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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: November, 2020
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"

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