Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney tries for 20 years to obtain the rights to author P. L. Travers' beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won't budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set Mary Poppins free!
Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on Twitter) discuss, protecting your legacy, Cary’s favorite movies of 2020, the Sherman Brothers and the movie “Saving Mr. Banks” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 finished last week as Tracy Mangum, in a historic shutout, broke Randy Redacted’s 4 game win streak by out casting Clue the movie to secure the final spot in the semi finals.
This Tuesday Feb 2nd at 9pmEst 6pmPST Tracy Mangum will immediately defend his victory against Rob Ervin as they recast The Office!
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
Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon discuss what's happening over at the MSRCast and Metal Geeks podcasts as well as get a few top movie picks from Cary.
Craig and Cary discuss "Saving Mr. Banks"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "When Harry Met Sally"
Next week, Craig and Brendan Agnew kick off Rom-Com February with "When Harry Met Sally"
Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. all while bravely struggling to overcome intensifying anxiety and physical decline.
Craig and guest Valerie Cameron (@filmdanceplay on twitter) discuss 1930’s child abuse, upcoming nuptials, never giving up a microphone and the movie "Judy" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 continued last week as Jake Dietz overcame a solid recast by Alex Barnhill of Steel Magnolias to move on to the semifinals.
This Tuesday January 26th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Randy Redacted and Tracy Mangum will meet in a rematch of last season’s semifinals as they recast the madcap farce: Clue, the 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
Craig and guest co-host Valerie Cameron talk about her new relationship status, writing reviews for the 98.7 website and her podcasts "Movies that Make Us, The Multiplane Podcast and Seemingly Appropriate Podcast.
Craig and Valerie discuss "Judy"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Saving Mr. Banks"
Next week, Craig and Cary Gordon delve into the making of Mary Poppins with Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks"
On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. What begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history. But for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.
Craig, Alan and guest Patrick Beatty (@PatBReviews on twitter) talk about misinformation, living in a bubble, virtual “friends” and the movie “The Social Network” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 continued last week Chaz Evans defeated Richard Jensen in a recast of Heat to secure a spot in the semifinals.
This Tuesday January 19th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Jake Dietz and Alex Barnhill will get in touch with their feminine side when they recast Steel Magnolias!
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
Craig, Alan and guest Patrick Beatty talk about all of Patrick's goings ons with Gaggle of Geeks and more. Head over to patreon.com/PatrickBeattyReviews to get all your Patrick needs.
Craig, Alan and Patrick discuss "The Social Network"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Judy"
Next week, Craig and Valerie Cameron watch Renee Zellweger become Judy Garland in "Judy".
Brilliant mathematician, John Nash, is on the brink of international acclaim when he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. Now only his devoted wife can help him overcome his mental illness and move on to greatness.
Craig and guest Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) discuss Craig’s fear of his future Mental health, Scott Glenn appreciation, baby bathes and the movie A Beautiful Mind on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Last week, Round 2 of the CastOFF! tournament saw veterans Rob Ervin and Patrick Beatty in a rematch of last season’s playoffs. The vets battled it out as recasting Boogie Nights where Rob redeemed himself with a sound victory to advance to the semi-finals.
This Tuesday January 12th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Newbies Richard Jensen and Chaz Evans will crank up the temperature as they recast Michael Mann’s Heat!
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
Craig and Zaki discuss teaching media studies from home and an update on The MovieFilm Podcast.
Craig and Zaki discuss "A Beautiful Mind"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Social Network"
Next week, Craig, Alan and Patrick Beatty get social, network and online with "The Social Network"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men.
Craig Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss rivalries, dealing with genius, starting a new year and the movie Amadeus on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
On the last CastOFF! we had Jake Dietz and Ben Jones wrapping up round 1 by recasting Knives Out! It wound up being Ben who was backstabbed by the judges as Jake won to advance to the second round.
This Tuesday January 5th at 9pmEst 6pmPST the 2nd Round starts with a rematch of the opening game of the last playoffs as Patrick Beatty and Rob Ervin attempt to recast Boogie Nights!
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
Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew look forward to 2021 and what they hope it will be like.
Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "Amadeus"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "A Beautiful Mind"
Next week, Craig guest co-host Zaki Hasan get lost in the mind of John Nash in "A Beautiful Mind"