You're the one that I want... to be recasting! Oooh oooh oooh! Jenn Rohm and Justin Harlan wrap up season 4 by recasting Grease!
After an epic battle against cybernetically-enhanced life forms called the Borg, Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise follow the Borg Sphere back into the 21st century to prevent the Borg from contaminating Earth’s timeline and preventing Earth’s first contact. Picard and the crew must work together to battle the Borg Queen before she assimilates all of mankind and changes history forever.
Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about Strange New Worlds, looking ahead at 2023, a live panel with Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) and the movie “Star Trek: First Contact” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Brendan talk about the upcoming year.
Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "Star Trek: First Contact"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Brent Spiner & John De Lancie talk with Craig live from Fan X Salt Lake 2022
A preview next week's movie "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once"
We start the new year with a full month of movies we loved from last year starting with the surprising "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once"
Craig and Alan go there and back again as they discuss movie Gollum vs animated Gollum, the lack of Tolkien in the 70s, the month of Lord of the Rings and the movie "The Hobbit" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan discuss "The Hobbit"
10 things the Hobbit Animation Did Right and Did Wrong list
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week we end the year with a first, a live Star Trek panel with Q and Data and we talk "Star Trek: First Contact"!
On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet's environment is poisonous, human/Na'vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. Jake Sully, a paralyzed former Marine, becomes mobile again through one such Avatar and falls in love with a Na'vi woman. As a bond with her grows, he is drawn into a battle for the survival of her world.
Craig and Alan discuss backlashes to success, betting against James Cameron, the new Indiana Jones trailer and the movie “Avatar” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan talk about the new "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" trailer.
Craig and Alan discuss "Avatar"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Hobbit"
Next week we celebrate the Christmas with a Patreon episode featuring the Rankin/Bass animated musical "The Hobbit".
A smart-aleck Private Joker and pudgy Private Pyle try to endure the rigors of basic training. Though Pyle takes a frightening detour, Joker graduates to the Marine Corps and is sent to Vietnam as a journalist, covering -- and eventually participating in -- the bloody Tet Offensive.
Craig and Alan talk about the amazing R. Lee Ermy, the deconstruction of soldiers, Craig’s full panel with Vincent D’Onofrio at FanX Salt Lake and the movie “Full Metal Jacket” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan discuss an upcoming visit to Los Angeles
Craig and Alan discuss "Full Metal Jacket"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Vincent D'Onofrio and Craig talk Live from Fan X Salt Lake 2022
A preview next week's movie "Avatar"
With the new sequel coming out next week, Craig and Alan don the 3d glasses and watch "Avatar" on the next Matinee Heroes!
Rusty Sabich is a dedicated criminal prosecutor seduced into a short-lived extramarital affair by a beautiful colleague. When she is found dead--apparently the victim of rape and murder--all the evidence incriminates Sabich. Now, the prosecutor must fight a seemingly hopeless legal battle for his very life.
Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about ACAB, looking at different perspectives, traffic tickets and the movie “Presumed Innocent” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe discuss small time courts and traffic tickets.
Craig, Alan and Elizabeth discuss "Presumed Innocent"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Full Metal Jacket"
Next week we celebrate the holidays with Craig's interview with Vincent D'Onofrio from FanX and the movie "Full Metal Jacket"
Two pals traveling through Alabama are mistakenly arrested and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer - Vincent Gambini, a former auto mechanic from Brooklyn who just passed his bar exam after his sixth try. Vinny's never been in court - or in Alabama – and now must prove to his cousin, his girlfriend and himself that he’s up to the task or they’ll get the death penalty.
Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin on twitter) discuss following procedures, the sweet side of Joe Pesci, Rob moderating events and the movie “My Cousin Vinny” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Rob Ervin catch up and swap moderating stories
Craig and Rob discuss "My Cousin Vinny"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Presumed Innocent"
Next week finish Court-vember with a powerful Harrison Ford performance in "Presumed Innocent"
Lt. Daniel Kaffee is a military lawyer defending two U.S. Marines charged with killing a fellow Marine at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Although Kaffee is known for seeking plea bargains, a fellow lawyer, Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway, convinces him that the accused marines were most likely carrying out an order from a commanding officer. Kaffee takes a risk by calling Col. Nathan R. Jessep to the stand in an effort to uncover the conspiracy.
Craig is joined by guest co-host Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet on twitter) and guest Bryan Richards (@FirewaterCast on twitter) to discuss acting well when you don’t fit the part, why craig didn’t join the military, realistic lawyer movies and the movie “A Few Good Men” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Derek and Bryan talk about their podcasts and the Son of Monsterpalooza event
Craig, Derek and Bryan discuss "A Few Good Men"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "My Cousin Vinny"
Next week we head south for Thanksgiving weekend and watch Joe Pesci help two Utes in "My Cousin Vinny"
Today, November 11th, we all got the news that the one and true Batman, Kevin Conroy passed.
We’re going something we haven’t done before and hope we don’t have to do again for a while, We’re replaying a episode we did on The Mask of the Phantasm that included my panel with him from San Francisco Comic Con on June 8th, 2018. I was fortunate enough to meet Kevin a few times, I just talked him in December at the LA Comic Con and he was always gracious, he loved being known for Batman, He loved saying "I am Vengeance" but more importantly, you can always tell he really loved the fans.
Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, 12 members of a jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate.
Craig, Alan and guest Sam Levitt discuss how reasonable doubt should work, being the apple of a killer’s eye, #12AngryMuppets and the movie “12 Angry Men” on this week Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Sam talk about jury duty and when a defendant hits on you.
Craig, Alan and Sam discuss "12 Angry Men"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "A Few Good Men"
You can't handle next week's podcast when guests Derek McCaw and Bryan Richards talk about "A Few Good Men"
When Claire Spencer begins seeing ghostly images and hearing mysterious voices in their home, her husband Norman suspects it's just her imagination - until the images turn real. Now, together they must uncover the truth, confront their worst fears and find "what lies beneath"
Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) discuss Harrison Ford as a sexual being, what to give kids for Halloween, giving the movie away in the marketing and the movie “what Lies beneath” in this weeks Matinee Villains.
Show Notes
Craig and Elisabeth talk about 2 things that scare Elisabeth: ghosts and aliens!
Craig and Elisabeth discuss "What Lies Beneath"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "12 Angry Men"
Order in the court as we start a full month of courtroom cinema, starting with "12 Angry Men"
According to legend, six sailors killed when shipwrecked 100 years ago in Antonio Bay, California, will rise to avenge their deaths. As daylight fades, a mysterious fog envelops the town and begins to strew panic and death.
Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss ghost stories, is Craig a John Carpenter fan, what do you show a 5-year-old for Halloween and the movie “The Fog” on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about what little 5-year-old Marion is watching this Halloween season.
Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Fog"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "What Lies Beneath"
Matinee Villains month concludes with Harrison's heel turn in "What Lies Beneath"
Lou Bloom is a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime. Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling -- where freelance camera crews film crashes, fires, murder, and other mayhem for money. Lou soon blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story.
Craig and Alan talk about first page Google knowledge, their adventures at FanX and fantastic fest, CEO psychopaths and the movie “NightCrawler” on this 300th episode of Matinee Heroes!!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan look back at a hectic September with Alan covering Fantastic Fest and Craig moderating at FanX Salt Lake
Craig and Alan discuss "Nightcrawler"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Fog"
Matinee Villains month continues with an unsung John Carpenter ghost story "The Fog"
Larry and his wife Julia move into their new home, unaware that something evil lurks beneath the floorboards of the dilapidated house - something that wants human blood...
Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards (@FireWaterCast on twitter) discuss, National Cinema Day, defending the Human Centipede, the return of Funny Books and Fire water and the movie “Hellraiser” on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Bryan Richards talk about Alan's recent media blitz on TV and Podcasts as well as the upcoming return of Bryan's Funny Books and Firewater podcast.
Craig, Alan and Bryan discuss "Hellraiser"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's 300th episode "Nightcrawler"
Matinee Villains month continues with the 300th episode!! Craig and Alan get creepy with "Nightcrawler"
Welcome to Episode 28of Season 4
Show Notes
Count Dracula, a 15th-century prince, is condemned to live off the blood of the living for eternity. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker is sent to Dracula's castle to finalize a land deal, but when the Count sees a photo of Harker's fiancée, Mina, the spitting image of his dead wife, he imprisons him and sets off for London to track her down.
Craig and Alan are joined by Everything I learned from Movies Steve and Izzy (@EILFMovies on twitter) to discuss bad accents, over the top acting, shadow puppets and the movie “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” on this week's Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Stizzy (Steve and Izzy) talk about Goo-tober on Everything I Learned From Movies.
Craig, Alan, Steve and Izzy discuss "Bram Stoker's Dracula"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Hellraiser"
Matinee Villains month continues with the original "Hellraiser"
Welcome to Episode 27 of Season 4
Show Notes
Have a listen as Craig sits down with a former Doctor, Christopher Eccleston as he talk about his new show "Dodger" where he plays Fagin and more.
Get ready for next week's episode as we start Matinee Villains month with "Bram Stoker's Dracula"
Welcome to Episode 26 of Season 4
Show Notes
Ambitious but troubled movie director Edward D. Wood Jr. tries his best to fulfill his dreams, despite his lack of talent.
Craig and Alan talk horrible movie makers, the Great Bela Lugosi, Johnny Depp's acting and the movie "Ed Wood" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan discuss "Ed Wood"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week we interrupt our regularly scheduled program for a special presentation as Craig interviews Christopher Eccleston live from 2021's FanX Salt Lake.
Welcome to Episode 25 of Season 4
Show Notes
A killer targets Gotham's elite sending Batman on an investigation. As evidence mounts, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to corruption.
Craig and Alan light the Bat Signal to spoil, review and recast using Mel Brooks alum the movie "The Batman" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan discuss "The Batman"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Ed Wood"
We're continue with the Matinee Heroes Patreon vault by releasing Tim Burton's "Ed Wood"!
Welcome to Episode 24 of Season 4
Show Notes
Recently deployed Markus returns home to care for his daughter after his wife is killed in an accident. But, Markus begins to suspect his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission of revenge.
Craig and Alan discuss circumstance, mental health, when remakes are needed and "Riders of Justice" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan discuss "Riders of Justice"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Batman"
We're continue with the Matinee Heroes Patreon vault by releasing an opening weekend edition of "The Batman"!
Welcome to Episode 23 of Season 4
Show Notes
When his estranged daughter is kidnapped in Paris, a former CIA spy enlists in a one-man war, to rescue her and take down her ruthless abductors.
Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about the power of Neeson, protecting your daughters, a lack luster summer for kids’ movies and the movie “Taken” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Brendan Agnew lament the lack of quality summer kids movies in 2022.
Craig and Brendan discuss "Taken"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Riders of Justice"
We're opening the Matinee Heroes Patreon vault and releasing "Riders of Justice" next week!