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"