After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand, seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats.
Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about whistleblowers, movies our parents loved, popcorn buckets and the movie “The Insider” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Brendan talk about the movies their parents loved to watch.
Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Insider"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Field of Dreams"
Next week we begin a month of sports flicks with an all-timer to coincide with MLB's Season Openers "Field of Dreams"
Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe discuss the genre of Agricultural Movies, independent women, Colorado school systems and the movie "Far From the Maddening Crowd" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Next week, Mature March ends with a bang and "The Insider".
When attorney Frank Calvin (Newman) is given an open-and-shut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win, he courageously decides to refuse a settlement from the hospital. Instead, he pulls himself together to bring the unpopular case to trial against strong opposition by the courts, the archdiocese and his own clients.
Craig and Alan celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way, by talking about Boston Catholics, shamrock shakes, how tech ruins cinema and the movie “The Verdict’ On this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan talk about the adult holiday of St. Patrick's Day and the taste of Shamrock Shakes.
Craig and Alan discuss "The Verdict"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Far From the Maddening Crowd"
Next week we jump in the "Way Back" machine with a past pateron episode "Far From the Maddening Crowd"
When The Boston Globe’s tenacious "Spotlight" team of reporters delve into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world.
Craig and Alan talk about the need for journalism, dealing with “the grind”, Oscar picks and the movie “Spotlight” on this week’s matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig and Alan share who they think will win and who should win this year's main Oscar categories.
Craig and Alan discuss "Spotlight"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Verdict"
As St. Patrick Day and Mature March collide, we thought "The Verdict" would be a lucky pick for next week.
When a pair of petty criminals attempt to rob his small-town diner, Tom Stall quickly and easily kills them both. In the flush of news coverage of Tom's seemingly heroic actions, a threatening stranger comes to town, fingering the unassuming family man as long-missing Philadelphia mobster Joey Cusack. To the horror of his wife and teenage son, Tom finds he has no choice but to confront his violent past.
Craig, co-host Elisabeth Rappe and guest Mark Woodring talk about sex on the stairs, the lack of mature movies, Oscar predictions and the movie “A History of Violence” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Be sure to head over to our Oscar Pick'Em group where if you beat the other Matinee Heroes you can win an official Matinee Heroes t-shirt!
Show Notes
Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring give their thoughts on who will win and who should win this year's main Oscar categories.
Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "A History of Violence"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Spotlight"
Next week we shine a light on the importance of journalism with "Spotlight"