Dr. Ryan Stone is on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky helming his last flight before retirement. During a routine space walk by the pair, disaster strikes: The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. As fear turns to panic, they realize that the only way home may be to venture further into space.
Alan and Craig discuss the theatrical experience, lamenting the lack of a space program, the proper way to use superstars and the movie Gravity on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig gives a quick personal update and a warning about podcast delivery times that may or may not be affected
Discussion of "Gravity"
33:27
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Matrix"
Next week Alan and Craig along with Adam Marcus kick off a 1999 retrospective July with "The Matrix"
In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.
Alan and Craig are joined by Heather and Liz, the Nerdy Bitches (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) to discuss petty bureaucrats, star wars spinoffs, recording in person in a hotel room and the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Heather and Liz join the podcast to catch up on what the Nerdy Bitches podcast is up to, Comicpalooza goings ons and more.
Discussion of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
35:15
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Gravity"
Next week Alan and Craig and Valerie Cameron from Movies that Made Us get caught in "Gravity"
When flight attendant Jackie Brown is busted smuggling money for her arms dealer boss, the cops want her help to bring down him down. Facing jail time for her silence or death for her cooperation, Brown decides instead to double-cross both parties and make off with the smuggled money.
Alan and Craig are joined by Izzy and Steve from Everything I Learned from Movies (@eilfmovies on twitter) to talk badass Pam Grier, grown up love, why Dana Gould won’t come on the show and the movie Jackie Brown on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Stizzy (as Steve and Izzy are affectionately called) discuss their upcoming episodes on Everything I Learned From Movies including a special 4th of July episode with Craig.
Discussion of "Jackie Brown"
46:50
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
Next week Alan and Craig and Nerdy Bitches Heather and Liz geek out from Comicpalooza about "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
Out-of-work singer Victoria Grant conspires to pose as a female impersonator in order to get work on the Paris cabaret circuit. But her sudden success becomes complicated when American night club operator falls in love with her, correctly believing she really is a woman. Victoria tries to maintain the charade But keeping the truth a secret is no easy task.
Alan and Craig are joined by Debra Sullivan (@DebSullivanM on twitter) to discuss gender swapping in the early 80s, copping out, the power of love and the classic movie “Victor Victoria” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Discussion of "Working Girl"
28:22
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Jackie Brown"
Next week Alan and Craig and guests Steve and Izzy bow at the altar of Pam Grier with the movie "Jackie Brown"
Savvy New York City receptionist Tess McGill gives her conniving boss, Katharine Parker an excellent business tip, but Katharine simply steals the idea. Pretending to be her boss, Tess initiates a major deal with an investment broker but things turn ugly after Katharine finds out what Tess has been up to.
Alan and Craig as well as returning guest Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) discuss women’s struggles in the office, massive shoulder pads, the latest D&D exploits of the Young Heroes League and the movie Working Girl on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Annie checks in with an update on 8th Dimension Comic and Games Young Heroes League D&D escapades.
Discussion of "Working Girl"
42:56
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Victor\Victoria"
Next week Alan and Craig and guest Deb Sullivan gender swap a few times for the glorious Julie Andrews in "Victor\Victoria"