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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: January, 2020
Jan 25, 2020

THE MANDOLORIAN

After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.

Craig and guest Co-host Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) discuss, binge viewing, remakes, a recap of EmpireCon and the show “The Mandalorian” on this week’s Matinee Heroes…plus!

Show Notes

  • 0:47

    Craig and Devin discuss EmpireCon, working shows and more.

  • 18:03

    Craig and Devin discuss "The Mandolorian"

  • 35:57

    Recasting

  • 53:00

    Double Feature

  • 56:54

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:24

    A preview of next week's episode "Defending Your Life"

Film Critic Rich Bonaduce stops by and helps Craig breakdown the superb afterlife film "Defending Your Life"

Jan 18, 2020

THE BLACK CAULDRON

When a fearsome warrior’s quest for invincibility leads him to the Black Cauldron, he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran. Now, with help from his furry sidekick Gurgi and Princess Eilonwy, Taran must locate the magical black cauldron before the Horned King is able to use its mystical powers to summon an army of the undead.

Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@MetalGeeks on twitter) discuss facing evil, Norwegian death metal, the lack of merchandise and the movie “The Black Cauldron” on this week’s Matinee Heroes…plus!

Show Notes

  • 1:01

    Craig gets updates from Cary about his podcast Metal Geeks and talk a bit about Norwegian Death Metal.

  • 11:55

    Craig and Cary discuss "The Black Cauldron"

  • 23:41

    Recasting

  • 34:31

    Double Feature

  • 36:13

    Final Thoughts

  • 41:36

    Craig and Cary preview next week's episode "The Mandalorian"

Disney Plus month wraps up with a show most people signed up to see: The Mandalorian

Jan 11, 2020

THE RESCUERS

Two mice from the "Rescue Aid Society" help a young orphan girl to escape the clutches of an evil woman who wishes to use the girl to retrieve a fabulous diamond.

Craig and guest co-host Richard Jensen (@TheRagingCelt on twitter) discuss everyday heroes, child abduction, Richard’s latest film projects and the movie "the Rescuers" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Plus!

Show Notes

  • 0:21

    Craig and Richard discuss Richard's latest film projects and plans for 2020.

  • 7:37

    Craig and Richard discuss "The Rescuers"

  • 23:23

    Recasting

  • 36:44

    Double Feature

  • 41:20

    Final Thoughts

  • 44:20

    Craig and Richard preview next week's movie "The Black Cauldron"

Disney Plus month continues with a movie Craig has never seen: The Black Cauldron

Jan 4, 2020

NEWSIES

A courageous group of newsboys become unlikely heroes when they team up to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon. When publisher Joseph Pulitzer sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike.

Craig and Jake Dietz discuss child labor, being too young to be scared, Jake's podcast Movies that Makes Us and the musical "Newsies" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Plus!

Show Notes

  • 0:43

    Craig and Jake catch up and look at what Jake's podcast Movies That Make Us have planned for 2020.

  • 8:50

    Craig and Jake discuss "Newsies"

  • 23:58

    Recasting

  • 38:08

    Double Feature

  • 42:52

    Final Thoughts

  • 46:29

    Craig and Jake preview next week's movie "The Rescuers"

Disney Plus month continues with a movie Craig confuses with the Searchers: The Rescuers

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