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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, 2021
Jun 26, 2021

LORD OF THE RINGS: RECASTING SPECIAL

The ring is destroyed, the rightful king of Gondor sits on is thrown, the hobbits have returned to the Shire and the elves have gone into the West. The only thing left to do is have Valerie, Jake and Tracy from Movies that Make Us (@moviesmakeus on twitter) return for a Lord of the Rings Trilogy recasting special on this week’s Matinee Heroes. 

Show Notes

  • 0:58

    Craig, Alan, Val, Jake and Tracy recast:

    The Wizards
    ​Gandalf ​
    Saruman

    The Elves
    ​Galadriel
    ​Elrond
    ​Arwen ​
    Legolas ​

    The Dwarves
    ​Gimli

    The Kingdom of Rohan ​
    Theoden
    ​Eowyn
    ​Eomer
    ​Grima Wormtongue

    The Kingdom of Gondor
    ​Denethor
    ​Boromir ​
    Faramir
    ​Aragorn

    The Hobbits
    ​Bilbo
    Rosie
    ​Merry ​
    Pippin ​
    Frodo
    Gollum
    ​Sam
  • 1:24:57

    The winner of the recasting contest announced and his cast is revealed

  • 1:31:24

    A preview of next week's episode "The Nice Guys"

Next week we move into the heat of the summer with a hidden gem "The Nice Guys"

Jun 24, 2021

FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 3

Show Notes

To celebrate Put a Ring on It month on Matinee Heroes where we talk Lord of the Rings, we have two new hobbitses -Austin Vashaw and Blake Casselman recasting the Fellowship of the Ring!

If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff and you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. And feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say hey.

You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroeshttps://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

Jun 19, 2021

LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING

It is the final confrontation between the forces of good and evil fighting for control of the future of Middle-earth. Hobbits Frodo and Sam reach Mordor in their quest to destroy the `one ring', while Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron's evil army at the stone city of Minas Tirith.

Craig and Alan are joined by Movies That Make Us (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) Tracy Mangum as they talk about scenes in the extended editions that should be in every edition, Alan’s one man show: One man, One Ring, the power of the trilogy and the movie “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

  • 0:58

    Craig, Alan and Tracy discuss "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".

  • 59:35

    INTERMISSION

  • 1:00:07

    Part 2 of "The Return of the King"

  • 1:46:02

    Double Feature

  • 1:50:40

    Final Thoughts

  • 2:01:11

    A preview of next week's episode "The Lord of the Rings: Recast Special"

Next week we wrap up our special month long look at the Lord of the Rings trilogy with an epic recasting special!

Jun 17, 2021

FAST FIVE

Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 3

Show Notes

I feel the need…the need for physics denying speed. And Fast Five... Listen to newcomer George Tripsas and veteran Jenn Rohm recast the franchise that just can't quit - Fast & Furious 5

If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff and you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. And feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say hey.

You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroeshttps://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

Jun 12, 2021

LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS

the part second of the Tolkien trilogy, Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring - but on separate paths.   Frodo and Sam continue their journey towards Mordor to destroy the One Ring, meeting and joined by Gollum, the ring's former owner. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli come to the war-torn nation of Rohan and are reunited with the resurrected Gandalf, before fighting against the legions of the treacherous wizard Saruman at the Battle of Helm's Deep. Merry and Pippin escape capture, meet Treebeard the Ent, and help to plan an attack on Isengard, fortress of Saruman.

Craig, Alan and guest Jake Dietz from Movies That Make Us (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) discuss the difference between Orcs, Goblins and Uruk-Hai,  the selfishness of Ents, the two versions of Gandalf and the movie “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:08

    Craig, Alan and Jake discuss "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".

  • 49:16

    INTERMISSION - Contest rules:
    We’re celebrating this great series of podcasts by giving away The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set. This 9, yes 9 disk set of both the Theatrical and Extended Editions can be yours. How? Well you know if it’s Matinee Heroes, recasting would be involved. First, you have to follow @matineeheroes on twitter. Then, Recast the Fellowship:

    Frodo Baggins - Samwise Gamgee - Aragorn - Boromir - Gandalf - Gimli - Legolas - Merry - Pippin

    with any actors you choose from any timeframe. Want James Cagney and Vin Diesel to be Hobbits? Why not! Doctor Who rules apply: Meaning any actor throughout time.  Send your list to matineeheroes@gmail.com before June 18th. Alan and I as well as the crew from Movies that Make Us will choose the best recast.  All entrants must be @matineeheroes twitter followers and must live in the continental US states. Sorry Canada and our large following in the Philippines!

    We’re looking forward to seeing your picks and we’ll announce the winner on our Lord of the Rings Recasting special on June 26th! Good luck!

  • 50:38

    Part 2 of "The Two Towers"

  • 1:33:11

    Double Feature

  • 1:37:47

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:43:07

    A preview of next week's episode "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"

Next week we continue our special month long look at the Lord of the Rings trilogy  with "The Return of the King - Extended Edition"

Jun 10, 2021

BRIDESMAIDS

Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 3

Show Notes

June is for love and weddings so we’re recasting Bridesmaids! Alex Barnhill and Mark Woodring go mano-y-mano to see who has what it takes to recast this hilarious comedy!

If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff and you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. And feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say hey.

You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroeshttps://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

Jun 5, 2021

LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

A shy young hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits a simple gold ring. He knows the ring has power, but not that he alone holds the secret to the survival--or enslavement--of the entire world.  Now Frodo, accompanied by a wizard, an elf, a dwarf, two men and three loyal hobbit friends, must become the greatest hero the world has ever known to save the land and the people he loves.

Craig and Alan kick off a month long look at the Lord of the Rings starting with guest Valerie Cameron (@moviesmakeus on twitter) as they talk about the defense of Boromir, how the internet shaped the trilogy, the gleeful lack of Tom Bombadil and the movie “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:05

    Craig, Alan and Valerie jump right in and discuss "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring".

  • 59:27

    INTERMISSION - Contest rules:
    We’re celebrating this great series of podcasts by giving away The Lord of The Rings Trilogy: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set. This 9, yes 9 disk set of both the Theatrical and Extended Editions can be yours. How? Well you know if it’s Matinee Heroes, recasting would be involved. First, you have to follow @matineeheroes on twitter. Then, Recast the Fellowship:

    Frodo Baggins - Samwise Gamgee - Aragorn - Boromir - Gandalf - Gimli - Legolas - Merry - Pippin

    with any actors you choose from any timeframe. Want James Cagney and Vin Diesel to be Hobbits? Why not! Doctor Who rules apply: Meaning any actor throughout time.  Send your list to matineeheroes@gmail.com before June 18th. Alan and I as well as the crew from Movies that Make Us will choose the best recast.  All entrants must be @matineeheroes twitter followers and must live in the continental US states. Sorry Canada and our large following in the Philippines!

    We’re looking forward to seeing your picks and we’ll announce the winner on our Lord of the Rings Recasting special on June 26th! Good luck!

  • 1:00:50

    Part 2 of "Fellowship of the Ring"

  • 1:36:14

    Double Feature

  • 1:42:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:48:22

    A preview of next week's episode "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers"

Next week we continue our special month long look at the Lord of the Rings trilogy  with "The Two Towers - Extended Edition"

Jun 3, 2021

Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 3

Show Notes

To honor Memorial Day, Gaggle of Geeks co-hosts Patrick Beatty and Chaz Evan battle it out to prove which geek is best as they recast Saving Private Ryan.

If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff and you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. And feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say hey.

You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroeshttps://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

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