Three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire and a tabloid journalist are entangled in a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner rife with mystery, ambition and romance.
Alan and Craig discuss finding the good in yourself, tabloid television, corruption and the film noir classic “L.A. Confidential” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Discussion of "L.A. Confidential"
Recasting
D&D Alignments
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "The Untouchables"
Alan and Craig are joined by guest Zaki Hasan to discuss "The Untouchables"
Adonis Johnson, son of deceased world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, has boxing in his blood. Looking to win his own title, Adonis heads to Philadelphia and convinces his father’s rival-turned-friend, Rocky Balboa, to train him – even as Rocky battles his own deadly opponent outside the ring. Now Adonis has a shot, but first he must develop the heart of a true fighter.
Alan and Craig discuss legacies, #unblocknordling, a review of Black Panther and the movie "Creed" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan gives his first reaction to the movie "Black Panther"
Discussion of "Creed"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's movie "L.A. Confidential"
Next episode we go on the q-t and get all hush-hush as we discuss "L.A. Confidential"
This is the inspiring story of the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Their training and battle experience leads them to their final assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina, where their heroic bravery turned bitter defeat into a symbolic victory that brought recognition to black soldiers and turned the tide of the war.
Alan and Craig discuss the civil war, school systems, Oscar nomination snubs and the movie Glory on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss some of the Oscar nomination snubs
Discussion of "Glory"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "Creed"
Alan and Craig take their first venture into the Rocky-verse with "Creed"
As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. Still, two detectives remain steadfast in their devotion to bringing the elusive killer to justice, they soon find that the madman has control not only over their careers, but their very lives as well.
Alan and Craig discuss handwriting analysis, the decay of journalism today, Alan hosting the movie KRULL at the Alamo Drafthouse and the movie “Zodiac” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Alan and Craig discuss Alan hosting the upcoming Alamo Drafthouse showing of "Krull" on February 10th.
Discussion of "Zodiac"
Recasting
D&D Alignments
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "Glory"
Next episode, go back into history to discuss the Civil War classic "Glory"