Lots and lots of movies have soundtracks. Some are classics. Some are bad. But the majority fall somewhere in between. This podcast is going to take a look at all of them (or, as many as I can). Every week I'll be covering a different movie that had an original motion picture soundtrack, and then digging into the album. One part film discussion, one part music discussion, the Soundtracker podcast is here to help you navigate the wide world of movies and music. In each episode, myself and a guest discuss the movie and its soundtrack, rate each one, give you our picks for the best songs on the soundtrack, and suggest additional recommendations for what to watch or listen to in relation to whatever we're covering. So join me, as I look back at an era that's largely a thing of the past, and maybe you'll find a new favorite film or song along the way. New episodes every Friday. Theme Song provided by Howell Dawdy of Howell Dawdy's Fast Track https://soundcloud.com/howelldawdysfasttrack. Edited by Ross Reilly (@4_5_and_7). You can follow me on Twitter at @uwebollocks, and follow the show on Twitter at @Soundtracker_ for updates. Help keep the show going! You can do that at www.patreon...
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episode 11: Episode 11: The low-budget satanic panic horror films of John Fasano; Black Roses, Rock n Roll Nightmare, and special Zombie Nightmare discussion (with filmmaker Simon Barrett, writer-YOU'RE NEXT, THE GUEST. Writer/director-SEANCE, VHS)
Here at Soundtracker I couldn't get through my first Halloween month without covering a satanic panic/heavy metal horror soundtrack. Thankfully Simon Barrett (@Simon_Barrett, writer: YOU'RE NEXT, THE GUEST, BLAIR WITCH and writer/director of this year's SEANCE) stepped in to cover not one but two movies: John Fasano's heavy metal horror duology BLACK ROSES and ROCK N ROLL NIGHTMARE...
episode 10: Episode 10: Tales from the Hood, with Brett Gallman (@brettgallman) of Fangoria, Daily Grindhouse, and Oh The Horror
Today I'm joined by Brett Gallman (@brettgallman) of Fangoria and Oh the Horror to discuss one of the greatest horror anthologies ever made: TALES FROM THE HOOD. In this episode we talk about how badly critics whiffed on the movie when it came out, the societal issues that make it just as relevant today as it was when it came out, the boutique labels keeping physical media alive, and the incredible soundtrack.
Oh, the Horror: www.oh-the-horror...
episode 9: Episode 9: Idle Hands, with Patrick Monahan (@PattyMo) of What a Time To Be Alive
Soundtracker keeps the Halloween train rolling. On today's episode I'm joined by Patrick Monahan (@Pattymo) of the What a Time to be Alive podcast (but definitely not the Train guy) to cover IDLE HANDS, a movie that has over the years (very deservedly) gained a cult following. In this episode we discuss Fred Willard's ability to be funny doing anything, Devon Sawa's physical comedy prowess, pop-punk nostalgia and, of course, the soundtrack...
episode 8: Episode 8: I Know What You Did Last Summer, with Robert Ottone (@RobertOttone), Bram Stoker Award Nominated author of The Triangle
Today I'm joined by Robert Ottone (@RobertOttone), author of The Girl in the Floor and Her Infernal Name & Other Nightmares, to keep the ball rolling on Halloween month with the I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER soundtrack. We talk about the imposing look of the killer, Sarah Michelle Gellar's role as a 90s scream queen, the era of the post-Scream slasher and what it meant for horror going forward, and--as always--cover the surprisingly stellar soundtrack...
episode 7: Episode 7: The Lost Boys, with Dan Boeckner (@DanBoeckner) of Wolf Parade, Operators, and The Bottlemen podcast
Today on Soundtracker I kick off Halloween with the beginning of the show's first-ever themed month: a full slate of horror movie soundtracks to celebrate spooky season. On this episode I'm joined by Dan Boeckner (@DanBoeckner) of Wolf Parade, Operators and The Bottlemen Podcast to talk about Joel Schumacher's 1987 vampire classic THE LOST BOYS...
episode 6: Episode 6: Meet the Deedles, with PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) of Pardon My Take
Today I'm joined by PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) of Pardon My Take, where we put on our best checkerboard patterned outfits and go skankin' with the MEET THE DEEDLES soundtrack. In this episode we try to piece together exactly who this movie was made for, say nice things about Sublime, and learn that used copies of this movie on DVD go for more than the cost of a used Playstation 3.
PMT: https://podcasts.apple...
episode 5: Episode 5: Escape From L.A., with Will Menaker (@WillMenaker) of Chapo Trap House
Today I'm joined by Will Menaker (@willmenaker) of Chapo Trap House, where we discuss John Carpenter's incredibly misunderstood ESCAPE FROM L.A., the extremely mid-90s soundtrack, Carpenter's ability to make the ultimate Dudes Rock movies, and try in earnest to jumpstart the re-evaluation of his post-80s output.
CTH: https://www.chapotraphouse.com/
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episode 4: Episode 4: Point Break, with Howell Dawdy (@HowellDawdy) of Howell Dawdy's Fast Track
Today I'm joined by Howell Dawdy of Howell Dawdy's Fast Track (@HowellDawdy), the man who brought you the incredible Soundtracker theme song, to discuss POINT BREAK, the misunderstood acting chops of Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves, and developing personalities based around movies. Thankfully it turns out the movie is just as fun to discuss as it is to watch.
Fast Track: https://m.soundcloud...
episode 3: Episode 3: Batman Forever, with Scott Benson (@bombsfall), Co-Creator of Night in the Woods
Scott Benson (@bombsfall), the co-creator of Night in the Woods, joins me to talk about BATMAN FOREVER and the wide gap between the quality of certain films and their soundtracks, as well as turning 40, discovering bands you love for life from a movie soundtrack, and lots of other things in between.
Official site: http://www.nightinthewoods.com/
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episode 2: Episode 2: Garden State, with comedy writer and cartoonist Michael Chau (@Srirachachau)
Michael Chau (@Srirachachau) and I discuss the weird life and legacy of GARDEN STATE, both the film and the soundtrack, and give the most fair assessment of each you're likely to hear in 2021. And we also discuss Scott Stapp, for some reason.
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