Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. But the young man uncovers a shattering family secret while learning the power of film and imagination.
Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) discuss the master filmmaker, how art will crush your heart, the Houston Film Critics Society’s 2022 nomination list and the movie “The Fabelmans” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the upcoming Houston Film Critics Society awards ceremony on February 18th.
Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Fabelmans"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Yojimbo"
February is going to be samurai month and we're starting with the all-time classic "Yojimbo"
After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.
Craig, Alan and Guest Blake Casselman talk about legacy sequels, Tom Cruise, Blake’s upcoming film “Limbo” and the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Blake Casselman talk about Blake's micro-budget feature "Limbo" coming out in February on Observable Universe.
Craig, Alan and Blake discuss "Top Gun: Maverick"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Fablemans"
Next week we finish our best of 2022 with the master, Steven Spielberg's "The Fablemans"
Unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, actor Nick Cage accepts a $1 million offer to attend a wealthy fan's birthday party. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when a CIA operative recruits Cage for an unusual mission. Taking on the role of a lifetime, he soon finds himself channeling his most iconic and beloved characters to save himself and his loved ones.
Craig and Stizzy from Everything I Learned from Movies (@EILFMovies on Twitter) talk Nic Cage’s marriages, sweet drug lords, upcoming theme months and the movie “The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Steve and Izzy discuss the upcoming theme months on their podcast Everything I Learned from Movies.
Craig, Steve and Izzy discuss "Everything Everywhere All At Once"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Top Gun: Maverick"
Next week we continue 2023 and our best of 2022 with legacy sequel "Top Gun: Maverick"
When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Craig, Alan and guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) discuss the need for empathy, the ever-expanding multiverse, voice over acting and the movie “Everything Everywhere All At Once on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan talk to Meredith about her latest voice over jobs and writing gigs.
Craig, Alan and Meredith discuss "Everything Everywhere All At Once"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent"
Next week we continue 2023 and our best of 2022 with Nicolas Cage being Nicolas Cage in "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent"