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Matinee Heroes

Matinee Heroes is a podcast dedicated to exploring hero cinema - from adventurers, heroes, and superheroes; from Jedi to buddy cops; from the Wild West, to the distant past, to futures both hopeful and dystopian, from ancient lands to the deepest reaches of outer space. In a time when we need heroes more than ever, Alan and Craig will try to understand just what makes our cinematic heroes tick, and how we can use that heroism in our everyday life.
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Now displaying: March, 2019
Mar 30, 2019

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

When an incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to hold the team accountable. The resulting battle drives a wedge between Captain America and Iron Man and pits the Avengers against each other.

Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss cumulative cinema, Dana Gould on every podcast but this one, the end of MARVELous March and the movie "Captain America: Civil War" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:53

    Alan and Craig talk to Zaki about his interview with Dana Gould on his Nostalgia Theater podcast.

  • 11:56

    Discussion of "Captain America: Civil War"

  • 29:46

    Recasting

  • 57:31

    Double Feature

  • 1:00:00

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:60

       Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Godfather"

Next week Alan and Craig being an epic month of epics with the crime family epic "The Godfather"

Mar 23, 2019

BLACK PANTHER

When young King T'Challa is drawn into conflict with an old foe that puts his homeland Wakanda and the entire world at risk, he must release Black Panther's full power to save them.  

Alan, Craig and  Randy Yarborough (@cult45podcast on twitter) discuss representation, Phantom Menace finales, the Cult 45 podcast and the movie BLACK PANTHER on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:50

    Alan and Craig talk to Randy about the Cult 45 Podcast he co-hosts.

  • 8:31

    Discussion of "Black Panther"

  • 32:12

    Recasting

  • 52:14

    Double Feature

  • 56:35

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:40

       Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Captain America: Civil War"

Next week Alan and Craig save the best for last as they wrap-up MARVELous March with "Captain America: Civil War" 

Mar 16, 2019

DOCTOR STRANGE

World-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange’s life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place. Before long Strange – armed with newly acquired magical powers – is forced to choose whether to return to his old life or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.

Alan and Craig are joined by Debra Sullivan (@DebSullivanM on Twitter) to discuss massive mame dropping, ego vs selflessness, magic boners and the movie "Doctor Strange" on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:00

    Alan and Craig get an update from Deb about all the stuff Skelton Crew Productions is up to including they're upcoming "Fat Camp Massacre".

  • 10:42

    Discussion of "Doctor Strange"

  • 37:46

    Recasting

  • 1:06:15

       Double Feature

  • 1:12:46

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:19:24

       Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Black Panther"

Next week Alan and Craig continue MARVELous March with the Best Picture Oscar nominated "Black Panther" 

Mar 9, 2019

THOR: RAGNAROK

Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.

Alan, Craig and returning guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) discuss the comedy stylings of Chris Hemsworth, 1970s goodtime vans,  mispronouncing Taika Waititi and the movie Thor: Ragnarok on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:57

    Alan and Craig get an update from Meredith about her radio show/podcast Pop N Schlock as well as her upcoming improvisational travels.

  • 10:42

    Discussion of "Thor: Ragnarok"

  • 45:36

    Recasting

  • 1:10:31

       Double Feature

  • 1:11:59

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:15:09

       Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Doctor Strange"

Next week Alan and Craig continue MARVELous March with the psychedelic feature "Doctor Strange"

Mar 2, 2019

IRON MAN

After surviving an unexpected attack in enemy territory, jet-setting industrialist Tony Stark builds a high-tech suit of armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss, building a universe, the charms of Robert Downey Jr and the movie IRON MAN on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

Next week Alan and Craig continue MARVELous March with one of the funnest entries in the MCU "Thor: Ragnarok"

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