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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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Dec 26, 2020

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale as the miser Scrooge meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.

Craig is joined by guest co-host Tracy Mangum (@moviesmakeus on twitter) from Movies that Make Us and guest Author of The Dragon Knight James Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter) as they discuss missing songs, the art of puppeteering, properly casting Muppets and the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:08

    Craig, Tracy and James discuss "The Muppet Christmas Carol"

  • 31:10

    Recasting

  • 54:36

    Double Feature

  • 58:59

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:53

    A preview of next week's episode "Amadeus"

Next week, Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew kick off a month of biopics with the manic "Amadeus"

Dec 19, 2020

TIME AFTER TIME

When Jack the Ripper flees across time in one of H.G. Wells' inventions, Wells follows him to the 20th Century. Now, in a city and a time completely unknown to him, Wells must find a way to stop the Ripper from continuing his streak of murders.

Craig and Alan along with guest Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt on twitter) discuss the violence of the 70s, making podcasts, the likeability of Malcom McDowell and the movie “Time After Time” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Game 7 saw a veteran recast rematch as last season’s runner-up Patrick Beatty take on arch nemesis Cary Gordon. The more things change the more they stay the same as Patrick defeated Cary as they recast Tropic Thunder

This Tuesday December 22nd at 9pmEst 6pmPST the 1st round ends with a newbie match-up as Jake Dietz of the Stolen Droids network takes on Ben Jones of Big Water Brewery to recast Knives Out!

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:13

    Craig, Alan and guest Richard Jensen discuss his new podcast "Another White Guy with a Mike"

  • 7:42

    Craig, Alan and Richard discuss "Time After Time"

  • 28:55

    Recasting

  • 46:14

    Double Feature

  • 50:35

    Final Thoughts

  • 55:58

    A preview of next week's episode "A Muppet Christmas Carol"

Next week, Craig, guest co-hosts Tracy Mangum and James Owen talk the holiday classic "A Muppet Christmas Carol"

Dec 12, 2020

12 MONKEYS

A convict from the year 2035 is sent back to 1996, where he attempts to find the cause of a deadly virus that has ravaged his future world. With help from a beautiful psychiatrist, the time traveler tracks the germ's invention to a mental patient who is the son of a prominent scientist. 

Craig and guest co-host Tracy Mangum (@moviesmakeus on twitter) are joined by Elizabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) to talk about pandemics, distrust of experts, old dogs and the movie “12 Monkeys” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Game 6 saw newbies Alex Barnhill and Liz Serna recast Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Alex narrowly won, moving into the second round.

This Tuesday December 15th at 9pmEst 6pmPST a season 1 rematch between finalist Patrick Beatty and Metal Geeks Cary Gordon as they recast the controversial comedy Tropic Thunder! 

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:50

    Craig, Tracy and Elisabeth discuss egg nog, weight gain, miniature horses and dogs. 

  • 13:20

    Craig, Tracy and Elisabeth discuss "12 Monkeys"

  • 47:18

    Recasting

  • 1:13:54

       Double Feature

  • 1:20:27

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:28:11

    A preview of next week's episode "Time After Time"

Next week, Craig, Alan and guest Richard Jensen combine Sherlock and Jack the Ripper in "Time After Time"

Dec 5, 2020

BACK TO THE FUTURE

A teenager discovers his goofy friend of a scientist has actually created a time machine. When his friend is killed, young Marty jumps back in time to save him. Somehow, while accomplishing that task, he accidentally erases the event that caused Marty's parents to fall in love. Now, he's gradually ceasing to exist... unless he can get his parents together and, get back to the future.

Alan, Craig and guest Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) discuss time travel, small town porn theaters, life in the 80s and the movie “Back to the Future” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Game 5 saw veterans Valerie Cameron and Rob Ervin battle it out as they recast The Royal Tenenbaums. In an upset victory, Rob won decidedly to advance to the second round.

This Tuesday December 7th at 9pmEst/6pmPST Newbies Alex Barnhill and Liz Serna will make headlines when they recast Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. 

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:52

    Craig, Alan and Zaki discuss becoming a blue check mark on twitter and making audio commentaries for The MovieFilm Podcast.

  • 11:29

    Craig, Alan and Zaki discuss "Back to the Future"

  • 33:47

    Recasting

  • 58:38

    Double Feature

  • 1:01:43

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:07:42

    A preview of next week's episode "Back to the Future"

Next week, Craig has Tracy Mangum co-host with guest Elisabeth Rappe as they get mental about time travel with "12 Monkeys"

Nov 28, 2020

THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE

Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw lauded as a hero. However, the Shaw’s commander, Captain Bennett Marco finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and, together with a fellow soldier, races to uncover a terrible plot.

Craig and guest Co-host Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) discuss paranoia, sleeper cells, the Who Needs Sleep telethon and the movie The Manchurian Candidate on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Game 4 pitted newbies Chaz Evans and Jenn Rohm as they fought to recast The Watchmen. Chaz squeaked out a win secure his position into the next round against Richard Jensen.

This Tuesday December 1st at 9pmEst 6pmPST Veterans Valerie Cameron and Rob Ervin start the holidays with the dysfunctional family movie The Royal Tenenbaums. 

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:12

    Craig and Devin talk about the upcoming Who Needs Sleep telethon on Dec. 5th and 6th and Devin's streaming game show Universal Remote.

  • 14:36

    Craig and Devin discuss "The Manchurian Candidate"

  • 39:08

    Recasting

  • 55:32

    Double Feature

  • 1:00:11

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:58

    A preview of next week's episode "Back to the Future"

Next week, Craig and Devin Pike start Holiday Time Travel month with an all-timer "Back to the Future"

Nov 21, 2020

YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES

When a plague of bizarre, puzzling murders grip London, young Holmes and his newfound friend Watson find themselves unwittingly entangled in the dark mystery. So ”the game is afoot!” And the budding detective is off on an adventure to solve the most amazing case of his most extraordinary career!

Alan and Craig are joined by author James Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter) as they discuss young high school teachers, a Hugh Jackman meltdown, James’ new book Dragon Knight and the movie “Young Sherlock Holmes” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Castoff veterans and rivals Tracy Mangum and Steve Kondrick faced off in Game 3 of the CastOFF playoffs. It was a one sided slaughter as Tracy secured his position into the next round where he will face off against his last season’s semifinal foe, Randy Redacted.

This Tuesday November 17th at 9pmEst 6pmPST the Newbie League’s Chaz Evans and Jenn Rohm enter the video stream to recast The Watchman movie. 

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:47

    Craig and Alan talk to guest James Owen about his latest book "Dragon Knight" available at Amazon Kindle right now!!

  • 8:07

    Craig, Alan and James discuss "Young Sherlock Holmes"

  • 35:53

    Recasting

  • 58:30

    Double Feature

  • 1:07:40

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:15:48

    A preview of next week's episode "The Manchurian Candidate"

Next week, Craig and Devin Pike discuss "The Manchurian Candidate"

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Nov 14, 2020

42

In 1946, Branch Rickey, legendary general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, Robinson demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.

Craig is joined by guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) and guest Brandon Ushio (@fandomcast also on twitter) as they discuss racism, character actor Harrison Ford, schools during the pandemic and the movie “42” on this week’s Matinee Heroes

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Richard Jensen redeemed himself by defeating Joey Jones in Game 2 of the CastOFF playoffs to secure his position into the next round.

This Tuesday November 17th at 9pmEst 6pmPST playoff veterans Tracy Mangum and Steve Kondrick recast a movie that’s music to everyone’s ears – Pitch Perfect.

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:00

    Craig, Brendan and guest Brandon Ushio discuss when The Fandom Podcast will return. SPOILER: Very Soon!!

  • 13:18

    Craig, Brendan and Brandon discuss "42"

  • 32:14

    Recasting

  • 1:06:30

    Double Feature

  • 1:11:20

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:17:40

    A preview of next week's episode "Young Sherlock Holmes"

Next week, Craig, Alan and James Owen look back at an unsung 80's classic "Young Sherlock Holmes"

Nov 7, 2020

CITIZEN KANE

When a reporter is assigned to decipher newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane's dying words, his investigation gradually reveals the fascinating portrait of a complex man who rose from obscurity to staggering heights.

Alan and Craig discuss how little politics has changed, the political power of capitalism, a recap of the last 100 episode and the movie “Citizen Cane" on this 200th Episode of Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Reigning champion Randy Redacted defeated Derek McCaw in Game 1 of the CastOFF! playoffs to secure his position into the next round.

This Tuesday, November 10th at 9pmEst 6pmPST the Newbie League has their first game as Richard Jensen and Joey Jones recast The Suicide Squad. 

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:54

    Craig and Alan walk down memory lane recapping the past 100 episodes.

  • 15:16

    Craig and Alan discuss "Citizen Kane"

  • 41:45

    Recasting

  • 59:18

    Double Feature

  • 1:03:47

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:08:51

    A preview of next week's episode "42"

Next week, Craig and guests Brendan Agnew & Brandon Ushio honor Chadwick Boseman's death with "42"

Oct 31, 2020

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

A pedophile who was murdered by a lynch mob returns years later to exact revenge in the terrifying nightmares of his killers teenage children.

Craig and Alan are joined by Castoff Season 1 champion Randy of the Cult45 podcast (@Cult45Podcast on twitter) to discuss nightmares, possessed dolls, Craig’s misunderstandings of Horror and the movie “Nightmare on Elm Street” on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

This episode is brought to you be the second season of CastOFF! which starts this Tuesday Nov 3rd  at 9pmEst 6pmPST.

Derek McCaw takes on returning Champion Randy Redacted as they kick off this 16 game playoff!

This election day vote for the show that brings you a president we all can agree on as we recast Harrison Ford’s AIR FORCE ONE!

See who will win this two league, 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

You can also go to challonge.com/CastOffSeason2 and predict who you think will win it all. Predictions close at Tuesday at 8PM EST/5pm PST 

Show Notes

  • 0:56

    Craig, Alan talk to Randy from the Cult 45 Podcast about his fear of Chucky!

  • 9:00

    Craig, Alan and Randy discuss the movie "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

  • 36:24

    Recasting

  • 1:04:12

    Double Feature

  • 1:09:33

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:21:40

    A preview of next week's 200th episode "Citizen Kane"

Craig, Alan and special guest Zaki Hasan talk about one of the most prestigious movies of all time for the 200th episode "Citizen Kane"

Oct 24, 2020

WALL STREET

An ambitious young broker is lured into the illegal, lucrative world of corporate espionage when he is seduced by the power, status and financial wizardry of Wall Street legend Gordon Gekko. But he soon discovers that the pursuit of overnight riches comes at a price too high to pay.

Craig, Alan and guest Valerie Cameron (@MultiplanePC on twitter) discuss urinating with Oliver Stone, overly political opinions on capitalism, levitating pop-icons and the movie "Wall Street" on this week’s... Matinee Villains!

Show Notes

  • 1:00

    Craig, Alan and Valerie discuss being afraid of Thriller and even a Michael Jackson concert!

  • 13:13

    Craig, Alan and Valerie discuss "Wall Street"

  • 49:32

    Recasting

  • 1:11:33

    Double Feature

  • 1:16:20

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:23:26

    A preview of next week's episode "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

Next week, Randy joins Craig and Alan as they wrap up Matinee Villains month with an all timer Freddy Krueger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

Oct 17, 2020

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX

Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, appoints his toady, Dolores Umbridge, as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, for he fears that professor Dumbledore will take his job. When few believe that Lord Voldemort has returned, Harry must secretly train his friends for the wizarding war ahead.

Craig and Guest co-host Jake Dietz (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) discuss whiney teenage boys, scary sleepovers, sycophants and the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on this week’s Matinee Villains!!!

Show Notes

  • 0:58

    Craig and Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us discuss Jake being afraid of everything, especially The Exorcist

  • 11:40

    Craig and Jake discuss "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

  • 34:45

    Recasting

  • 55:41

    Double Feature

  • 59:41

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:01:39

    A preview of next week's episode "Wall Street"

Next week, Valerie Cameron joins Craig and Alan as they get unusually political over a movie about money and the villainous Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street"

Oct 10, 2020

BASIC INSTINCT

When tough but vulnerable detective Nick Curran meets a cold, calculating novelist with insatiable sexual urges, he is caught in a deadly web of betrayal, lies, and murder--quickly descending into San Francisco's dark and dangerous underworld where suspicions mount, bodies fall, and only basic instincts keep you alive.

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss erotic thrillers, sex as a weapon, 90s systematic homophobia and the movie “Basic Instinct” on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

Show Notes

  • 0:54

    Craig and Brendan discuss what scares Brendan when it comes to movies. You can read Brendan's blog at normannerd.blogspot.com 

  • 8:04

    Craig, Brendan discuss "Basic Instinct"

  • 24:56

    Recasting

  • 46:12

    Double Feature

  • 48:59

    Final Thoughts

  • 50:12

    A preview of next week's episode "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

Next week, Jake Dietz joins Craig as they do the podcast's first Harry Potter movie by starting in the middle with "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

Oct 3, 2020

THE FLY

An overly ambitious scientist accidentally merges with a housefly while conducting a bizarre teleporting experiment. Now his journalist girlfriend suddenly finds herself caring for a hideous creature whose insect half gradually begins to take over.

Alan and Craig are joined by Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) to discuss body horror, loved ones with illnesses, maggot babies and the movie The Fly on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

Show Notes

  • 0:43

    Craig and Alan along with Derek McCaw from FanboyPlanet.com discuss what scares Derek when it comes to movies.

  • 9:04

    Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "The Fly"

  • 33:19

    Recasting

  • 59:34

    Double Feature

  • 1:06:29

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:11:35

    A preview of next week's episode "Basic Instinct"

Next week. Brendan Agnew joins Craig to talk sex crazed killers when they watch "Basic Instinct"

Sep 26, 2020

JACK REACHER

Patreon Membership month concludes with a patreon episode from May 2020!

Craig and Alan (he's back!) discuss books vs movies, smart big guys, Tom Cruise's work ethic and the movie "Jack Reacher" on this month's exclusive episode of Matinee Heroes! 

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes
  • 1:17

    Discussion of "Jack Reacher"

  • 24:00

    Recasting

  • 39:37

    Double Feature

  • 42:37

    Final Thoughts

Next week we kick-off our traditional October theme Matinee Villains with the goopy and gross yet undeniable classic "The Fly"

Sep 19, 2020

GREMLINS

Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from December 2019!

Merry Christmas! For your holiday treat we went old school horror comedy. Alan and Craig discuss not always enjoying Christmas, a proposed Gremlins prequel and the movie "Gremlins".  Enjoy the holidays! 

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes
  • 1:17

    Discussion of "Gremlins"

  • 23:14

    Recasting

  • 39:54

    Double Feature

  • 43:54

    Final Thoughts

Next week we wrap up our Patreon Membership Drive with "Jack Reacher"

Sep 12, 2020

FACE/OFF

Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from October 2019 - Matinee Villains month! 

Alan and Craig are here for Halloween!
The Trick = Getting Nick Cage and John Travolta to switch faces.
The Treat = Bat $h*t John Woo action and this month's exclusive Patreon movie Face/Off! 

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes
  • 1:o3

    Discussion of "Face/OFF"

  • 27:04

    Recasting

  • 41:00

    Double Feature

  • 44:01

    Final Thoughts

Next week we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Gremlins"

Sep 5, 2020

LOOPER

Patreon Membership month kick's off with a patreon episode from September 2019. Alan and Craig return from their travels to discuss Fantastic Fest, Time Travel, Rian Johnson and the movie "Looper" on this month's Matinee Heroes!

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes
  • 1:13

    Discussion of "Looper"

  • 35:48

    Recasting

  • 45:15

    Double Feature

  • 49:56

      Final Thoughts

Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Face/OFF"

Aug 29, 2020

UNFORGIVEN

When a prostitute is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel workers post a reward for their murder, much to the displeasure of sheriff Little Bill Daggett whose brand of law enforcement ranges from unconventional to ruthless. Former Outlaws Will Munny and Ned Logan pick up their guns one last time to collect the bounty clashing with other gunslingers and the sheriff.

Craig, Alan and Guest Rob Ervin (@yesthatrobervin on twitter) discuss the western history of Clint Eastwood, movies without a hero, the possibility of going back to the theaters and the film “Unforgiven” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:10

    Craig and Alan along with Rob Ervin from the Clubhouse podcast on VokalNow.Com discuss going back to movie theaters.

  • 12:43

    Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "Unforgiven"

  • 33:38

    Recasting

  • 1:15:18

    Double Feature

  • 1:20:11

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:24:07

    A preview of next week's episode "Looper"

Next week starts our annual Patreon Membership Drive highlighting some great episodes you can only get on our Patreon page, starting with "Looper"

Aug 22, 2020

THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

Somewhere under the freezing Atlantic, a Soviet sub commander has just made a fateful decision. The Red October is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. The chase for the highly advanced nuclear submarine is on--and there's only one man who can find her: Jack Ryan!

Alan and Craig discuss intelligent heroes, how to identify a Russian cook, the star power of Sean Connery and the movie “The Hunt for Red October” on Craig's birthday edition of Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

This is it! The championship game of season 1’s CastOFF! is this Sunday, August 23rd as Patrick from Gaggle of Geeks and Randy from the Cult 45 Podcast battle it out in this winner take all finale!! The movie they’ll recast: The modern classic Pulp Fiction

It’s been 6 nail-biting weeks but we’ll finally name the best caster on the internet. Head over to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video now you don’t miss any of the action August 23rd at 6pm PT 9pm ET.

Show Notes

  • 1:07

    Craig and Alan discuss upcoming appearances on Geeks Without God and The Dungeon Files Podcast 

  • 8:13

    Craig and Alan discuss "The Hunt for Red October"

  • 31:11

    Recasting

  • 57:43

    Double Feature

  • 1:02:00

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:08:37

    A preview of next week's episode "Unforgiven"

Next week, Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin go old school cowboy with "Unforgiven"

Aug 15, 2020

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. When the US president crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission (and his life) unless he succeeds!

Craig is joined by guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) as they discuss dystopian futures, Brendan’s COVID scare, why save the president and the movie “Escape from New York” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The season finale of CastOFF is set!

Watch on a special night, August 23rd at 6PM PST as Randy from the Cult 45 Podcast takes on Patrick Beatty from Gaggle of Geeks to finally put the question to rest: Who is the best caster on the internet?  Find out what they’ll be recasting and more on a special preview show this Tuesday the 18th at 6PM PST. And then the finale Sunday, August 23rd

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:13

    Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew http://normannerd.blogspot.com/ discuss his COVID scare and teaching in the time of corona.
    PS - He and his family tested negative, thankfully.

  • 7:41

    Craig and Brendan discuss "Escape from New York"

  • 32:28

    Recasting

  • 47:41

    Double Feature

  • 50:00

    Final Thoughts

  • 52:43

    A preview of next week's episode "The Hunt for Red October"

Next week, Craig and Alan celebrate Craig's birthday with one of his favorite movies "The Hunt for Red October"

Aug 8, 2020

ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES

Boyhood friends Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connolly take radically different paths as adults. Rocky becomes a criminal, while Jerry serves as a neighborhood priest desperately trying to influence young boys to take the “straight-and-narrow” path in life. When Rocky becomes an idol to some of the boys, it puts him in conflict with his old friend.

Alan and Craig discuss friendships, Korean DVDs, ambiguous endings and “Angels with Dirty Faces” on Alan’s Birthday Edition of Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Game 1 of the CastOFF! Championship Semi-Finals is in the books!

Last week, Patrick Beatty eliminated Valerie Cameron as the student became the master in Game 1 to secure his position into the Championship final

This Tuesday August 11th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Randy goes head-to-head with Tracy Mangum see who can recast South Park Bigger Longer Uncut! 

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:04

    Craig and Alan discuss the movie "Angels with Dirty Faces"

  • 39:17

    Recasting

  • 51:22

    Double Feature

  • 58:40

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:05

    A preview of next week's episode "Escape from New Yotk"

Next week, Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew take on a dystopian fascist future in "Escape from New York"

Aug 1, 2020

SNOWPIERCER

A post-apocalyptic ice age forces humanity's last survivors aboard a globe-spanning super train. One man (Chris Evans) will risk everything to lead a revolt for control of the engine and the future of the world.

Craig and guest co-host Dallas Robinson (@wedostuffpod on twitter) discuss class warfare, uprisings, D&D podcasts, and the movie “Snowpiercer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The CastOFF playoffs move into the semi-finals.

Last week, Tracy Mangum eliminated Bryan Guanajuato in Game 4 of the CastOFF Championship playoffs to secure his position into the next round.

This Tuesday August 4th at 9pmET / 6pmPT Patrick Beatty goes head-to-head with Valerie Cameron in the semis to see who can recast The Muppet Movie!

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:56

    Craig and guest co-host Dallas Robinson of the We Do Stuff Podcast talk about quarantine and starting a D&D game podcast with Craig called The Dungeon Files.

  • 15:50

    Craig and Dallas discuss the movie "Inception"

  • 36:46

    Recasting

  • 58:28

    Double Feature

  • 1:02:50

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:05:49

    A preview of next week's episode "Angles with Dirty Faces"

Next week, Craig and Alan celebrate Alan's birthday with one of his favorite movies "Angles with Dirty Faces"

Jul 25, 2020

INCEPTION

Dom Cobb is the best there is at extraction - stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind's vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a fugitive and cost him dearly but Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible inception: planting an idea rather than stealing one. But no planning or expertise can prepare him for a dangerous enemy that seems to predict his every move.

Alan and Craig along with guest author James Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter) discuss what is real and what is a dream, James’ the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica books, metaphors of film making and the movie “Inception” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The first round of playoff continues!! Last week, Randy eliminated Luke Hunsaker in Game 3 of the CastOFF Championship playoffs.

This Tuesday July 28th at 9 ET / 6 PT Tracy Mangum and Bryan Guanajunto face off in final game of Round One to see who will face Randy in the Semi-Finals. The movie they’ll recast: Mission impossible: Fallout! 

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:07

    Craig, Alan and guest James A. Owen discuss his series of books called the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica. Head over to JamesAOwen.com and buy them NOW!

  • 13:09

    Craig, Alan and James discuss the movie "Inception"

  • 40:26

    Recasting

  • 1:02:14

    Double Feature

  • 1:09:56

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:17:16

    A preview of next week's episode "Snowpiercer"

Next week, Craig and guest co-host discuss class warfare in the sci-fi thriller "Snowpiercer"

Jul 18, 2020

DUNKIRK

Hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.

Craig and guest co-host Randy (@Cult45podcast on twitter) discuss overwhelming odds, experiencing a movie, having white friends as stupid questions and the movie Dunkirk on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The playoffs continue!! Last week, Valerie Cameron squeaked by Steve Kondrick with an overtime victory in Game 2.

This Tuesday July 21st  at 9pmET 6pmPT Randy  and Luke Hunsaker face off in Game 3 to recast The Princess Bride. 

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:57

    Craig and Randy talk about many of the things happening in the news and how he tries not to yell when his white friends ask him ignorant questions.

  • 11:23

    Craig and Randy discuss the movie "Dunkirk"

  • 28:37

    Recasting

  • 40:47

    Double Feature

  • 42:18

    Final Thoughts

  • 47:10

    A preview of next week's episode "Inception"

Next week, Alan returns to wrap up No-ly with Craig and guest James Owen as they discuss "Inception"

Jul 11, 2020

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, sacrificing everything for what he hoped would be the greater good. However, the arrival of a cunning cat burglar and a merciless terrorist named Bane forces Batman out of exile and into a battle he may not be able to win.

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@blcagnew on Twitter) discuss class warfare, face plants, bad Bane impressions and the movie “The Dark Knight Rises" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The playoffs have begun. Last week, Patrick Beatty squeaked by Rob Ervin with an overtime victory in Game 1.

This Tuesday, July 14th at 9pmEST/6pmPST Valerie Cameron and Steve Kondrick face off in Game 2 to see who will face Patrick in the semi-finals. The movie they’ll recast: Independence Day! See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet.

Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:00

    Craig and Brendan talk about Brendan's misfortunes with gravity

  • 6:30

    Craig and Brendan discuss the movie "The Dark Knight Rises"

  • 35:42

    Recasting

  • 1:05:52

    Double Feature

  • 1:07:37

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:28

    A preview of next week's episode "Dunkirk"

Craig guest co-host Randy Yarbrough get a history lesson with the movie "Dunkirk"

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