When infertility threatens mankind with extinction and the last child born has perished, a disillusioned bureaucrat becomes the unlikely champion in the fight for the survival of Earth's population; He must face down his own demons and protect the planet's last remaining hope from danger.
Alan and Craig discuss hopefulness vs. hopelessness, Fantastic Fest, adult science fiction and the movie Children of men on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Alan and Craig discuss what Fantastic Fest is and Alan's expectations.
Discussion of "Children of Men"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
The guys celebrate the new movie "Blade Runner: 2049" by looking back at the original "Blade Runner"
Next episode we discuss "Blade Runner"
In the middle of the 20th century, America pondered its future - and looked to the skies. This is the thrilling epic of intrepid test pilot Chuck Yeager and the seven pioneering astronauts of the Project Mercury space program. It’s the soaring story of training and heroism; and of sudden fame for which there is no training.
Alan and Craig discuss competition, heroics, Horrorthon: H3 and the classic story of space exploration while discussing The Right Stuff on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss an amazing FREE event in Houston on October 25th - Horrorthon: H3
Discussion of "The Right Stuff"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of next week's movie "Children of Men"
Next episode we discuss "Children of Men"
A quiet hit man Michael Sullivan who is duty bound to Mafia boss John Rooney leads Rooney's jealous son, Connor to orchestrate a tragic series of events that results in Sullivan on the run with his 12-year-old son, Michael Jr. Soon an unscrupulous crime photographer/assassin named Maguire is sent after them both, and Sullivan must decide on a course of action as his son comes to terms with his father's violent way of life.
Alan and Craig talk about the baggage of Tom Hanks, Craig’s Salt Lake Comic Con Schedule, crime scene photography and the movie Road to Perdition on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Craig details the fan panel's he is participating in at this upcoming week's Salt Lake Comic Con.
Discussion of "Road to Perdition"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of next week's movie "The Right Stuff"
Next episode we discuss "The Right Stuff"
A young boy named Kevin escapes his gadget-obsessed parents to join a band of time-traveling dwarves. Armed with a map stolen from the supreme being, they plunder treasure from napoleon to Agamemnon, but an evil genius is watching their every move!
Alan and Craig discuss evil as the hero, Apple vs Microsoft, D&D alignments, Matinee Villains month and the movie Time Bandits on this week’s matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig ask for suggestion for October's theme: Matinee Villains!
Discussion of "Time Bandits"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of next week's movie "Road to Perdition"
Next episode we discuss "Road to Perdition"
In the night skies near his Indiana home, power repairman Roy Neary experiences something out of this world. His close encounter sets into action an amazing chain of events that leads to contact with the benevolent aliens and their Mothership.
Alan and Craig discuss dysfunctional homes, would they stay or would they go, a preview of Alan's post-apocalyptic mystery movie marathon at the Drafthouse and the movie Close Encounters of the Third kind on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan talks about his upcoming one-day post-apocalyptic mystery movie marathon at the Alamo Drafthouse.
Discussion of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of next week's movie "Time Bandits"
Next episode we discuss "Time Bandits"