A macho cop, adept at dealing with crooks on the street, goes undercover as a teacher and meets the toughest gang he has ever encountered - a room full of five-year-olds!
Craig and guest co-host Liz Serna (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) talk about substitute teachers, Arnolds Smile, a month of Keanu Reeves and the movie Kindergarten cop on this week’s Matinee heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and guest co-host Liz Serna talk about favorite Schwarzenegger movies and having a full month of Keanu Reeves podcasts for Nerdy Bitches in April.
Craig and Liz discuss "Kindergarten Cop"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Maggie"
The end of Arnold April is an end of the world movie with surprising depth in "Maggie"
JoJo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend -- Adolf Hitler -- JoJo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.
Craig Alan and guest Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on twitter) talk about propaganda, deprogramming loved ones, MSRcast’s live streams and the movie JoJo Rabbit on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Cary Gordon talk about what's new with the Metal Geeks latest streams.
Craig, Alan and guest Cary Gordon discuss "JoJo Rabbit"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Conan the Barbarian"
Next week starts an entire month dedicated to Arnold Schwarzenegger and we start with one of his earliest movies "Conan The Barbarian"
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale as the miser Scrooge meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.
Craig is joined by guest co-host Tracy Mangum (@moviesmakeus on twitter) from Movies that Make Us and guest Author of The Dragon Knight James Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter) as they discuss missing songs, the art of puppeteering, properly casting Muppets and the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Tracy and James discuss "The Muppet Christmas Carol"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Amadeus"
Next week, Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew kick off a month of biopics with the manic "Amadeus"
A teenager discovers his goofy friend of a scientist has actually created a time machine. When his friend is killed, young Marty jumps back in time to save him. Somehow, while accomplishing that task, he accidentally erases the event that caused Marty's parents to fall in love. Now, he's gradually ceasing to exist... unless he can get his parents together and, get back to the future.
Alan, Craig and guest Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) discuss time travel, small town porn theaters, life in the 80s and the movie “Back to the Future” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Last week, Game 5 saw veterans Valerie Cameron and Rob Ervin battle it out as they recast The Royal Tenenbaums. In an upset victory, Rob won decidedly to advance to the second round.
This Tuesday December 7th at 9pmEst/6pmPST Newbies Alex Barnhill and Liz Serna will make headlines when they recast Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
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 Zaki discuss becoming a blue check mark on twitter and making audio commentaries for The MovieFilm Podcast.
Craig, Alan and Zaki discuss "Back to the Future"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Back to the Future"
Next week, Craig has Tracy Mangum co-host with guest Elisabeth Rappe as they get mental about time travel with "12 Monkeys"
An ad executive dies in a car collision and finds himself in Judgement City, defending his life before a celestial court. When he falls in love with a fellow candidate, his interest in staying in heaven changes.
Craig and guest co-host Rich Bonaduce (@rodowobo on twitter) discuss the afterlife, horror movies, press junkets and the movie "Defending Your Life" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Rich discuss Rich's YouTube channel "Critical Mass Movies" and his disappointment with horror movies.
Craig and Rich discuss "Defending Your Life"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse"
Devin Pike is back to discuss one of the best superhero movies ever made in "Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse"
Deployed to Saigon to host a morning radio show during the Vietnam War, Adrian Cronauer's side splitting antics and rapid-fire wit make him an instant hit with the troops in the field but soon get him in hot water with his by-the-book superiors.
Alan and Craig along with the Nerdy Bitches podcast’s Liz (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) discuss the raw power of Robin Williams, naked photos of Walter Brennan, and knowing in their heart they are funny as well as the movie ‘Good Morning Vietnam” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig continue August's Remembering Robin month with guest Liz from the Nerdy Bitches podcast.
Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer in his first broadcast
Discussion of "Good Morning Vietnam"
36:04
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
The trailer for next week's movie "What Dreams May Come"
Next week Alan and Craig continue their tribute to Robin Williams with Craig's Birthday pick "What Dreams May Come"
Out-of-work singer Victoria Grant conspires to pose as a female impersonator in order to get work on the Paris cabaret circuit. But her sudden success becomes complicated when American night club operator falls in love with her, correctly believing she really is a woman. Victoria tries to maintain the charade But keeping the truth a secret is no easy task.
Alan and Craig are joined by Debra Sullivan (@DebSullivanM on twitter) to discuss gender swapping in the early 80s, copping out, the power of love and the classic movie “Victor Victoria” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Discussion of "Working Girl"
28:22
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Jackie Brown"
Next week Alan and Craig and guests Steve and Izzy bow at the altar of Pam Grier with the movie "Jackie Brown"
Savvy New York City receptionist Tess McGill gives her conniving boss, Katharine Parker an excellent business tip, but Katharine simply steals the idea. Pretending to be her boss, Tess initiates a major deal with an investment broker but things turn ugly after Katharine finds out what Tess has been up to.
Alan and Craig as well as returning guest Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) discuss women’s struggles in the office, massive shoulder pads, the latest D&D exploits of the Young Heroes League and the movie Working Girl on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Annie checks in with an update on 8th Dimension Comic and Games Young Heroes League D&D escapades.
Discussion of "Working Girl"
42:56
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Victor\Victoria"
Next week Alan and Craig and guest Deb Sullivan gender swap a few times for the glorious Julie Andrews in "Victor\Victoria"
When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.
Alan and Craig discuss the legend of King Arthur, audio of Craig’s interview with John Cleese, a Monty Python panel from FanX and the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig and Alan set the scene for a life highlight: Craig hosting a panel with John Cleese!! Yes, THAT John Cleese!!
John Cleese and Craig LIVE at FanX Salt Lake
45:56
Alan and Craig discuss "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Craig moderates "And Now for Something Completely Different: Monty Python at 50" with guest Rich Bonaduce (@rodowobo on twitter) Melissa Merlot (@melissamerlot on twitter) and Travis Tate (@travistatefunny on twitter).
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Great Escape"
Next week Alan and Craig are at Comicpalooza but you can join them right after you listen to "The Great Escape"
Patreon Membership month kick's off with Alan and Craig discussing Houston, Alan's childhood, internet trolling and the movie Rushmore on this week's Matinee Heroes - Patreon Edition!
Discussion of "The Rushmore"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Alien"
Three fed-up secretaries kidnap their sexist boss, and force him to authorize office improvements. The scheme spins wildly out of control, forcing them to keep their boss tied up as they take over the company and run it their own way.
Alan and Craig are joined by Windy Bowlsby to kick off Matinee Heroines month as they discuss women in the workplace, musicals, massive xerox machines and the feminist classic “9 to 5”.
Alan and Craig read some comments and welcome guest Windy Bowlsby as she discuss her new podcast A Reel Education: The Musical and the upcoming CONvergence event.
Discussion of "9 to 5"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's episode is a redo of the "lost" LIVE episode for Comicpalooza featuring the great movie "Wonder Woman"
A former American boxer returns to his native home in Ireland to win the hand of a fiery young woman. But his courtship is impeded by strict local customs and the woman's belligerent brother.
Alan and Craig discuss Ireland, getting past traditions, the joy of technicolor and the movie "The Quiet Man" on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Discussion of "The Quiet Man"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "District 9"
Alan and Craig talk about the breakthrough sci-fi movie "District 9"
After a chance meeting with a great talent scout, Kermit goes to Hollywood dreaming about the world of show business. But everything goes awry when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper who wants to promote, at all costs, its network of fast food that sells fried frog-legs!
Alan and Craig discuss the legacy of Jim Henson, UHF Channels, recasting human muppets and the all time classic “The Muppet Movie” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig welcome Arnoldo Cortes and Tami Cerny into their Hall of Heroes. Alan announces the 2018 Hullabaloo happening at the Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park on April 14th.
Discussion of "The Muppet Movie"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's movie "The Quiet Man"
Next episode we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Irish love letter "The Quiet Man".
Desperate to return to his Chicago home in time to spend Thanksgiving with his family, uptight businessman Neal Page encounters loutish shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith. During a disastrous and hilarious voyage back to the Windy City, both men experience the various aggravations of modern travel while forming an unlikely friendship.
Alan and Craig discuss empathy, business travel, December being Star Wars month on the podcast and the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Alan and Craig discuss their plans to celebrate Star Wars: The Last Jedi by having December be Star Wars Month.
Discussion of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode focusing on the Star Wars character Han Solo
Next episode we celebrate Star Wars by discussing Han Solo!
For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA protector set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in space...and then their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beam up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe.
Alan and Craig discuss, summer movies, comic-con life, trapped by nostalgia and the movie Galaxy Quest on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Craig and Alan discuss a few of the upcoming summer movies including Baby Drive, Wonder Woman, Despicable Me 3 and more
Discussion of Galaxy Quest
Recasting
Double-Feature suggestions
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "Aliens"
Next episode we discuss "Aliens"
In 1943 when the ranks of professional male baseball players were leaving for the war, a group of ladies left their homes to become part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and kept baseball alive for a grateful nation. This is their story.
Alan and Craig discuss sacrifice, being overwhelmed by options, earning respect and A League of Their Own on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Craig and Alan thank new Hall of Heroes inductees, Tom Nix, Joe MacDonald and Matthew Knuckles as well at talk up how they came up with their new mascot Manny T. Hero for tee-shirt
Discussion of A League of Their Own
Recasting
Double-Feature suggestions
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "Cinema Paradiso"
Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Cinema Paradiso"
The story of a fun-loving, fast-talking trucker who takes on his craziest haul yet - delivering 400 cases of Coors Beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in just 28 hours. With Sheriff Buford T. Justice hot on his trail and eager to teach him some respect for the law, the Bandit joins forces with good ol' boy, Cledus and runaway bride Frog for one of the most charming movies ever made.
Craig and Alan talk community, libertarianism, and Super Bowl traffic in Houston on this week's Matinee Heroes.
Craig and Alan whine about the Super Bowl traffic in Houston this weekend.
Discussion of Smokey and the Bandit
Recasting
Double-Feature suggestions
Final Thoughts
First impressions of "John Wick"
Next episode we discuss the revenge action instant classic "John Wick"