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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: August, 2019
Aug 31, 2019

ALADDIN

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

  • 1:22

    Alan and Craig talk with Cary Gordon from Metal Geeks Podcast about his fondest Robin Williams Memory

  • 12:20

    Discussion of "Aladdin"

  • 33:17

    Recasting

  • 47:30

    Double Feature

  • 51:52

       Final Thoughts

  • 56:34

       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"

Aug 24, 2019

WHAT DREAMS MAY COME

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

  • 1:06

    Alan and Craig chit chat about Alan's credit, Craig's resume and getting old.

  • 7:10

    Discussion of "What Dreams May Come"

  • 45:15

    Recasting

  • 59:24

    Double Feature

  • 1:02:01

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:06:07

       Batman's Kevin Conroy talks to Craig at San Francisco Comic Con about being roommates with Robin.

  • 1:13:06

       Alan and Craig discuss next week's movie "Aladdin"

Next week Alan and Craig finalize their tribute to Robin Williams with "Aladdin"

Aug 17, 2019

GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM

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

  • 0:56

    Alan and Craig continue August's Remembering Robin month with guest Liz from the Nerdy Bitches podcast.

  • 11:09

    Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer in his first broadcast

  • 14:38

    Discussion of "Good Morning Vietnam"

  • 36:04

    Recasting

  • 53:50

    Double Feature

  • 56:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:00:00

       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"

Aug 10, 2019

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP

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

  • 1:12

    Alan and Craig continue August's Remembering Robin month as Alan reflects on turning 50 and his favorite memory of Robin Williams

  • 13:47

    Alan's favorite clip on Robin Williams Live at the Met

  • 20:30

    Discussion of "Dead Poets Society"

  • 41:44

    Recasting

  • 56:43

    Double Feature

  • 59:05

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:05

       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"

Aug 3, 2019

DEAD POETS SOCIETY

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

  • 1:03

    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.

  • 9:30

    Discussion of "Dead Poets Society"

  • 44:15

    Recasting

  • 1:11:55

       Double Feature

  • 1:15:41

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:20:46

       Rerelease of Craig's podcast episode remembering Robin Williams, one week after his death

  • 1:36:51

       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"

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