It's 1947 Hollywood and Eddie Valiant, a down-on-his-luck detective is hired to find proof that Marvin Acme, gag factory mogul and owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with femme fatale Jessica Rabbit, wife of Maroon Cartoon superstar, Roger Rabbit. When Acme is found murdered, all fingers point to Roger, who begs the Toon-hating Valiant to find the real evildoer.
Alan and Craig talk with Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on Twitter) about evolving special effects, Cary’s Metal Geeks podcast, reining in talented directors and the movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
Alan and Craig talk to Cary about what his MSRCast/Metal Geeks podcast is all about.
Discussion of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Iron Man"
Next week Alan and Craig kick-off Marvelous March with the movie that started it all "Iron Man"
A calculating wife encourages her wealthy husband to sign a double indemnity policy proposed by smitten insurance agent Walter Neff. As the would-be lovers plot the unsuspecting husband's murder, they are pursued by a suspicious claims manager. It's a race against time to get away with the perfect crime
Alan And Craig discuss Actuary Tables, The Alamo Drafthouse’s annual Hullabaloo, biased journalism and the magnificent noir “Double Indemnity” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig discuss this year's annual Hullabaloo at the Alamo Drafthouse in April.
Discussion of "Double Indemnity"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
Next week Alan and Craig wrap up Feb-noir-ary in vivid color with "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
Detective Sam Spade gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case brought to him by a beautiful but secretive woman. As soon as Miss Wonderly shows up, trouble follows as Sam's partner is murdered and Sam is accosted by a man demanding he locate a valuable statuette. Sam, entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, soon realizes he must find the one thing they all seem to want: the bejeweled Maltese falcon.
Alan and Craig discuss defending your reputation, Craig’s Panels at this upcoming weeks Gallifrey One, smelling through the bullshit and the all time classic noir “The Maltese Falcon” on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig discuss the fan panels Craig will be participating in at the Doctor Who event Gallifrey One.
Discussion of "The Maltese Falcon"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Double Indemnity"
Next week Alan and Craig continue Feb-noir-ary with the dark themed "Double Indemnity"
The quiet life of small-town gas station owner Jeff Baily is interrupted when a figure from his shady past, recognizes him. A crooked gambler had hired Jeff to track down Kathie Moffet a girlfriend who shot him and made off with $40,000. Jeff and Kathie fell in love, but she left him to go back to the gambler, who now wants Jeff to settle a few old scores.
Alan and Craig kick of Feb-noir-ary discussing double crosses, a preview of a month of Film noirs and the noiriest noir that ever noired with the movie “Out of the Past” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
Alan and Craig preview the films and reasoning behind this month's theme "Feb-noir-ary"
Discussion of "Out of the Past"
Recasting
Double Feature
Final Thoughts
Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Maltese Falcon"
Next week Alan and Craig continue Feb-noir-ary with an all-time classic "The Maltese Falcon"