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Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the musical fantasy film Xanadu. Directed by Robert Greenwald. Written by Richard Christian Danus and Marc Reid Rubel. With music by Barry De Vorzon and Electric Light Orchestra. The film stars Olivia Newton-John, Michael Beck, and Gene Kelly. We ranked 10 songs off the soundtrack and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
This week we're joined by new Patreon John Malone and he's picked the cult classic from 1979, The Warriors. The Warriors was marked by its ambitious vision and the challenges of shooting on location in New York City. Directed by Walter Hill and based on Sol Yurick's 1965 novel of the same name, the film aimed to capture the gritty realism and heightened stylization of gang culture. Hill, known for his minimalist storytelling and action-oriented direction, worked closely with producers Lawrence Gordon and Frank Marshall to bring the story to life. The decision to shoot primarily at night in real NYC locations presented significant logistical challenges, including coordinating with local authorities, handling the city's unpredictable elements, and ensuring the safety of the cast and crew amid the backdrop of the late 1970s crime-ridden urban landscape. The film's cast, comprised mainly of unknown actors, added to the raw and authentic feel Hill sought. Michael Beck, James Remar, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh were among the ensemble who portrayed the titular gang members. The production faced numerous hurdles, including conflicts with actual local gangs and navigating the complex, nocturnal shoots that spanned several months. Despite these difficulties, the team managed to craft a visually striking and atmospheric film. The soundtrack, featuring a mix of rock and orchestral scores by Barry De Vorzon, further enhanced the film's dynamic and intense mood. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: New York City street gang, The Warriors, are framed for the murder of Cyrus, the charismatic leader of the city's most powerful gang, during a massive gang summit. With every gang in the city out for their blood, the Warriors must fight their way from the Bronx to their home turf in Coney Island. As they navigate the city's dangerous streets, they encounter various rival gangs, each with its own unique style and weapons, in a desperate bid for survival. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support
"WARRIORS, COME OUT TO PLAY-AY!" For the second of our juvenile delinquency duo of films, we cover Walter Hill's 1979 cult classic The Warriors. The film is adapted from Sol Yurick's 1965 novel of the same name, which itself is adapted from Xenophon's Anabasis. Walter Hill takes this classical text and filters it through youth gang culture, comic books, and classic film westerns, using a soundtrack from Barry De Vorzon that fuses synth and rock, imaginative costume choices from Bobbie Mannix for creatively named gangs, and a cast of then-unknown actors who have gone on to become household names. Can you dig it? We've got a heavy rep, so press play to check out our little piece of turf.
On Episode 111 of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Skye and regular guest host, Bill Scurry don their colours and venture into the violent New York of 1979 to discuss Walter Hill's cult classic film, The Warriors. Beloved by film critics such as Pauline Kael, the film was controversially pulled from cinema's by Paramount three weeks into its theatrical run following reported outbreaks of gang violence at theatres. The film wasn't the financial success that Hill had wanted but in the years that followed, The Warriors attained an ever growing following and a second life on television and home video, and is now regarded as not only one of Hill's best films, but as a beloved example of ‘70s American cinema. Oozing style from every pore and armed with a phenomenal synth-rock score by composer Barry De Vorzon, The Warriors is a film as worthy as any of the Film ‘89 treatment.
JOHN CLAUDE GUMMOE I suppose it's usually not done, but I've decided to write this biography of myself in the first person, so actually, it's my autobiography. It just felt too odd to be writing about myself as though I were someone else. So here goes. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 2nd, 1938 to John Corwin Gummoe and Beulah Foy Harris. John, my father, was the son of James Alfred Gummoe who came to America from Cornwall, England about 1880. I'm told that he jumped ship in New York, but did eventually become a naturalized citizen about 20 years after coming here. My mother also came from English ancestry and her side of the family goes all the way back to the early 1600's and The New Haven Colony and The Massachusetts Bay Colony. Seems like so many people today are searching for their roots and I'm no exception. I've been bitten by the bug and along with music, genealogy has become one of my passions. As a young lad, I first began singing at the kitchen sink with my much older sisters. My mother had me at the ripe old age of 38. When I arrived, there were already three sisters in thier teens. They were very much into the big band sound. Later on, in the sixth grade, I joined Mrs. Clark's Boys Chorus. She seemed to like me and my voice (boy soprano), and she often had me doing solo efforts in school pageants. One year, a touring company from The New York Metropolitan Opera came to town with the opera "Carmen". It starred Risa Stevens and Robert Merrill and Richard Tucker and Mrs. Clark's boys were chosen to be the street urchins in the first act. Very exciting stuff for a 6th grader; costumes, make-up, big stage. It was truly awesome. We had to learn our part in French and we were to be sort of mimicking the soldiers in that scene. On into my teens, I drove my friends and family crazy as I was always singing with everything on the radio, on records or whatever. They were always telling me to keep quiet so they could hear the music. Little did they know, or I for that matter, that I would one day compose one of the biggest and most successful pieces of music in pop/rock history and actually record it with my own group, The Cascades. Last year, Broadcast Music, Inc. named my song "Rhythm of the Rain", the 9th most performed song of the last century. My sincere thanks to radio DJ's everywhere for all the plays. You are all much appreciated. At 18 years of age, fresh out of high school, I had always dreamed of going to Ohio State University to study Veterinary Medicine, but there was just no money to be had for that and my grades, though not bad, were not high enough for a scholarship. Fate had other "ships" in store for me as off to the U.S. Navy I went for four years. That turned out to be exactly what I was meant to do as in San Diego, aboard the U.S.S. Jason, AR-8 is where I met two talented and wonderful guys ; David Wilson and Leonard Green . I'm proud to say that throughout the years, we still remain fast friends, although just a few months ago, sadly, we lost David to cancer. Needless to say I will miss him very much. David was a drummer and singer, Len played guitar and also sang, but more than that Len was a talented composer and quite an inspiration to me to give writing a try. These two men helped me more than anybody I can think of, to drag a shy, insecure young man into the joys of creating music. To you both I'll always be grateful. Your encouragement and friendship has and will always be treasured. It's been an honor and a previlage to have had you in my life. My association with David and Len and the others that made up first, The Silver Strands, and then, The Thundernotes, and finally, The Cascades began with my taking over managing and booking the group. I was their biggest fan and at the point, had not done anything on stage. But, after much encouragement from David and Len, I began getting up on stage with David for some duets; mostly Everly Bros hits and similar two part harmony songs. I was frightened to death at first, but it was'nt long before I was performing solo with the group. Around that time, after watching Len create song after song, I though to myself, "Hey John, I bet you can do that too, if you try!" And so I began writing lyrics, and again with encouragement from Len and David, I began the process of learning to play a musical instrument. I'd had little music training and my first instrument was the vibes, or vibraharp. You know, that big thing with metal keys that you strike with mallets. Well, it has the same keyboard as a piano so it was a natural progression to go there as time went on. Thanks to good genes from Mom and Dad and ancestors passed, I was also blessed with a natural ear for harmony, thus, learning chords came easy to me. So it wasn't long before I was singing, composing, writing and performing as a full fledged member of the band. Shortly before signing our recording contract, we lost Len Green. He decided, for reasons that to this day remain personal, to leave the group to persue other endeavors including going on to become a staff writer with Acuff-Rose Publishing in Nashville and evenually being nominated for his composition of "Slow Country Dancing". You can read and hear all about it by linking up to his web page which you can do from here. Our then manager, Andy Di Martino came and told us that Valiant Records was interested in us, and so with new guitarist, Eddy Snyder we moved on without Len Green. Thus began our whirl-wind climb to the top of the record charts; a period that even now feels like it was all a dream. A dream come true though, none the less. It was magical!! The chemistry was perfect. The group had a perfect sound for the era. We were recording at the famous Gold Star Studios, home of Phil Spectors "wall of sound" with the legendary Stan Ross engineering, Barry De Vorzon producing, Perry Botkin Jr. arranging and behind our smooth vocal sound was probably the best group of studio musicians available; including Hal Blaine on drums, Carol Kaye on bass, Glen Campbell (yes, the now famous Glen Campbell) on guitar. How could we go wrong? And of course, as rock and roll history attests, we didn't go wrong. I'm still composing, still singing and I hope I always will be. Here in my 63rd year on this earth, I feel like I'm better than I've ever been and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the record buyers, all the Cascade Fans (and there are still many around) and radio, especially Oldies radio for keeping my little ditty on rotation at your respective stations. I'm very grateful!!. It's a great time to be alive and have this wonderful technology around so I can share my story and my thoughts with the entire world. WOW!! Hope those of you visiting my web site are enjoying this as much as I've enjoyed putting it together... With much appreciation......... John Claude Gummoe, Composer of "Rhythm of the Rain" and lead singer with The Cascades. Write to me with your questions and/or comments at RAINSONG4U@AOL.COM
In this episode of Drive-In Double Feature Podcast, hosts Nathan and Ryan take on "The Warriors," a 1979 cult classic directed by Walter Hill. The film follows a New York City gang, The Warriors, as they try to make their way back to their home turf after being falsely accused of murder. Nathan and Ryan analyze the film's depiction of gang violence, the unique visual style, and the unforgettable soundtrack by Barry De Vorzon. They also discuss the film's legacy and influence on pop culture. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/driveindoublefeaturepodcast https://twitter.com/didfpod and email us at: driveindoublefeaturepodcast@gmail.com b movies, cult classics, gang violence, Walter Hill, The Warriors, 1970s films, New York City, action movies, film analysis, film critique, movie review, movie podcast, Drive-In Double Feature Podcast, street gangs, coming-of-age films, brotherhood, visual style, Barry De Vorzon, pop culture, influential films.
Kier-La talks about Stanley Kramer's 1971 adaptation of Glendon Swarthout's best-selling book of teen misfits who embark on a great adventure with results both triumphant and tragic. Featuring interviews with actors Miles Chapin and Bill Mumy, and composers Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr. ----more---- Credits: Written, edited and hosted by: Kier-La Janisse Special Guests: Miles Chapin, Bill Mumy, Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr. Clips from: Bless the Beasts and Children ©1971 Columbia Pictures R.P.M. ©1970 Columbia Pictures Ladybug Ladybug ©1963 United Artists Music: "Bless the Beasts and Children", "Cotton's Dream", "Down the Line", "Bless the Beasts and Children (Reprise)", "Down the Line (Reprise)", "Journey's End", "Stampede", "Free", "Requiem" ©1971 Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr. "Bless the Children", "Beautiful Day" © So Boss Music & Paul Gordon Music ASCAP "She Came to Hollywood" ©2016 Bill Mumy Bill Mumy Official Website >> Additional Music from Epidemic Sound: "The Vanished" by John Barzetti "Buried in our Lands" by Enigmanic Theme Song: "Hot Fudge Holy Moley" from WXYZ-TV's The Hot Fudge Show (1974-1980) Logo by Sinead Yau at Mojo Valley
Carp, anyone? Bradford and Eric don't necessarily agree on the brilliance of William Peter Blatty's 1990 adaptation of his novel Legion, a film that Morgan Creek Productions conveniently titled The Exorcist III. And while there may be no end to the bickering, there is full agreement that George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, and Bradford's dearly departed pal Jason Miller act the HELL out of this film. Background (spoiler-free) 0:00-10:44 Discussion (spoiler-heavy) 10:45-49:42 Awards (spoilers for days) 49:43 For more information on this film, essays from your hosts, and other assorted bric-a-brac, visit our website, 21jumpscare.com. Our theme music is by Sir Cubworth, with selections from the TE3 soundtrack by Barry De Vorzon and "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield. Please subscribe to this podcast in Apple or Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating! Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
**Sean Jay's Beats & Pieces Show Replay On traxfm.org. Sean Gave Us Old School Hip Hop/Electro Classics Featuring Cuts From Double D & Stienski , Ice Cube. NWA, Arthur Baker, Barry De Vorzon's The From The Warriors, The Fat Boys, De La Soul, Ultra Magnetic MC's, The Boogie Boys, World Class Wreckin Crew, Marley Marl & More. Catch Sean Jay's Beats & Pieces Each & Every Thursday From 9PM UK Time On traxfm.org #traxfm #seanjay #beatsandpieces #oldschool #hiphop #electro #remix #inthemix Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : facebook.com/original103.3 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Tune In Radio : tunein.com/radio/Trax-FM-s225176 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**
Marisa and Aric take on the world of punk films. They trace the qualities of authenticity in punk films while diving deep into the evolving perspectives and philosophies of the punk scene.All of this is discussed while spotlighting six punk AF films: SUBURBIA (1984), Penelope Spheeris' compassionate study of punk teenagers, OVER THE EDGE (1979), Jonathan Kaplan's acclaimed story of teenage rebellion, THE WARRIORS (1979), Walter Hill's dystopian journey of one New York gang's cross-city trek home with other gangs out to get them, TIMES SQUARE (1980), a tale of two runaway teenage girls who find empowerment on the gritty streets of NYC, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS (1982), the film that captures (and predates) the riot grrl scene of the 1990s, and SLC PUNK! (1998), a semi-biographical and hilarious look at the punk scene of Salt Lake City, Utah.Please consider supporting this show through our Patreon!Keep up with us on Instagram and Twitter: @filmchatterpod.Check out the films mentioned in this episode on our Letterboxd.Thanks for tuning in!Powered and distributed by Simplecast
William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist, wrote and directed this creepy thriller, based on his novel Legion. Thankfully he ignored the events of John Boorman’s disappointing Exorcist II: The Heretic, and abandoned cheap scares altogether, instead allowing the events to unfold like a detective story about one man’s search for faith. The Exorcist 3 isn’t quite as good as the first film, but thanks to some powerful performances by Brad Dourif and George C. Scott, Blatty directs a picture that is just as frightening.There are several stand-out scenes: The dream sequence with George C. Scott moving through Heaven, delivers a strong punch, and the moment where George C. Scott enters the ward and the camera pans upwards to reveal one of the patients crawling on the ceiling, is spooky as hell. However, the most memorable scene comes when a nurse investigates strange noises during her graveyard shift. Director Blatty shows great patience in holding a far shot for an ample amount of time while making good use of ominous sounds heard in the distance. The sequence culminates with not one, but two of the best jump scares you’ll ever see; both will have you jolt from your seat. On the climactic exorcism scene, Blatty fought with the producers who demanded a frenzy of special effects. In retrospect, this might be one of the rare times in which the studio made the right choice and not the director. After all, what is an Exorcist film without an exorcism?The picture is also extraordinarily well-acted by the likes of George C. Scott, who provides some of his best work, and Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), who is equally riveting as The Gemini Killer. Gerry Fisher’s widescreen lensing is put to excellent use within the narrow corridors and caged cells of the asylum and Barry De Vorzon’s eerie score will make the hairs on your arms stand up. Those looking for a truly creepy picture, look no further. On this episode of the Sordid Cinema Podcast, we’ll go over all this and explain why The Exorcist 3 will surely get under your skin.
Can you dig it!! This week we review the 1979 street gang classic The Warriors by Walter Hill. While firmly set in the late 70's nocturnal blight of New York City, The Warriors defies its reality with a stylized depiction of gang fiefdoms and eerie synth-rock soundtrack, courtesy of Barry De Vorzon. Enter the world of terrifying baseball Harlequins (Baseball Furies!) and Afro-chopsocky legionnaires (Grammercy Riffs!) with our discussion of this cult classic. Enjoy boppers!Download: The Warriors (Recorded 2012)
**The David RB Show Replay On www.traxfm.org. This Week The Badger Featured A Couple Of Tracks From The Royal Ayers “Ubiquity II” Album In Which Features Unreleased Roy Ayes Tracks From 1976 To 1981, Including Remixes Too. Also Tracks From benson, Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough”, Sean Pauls “I’m Still In Love” (Remix), Change, Janet Kay, War, Lakim Shabazz, Blahzay Blahzay, Conversion, Howard Johnson, Carroll Thompson, Jean Carne, Barry De Vorzon, Chanel & More The David RB Show Live Every Wednesday From 8PM UK Time The Station: www.traxfm.org #traxfm #davidrbshow #soul #funk #urban #hiphop #remixes #house #danceclassics #oldschool #nusoul #rnb #reggae Listen Here: www.traxfm.org Free Trax FM Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.traxfmradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/original103.3/ OnLine Radio Box: http://onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs=uk.trax Tune In Radio : https://tunein.com/radio/Trax-FM-s225176/ Radio Deck: http://www.radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: http://traxfmlondon.radio.net/ Stream Radio : http://streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: http://www.liveonlineradio.net/english/trax-fm-103-3.htm **
**The David RB Show Replay On www.traxfm.org. This Week The Badger Featured A Couple Of Tracks From The Royal Ayers “Ubiquity II” Album In Which Features Unreleased Roy Ayes Tracks From 1976 To 1981, Including Remixes Too. Also Tracks From benson, Michael Jackson's “Don't Stop Til You Get Enough”, Sean Pauls “I'm Still In Love” (Remix), Change, Janet Kay, War, Lakim Shabazz, Blahzay Blahzay, Conversion, Howard Johnson, Carroll Thompson, Jean Carne, Barry De Vorzon, Chanel & More The David RB Show Live Every Wednesday From 8PM UK Time The Station: www.traxfm.org #traxfm #davidrbshow #soul #funk #urban #hiphop #remixes #house #danceclassics #oldschool #nusoul #rnb #reggae Listen Here: www.traxfm.org Free Trax FM Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.traxfmradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/original103.3/ OnLine Radio Box: http://onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs=uk.trax Tune In Radio : https://tunein.com/radio/Trax-FM-s225176/ Radio Deck: http://www.radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: http://traxfmlondon.radio.net/ Stream Radio : http://streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: http://www.liveonlineradio.net/english/trax-fm-103-3.htm **
Open Bayes ! Votre nouvelle émission tous les jeudis soir à partir de 20h sur New’s FM. Le talk show de Grenoble qui vous permettra de répondre à la question : c’est quoi les bayes ? Notre invitée : Eloïse Pommiès de la Cinémathèque de Grenoble à l’occasion du Festival Cliffhanger, la semaine de la série du 9 au 15 février 2020 à Grenoble. Au sommaire ce soir : 1) Le portrait chinois de l’invitée : pour découvrir les goûts de notre invitée. 2) Les bayes de l’invitée : On parle du festival Cliffhanger organisé par la Cinémathèque de Grenoble et de la démarche qui a amené Eloïse Pommiès à mettre en valeur les séries TV, qui sont parfois déconsidérées par rapport au cinéma. 3) La musique de l’invitée : Let the mystery be par Iris DeMent (Infamous Angel, 1992).Extrait du générique de la saison 2 de la série The Leftovers (HBO, série créée par Damon Lindelof et Tom Perrotta, 2014-2017) 4) Le journal de l’invitée : : Hommage à celles et ceux qui luttent pour les droits des femmes et pour l'image qui leur sont renvoyées dans les médias. Les médias sont-ils sexistes ? (Acrimed) sous licence CC-BY avec les extraits suivants : Le Talk Orange – Le Figaro - 17/09/2013 L'interview de Daniel Schick – Europe 1 – 23/07/2012 Déshabillons-les – Public Sénat – 04/07/2012 Le Grand Rendez-Vous – Europe 1 – 15/03/2015 Pour aller plus loin : L’étude du CSA : Quel temps de parole pour les femmes dans les magazines de plateau ? (23/10/2013) 5) Les séries, (quel) miroir de la société ? : On évoque la conférence qu'animera notre invitée le 15 février 16h bibliothèque Kateb Yacine. "Les plus parfaits sauvages" (Teaser) - Les Sauvages (Canal+, 2019), série créée par Rebecca Zlotowski et Sabri Louatah. 6) L'instant narration : Mathilde s'inspire d'une belle histoire d'amour de l'émission Mariés au premier regard actuellement sur M6. Extrait de la bande-annonce ici Les musiques entendues dans l’émission : Générique : Parov Stellar – Catgroove / All Night (The Art of Sampling, 2013) Pour le portrait chinois : China-PiPa · 徐梦圆 (China-PiPa, 2016) Musique de la bande-annonce du festival Cliffhanger : Générique de la série Jean 2 Mahj composé par Thérapy 2024 How Soon Is Now? par Love Spit Love (1994) - Générique de la série Charmed Woke Up This Morning (Version "Chosen One Mix") par Alabama 3 (Woke Up This Morning, 1997) - Générique de la série Les Soprano "Eh mais c'est les minables" - Extrait de la série Hélène et les garçons (parodie) Nadia's Theme par Barry De Vorzon et Perry Botkin Jr, générique du feuilleton Les Feux de l'Amour Pour le journal de l'invitée : Frontline par Jay Price (News Themes [Original Soundtrack], 2010) Générique de la série Plus Belle la Vie Cosy In The Rocket par Psapp - Générique de la série Grey's Anatomy Pour l’instant narration : Musique de percussion, puissant et relaxant Tribal Rhythm de la chaine YouTube Musique Apaisante et Bien Etre (sous licence Creative Commons BY 3.0) With Or Without You [Live at Arena di Verona] par 2CELLOS (2016)
Dan Seitz of Marvel's Flying Monkeys (a podcast where they discuss every Marvel movie minute by minute) joins us to discuss one of his personal childhood faves, 1987's The Chipmunk Adventure. This one is a WILD ride! We reminisce about USA's Up All Night with Rhonda Shear, and dive down a bunch of weird rabbit holes related to the production of this movie. If you need a Chipmunk Masseuse (or to be part of a roomful of hotties doing yoga and pilates while Madonna checks out their bodies and knows she's satisfied), you might want to hire Siri D. Galliano. The music in this movie is written by a bunch of talented songwriters, including Terry Shaddick, who wrote "Physical" (popularized by Olivia Newton John), Donna Weiss, who co-wrote "Bette Davis Eyes" along with Kim Carnes, Randy Goodrum, who wrote a bunch of hit songs, and Barry De Vorzon, who wrote a song for a different movie that later became a top hit as "Nadia's Theme" after it was used as a background for a montage of gymnast Nadia Comaneci's performances in a recap of the 1976 Olympics. The song was also used as the theme for The Young and the Restless. Of course The Chipmunk Adventure also included songs originally written by the Chipmunks' creator, Ross Bagdasarian, father of the current Chipmunks IP owner (and successor as the voice of Dave, Alvin, and Simon). Fun Fact: he named his alter ego David Seville because he was stationed in Seville, Spain during World War II.We also talk a bit about the egregiously racist stuff in this one, from the really horrible lecherous child sheikh and hostile jungle natives scenes to the Mexican festival with a Carmen Miranda number. Carmen Miranda was Brazilian and felt frustrated with the way she wasn't allowed to break out of a specific stereotype of "Latin culture" in her career. She's beloved and credited with paving the way for popular tropicalia artists of the 1960s, but it's complicated, and none of that is something The Chipmunk Adventure acknowledges or engages with when using one of her songs for a scene in a country that is definitely not Brazil. And then also we can't forget the sombrero shaped Taco Bell kind of establishment plopped in the middle of Mexico city, which Julia thought would fit right in at South of the Border, a roadside attraction in South Carolina with its own complicated race-related history. This Chipmunks journey is a wild ride, and the After These Messages episode coming up promises to be something else, too, since we're committed to watching part of Malibu Bikini Shop…
Dan Seitz of Marvel’s Flying Monkeys (a podcast where they discuss every Marvel movie minute by minute) joins us to discuss one of his personal childhood faves, 1987’s The Chipmunk Adventure. Image Description: Alvin, in just a loincloth, tooth necklace, and red baseball cap, faces off against Brittany, who’s wearing a pink harem outfit. Their stature is small, but their egos are extremely large.This one is a WILD ride! We reminisce about USA’s Up All Night with Rhonda Shear, and dive down a bunch of weird rabbit holes related to the production of this movie. If you need a Chipmunk Masseuse (or to be part of a roomful of hotties doing yoga and pilates while Madonna checks out their bodies and knows she’s satisfied), you might want to hire Siri D. Galliano. The music in this movie is written by a bunch of talented songwriters, including Terry Shaddick, who wrote “Physical” (popularized by Olivia Newton John), Donna Weiss, who co-wrote “Bette Davis Eyes” along with Kim Carnes, Randy Goodrum, who wrote a bunch of hit songs, and Barry De Vorzon, who wrote a song for a different movie that later became a top hit as “Nadia’s Theme” after it was used as a background for a montage of gymnast Nadia Comaneci’s performances in a recap of the 1976 Olympics. The song was also used as the theme for The Young and the Restless. Of course The Chipmunk Adventure also included songs originally written by the Chipmunks’ creator, Ross Bagdasarian, father of the current Chipmunks IP owner (and successor as the voice of Dave, Alvin, and Simon). Fun Fact: he named his alter ego David Seville because he was stationed in Seville, Spain during World War II.We also talk a bit about the egregiously racist stuff in this one, from the really horrible lecherous child sheikh and hostile jungle natives scenes to the Mexican festival with a Carmen Miranda number. Carmen Miranda was Brazilian and felt frustrated with the way she wasn’t allowed to break out of a specific stereotype of “Latin culture” in her career. She’s beloved and credited with paving the way for popular tropicalia artists of the 1960s, but it’s complicated, and none of that is something The Chipmunk Adventure acknowledges or engages with when using one of her songs for a scene in a country that is definitely not Brazil. And then also we can’t forget the sombrero shaped Taco Bell kind of establishment plopped in the middle of Mexico city, which Julia thought would fit right in at South of the Border, a roadside attraction in South Carolina with its own complicated race-related history. This Chipmunks journey is a wild ride, and the After These Messages episode coming up in a couple of days promises to be something else, too, since we’re committed to watching part of Malibu Bikini Shop… This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at thisiswhywerelikethis.substack.com/subscribe
“Bless the beasts and the children, for in this world, they have no voice, they have no choice. Light their way, when the darkness surrounds them. Give them love, let is shine all around them.” This podcast is the story of a baby bird. Lyrics by Barry De Vorzon. Sung by the Carpenters in 1971. TedinYourHead.com
This week is part 2 of an in-depth conversation with a talented songwriter, music producer & composer, whose amazing career dates back to the 1950s. In this episode, the great Barry De Vorzon discusses his work on such cult classics as The Warriors, Night of the Creeps, The Exorcist III and much much more!
In this episode, the great Barry De Vorzon discusses his early careers in the music, film and TV industries and reveals fascinating stories behind some of TV's greatest themes [including the theme for SWAT and “Nadia’s Theme” from The Young and the Restless]; his work with James Brown and Larry Cohen on the soundtrack for Black Caesar, and what it was like working with first time filmmakers John Milius and Walter Hill
31/08/2015 Las tonterías que trae el calor del verano.SUMARIOCOMENTANDO COMENTARIOS (de 9'02" a 1:05'13")SECCIÓN TRISTE:Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess [PS3, PS4, Vita] (Tecmo Koei, 2015)“FIST” IMPRESSIONS:Banner Saga [PC] (Stoic Studios/Versus Evil, 2013 multi- 2014 campaña)JUEGOS DE LA "QUINCENA":Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes [PS3, PS4, 360, ONE, PC] (Kojima Prod./Konami, 2014)CÓMIC/MANGA:Happy! (Grant Morrison/Darick Robertson)Prison School (Akira Hiramoto, 2011 - inac.)CINE/ANIME:Space Pirate Captain Harlock (Shinji Aramaki/Harutoshi Fukui, 2013)Del revés (Inside Out) (PIXAR, 2015)Ex Machina (Alex Garland, 2015)Canciones que se pueden escuchar en alguna parte del episodio (y que forman el único contenido decente):"Theme from 'The Warriors'"" de Barry De Vorzon (canción de la BSO de The Warriors)."Ai no prison" de Kangoku Danshi (tema de apertura del anime Prison School)."Automatic" de John Murphy (del tráiler de Ex Machina).
Special Guest: Stacy Keach Guest Co-Hosts: Samm Deighan, Heather Drain Written and directed by William Peter Blatty, The Ninth Configuration (1980) has been known at points and was based on his novel Twinkle Twinkle Killer Kane. The film stars Stacy Keach as Col. Hudson Kane, a new psychiatrist at an unusual retreat for men who have cracked up during the Vietnam War. Also at this fog shrouded castle is Captain Billy Cutshaw (Scott Wilson), an astronaut who freaked out before his mission to the moon. The two men are at odds about the world, especially around the question of faith.Heather Drain and Samm Deighan join Mike to discuss the Blatty, The Exorcist, Legion, and starting a Joe Spinell street gang.Buy The Ninth Configuration on Blu-RayBuy The Ninth Configuration by William Peter BlattyBuy Demons Five, Exorcists Nothing: A Fable by William Peter BlattyBuy All in All: An Actor's Life On and Off the Stage by Stacy KeachVisit the official Stacy Keach websiteHear Tom Atkins's recollections of working on The Ninth ConfigurationRead more about Ed FlandersVisit the Ninth Configuration fan site
Another afternoon fill-in for the Hey Man...this week I focused on BASKETBALL. On the show this week: Yahoo Answers On This Day in History: February 28th 'El Julio's Musical Party' Dunk Contest Recap and a whole bunch of other junk... Artist Album Track Barry De Vorzon The Warriors (Original Movie Soundtrack) Baseball Furies Chase Naughty By Nature 19 Naughty III Hip Hop Hooray Jason Kidd & Money-B B-Ball's Best Kept Secret What the Kidd Didd Hip Hop Basketball Genie B-Ball's Best Kept Secret Hip Hop Basketball Genie Shaquille O'Neal & Ill Al Skratch B-Ball's Best Kept Secret Mic Check 1-2 Dilated Peoples Expansion Team Live On Stage Bill Cosby Inside The Mind Of Bill Cosby The Invention Of Basketball JP Inc. An Album of Distinction Hoops & Heels (Billie Hardwood) De La Soul The Impossible: Mission TV Series: Pt. 1 Just Havin' A Ball Common Resurrection Thisisme Cheech & Chong Los Cochinos Basketball Jones Charles Bradley No Time For Dreaming The World (Is Going Up In Flames) male nurse a song a day for a year your only one (steve adamyk cover) mouth / grime kings single coming soon steely dan 2 The White Wires II Did You Forget My Name Joel Plaskett Emergency Ashtray Rock Drunk Teenagers Jackie Davis Ultra-Lounge Volume Eleven - Organs In Orbit Love Is Just Around The Corner Alexander All Band Single Isikebe Siwile Esteman Single No te metas a mi facebook Planes Canciones Para Negociar Barco De Rio The Roots Home Grown: Guide to Understanding the Roots Volume Two The Seed/Melting Pot/Web Canadian content New release facebook.com/moondownradio / moondownradio.podomatic.com stickam.com/moondownradio