After settling his differences with a Japanese POW camp commander, a British colonel co-operates to oversee his men's construction of a railway bridge for their captors - while oblivious to a plan by the Allies to destroy it.
Alan and Craig discuss the great Alec Guinness, misguided heroics, the perils of pride and the movie masterpiece Bridge on the River Kwai on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
An update on various upcoming events! Including seeing "Bridge on the River Kwai" on August 5th at the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston.
Discussion of "Bridge on the River Kwai"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "Miller's Crossing"
Next episode, to celebrate Alan's birthday on August 8th, we discuss "Miller's Crossing"
A spoiled young British boy’s privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, he attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.
Alan and Craig talk about privilege, millennials, Steven Spielberg and the movie Empire of the Sun on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig announce they are hosting the Alamo Drafthouse's JAWS Movie Party on August 10th,
Discussion of Empire of the Sun
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "The Bridge on the River Kwai
Next episode we discuss a true masterpiece "The Bridge on the River Kwai"
Born in a research lab, raised by humans, and banished to an animal rescue ranch after he attacks a neighbor, a super-intelligent "alpha male" chimp named Caesar leads fellow apes in a rebellion. The growing nation of genetically evolved apes is threatened by a band of human survivors. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war. Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
Alan and Craig discuss the new War For the planet of the Apes, bigfoot hoaxes, the personalities of bonobo chimps and Andy Serkis’ masterful performance as Caesar on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
A quick reminder to nominate Matinee Heroes in the TV & Film category at podcastawards.com
Discussion of the character Caesar, the 3 Planet of the Apes and a review of War for the Planet of the Apes.
Recasting
Double Feature
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Final Thoughts
First impressions of "Empire of the Sun"
Next episode we discuss a underappreciated Spielberg movie "Empire of the Sun"
Peter Parker gives up his crime-fighting identity of Spider-Man in a desperate attempt to return to ordinary life and keep the love of MJ. But a ruthless, terrifying new villain, the multi-tentacled Doc Ock, forces Peter to swing back into action to save everything he holds dear.
Alan and Craig discuss Ugly Baby Syndrome, which actor is the best Peter Parker, a review of Spider-Man: Homecoming and the movie Spider-Man 2 on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
A review of the podcast as well as Alan and Craig's review of Spider-Man: Homecoming
Discussion of Spider-Man 2
Recasting
Double-Feature suggestions
Final Thoughts
First impressions of the "Planet of the Apes" character Caesar
Next episode we celebrate Caesar the Chimp with a look back at all three Planet of the Apes Movie and a review of "War for the Planet of the Apes"
When a good cop gets blown away by ruthless thugs, innovative scientists and doctors piece him back together as an unstoppable crime-fighting cyborg called Robocop. But while cleaning up the streets of violence-ravaged Detroit, Robocop is tormented by memories of his former life, and now he's out for more than justice...he wants revenge!
Alan and Craig discuss privatizing government, odd leading men, cathartic violence and the 30th anniversary of the movie Robocop on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
A thank you the ladies of Addicted to Heroines month and an update
Discussion of Robocop
Recasting
Double-Feature suggestions
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "Spider-Man 2"
Next episode we celebrate the new Spider-Man: Homecoming with a look back at Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man 2"