For this last panel, we have Model maker and Visual Effects artist Charlie Bailey Empire Strikes Back 2nd unit Director Harley Cokeliss 3 jaws including Andrea Wickman, Tim Donaldson and Frazer Diamond., and returning Champion Puppeteer Mike Quinn.
This is the 4th of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.
Harrison is an amazing matte artist and is best known for his work on TRON (1982), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), and Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Ellenshaw eventually became the head of Disney’s effects studio, Buena Vista Visual Effect, and worked as its executive producer in Escape from L.A. (1996, John Carpenter)
This is the 3rd of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.
This is Q&A session with the puppetry and voice-over artists Mike Quinn and David Barclay who've worked on classics such as THE DARK CRYSTAL, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI. Both we're Frank Oz's main go to puppeteers for Yoda, Mike in JEDI and David during EMPIRE which means there was a brief cameo by a green Jedi Master!
This is the 2nd of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.
Once the Skywalker Saga wraps up, what does the future hold for STAR WARS on the big screen? Craig along with Jonathan London of Geekscape.net and past guest Devin Pike discuss the announced plans and poke holes in the various rumored productions with a panel of film industry professionals.
This is the 1st of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.
A petty thief aspires to become a member of the notorious Axe Gang during the 1940s in Canton, China.
Alan and Craig discuss Looney Tunes cartoons, an Empire Con recap, Alan's last show for awhile and the movie selected by our Patreon Patron Matthew Knuckles "Kung Fu Hustle" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan talk about Empire Con where Craig moderated several panels
Alan and Craig discuss "Kung-Fu Hustle"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A prominent banker unjustly convicted of murder spends many years in the Shawshank prison. He is befriended by a convict who knows the ropes and helps him to cope with the frightening realities of prison life.
Alan and Craig discuss underrated classics, Alan's big announcement, a full panel from FanX Salt Lake and one of the best movies ever made "The Shawshank Redemption" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan makes an announcement regarding the start of 2020
Alan and Craig discuss "The Shawshank Redemption"
Recasting
Double Feature
Craig moderates "25 Years at Shawshank" with guests Brian Lee Durfee, Patrick Gibbs, Paul Gibbs, Nicole Giles and Christian Lambert live from Salt Lake FanX recorded this past September.
Alan and Craig preview their next movie "Kung Fu Hustle "
Sometime in the next 2 weeks Alan and Craig return to discuss our Patreon selected movie "Kung Fu Hustle"
After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to a man who finances terrorist organizations. Learning that this man plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest "00" operative will topple the man's organization.
Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) to discuss the brutal bond, sweaty agents, Northern California blackouts and the movie "Casino Royale"
Show Notes
Alan and Craig catch up with Zaki Hasan including his two podcasts Nostalgia Theater and The MovieFilm Podcast
Discussion of "Casino Royale"
42:49
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Shawshank Redemption"
Next week Alan and Craig highlight a panel Craig moderated at FanX featuring the 25th anniversary of "The Shawshank Redemption"
When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond can save the world from an awesome space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth!
Alan and Craig are joined by power couple Steve and Izzy as they discuss Pierce Brosnan’s turn as Bond, video games, 90’s era computer skills and the movie “Goldeneye” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig catch up with Steve and Izzy and all the happenings with their podcast Everything I Learned From Movies
Discussion of "Goldeneye"
38:49
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Casino Royale"
Next week Alan and Craig wrap up Bondvember with their favorite Bond in "Casino Royale"
Secret agent James Bond helps a KGB officer defect during a symphony performance. During his debriefing, the officer reveals that a policy of assassinating defectors has been instated by new head of the KGB. But as Bond explores this threat, a counterplot surfaces, involving a shady American arms dealer and a pair of Russian assassins.
Alan and Craig discuss Bond in the 80’s, arming the Taliban, A quick review of Doctor Sleep and the movie “The Living Daylights” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig talk about the new Shining sequel "Doctor Sleep"
Discussion of "The Living Daylights"
31:23
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Goldeneye"
Next week Alan and Craig continue Bondvember with the Pierce Brosnan's take with "Goldeneye"
Agent 007 and the adventurous Tracy Di Vicenzo join forces to battle the evil SPECTRE organization in the treacherous Swiss Alps. But the group's powerful leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld is launching his most calamitous scheme yet: a germ warfare plot that could kill millions!
Alan and Craig discuss being the one and done bond, overly creepy fathers, the most promiscuous Bond ever and the movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service as we celebrate Bondvember on Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Discussion of "On Her Majesty's Secret Service"
24:42
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
The trailer for next week's movie "The Living Daylights"
Next week Alan and Craig continue Bondvember with the underappreciated Bond, Timothy Dalton and "The Living Daylights"
James Bond, Agent 007, battles the mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. Bond travels to Jamaica where he encounters the beautiful Honey Rider and confronts the megalomaniac in his evil island lair.
Alan and Craig kick off Bondvember discussing primordial Bond, the franchise template, Star Wars news and the movie Dr. No on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig catch-up on the latest Star Wars news and discuss their ideas of who James Bond is.
Discussion of "Dr. No"
35:48
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
The trailer for next week's movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service"
Next week Alan and Craig continue Bondvember with the one-off Bond, George Lazenby's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service"
The frightening and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her and two priests - one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith - joined in battling ultimate evil.
Alan and Craig are joined by director Adam Marcus (@SkeletonCrewPro on twitter) as they discuss behind the scenes drama, good vs evil, Adam’s new Indiegogo campaign and the scariest movie ever made “The Exorcist” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Adam joins Craig to discuss his special Indiegogo campaign for the documentary "Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday"
Discussion of "The Exorcist"
1:27:48
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
The trailer for next week's movie "Dr. No"
Next week Alan and Craig finally take on the greatest spy in cinema history with an entire month of James Bond starting with "Dr. No"
A cyborg is sent from the 21st century to present-day Los Angeles to assassinate a seemingly innocent woman whose child will play an important part in the world from which the killer came.
Alan and Craig are joined by Meredith Nudo (@MeredithNudo on twitter) to discuss Video stores, constraints boosting creativity, an update on the Pop and Schlock podcast and the movie The Terminator on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
Meredith Nudo returns to give updates on her life and the Pop and Schlock podcast as well as why the movie Eraserhead scares her.
Discussion of "The Terminator"
52:39
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
The trailer for next week's movie "The Exorcist"
Next week Alan and Craig wrap up Matinee Villains month with Adam Marcus and one of the scariest movies of all time: The Exorcist
On a mysterious and dangerous island, film producer Carl Denham captures a giant ape and brings him back to New York in the hopes of capitalizing on his prize. But the imprisoned ape, known as Kong, has the hots for screen beauty Fay Wray and escapes in pursuit of her. Before his famous and tragic fall from the Empire State Building, he wreaks havoc on the city.
Alan and Craig are joined by Tom Nix to discuss movie monsters, A quick review of the new Joker movies, the magic of stop-motion and the classic movie “King Kong” on this week’s monstrously large Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
Angry Alan appears to review "Joker" while Craig finds out what scares our guest Tom Nix.
Discussion of "King Kong"
1:06:58
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week Alan and Craig time travel back to the original "The Terminator". We'll be back!
Writer and former teacher Jack Torrance signs on as caretaker for a hotel with a long, violent past -- a past that puts everyone in the hotel in a precarious situation. As Jack slowly grows more violent and angry about his life, his son Danny tries to use a special talent called the shining to warn people outside about what's happening at the hotel.
Alan and Craig are joined by Movies That Make Us Tracy Mangum as they discuss the book vs the movie, what scares them, addiction and the movie The Shining on this week’s Matinee Villains!!
Show Notes
Tracy Mangum joins Alan and Craig to kick off Matinee Villains month by discussing what movies scare them.
Discussion of "The Shining"
38:49
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week Alan and Craig get old school with the original version of "King Kong"
Patreon Membership ends with Alan and Craig discussing laser beams vs metal swords, 80's nerd nostalgia and the movie "Krull" on this week's Patreon Exclusive Edition of Matinee Heroes!
3:33
Discussion of "Krull"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week we kick off Matinee Villains month with "The Shining"
Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing Dr. Martin Luther King, the women's march, a bunch of politics, LBJ buying pants and the movie "Selma" on this weeks Patreon Exclusive Edition of Matinee Heroes
2:23
Discussion of "Selma"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week we wrap-up our Patreon Membership Drive with "Krull"
Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing putting in the work, Alan's Wilford Brimley impression, Samwise Gamgee and the movie "Rudy" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Patreon Edition!
2:01
Discussion of "Rudy"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Selma"
Patreon Membership month kick's off with Alan and Craig discussing fish sex, empathy, Archimedes Principle and the movie "The Shape of Water" on this month's Matinee Heroes - Patreon Edition!
2:25
Discussion of "The Shape of Water"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Rudy"
In a mythical city, Aladdin, a street-smart commoner, and clever, confident Princess Jasmine join forces against the evil sorcerer Jafar and put an end to his plans to take over the kingdom! Along the way, Aladdin learns to believe in himself with the help of a hysterically funny, shape-shifting, 10,000-year-old Genie and three wishes that change everything!
Alan and Craig are joined by Metal Geeks ( @metalgeeks on twitter) Cary Gordon to discuss the amazing vocal talents of Robin Williams, Disney Park rides, cinema karaoke and the Disney classic “Aladdin” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig talk with Cary Gordon from Metal Geeks Podcast about his fondest Robin Williams Memory
Discussion of "Aladdin"
Recasting
47:30
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A musical interlude to end our month of Robin.
Next week Alan and Craig start their Patreon membership drive with a former exclusive "The Shape of Water"
After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert. His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. But soon Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he'd imagined.
Alan and Craig discuss spiritualism and the afterlife, Kevin Conroy remembering his time with Robin Williams and Craig’s birthday move selection “What Dreams May come” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig chit chat about Alan's credit, Craig's resume and getting old.
Discussion of "What Dreams May Come"
Recasting
59:24
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Batman's Kevin Conroy talks to Craig at San Francisco Comic Con about being roommates with Robin.
Alan and Craig discuss next week's movie "Aladdin"
Next week Alan and Craig finalize their tribute to Robin Williams with "Aladdin"
Deployed to Saigon to host a morning radio show during the Vietnam War, Adrian Cronauer's side splitting antics and rapid-fire wit make him an instant hit with the troops in the field but soon get him in hot water with his by-the-book superiors.
Alan and Craig along with the Nerdy Bitches podcast’s Liz (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) discuss the raw power of Robin Williams, naked photos of Walter Brennan, and knowing in their heart they are funny as well as the movie ‘Good Morning Vietnam” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig continue August's Remembering Robin month with guest Liz from the Nerdy Bitches podcast.
Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer in his first broadcast
Discussion of "Good Morning Vietnam"
36:04
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
The trailer for next week's movie "What Dreams May Come"
Next week Alan and Craig continue their tribute to Robin Williams with Craig's Birthday pick "What Dreams May Come"
When Jenny Fields decides to become a mother, she has no intention of finding a husband or of having marital sex, so she gets herself pregnant by a hospitalized solder on his deathbed. And so begins the unusual life of Garp who is destined to be anything except what he himself desires most... to be normal.
Alan and Craig discuss what is normal, Alan turning 50, Robin Williams Live at the Met and the movie “The World According to Garp" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig continue August's Remembering Robin month as Alan reflects on turning 50 and his favorite memory of Robin Williams
Alan's favorite clip on Robin Williams Live at the Met
Discussion of "Dead Poets Society"
41:44
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
The trailer for next week's movie "The World According to Garp"
Next week Alan and Craig continue their tribute to Robin Williams with "Good Morning Vietnam"
For generations, Welton Academy students have been groomed to live lives of conformity and tradition - until new professor John Keating inspires them to think for themselves, live life to the fullest and "Carpe Diem." This unconventional approach awakens the spirits of the students, but draws the wrath of a disapproving faculty when an unexpected tragedy strikes the school.
Alan and Craig along with guest Valerie Cameron (@moviesmakeus on Twitter) discuss privilege, mentors, and begin an entire month Remembering Robin with the movie “Dead Poets Society” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig dedicate August as Remembering Robin month and have guest Valerie Cameron talk about her favorite memory of Robin as well as her podcast Movies That Make Us.
Discussion of "Dead Poets Society"
44:15
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Rerelease of Craig's podcast episode remembering Robin Williams, one week after his death
Alan and Craig discuss next week's movie "The World According to Garp"
Next week Alan and Craig continue the tribute to Robin Williams as well as celebrate Alan's 50th birthday with "The World According to Garp"
A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Together they create a new "fight club" where young men come to relieve their frustrations by beating each other to a pulp. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until a sensuous eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of control spiral toward oblivion.
Alan and Craig are joined by Joe McDonald to discuss toxic masculinity, evolution of perspectives, Alan’s work history and the movie Fight Club on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig talk to Joe McDonald about working with Alan at Record Town in 1999.
Discussion of "Fight Club"
52:23
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Dead Poets Society"
Next week Alan and Craig offer up the entire month of August as a tribute to Robin Williams, starting with "The Dead Poets Society"