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Matinee Heroes

Matinee Heroes is a podcast dedicated to exploring hero cinema - from adventurers, heroes, and superheroes; from Jedi to buddy cops; from the Wild West, to the distant past, to futures both hopeful and dystopian, from ancient lands to the deepest reaches of outer space. In a time when we need heroes more than ever, Alan and Craig will try to understand just what makes our cinematic heroes tick, and how we can use that heroism in our everyday life.
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Now displaying: April, 2017
Apr 29, 2017

PRINCESS MONONOKE

Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior sets out for the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. Once there, he becomes entangled in a bitter battle that matches a proud clan of humans against the forest's animal gods...who are led by the brave Princess Mononoke a young woman raised by wolves! 

Alan and Craig discuss Japanese animation, D&D character alignments, a Comicpalooza update and the movie Princess Mononoke on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 0:59

    Alan and Craig have an update with more announced guests.  They also announce a LIVE podcast recording at Comicpalooza on Sunday the 14th

  • 7:31

    Discussion of Princess Mononoke

  • 36:15

    Recasting 

  • 38:04

    Double-Feature suggestions

  • 45:14

    Final Thoughts

  • 50:11

    First impressions of "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Apr 22, 2017

A BRONX TALE

The story a nine-year-old boy caught between two opposing father figures. His dad, a diligent bus driver who tries to instill in him the virtues of an honest day's work, while Sonny is the local Mafia boss who teaches him the law of the streets. As a teenager growing towards adulthood, he has to decide which role model to follow.

Alan and Craig discuss a father’s influence, making the right choice even when it’s the wrong thing to do, Comicpalooza and the movie A Bronx tale on this week’s matinee heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:48

    Alan and Craig discuss their participation in the Comicpalooza Podcasting Program and talk about some of the announced guests.

  • 06:34

    Discussion of A Bronx Tale

  • 43:41

    Recasting

  • 49:02

    Double-Feature suggestions

  • 53:12

    Final Thoughts

  • 57:39

    First impressions of "Princess Mononoke"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Princess Mononoke"

Apr 15, 2017

GLADIATOR

When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by a corrupt prince, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.

Alan and Craig discuss loyalty, inherited respect versus earned respect, a special screening of Princess Mononoke at the Alamo Drafthouse and the movie Gladiator, on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 0:48

    Alan and Craig announce another Matinee Heroes screening at the Alamo Drafthouse - Mason Park. This time it is the movie Princess Mononoke!

  • 06:34

    Discussion of Gladiator

  • 43:41

    Recasting

  • 49:02

    Double-Feature suggestions

  • 53:12

    Final Thoughts

  • 57:39

    First impressions of "A Bronx Tale"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "A Bronx Tale"

Apr 8, 2017

CINEMA PARADISO

A famous Italian filmmaker, haunted by the memories of his first love, returns to his hometown after an absence of 30 years. Upon his return, he reconnects with the community and remembers the highlights and tragedies that shaped his life and inspired him to follow his dream of becoming a filmmaker.

Alan and Craig discuss community, following your passions, mentors, Craig’s time at the Salt Lake Comic Con Fanx and the movie Cinema Paradiso on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:56

    Craig discuss his experiences at this year's Salt Lake Comic Con FanX.

  • 16:51

    Discussion of Cinema Paradiso

  • 46:15

    Recasting

  • 51:51

    Double-Feature suggestions

  • 52:52

    Final Thoughts

  • 56:38

    First impressions of "Gladiator"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Gladiator"

Apr 1, 2017

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

In 1943 when the ranks of professional male baseball players were leaving for the war, a group of ladies left their homes to become part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and kept baseball alive for a grateful nation. This is their story.

Alan and Craig discuss sacrifice, being overwhelmed by options, earning respect and A League of Their Own on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:57

    Craig and Alan thank new Hall of Heroes inductees, Tom Nix, Joe MacDonald and Matthew Knuckles as well at talk up how they came up with their new mascot Manny T. Hero for tee-shirt

  • 8:31

    Discussion of A League of Their Own

  • 33:24

    Recasting

  • 40:04

    Double-Feature suggestions

  • 42:28

    Final Thoughts

  • 66:04

    First impressions of "Cinema Paradiso"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Cinema Paradiso"

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