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.
The saga of the Corleone family continues, by contrasting Vito Corleone's rise as mafia kingpin in 1920s New York with his son Michael's expansion of the family empire as he succumbs to the temptations of power and the brutality of the life he has chosen.
Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk about the tale of two movies, masterpiece sequels, what they’re looking forward to in 2024 and the movie “The Godfather Part II” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin celebrate a year's worth of Matinee Heroes episodes.
Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Godfather Part II"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Robin Hood: Men in Tights"
Next week we start "Flashback February" with a past Patreon episode of "Robin Hood: Men in Tights"
https://youtu.be/rL_aElj93ws?si=KiktLwvBbmF3qQDV
Alan and Craig discuss the mundanity of porn, how families are made, remembering the great Burt Reynolds and the movie "Boogie Nights" on this this week's Matinee Heroes!
Next week it's an unsung gem "Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang!"
Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are discovered by a professor who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, the Professor makes a deal to get leniency for him if he will get treatment from a therapist
Craig and Alan discuss positive representations of therapy, going home, turning the big 5-0 and the movie “Good Will Hunting” as we celebrate Craig’s Matinee Birthday!!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan talk about Craig's birthday and turning 50.
Craig and Alan discuss "Good Will Hunting"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Equalizer"
Next week we celebrate the latest Denzel action epic with a look back on "The Equalizer"
Living alone in the Oregon wilderness, a truffle hunter returns to Portland to find the person who stole his beloved pig.
Craig and Alan spoil this Nic Cage movie, talk loss and grief, lament Cage's lack of hygiene in the movie and discus "PIG" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan discuss "Pig"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "High Plains Drifter"
Next week, we dig into the dark supernatural western "High Plains Drifter"
During the 1930s, James Stevens serves as a proper English butler to the doltish Lord Darlington. Stevens is so dedicated that he forgoes visiting his father on his deathbed in order to serve while overlooking Darlington's Nazi sympathies and growing anti-Semitism. Twenty years after his employer's death, Stevens tries to reconnect with Miss Kenton Darlington's head housekeeper, and begins to regret his loyalty to his former master.
Craig, Alan and guest Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film on twitter) talk about the sacrifice of service, literary adaptations, “But Have You Read The Book” out March 7th and the movie Remains of the Day on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan welcome Kristen Lopez to celebrate her new book "But Have You Read the Book" available March 7th.
Craig, Alan and Kristen discuss "Remains of the Day"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "PIG"
Next week, we celebrate the Oscars by celebrating a snub! Nic Cage's is subtle performance in "Pig"
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"
Rusty Sabich is a dedicated criminal prosecutor seduced into a short-lived extramarital affair by a beautiful colleague. When she is found dead--apparently the victim of rape and murder--all the evidence incriminates Sabich. Now, the prosecutor must fight a seemingly hopeless legal battle for his very life.
Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about ACAB, looking at different perspectives, traffic tickets and the movie “Presumed Innocent” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe discuss small time courts and traffic tickets.
Craig, Alan and Elizabeth discuss "Presumed Innocent"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Full Metal Jacket"
Next week we celebrate the holidays with Craig's interview with Vincent D'Onofrio from FanX and the movie "Full Metal Jacket"
Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, 12 members of a jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate.
Craig, Alan and guest Sam Levitt discuss how reasonable doubt should work, being the apple of a killer’s eye, #12AngryMuppets and the movie “12 Angry Men” on this week Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and Sam talk about jury duty and when a defendant hits on you.
Craig, Alan and Sam discuss "12 Angry Men"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "A Few Good Men"
You can't handle next week's podcast when guests Derek McCaw and Bryan Richards talk about "A Few Good Men"
Recently deployed Markus returns home to care for his daughter after his wife is killed in an accident. But, Markus begins to suspect his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission of revenge.
Craig and Alan discuss circumstance, mental health, when remakes are needed and "Riders of Justice" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan discuss "Riders of Justice"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "The Batman"
We're continue with the Matinee Heroes Patreon vault by releasing an opening weekend edition of "The Batman"!
After a painful breakup, Clementine undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved
Craig and Alan are joined by Movies That Makes Us (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) co-host Tracy Mangum to talk erasing guilt, marathons, medical ethics, and the movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan welcome guest Tracy Mangum and talk about why he hates jogging yet runs in so many half-marathons
Craig, Alan and Tracy discuss the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "In Bruges"
Next week...we chill in a town Colin Ferrell where isn't really happy to be: In Bruges
When Mike McDermott loses all his money in a poker game against Russian gangster Teddy "KGB” he promises his girlfriend, Jo he’ll quit gambling. This lasts until his friend, Lester "Worm" Murphy gets out of prison and needs to pay off an old debt. Mike finds out the debt is owed to Teddy and makes one last-ditch effort to beat the Russian.
Craig, Alan, and guest Valerie Cameron (@IamValCameron on twitter) discuss gambling, bluffing too much, all of Val’s podcasts and the movie “Rounders” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig and Alan welcome guest Valerie Cameron and talk about all her projects as well as her new website https://www.whattoseewithval.com/
Craig, Alan and Val discuss the movie "Rounders"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
Next week...we try to erase our past with the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
Fast Eddie Felson, he still believes that "money won is twice as sweet as money earned." To prove his point, he forms a profitable yet volatile partnership with Vince, a young pool hustler with a sexy, tough-talking girlfriend. But when Vince's flashy arrogance leads to more than a few lost matches, all bets are off between Eddie and him.
Craig and Alan discuss the ego, legacy sequels, the Oscar nominations and the movie “The Color of Money" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and Alan talk about the big 6 categories of the 2022 Academy Awards.
Craig and Alan discuss the second part of their Patreon double feature for February "The Color of Money"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Young Frankenstein"
Next week... We kickoff a month of Mel in March with the classic comedy "Young Frankenstein"
When the network decides to bring in a more telegenic contestant, the WASP-ish Charles Van Doren (Ralph Fiennes), to replace Queens-born Herbie Stempel Stempel takes aim at the show, announcing that the game is rigged. An idealistic young lawyer working for a Congressional subcommittee Dick Goodwin is brought in to examine the claim that winners were given the answers.
Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards (@FirewaterCast on twitter) discuss entitlement, making a name for yourself, the Funnybooks and Firewater podcast and the movie Quiz Show on this week’s Matinee heroes!!
Show Noteshttp://twitter.com/mevsyoupodcast
Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards discuss his Funnybooks and Firewater podcast
Craig, Alan and Bryan discuss the movie "Quiz Show"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Argo"
Next week... The fall of the Shah leads to American hostages and the making of "Argo"
15-year-old William Miller’s writing talent and earnest passion for rock music earns him an assignment for Rolling Stone, interviewing and touring with Stillwater. Penny Lane is the young groupie who guides him through the wild world of rock heroes, all-night parties, and the most dangerous intensity of all—love.
Craig, Alan, and guest Sam Mattos (@mevsyoupodcast on twitter) discuss dad rock, orbiting around celebrity, Sam’s podcast Me vs. You and the movie "Almost Famous" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Sam Mattos discuss her podcast Me vs. You.
Craig, Alan and Sam discuss the movie "Almost Famous"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Quiz Show"
Next week... The fall of America's trust starts with a simple "Quiz Show"
The last members of a dying Native American tribe, the Mohicans -- live in peace alongside British colonists. But when the daughters of a British colonel are kidnapped by a traitorous scout, they must rescue them in the crossfire of a gruesome military conflict of which they wanted no part: the French and Indian War.
Craig, Elisabeth Rappe (@elisabethrappe on twitter) and Brendan Agnew (@blcAgnew on twitter) discuss frontier life for women, hunky Daniel Day-Lewis, hopes for 2022 and the movie “The Last of the Mohicans” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!
Show Notes
Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan look forward to 2022
Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss the movie "The Last of the Mohicans"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Contact"
Next week... We go in search of intelligent life with Jodie Foster with "Contact"
In the not-so-distant future an advanced prototype robot child named David is programmed to show unconditional love, but his human family find themselves unprepared for the consequences. Suddenly, David is on his own in a strange and dangerous world. Befriended by a streetwise Mecha, David embarks on a spectacular quest to discover the startling secret of his own identity.
Craig and Alan are joined by Drew McWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny on twitter) to discuss the responsibilities of love, Spielberg’s dark side, Drew’s Netflix show VOIR and the movie “AI: Artificial Intelligence” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and special guest Drew McWeeny discuss their love of Steven Spielberg and how the director was a huge help behind the scenes of Drew's latest project for NetFlix "Voir".
Craig, Alan, and Drew discuss the movie "AI: Artificial Intelligence"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Jurassic Park"
Next week we get old school...Jurassic period old school with the all-time great "Jurassic Park"
With the Civil War raging, and the death toll rising, the president of the United States focuses his energies on passage of the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery in the untold story of the final four months of the man regarded as America's greatest President. Abraham Lincoln
Craig, Alan and special guest James Oliphant (@JamesOliphant on twitter), the white house correspondent at Reuters, talk the power of compromise, politics, a whole month celebrating Steven Spielberg and the movie "Lincoln" on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and special guest James Oliphant discuss their love of Steven Spielberg.
Craig, Alan, and James discuss the movie "Lincoln"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Lincoln"
Next week we bring out the big guns as Drew McWeeny joins the show to discuss "AI: Artificial Intelligence"
Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from December 2020. Craig and Alan discuss never leaving town, politics, inspiration, and the movie "It’s a Wonderful Life’ on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!
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Discussion of "It's A Wonderful Life"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Walk The Line"
Daniel moves to Southern California with his mother, but quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate and preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
Craig, Alan and guest Billy Donnelly (@infamousKidd on twitter) discuss character growth, Billy’s Getting Old Quickly podcast, way too much about Cobra Kai and the movie “The Karate Kid” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig, Alan and guest Billy Donnelly talk about mental health, the subject of Billy's Getting Old Quickly podcast.
Craig, Alan and Billy discuss "The Karate Kid"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Top Gun"
Next week Epic Eighties month continues with the need...the need for speed and "Top Gun"
Living a life marked by violence and racism, neo-Nazi Derek Vinyard finally goes to prison after killing two black youths who tried to steal his car. Upon his release, he vows to change his ways and hopes to prevent his younger brother, who idolizes Derek, from following in his footsteps.
Craig and guest cohost Valerie Cameron (@moviesmakeus on twitter) discuss Neo-Nazis, understanding ignorance, Movies That Make Us’ upcoming 100th episode and the movie “American History X” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Craig and guest Valerie Cameron discuss Movies That Make Us' upcoming 100th episode and some of their goings on lately.
Craig and Valerie discuss "American History X"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "Jojo Rabbit"
Next week, F#@K Nazis month ends with the feel good hit of 2019 "JoJo Rabbit"
When a reporter is assigned to decipher newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane's dying words, his investigation gradually reveals the fascinating portrait of a complex man who rose from obscurity to staggering heights.
Alan and Craig discuss how little politics has changed, the political power of capitalism, a recap of the last 100 episode and the movie “Citizen Cane" on this 200th Episode of Matinee Heroes!
This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Last week, Reigning champion Randy Redacted defeated Derek McCaw in Game 1 of the CastOFF! playoffs to secure his position into the next round.
This Tuesday, November 10th at 9pmEst 6pmPST the Newbie League has their first game as Richard Jensen and Joey Jones recast The Suicide Squad.
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 Alan walk down memory lane recapping the past 100 episodes.
Craig and Alan discuss "Citizen Kane"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
A preview of next week's episode "42"
Next week, Craig and guests Brendan Agnew & Brandon Ushio honor Chadwick Boseman's death with "42"