Mrs. Brisby is a widowed mouse who must move her children out of their home in a field before the local farmer starts plowing. Unable to leave because her son is ill, Mrs. Brisby seeks the help of nearby rats, who have heightened intelligence after being the subjects of scientific experiments. She receives an unexpected gift from the elder rat, Nicodemus but Mrs. Brisby is soon caught in a conflict among the rats, jeopardizing her mission to save her family.
Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk dark animation, Craig’s exclusive interview with Don Bluth, breaking away from Disney and the movie “The Secret of NIHM” on this holiday edition of Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin discuss meeting Don Bluth and his legacy.
Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Secret of NIHM"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Craig's exclusive interview with Don Bluth recorded live at FanX 2023 in Salt Lake City.
A preview of next week's episode "Clue: The Movie"
Next week we end the year on a mystery with a fan favorite "Clue: The Movie"
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"!
In one of Paris' finest restaurants, Remy, a determined young rat, dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Torn between his family's wishes and his true calling, Remy and his pal Linguini set in motion a chain of events that turns the City of Lights upside down!
Craig, Alan and guest Chauncy Telese (@BigChaunc64 on twitter) talk about the reality of creativity, putting up a mirror to the house of mouse, rats in the kitchen and the movie Ratatouille on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Chauncy from LA Podfidential talk about football and Tom Brady's lack of hobbies.
Craig, Alan and Chauncy discuss the movie "Ratatouille"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Jerk"
Next week...we're starting a whole month of Steve Martin movies with one of the most quotable movies of all time "The Jerk!"
Woody is stolen from his home by toy dealer Al McWhiggin leaving Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the gang to try to rescue him. But when Woody discovers that he's actually a valuable collectible from a once-popular television show called "Woody's Roundup" and is reunited with his horse Bullseye, Jessie the yodeling cowgirl and his faithful sidekick, Stinky Pete the Prospector, he not sure he wants to leave.
Craig Alan and guest Blake Casselman discuss kids becoming adults, Funko Pop Boxes, Blake’s upcoming film "Limbo" and the movie “Toy Story 2” on this week’s Matinee Heroes
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Blake discuss Blake's upcoming film "Limbo" and a quick preview of FanX 2022.
Craig, Alan and Blake discuss the movie "Toy Story 2"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Ratatouille"
Next week...we finish up Pixar month with the simple story of rats in the kitchen with "Ratatouille"
After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable robot WALL•E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans.
Craig and the co-hosts of Multiplane Podcast (@MultiplanePC on twitter) Tyler Russel and Valerie Cameron discuss environmental collapse, consumption lifestyles, Valerie’s 1500 podcasts and the movie “WALL•E” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Tyler and Val discuss Tyler's New Zealand centric food truck and Valerie's plethora of podcasts.
Craig, Tyler and Val discuss the movie "Up"
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Toy Story 2"
Next week...we're catching up with old friends in "Toy Story 2"
Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house.
Craig and guests Tracy Mangum and Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us (@MoviesMakeUs on Twitter) discuss art vs commerce, back-up kids, being lonely and the movie “Up” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Tracy and Jake talk about what's been going on over at the Movies That Make Us podcast.
Craig Tracy and Jake discuss the movie "Up"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Up"
Next week...we're dooming the human race and only a robot can save us as we watch "WALL•E"
After being bitten by a radioactive spider, Brooklyn teen Miles Morales gets a crash course in web-slinging from his alternate-dimension counterparts.
Craig and guest co-host Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) discuss surpassing expectations, Gallifrey One and The Fayetteville Comic Show, and one of the best superhero movies ever made in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Devin discuss being panelists for next week's Gallifrey One Feb 14th -16th and the main moderators for the Fayetteville Comic Show Feb 29th - Mar. 1st
Craig and Devin discuss "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Man from U.N.C.L.E."
Stizzy (Steve and Izzy) from Everything I Learned from Movies are back to talk the under-rated "The Man from U.N.C.L.E."
When a fearsome warrior’s quest for invincibility leads him to the Black Cauldron, he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran. Now, with help from his furry sidekick Gurgi and Princess Eilonwy, Taran must locate the magical black cauldron before the Horned King is able to use its mystical powers to summon an army of the undead.
Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@MetalGeeks on twitter) discuss facing evil, Norwegian death metal, the lack of merchandise and the movie “The Black Cauldron” on this week’s Matinee Heroes…plus!
Show Notes
Craig gets updates from Cary about his podcast Metal Geeks and talk a bit about Norwegian Death Metal.
Craig and Cary discuss "The Black Cauldron"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Craig and Cary preview next week's episode "The Mandalorian"
Disney Plus month wraps up with a show most people signed up to see: The Mandalorian
Two mice from the "Rescue Aid Society" help a young orphan girl to escape the clutches of an evil woman who wishes to use the girl to retrieve a fabulous diamond.
Craig and guest co-host Richard Jensen (@TheRagingCelt on twitter) discuss everyday heroes, child abduction, Richard’s latest film projects and the movie "the Rescuers" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Plus!
Show Notes
Craig and Richard discuss Richard's latest film projects and plans for 2020.
Craig and Richard discuss "The Rescuers"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Craig and Richard preview next week's movie "The Black Cauldron"
Disney Plus month continues with a movie Craig has never seen: The Black Cauldron
In a mythical city, Aladdin, a street-smart commoner, and clever, confident Princess Jasmine join forces against the evil sorcerer Jafar and put an end to his plans to take over the kingdom! Along the way, Aladdin learns to believe in himself with the help of a hysterically funny, shape-shifting, 10,000-year-old Genie and three wishes that change everything!
Alan and Craig are joined by Metal Geeks ( @metalgeeks on twitter) Cary Gordon to discuss the amazing vocal talents of Robin Williams, Disney Park rides, cinema karaoke and the Disney classic “Aladdin” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig talk with Cary Gordon from Metal Geeks Podcast about his fondest Robin Williams Memory
Discussion of "Aladdin"
Recasting
47:30
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A musical interlude to end our month of Robin.
Next week Alan and Craig start their Patreon membership drive with a former exclusive "The Shape of Water"
A young boy rescues a huge robot which has rocketed to earth from space - and tries to protect the genial giant from a nosy government agent and the military!
Alan and Craig are Joined by Jake Dietz (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) to discuss not having to be a gun, animated classics, Jake’s Podcast Movies the make us and the movie The Iron Giant On this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan announces his moves to Vital Thrills and Jake tell us about his podcast Movies That Makes Us.
Discussion of "The Iron Giant"
46:24
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Three Kings"
Next week Alan and Craig keep the 1999 retrospective going with the still relevant "Three Kings"
A villainous killer known as the Mask of the Phantasm has been systematically eliminating nefarious criminals in Gotham City. Since police and gangsters alike have credited Batman with the murders he'll have to discover the identity of the Mask to clear his own good crime-fighting name.
Alan and Craig discuss voice acting, the new DC Universe platform, Craig’s entire panel with Kevin Conroy and the movie “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Discussion of "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Live from the San Francisco Comic Con, Kevin Conroy's panel moderated by our own Craig Price!
Next week, Alan and Craig go deep undercover to expose corruption in the Al Pacino classic "Serpico"
Next week's episode is the classic cop corruption story "Serpico"
Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior sets out for the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. Once there, he becomes entangled in a bitter battle that matches a proud clan of humans against the forest's animal gods...who are led by the brave Princess Mononoke a young woman raised by wolves!
Alan and Craig discuss Japanese animation, D&D character alignments, a Comicpalooza update and the movie Princess Mononoke on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Alan and Craig have an update with more announced guests. They also announce a LIVE podcast recording at Comicpalooza on Sunday the 14th
Discussion of Princess Mononoke
Recasting
Double-Feature suggestions
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "Guardians of the Galaxy"
Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Guardians of the Galaxy"
What do you do when you are not allowed to be who you are? When the one thing that makes you special isn’t allowed to be used?
This week, in our premiere episode, Alan and Craig take on some heavy concepts about identity, family, responsibility and being caught up in your glory days. The two also share what movies or events led to their love of cinema and why they started the podcast.
What is Matinee Heroes?
Discussion of The Incredibles
Recasting
Final Thoughts
First impressions of “The Outlaw Josey Wales”
Next episode we take on a western classic – The Outlaw Josey Wales