After shock jock Jack Lucas inadvertently provokes a caller into murdering a group of innocent people in a Manhattan bar, he grows depressed and turns to booze. As he's about to hit rock bottom, Lucas meets a homeless man named Parry, whose wife was killed by the caller Lucas pushed to the brink. Mentally scarred by his loss, Parry spends his days searching for the Holy Grail. Lucas, feeling culpable for the poor man's plight, pledges to help him in his quest.
Alan And Craig Discuss homelessness, mass shootings, empathy and the Robin Williams classic “The Fisher King” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig address the disconcerting comments recently made by Terry Gilliam about the #MeToo movement.
Discussion of "The Fisher King"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "Speed Racer"
Next episode we start Sports Month of with guest Tom Nix and the movie "Speed Racer"
When an agent from a shadowy corporation tasked with moving alien creatures to a new internment camp is infected with an otherworldly liquid, he attempts to stop himself from being transformed into a Prawn.
Alan and Craig discuss immigration, the privatization of government, intelligent science fiction and the movie “District 9” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Discussion of "District 9"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "The Fisher King"
Alan and Craig talk about one of Robin Williams' greatest performances with "The Fisher King"
A former American boxer returns to his native home in Ireland to win the hand of a fiery young woman. But his courtship is impeded by strict local customs and the woman's belligerent brother.
Alan and Craig discuss Ireland, getting past traditions, the joy of technicolor and the movie "The Quiet Man" on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Discussion of "The Quiet Man"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "District 9"
Alan and Craig talk about the breakthrough sci-fi movie "District 9"
After a chance meeting with a great talent scout, Kermit goes to Hollywood dreaming about the world of show business. But everything goes awry when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper who wants to promote, at all costs, its network of fast food that sells fried frog-legs!
Alan and Craig discuss the legacy of Jim Henson, UHF Channels, recasting human muppets and the all time classic “The Muppet Movie” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig welcome Arnoldo Cortes and Tami Cerny into their Hall of Heroes. Alan announces the 2018 Hullabaloo happening at the Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park on April 14th.
Discussion of "The Muppet Movie"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's movie "The Quiet Man"
Next episode we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Irish love letter "The Quiet Man".
After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City's police force. Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won't be swayed by bribes or fear, Ness renews his determination to bring Capone to justice.
Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan to discuss Saudi Arabian bootlegs, compromising your morals, defeating the status quo and the movie "The Untouchables" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig welcome guest Zaki Hasan. You can read reviews, listen to podcast and learn more about Zaki at http://zakiscorner.com
Discussion of "The Untouchables"
Recasting
D&D Alignments
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan, Craig and Zaki discuss next week's episode "The Muppet Movie"
Next episode we go back to our childhood's and talk "The Muppet Movie".