New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison launches a controversial investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Challenging the official "single assassin" and "magic bullet" theories that have long haunted the nation, Garrison becomes suspicious of the official explanation and delves into a web of conspiracy theories, uncovering alleged government involvement and cover-ups.
Craig and Alan talk about why people believe conspiracy theories, the difficulty of cover-ups, the 60th anniversary of a tragedy and the movie “JFK” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig and Alan talk conspiracy theories and why people believe them.
Craig and Alan discuss "JFK"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Last Starfighter"
Next week we have a whole month of 80's kids movies starting with a classic sci-fi adventure "The Last Starfighter"
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.
On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez smuggle the six embassy workers to safety in a daring rescue
Craig and guest cohost Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) discuss credibility, government red tape, visiting Hawaii and the movie “Argo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring discuss Hawaiian vacations and goings ons at his Visually Stunning Movie Podcast
Craig and Mark discuss the movie "Argo"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Vanilla Sky"
Next week... Alan gets nostalgic with guest Joe Scott as we watch Cameron Crowe's mindbender "Vanilla Sky"
Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell Fred Haise and Jack Swigert find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit. However, when an oxygen tank explodes, their scheduled moon landing is called off. Tensions within the crew and mounting technical problems threaten both the astronauts' survival and their safe return to Earth.
Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring (@vsmoviepodcast on twitter) are joined by screenwriter and comic creator Blake Casselman (@blake_casselman on twitter) to talk about teamwork, fixing problems, FanX Salt Lake and the movie “Apollo 13” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring talk to Blake Casselman about comic book script writing and how het got involved with FanX Salt Lake.
Craig, Mark and Blake discuss the movie "Apollo 13"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Paddington"
Next week is Thanksgiving so join the whole Matinee Heroes family as we discuss "Paddington"
Henry Hill grows up in the mob and works very hard to advance himself through the ranks. He enjoys his life of money and luxury, but he’s oblivious to the horror that he causes. A drug addiction and a few mistakes ultimately unravel Henry’s climb to the top.
Craig and Alan discuss family, mobsters, visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the movie “Goodfellas” as we celebrate Craig’s Matinee Birthday!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan talk about visiting Los Angeles and how sketchy the Hollywood Walk of Fame is.
Craig and Alan discuss Craig's birthday pick "Goodfellas"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Man Who Would Be King"
Next week we have two Matinee Legends in one movie, the John Huston classic "The Man Who Would Be King"
Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney tries for 20 years to obtain the rights to author P. L. Travers' beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won't budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set Mary Poppins free!
Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on Twitter) discuss, protecting your legacy, Cary’s favorite movies of 2020, the Sherman Brothers and the movie “Saving Mr. Banks” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 finished last week as Tracy Mangum, in a historic shutout, broke Randy Redacted’s 4 game win streak by out casting Clue the movie to secure the final spot in the semi finals.
This Tuesday Feb 2nd at 9pmEst 6pmPST Tracy Mangum will immediately defend his victory against Rob Ervin as they recast The Office!
See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.
Show Notes
Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon discuss what's happening over at the MSRCast and Metal Geeks podcasts as well as get a few top movie picks from Cary.
Craig and Cary discuss "Saving Mr. Banks"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "When Harry Met Sally"
Next week, Craig and Brendan Agnew kick off Rom-Com February with "When Harry Met Sally"
Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. all while bravely struggling to overcome intensifying anxiety and physical decline.
Craig and guest Valerie Cameron (@filmdanceplay on twitter) discuss 1930’s child abuse, upcoming nuptials, never giving up a microphone and the movie "Judy" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 continued last week as Jake Dietz overcame a solid recast by Alex Barnhill of Steel Magnolias to move on to the semifinals.
This Tuesday January 26th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Randy Redacted and Tracy Mangum will meet in a rematch of last season’s semifinals as they recast the madcap farce: Clue, the Movie!
See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.
Show Notes
Craig and guest co-host Valerie Cameron talk about her new relationship status, writing reviews for the 98.7 website and her podcasts "Movies that Make Us, The Multiplane Podcast and Seemingly Appropriate Podcast.
Craig and Valerie discuss "Judy"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Saving Mr. Banks"
Next week, Craig and Cary Gordon delve into the making of Mary Poppins with Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks"
On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. What begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history. But for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.
Craig, Alan and guest Patrick Beatty (@PatBReviews on twitter) talk about misinformation, living in a bubble, virtual “friends” and the movie “The Social Network” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 continued last week Chaz Evans defeated Richard Jensen in a recast of Heat to secure a spot in the semifinals.
This Tuesday January 19th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Jake Dietz and Alex Barnhill will get in touch with their feminine side when they recast Steel Magnolias!
See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Patrick Beatty talk about all of Patrick's goings ons with Gaggle of Geeks and more. Head over to patreon.com/PatrickBeattyReviews to get all your Patrick needs.
Craig, Alan and Patrick discuss "The Social Network"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Judy"
Next week, Craig and Valerie Cameron watch Renee Zellweger become Judy Garland in "Judy".
Brilliant mathematician, John Nash, is on the brink of international acclaim when he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. Now only his devoted wife can help him overcome his mental illness and move on to greatness.
Craig and guest Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) discuss Craig’s fear of his future Mental health, Scott Glenn appreciation, baby bathes and the movie A Beautiful Mind on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Last week, Round 2 of the CastOFF! tournament saw veterans Rob Ervin and Patrick Beatty in a rematch of last season’s playoffs. The vets battled it out as recasting Boogie Nights where Rob redeemed himself with a sound victory to advance to the semi-finals.
This Tuesday January 12th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Newbies Richard Jensen and Chaz Evans will crank up the temperature as they recast Michael Mann’s Heat!
See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.
Show Notes
Craig and Zaki discuss teaching media studies from home and an update on The MovieFilm Podcast.
Craig and Zaki discuss "A Beautiful Mind"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Social Network"
Next week, Craig, Alan and Patrick Beatty get social, network and online with "The Social Network"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men.
Craig Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss rivalries, dealing with genius, starting a new year and the movie Amadeus on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
On the last CastOFF! we had Jake Dietz and Ben Jones wrapping up round 1 by recasting Knives Out! It wound up being Ben who was backstabbed by the judges as Jake won to advance to the second round.
This Tuesday January 5th at 9pmEst 6pmPST the 2nd Round starts with a rematch of the opening game of the last playoffs as Patrick Beatty and Rob Ervin attempt to recast Boogie Nights!
See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew look forward to 2021 and what they hope it will be like.
Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "Amadeus"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "A Beautiful Mind"
Next week, Craig guest co-host Zaki Hasan get lost in the mind of John Nash in "A Beautiful Mind"
In 1946, Branch Rickey, legendary general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, Robinson demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.
Craig is joined by guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) and guest Brandon Ushio (@fandomcast also on twitter) as they discuss racism, character actor Harrison Ford, schools during the pandemic and the movie “42” on this week’s Matinee Heroes
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Last week, Richard Jensen redeemed himself by defeating Joey Jones in Game 2 of the CastOFF playoffs to secure his position into the next round.
This Tuesday November 17th at 9pmEst 6pmPST playoff veterans Tracy Mangum and Steve Kondrick recast a movie that’s music to everyone’s ears – Pitch Perfect.
See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.
Show Notes
Craig, Brendan and guest Brandon Ushio discuss when The Fandom Podcast will return. SPOILER: Very Soon!!
Craig, Brendan and Brandon discuss "42"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Young Sherlock Holmes"
Next week, Craig, Alan and James Owen look back at an unsung 80's classic "Young Sherlock Holmes"
Born and raised a slave, Spartacus is sold into Gladiator training. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Craig is joined by guest co-host Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt on twitter) as they talk about rising up against oppressors, dealing with corrupt governments, tyranny…oh and we also discuss Spartacus…on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Richard discuss the movie "Spartacus"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Prestige"
Craig, Alan and guest Jake Dietz start Noly - A month of Christopher Nolan films with "The Prestige"
William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I's throne before he is captured and executed, but not before becoming a symbol for a free Scotland.
Craig and guest host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) discuss Prima Nocte, veterinary care in the time of corona, Scottish history and the movie “Braveheart” on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Elisabeth talk about working at a vet clinic while under quarantine and those that won't follow the rules.
Craig and Elisabeth discuss the movie "Braveheart"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Tombstone"
Craig and guest co-host Liz Serna delve into the other Wyatt Earp movie of 1993 "Tombstone"
Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing putting in the work, Alan's Wilford Brimley impression, Samwise Gamgee and the movie "Rudy" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Patreon Edition!
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Discussion of "Rudy"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Selma"
Frank Serpico is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners. When his superiors ignore Frank's accusations of corruption, he decides to go public with the allegations. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself.
Alan and Craig discuss fighting the system, June’s Comic Convention recap, silent heroism and the movie "Serpico" on this week’s Matinee Heroes
Alan and Craig discuss the past few months including the San Francisco Comic Con, Monterey Comic Con and why cosplay is not consent.
Discussion of "Serpico"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's episode which is a Patreon patron selection "Second Hand Lions"
Next week's episode is a Patreon patron selection "Second Hand Lions"
In the middle of the 20th century, America pondered its future - and looked to the skies. This is the thrilling epic of intrepid test pilot Chuck Yeager and the seven pioneering astronauts of the Project Mercury space program. It’s the soaring story of training and heroism; and of sudden fame for which there is no training.
Alan and Craig discuss competition, heroics, Horrorthon: H3 and the classic story of space exploration while discussing The Right Stuff on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss an amazing FREE event in Houston on October 25th - Horrorthon: H3
Discussion of "The Right Stuff"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
First impressions of next week's movie "Children of Men"
Next episode we discuss "Children of Men"