, and, of course, the soundtrack. 

Find Will on Twitter at @willmenaker

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It's the season finale and Christmas Episode all in one today . This year it's NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION, and I'm joined by returning guest Jason Kleeberg, the host of Five Five podcast (@forcefivepod). In this episode we talk Randy Quaid, a world where Chevy Chase wasn't difficult to work with, what makes this a great Christmas movie, the incredible supporting cast, and with this one I do something a little different with the soundtrack. You can listen to this episode whether you're traveling for the holidays, staying at home, or emptying the shitter. 

Play ball!

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Read Christmas 59, the John Hughes story that inspired the movie here: https://web.archive.org/web/20010223220801/www.nationallampoon.com/flashbacks/xmas59/xmas59.html

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Today on Soundtracker, we're kicking ass, tearing throats, and talking about MACGRUBER. And joining me are returning guests Plexico Gingrich (@ruthlessreviews) and L Ron Mexico (@LRonMexico), from the fan-favorite ROAD HOUSE episode. In this episode, we discuss what an irredeemably terrible person MacGruber is, ponder MacGruber's prowess as a lover, position Piper as the stand-in for the audience, sing Kristen Wiig's praises, talk about the 80s top 40 heavy soundtrack and more. 

Look, if you listen to the episode, I'll f*** anything you want.  You can watch me f*** something. Just point at something in the room and I'll f*** it for you. Just tell me what you want me to f***.

Check out Ruthless Reviews here: www.ruthlessreviews.com

Read L Ron's Medium piece here: https://medium.com/@lronmexico/front-row-seats-to-the-construction-of-hell-fe767d9197d4

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It's time for Side B of my conversation on DUMB AND DUMBER with Scott Benson (@bombsfall on Twitter and IG). In this episode we finish our discussion of the movie, and finally get to the soundtrack. Which, if you didn't know, is incredibly good. In this half, we talk about the lines that stick with us, continue getting to the bottom of what makes this movie not creepy, give love to The Primitives, dig into the rest of the jangle-pop, very 1994 soundtrack and more. 

Alright, welp, see you later.

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