After falling in love with a U.S. Army sergeant, an East Berlin boy named Hansel undergoes a sex-change operation so that he can legally marry his beloved. But the operation is botched, leaving the boy less than a man, but not quite a woman. Deserted in a Kansas trailer park, the boy/girl, now named Hedwig, reinvents himself/herself as a rock star.
Alan and Craig are joined by Jessica Pettit (@jesspettitt on twitter) to discuss empathy, transformation, The nominees for the Houston Film Critics Society and the movie “Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ on this week’s Matinee Musicals!
Show notes
Alan and Craig discuss the main category nominees for the Houston Film Critics Society's "Best of 2018" awards show this January 3rd at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Tickets (and parking) are free!!
Craig and Alan talk to Jessica Pettitt about her quest to be on a podcast every week in 2018 and how her GoodEnoughNow.com program is changing corporate America...for the better!
Discussion of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "In the Line of Fire"
Next week Alan and Craig put Matinee Musicals month behind them and start 2019 with Clint Eastwood's "In the Line of Fire"
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When the two children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary. Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert, the siblings try to pass on some of their nanny's sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents.
Alan and Craig are joined by actor/writer/producer Debra Sullivan (@debsullivanm on twitter) to talk about whimsy and sexual tension, ugly British children, The US release of “Secret Santa” Alan’s special review of the new Mary Poppins Returns as well as the original Disney Classic Mary Poppins on this holiday edition of Matinee Musicals!
Alan and Craig talk to Debra Sullivan about how she got into acting, the dynamics of working with her husband Adam Marcus for 20+ years and the release of "Secret Santa" available on DVD at amazon!
Discussion of "Mary Poppins"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan reviews "Mary Poppins Returns"
Alan and Craig preview next week's musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"
Next week Alan and Craig finish Matinee Musicals month with the gender-bending punk-rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Idealistic Christian is drawn into the dark, fantastical underworld of the Parisian nightclub, the Moulin Rouge. In this seedy but glamorous haven of sex, drugs and electricity, he finds himself plunged into a passionate but ultimately tragic love affair with the club's highest paid star and the city's most famous courtesan, Satin
Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) of 8th Dimension Comics and Games to discuss abusive relationships, elven marketing managers, the various versions of love and the movie Moulin Rouge on this week’s Matinee Musicals!
Alan and Craig talk to Annie about her new love: Being the Game Master for young kids at 8th Dimension Comics & Games
Discussion of "Moulin Rouge"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's musical, the original "Mary Poppins"
Next week Alan and Craig invite actress/producer/writer Debra Sullivan on the show to celebrate Christmas with the original "Mary Poppins"
A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed human blood!!
Alan and Craig are joined by returning guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) to discuss Capitalism, 90’s cartoons based on movies for adults, the Lee Pace SEO Hack and the movie “Little Shop of Horrors” on this week’s Matinee Musicals.
Alan and Craig talk to Meredith about upcoming Pop and Schlock episodes featuring Alan (and a past episode with Craig).
Discussion of "Little Shop of Horrors"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week Alan and Craig invite Annie Bulloch on the show to talk about "Moulin Rouge".
Musician Don Lockwood rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont). When Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lockwood speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice.
Alan and Craig are joined by Windy Bowlsby (@reeledumusical on twitter)as they discuss Gene Kelly’s butt, jukebox musicals, showcasing talent and the movie “Singin in the Rain on the week’s Matinee Musicals!
Alan and Craig greet guest Windy Bowlsby and catch up on her newest musical podcasts, Reel Education The Musical and plug Blake Casselman's latest movie "Adopting Trouble" which is available now on DVD, Blu-ray and Amazon!
Discussion of "Singin' in the Rain"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Little Shop of Horrors"
Craig and Alan are both excited to talk about this horror/musical "Little Shop of Horrors"
From the doomed planet of Krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth. Here he grows up to become Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice and the American Way.
Alan and Craig discuss the history of the podcast, a Christopher reeve and Margot kidder tribute panel from Salt Lake FanX and one of the best superhero performances on film in “Superman The Movie” on the 100th episode of Matinee Heroes.
Alan and Craig discuss the past 100 episodes of Matinee Heroes and what to expect for the next 100!
Discussion of "Superman: The Movie"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Live from the 2018 Salt Lake FanX, Craig hosted a fan panel "Superman the Movie Turns 40: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve & Margot Kidder" with Shannon Barnson, Jacob Dietz (@ThatJakeDietz on twitter), Ben Lane Hodson (@BenLaneHodson on twitter) and James A. Owen (@CaeoPrincipia on twitter)
Next week we start Matinee Musical Month with an all-time classic "Singin' in the Rain"
Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey is a renowned fighting captain in the British Navy. But when his ship, the Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture his foe. With a badly damaged ship and an injured crew, this mission can save his reputation, or destroy them all.
Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss life aboard a naval ship, dad jokes, when movies are too fun for an Oscar and the hidden gem “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Alan and Craig greet guest Zaki Hasan and catch up on what's he's been up to on is podcasts, Nostalgia Theater and The Moviefilm Podcast
Discussion of "Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Superman: The Movie"
Next week's is our 100th episode!! We celebrate with the classic "Superman: The Movie"
Buttercup is a beautiful princess who-after being separated by her true love Westley-is captured by and forced to marry a conspiring prince. As the wedding day approaches her true love, a vengeful Spaniard and a kind giant come to her rescue.
Alan and Craig are joined by returning guest Tom nix to discuss swashbuckling and derring-do, Tom’s recent travels and one of the most quotable movies of all time, The Princess Bride, on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig catch up with Tom and his hectic 2018 travel schedule
Discussion of "The Princess Bride"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thought
D&D Alignments
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World"
Next week's special guest Zaki Hasan returns to talk about an nautical adventure "Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World"
In a small woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends are in search of a missing teenager's body. Wanting to be heroes in each other's and their hometown's eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery.
Alan and Craig discuss nostalgia, childhood friends, a horrorthon recap and the Stephen King movie “Stand By Me” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig recap their time together at Horrorthon
Discussion of "Stand By Me"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Princess Bride"
Next week's special guest Tom Nix returns to talk about an all-time favorite "The Princess Bride"
On Halloween night of 1963, 6-year old Michael Myers stabbed his sister to death. After sitting in a mental hospital for 15 years, Myers escapes and returns to Haddonfield to kill.
Alan and Craig discuss the origins of slasher movies, evil vs insane, the complete Q&A with Director Mick Garris live from Horrorthon and the movie Halloween on this week’s double-sized Matinee Villains!!
Alan and Craig talk about their upcoming 100th Episode.
A live Q&A session from Horrothon with Director/Writer/Podcaster Mick Garris (@postmortemMG on twitter)
Discussion of "Halloween"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Stand By Me"
Next week's we leave villains behind and go back to feeling truly nostalgic with Stephen King's "Stand By Me"
Detectives William Somerset and David Mills live among sin every day, a crumbling city of crime all around them. But nothing can prepare the partners for the killings they are about to experience. What starts as one bizarre crime turns into a case of serial murders as a predator named John Doe begins to execute victims by paying homage to the "deadly sin" they represent.
Alan and Craig discuss perverting one’s faith, sin eaters, stopping society’s descent into the garbage and the movie Se7en on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Alan and Craig get psyched up for Sunday's Horrorthon Q&A with director Mick Garris.
Discussion of "Se7en"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Halloween"
Next week's we conclude Matinee Villains month the only way we can with the horror classic "Halloween".
A dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues when a hired hitman is contracted to kill the key players in an upcoming trial against a drug kingpin. The hitman's usual M.O. becomes compromised when the cab driver that he hires to shuttle him around Los Angeles becomes wise to the killer's true intentions.
Alan and Craig discuss Tom Cruise as a bad guy, video games making you late, a Horrorthon update and the movie “Collateral” on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Alan and Craig have a few updates about the upcoming HORRORTHON in Houston, October 21st.
Discussion of "Collateral"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Se7en"
Next week's we continue Matinee Villains month with an all time sicko with no name in "Se7en"
Hoping for a fresh start with her boyfriend, Marion steals a huge sum from her boss and skips town, eventually stopping at a remote motel. There, she's served by the intensely awkward yet docile Norman Bates whom she often hears arguing with his domineering mother. But later that night, Marion is brutally slain, and When a detective and Marion's sister visit the motel to investigate, they uncover shocking truths.
Alan and Craig discuss the master performance of Anthony Perkins, the not so secret lives of women in the world, a recap of FanX in Salt Lake and Austin’s Fantastic Fest as well as the Hitchcock classic “PSYCHO” on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Alan and Craig recap their September adventures at Fantastic Fest and FanX Salt Lake.
Discussion of "Psycho"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Collateral"
Next week's we continue Matinee Villains month with Tom Cruise playing the rare baddie in "Collateral"
Patreon Membership Drive month concludes with a great take on horror movies!
Alan and Craig discuss fandom, feeding the beast and getting super meta with the most meta of horror movies "The Cabin In The Woods" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
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Discussion of "The Cabin in the Woods"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's kick off Matinee Villains month in style with one of the greatest villains ever...Norman Bates in "PSYCHO"
Patreon Membership Drive month continues as we head north to Minnesota!
Alan and Craig discuss running blind, creating and destroying families, the great Marge Gunderson and the movie "Fargo" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
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Discussion of "Fargo"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we wrap up our Patreon Membership Drive with "The Cabin in the Woods"
Patreon Membership Drive month continues as we beat the heat by going Antarctic with THE THING.
Alan and Craig discuss the eternal oldness of Wilfred Brimley, the beauty of gore, paranoia and the movie "THE THING" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
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Discussion of "The Thing"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Fargo"
Patreon Membership Drive month continues as we look back to our celebration of ALIENS week with our discussion of the original Alien. Don't forget to head to our shop and buy the Aliens Manatee shirt as well!
Alan and Craig discuss, phallic symbols, anxiety, dreaming of the monster and discuss the movie "ALIEN" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
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Discussion of "Alien"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "John Carpenter's: The Thing"
Patreon Membership month kick's off with Alan and Craig discussing Houston, Alan's childhood, internet trolling and the movie Rushmore on this week's Matinee Heroes - Patreon Edition!
Discussion of "The Rushmore"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Alien"
Wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find her killer and clear his name. Pursuing him is a team of U.S. marshals led by Deputy Samuel Gerard whose relentless pursuit leaves no warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse or doghouse unchecked.
Alan and Craig discuss horrible dummy wrangling, September’s Patreon membership drive, and celebrate Craig’s birthday by discussing the movie The Fugitive, on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Alan and Craig discuss their busy September at FanX in Salt Lake and Fantastic Fest.
Discussion of "The Fugitive"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview their Patreon membership drive happening the entire month of September.
Next week's we kick off our Patreon Membership Drive with "Rushmore"
The starship Enterprise and its' crew are pulled back into action when an old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis. His plan for revenge is to set a deadly trap for his old enemy, Kirk...with the threat of universal Armageddon!
Alan and Craig discuss getting old, overacting, Spike Lee’s latest Blackkklansman and the sci-fi classic “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss the new Spike Lee instant classic Blackkklansman.
Discussion of "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "The Fugitive"
Next week's we celebrate Craig's birthday with one of his favorite Ford films "The Fugitive"
Residents of a small Japanese village seek protection against repeated attacks by a band of marauding thieves. Offering mere handfuls of rice as payment, they hire seven masterless samurai to protect them from invading bandits.
Alan and Craig discuss D&D parties, honor, the great Akira Kurosawa and celebrate Alan’s birthday with his favorite movie of all time “Seven Samurai” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss Alan's birthday which was August 8th!
Discussion of "Seven Samurai"
D&D Alignments
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn"
Next week's we boldly go where this podcast has never been before with "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn"
An alien race, undefeatable by any existing military unit, has launched a relentless attack on Earth, and Major William Cage finds himself dropped into a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage is thrown into a time loop, forced to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again and again.
Alan and Craig discuss Movie Stars, character growth, Tom Cruise and the movie “Edge of Tomorrow” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss their Patreon Membership Drive in September.
Discussion of "Edge of Tomorrow"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Seven Samurai"
Next week's we celebrate Alan's birthday (August 8th) with his all-time favorite movie "Seven Samurai"
A shy young boy sent to spend the summer with his eccentric uncles soon becomes enthralled with unraveling the mystery that has followed the uncles for years. Hearing tales of their exotic adventures involving kidnapped princesses, Arabian sheiks and lost treasure, not only brings him closer to his uncles but also teaches him what it means to believe in something... whether it's true or not.
Alan and Craig discuss Texas, the truth versus the legend, a brief review of Mission Impossible: Fallout and the movie “Secondhand Lions’ on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss Mission Impossible: Fallout. Read Alan's review!
Discussion of "Secondhand Lions"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Edge of Tomorrow"
Frank Serpico is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners. When his superiors ignore Frank's accusations of corruption, he decides to go public with the allegations. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself.
Alan and Craig discuss fighting the system, June’s Comic Convention recap, silent heroism and the movie "Serpico" on this week’s Matinee Heroes
Alan and Craig discuss the past few months including the San Francisco Comic Con, Monterey Comic Con and why cosplay is not consent.
Discussion of "Serpico"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode which is a Patreon patron selection "Second Hand Lions"
Next week's episode is a Patreon patron selection "Second Hand Lions"
A villainous killer known as the Mask of the Phantasm has been systematically eliminating nefarious criminals in Gotham City. Since police and gangsters alike have credited Batman with the murders he'll have to discover the identity of the Mask to clear his own good crime-fighting name.
Alan and Craig discuss voice acting, the new DC Universe platform, Craig’s entire panel with Kevin Conroy and the movie “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Discussion of "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Live from the San Francisco Comic Con, Kevin Conroy's panel moderated by our own Craig Price!
Next week, Alan and Craig go deep undercover to expose corruption in the Al Pacino classic "Serpico"
Next week's episode is the classic cop corruption story "Serpico"