Desperate to return to his Chicago home in time to spend Thanksgiving with his family, uptight businessman Neal Page encounters loutish shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith. During a disastrous and hilarious voyage back to the Windy City, both men experience the various aggravations of modern travel while forming an unlikely friendship.
Alan and Craig discuss empathy, business travel, December being Star Wars month on the podcast and the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss their plans to celebrate Star Wars: The Last Jedi by having December be Star Wars Month.
Discussion of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode focusing on the Star Wars character Han Solo
Next episode we celebrate Star Wars by discussing Han Solo!
Japanese peasants find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. Although the peasants don't know that Rokurota is a general and Yuki is a princess, the peasants agree to accompany the pair to safety in return for gold. Along the way, the general must prove his expertise in battle while also hiding his identity.
Alan and Craig discuss Samurais, the influences on Star Wars, The Houston Film Critics Society awards show, Craig’s charity photography and the Akira Kurosawa classic The Hidden Fortress on this week's Matinee Heroes.
Alan and Craig discuss the Houston Film Critics Society awards show and Craig's charity calendar to support Orangutan Outreach.
Discussion of "The Hidden Fortress"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's Thanksgiving treat "Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Next episode we celebrate Thanksgiving with "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"
In 1938 a young air racing pilot, Cliff Secord, and his partner, Peevy, discover a secret rocket pack that enables a man to fly. They quickly become entangled in international intrigue in their attempts to keep the device away from Nazi spies and other villains, including Hollywood matinee idol Neville Sinclair. With the help of his actress girlfriend, Cliff, dubbed "The Rocketeer" by the press, embarks on a mission that could alter the course of history and make him a true hero!
Alan and Craig discuss sincerity, listener recasts, a quick review of Thor:Ragnarok and the movie The Rocketeer on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig talk about listener Jason Raschen's recast for "Blade Runner" as well as give a mini review of the new movie "Thor:Ragnarok"
Discussion of "The Rocketeer"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's classic "The Hidden Fortress"
Next episode we delve into Alan's favorite genre, the Samurai movie, with "The Hidden Fortress"
With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the Caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.
Alan and Craig talk about moral choices, the alignments of evil, the complete Batman on Film panel from Salt Lake Comic Con and the movie The Dark Knight on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Craig host the panel "A Dark Knight in a Dark Theater: Batman On Film" with panelists Mario DeAngelis, DC Doll, Paul Gibbs, Kerry Jackson and Jenniffer Wardell
Discussion of "The Dark Knight"
Alignments
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's popcorn flick "The Rocketeer"
Next episode we discuss a movie Matinee Heroes was born to do "The Rocketeer"!