SoundCheck Flix

Episode 64: Tigers in Cairo - "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005)

On this weeks episode of SoundCheck Flix, we slip into the back booth with Gavin, Dennis & Paul from Tigers in Cairo to discuss an all time horror classic favorite of theirs, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose".
"The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005) - A religious family turns to a local priest for help when their daughter begins exhibiting bizarre behaviors. When her subsequent death leads to charges against the priest, a talented lawyer is hired by the Archdiocese to quickly wrap up the case. Father Moore has different ideas. Directed by Scott Derrickson. Starring Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, and Campbell Scott.

Episode 63: Austin Smith - "Lost Highway" (1997)

Austin "A.W." Smith is a filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist based out of San Diego, CA. After studying film under visual artist Victoria Fu at the University of San Diego, A.W. continued his passion for filmmaking, as well as expanding his knowledge in sound while working as a stage manager in San Diego. A.W. also works as an assistant to the abstract painter Chris Rodeno.
Lost Highway (1997) - Fred Madison is a LA jazz musician who suspects that his wife is cheating on him. When mysterious video tapes start showing up at his home and his wife is murdered, we enter Fred's mind and begin our journey on the Lost Highway. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette &, Robert Loggia.

Episode 62: Davey Quinn - "Blazing Saddles" (1974)

This week on SoundCheck Flix, we slide into the back booth at the Casbah with our great friend, Davey Quinn, to discuss one of the funniest films ever made, "Blazing Saddles".
I’m davey. this month i play in the bands tiltwheel, city mouse, too many daves and santa claus. im learning thin lizzy songs for a cover set near Halloween. i own and volunteer at a  store called red brontosaurus records  where we buy sell and trade records, amps, pedals and guitars, video games and MOVIES. we also exist as a positive space for the punk and hardcore community. we have punk shows, stand up comedy, art shows. we've had 3 short independent movies filmed in our shop. my moms uncle don was in night of the living dead. oh yeah, our store is also a record label. i try n go watch a band play every night. 
"Blazing Saddles" (1974) A land-swindling politician sets his sights on the small town of Rock Ridge, where the local railroad line is being constructed. After sending marauders into town to create all sorts of havoc, he then gets the Governor to appoint a black Sheriff, knowing that it will enrage the racist citizens. Sheriff Bart eventually wins over the locals, teams up with an alcoholic, former gunslinger named the Waco Kid & together they all fight to save their Old West town.
Directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, & Harvey Korman.

Episode 61: Mark Haemmerle - Savage Steve Holland Trilogy!

Mark Haemmerle was born and raised in San Diego, California.. He’s a father, husband, gamer, DJ, musician, recording engineer & former skateboarder. He has a love for classic standup arcade games, Star Wars, Sci-Fi, zombies, 80’s movies, comics & cartoons. He spends his time in the local music scene floating between goth & punk shows. He currently plays guitar & sings in nerd rock band Kitty Plague, goth bands starcrossed with his wife christina, & the revenge party / vanta after dark with childhood friend alanna. During the pandemic he turned 2/3rd’s of his recording studio into a retro arcade. He feels a special connection to the movie better off dead and is an active participant in the facebook group.
On this weeks episode of SoundCheck Flix, we sing the praises of our favorite 80’s teen movie directing lunatic, Savage Steve Holland with Mark Haemmerle of Kitty Plague! From his debut film “Better Off Dead” to the isle of Nantucket for “One Crazy Summer” and then a return to High School with 2 kids just tryin to get into Ramsey in “How I Got Into College”, Savage Steve gave voice to the 80’s oddball kids and we absolutely loved him for it. 

Episode 60: Ryan Fox - "Quadrophenia" (1979)

Ryan Fox is a San Diego legend, having fronted bands such as Fishwife, Ghetto Blaster, the Grids, and the Let Downs.
"Quadrophenia" (1979): Jimmy Cooper is a London Mod in the early 60's that hates his job, hates his parents, and the rival Rockers. He finds his joy in life with his scooter mates consuming massive amounts of speed and getting into all sorts of hi jinx. Soundtrack and film produced by The Who. Directed by Franc Roddam. Starring Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Ray Winstone, & Sting. 

Episode 59: Dave "Pursue" Ross - "Vampire's Kiss" (1988)

David “Persue” Ross is an American painter, author, and graphic artist born and raised in San Diego, CA. Descended from a line of acclaimed artists, Persue continues family tradition and is recognized internationally for his contributions to his movements. Well respected in the worldwide graffiti scene for his letter abstractions as well as his famous street-art character BunnyKitty, Persue is also known for being one of the first to bridge the gap between street culture and skateboard fashion which would evolve into today’s popular streetwear aesthetic. After a 25+ year-long career as a designer and artist, he moved to Brooklyn in 2014 in search of a clearer path for his fine art. This critical move would result in the publishing of his children’s book, a collaboration with his late mother (Diane Satenstein) featuring his character BunnyKitty, as well as the birth of his Wet Paint project and his Liminal Space abstract approach.
"Vampire's Kiss" (1988): A publishing executive becomes convinced that his recent encounter with a bat and a mysterious woman, may be the cause of his recent vampiric behavior. Directed by Robert Bierman. Starring Nicholas Cage, Maria Conchita Alonso, and Jennifer Beals. 

Episode 58: Nathan Hubbard - "Logan's Run" (1976)

Nathan Hubbard is drummer and composer know for his work with Rafter and Parker Meridien. Hubbard also runs a myriad of solo project, most notably Translation Has Failed and Skeleton Key Orchestra.
"Logan's Run" (1976): In the year 2274, Sandmen chase down "runners" in a domed society with limited resources & a life allowance of 30 years. Logan is a Sandman sent on a mission by his superiors to find the "sanctuary" the runners are seeking. Directed by Micheal Anderson. Starring Micheal York, Richard Jordan, Jenny Agutter, Peter Ustinov & Farrah Fawcett-Majors.

Bonus Episode 6: Four Legged/ Aquatic Vengeance! - "Orca", "Roar", and more!

For this weeks bonus episode with our co-producer and Sound Warlock, Eric Lucero, we dive into two of the wildest Man vs Nature films ever made: 1977's "Orca" & 1981's "Roar".
We also discuss some of our other favorite animal attacks movies!
Poachers BEWARE!

Episode 57: Eric Lucero - "Alien" (1979)

Eric Lucero is a San Diego-based sound engineer and musician. He's the head fader jockey at the Casbah, and works at many other venues around town along with freelancing. He's also the producer and editor for Soundcheck Flix, and produces the music along with Orion. Dog enthusiast, avid reader, gear and Alien universe nerd.
"Alien"(1979): In the year 2122, the crew of the deep space commercial towing vehicle the Nostromo is awaken from hypersleep to investigate a mysterious beacon. What they discover is an unrelenting horror from the cosmos.
Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Yaphet Kotto, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, Veronica Cartwright, John Hurt, Bolaji Badejo, and the 4 cats that played Jonesy. 

Episode 56: Dustin McLaughlin - "Back to the Beach" (1987)

Dallas McLaughlin is a multi-Emmy winning performer, writer and director. He’s worked on shows like Yo! Gabba Gabba!, The Aquabats Super Show!, Sanjay and Craig and several more. Dallas is the former mic yeller in Bad Credit, the Cankles and The Stomach Monkeys. An award-winning stage actor and storyteller, his most recent album of love stories told to drunks in bars called ‘I Didn’t Start The Fire (And Other Lies)’ debuted at #2 on Apple Music and chronicles the many bridges Dallas has burned in entertainment and life. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and three dogs. He enjoys burritos. 
"Back to the Beach" (1987): The Big Kahuna (Frankie Avalon) & his wife (Annette Funicello) decide to take a break from their midwestern life and fly to Hawaii. Along the way, they make a stop in LA to visit their old stomping grounds and their daughter, Sandi (Lori Laughlin). Beach hi jinx ensue as the famous couple & their family navigate the changing 80's beach culture.
Directed by Lyndall Hobbs. Starring Damien Slade, Connie Stevens, Paul Reubens, & Fishbone.