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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: June, 2020
Jun 27, 2020

SPARTACUS

Born and raised a slave, Spartacus is sold into Gladiator training. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

Craig is joined by guest co-host Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt on twitter)  as they talk about rising up against oppressors, dealing with corrupt governments, tyranny…oh and we also discuss Spartacus…on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:49

    Craig and Richard discuss the movie "Spartacus"

  • 40:37

    Recasting

  • 53:07

    Double Feature

  • 54:40

    Final Thoughts

  • 56:54

    A preview of next week's episode "The Prestige"

Craig, Alan and guest Jake Dietz start Noly - A month of Christopher Nolan films with "The Prestige"

Jun 20, 2020

SAY ANYTHING

A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college. But her overly possessive, divorced father doesn't approve and it will take more than the power of love to conquer all.

Alan and Craig are joined by Rob Ervin (@yesTHATRobErvin on twitter) to discuss early Grunge music history, Patreon supporters, odd couple romances and the movie “Say anything” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is the Playoff Preview and Selection Show! Watch this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as all past winners return to see who they'll go toe-to-toe with in this single elimination tournament starting July 7th.  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  See you Tuesday!

Show Notes

  • 0:45

    Craig, Alan talk to Rob Ervin about role playing games, Alien and Bryan Hunt - the patreon supporter who selected this episode.

  • 9:36

    Craig, Alan and Rob discuss the movie "Say Anything"

  • 48:35

    Recasting

  • 1:05:56

    Double Feature

  • 1:09:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:13:16

    A preview of next week's episode "Spartacus"

Craig and guest co-host Richard Jensen take on a rebellion with "Spartacus"

Jun 13, 2020

THE GREY

After their plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness, a roughneck group of oil drillers are forced to find a way back to civilization. As the camp hunter leads the injured survivors through the brutal snow and ice, they are relentlessly tracked by a vicious pack of rogue wolves that will do anything to defend their territory.

Alan, Craig and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss grieving, toxic masculinity, the misrepresentation of wolves and the movie “The Grey” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is the season finale! Watch this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as past guests Patrick Beatty goes head to head against our resident Disneyophile Cary Gordon to see who can recast the sci-fi horror classic Alien.  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  See you Tuesday!

Show Notes

  • 0:49

    Craig, Alan talk to Brendan Agnew as he introduces The Last Airbender TV show to his 3-year old daughter.

  • 11:56

    Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss the movie "The Grey"

  • 37:58

    Recasting

  • 56:05

    Double Feature

  • 1:04:04

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:11:31

    A preview of next week's episode "Say Anything"

Craig, Alan and Rob Ervin take on a Patreon selection "Say Anything"

Jun 6, 2020

POINT BREAK

Johnny Utah is a young FBI agent going undercover to unmask a band of thrill-seeking surfers who rob banks to fund their addiction to pulling off the most daring score, surviving the greatest danger . . . and riding the biggest wave.

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss meatball sandwiches, bromances, D&D online and the movie “Point Break on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as past guest Tracy Mangum  goes head to head against Tyler Russel to see who can recast a true classic: the original Ghostbusters .  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  You gonna call? Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF of course! 

Show Notes

  • 0:52

    Craig, Alan talk to Annie Bulloch about playing online D&D thanks to Covid-19

  • 13:38

    Craig, Alan and Annie discuss the movie "Point Break"

  • 44:06

    Recasting

  • 1:07:02

    Double Feature

  • 1:15:15

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:21:21

    A preview of next week's episode "The Grey"

Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew don't think 2020 is bleak enough so they watch "The Grey"

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