Captain John Miller takes his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, while searching for Ryan, each man embarks upon a personal journey and discovers their own strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency and courage.
Alan and Craig are joined by Tracy Mangum as they discuss how war changes a person, Tracy’s podcast Movies That Make Us (@moviesmakeus on twitter), honoring our fallen heroes and the movie Saving Private Ryan on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Tracy gives us the 411 on his new podcast that he co-hosts "Movies That Made Us"
Discussion of "Saving Private Ryan"
44:44
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Working Girl"
Next week Alan and Craig and guest Annie Bulloch put up their hair, stuff their shoulder pads and go back to the 80's with "Working Girl"
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Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
Alan, Craig and special guest Heather (@NerdyBitchesPod on twitter) talk dual identities, wasted resources, Nerdy Bitches and the movie Batman Live! from Comicpalooza on this week’s matinee Heroes.
Next week Alan and Craig honor Memorial Day weekend with the epic war movie "Saving Private Ryan"
Imprisoned during World War II in a German POW camp, a group of Allied soldiers are intent on breaking out, not only to escape, but also to draw Nazi forces away from battle to search for fugitives. Outwitting their captors by digging a tunnel out of the prison grounds, the soldiers find the stakes much higher when escape becomes a reality.
Alan and Craig are joined by Rebel Radio's Mark Neiser (@rebelradiopod on twitter) as they discuss happy Nazis, Comicpalooza, and Alan's first viewing of the Patreon selected movie The Great Escape on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Mark checks in to discuss his "Rebel Radio Podcast" as well as talk about managing the 2019 Comicpalooza Podcast Program
Discussion of "The Great Escape" selected by our Patreon member Perry Beard. Become a $10 monthly member and you can select a movie for us too!
32:28
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Batman"
Next week Alan and Craig, god willing, will have their LIVE Comicpalooza podcast recorder discussing the movie "Batman"
When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.
Alan and Craig discuss the legend of King Arthur, audio of Craig’s interview with John Cleese, a Monty Python panel from FanX and the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig and Alan set the scene for a life highlight: Craig hosting a panel with John Cleese!! Yes, THAT John Cleese!!
John Cleese and Craig LIVE at FanX Salt Lake
45:56
Alan and Craig discuss "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Craig moderates "And Now for Something Completely Different: Monty Python at 50" with guest Rich Bonaduce (@rodowobo on twitter) Melissa Merlot (@melissamerlot on twitter) and Travis Tate (@travistatefunny on twitter).
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Great Escape"
Next week Alan and Craig are at Comicpalooza but you can join them right after you listen to "The Great Escape"