Matinee Heroes

PUMPING IRON Craig and Alan discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, body building, the horny 70's and the documentary "Pumping Iron" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we look at a Hollywood icon and Matinee Hero for the entire month of May. Clint Eastwood Month starts off with a little know gem called "The Beguiled" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47_BZ2pj5U&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

VICTORY Craig and Alan discuss HBO in the 80s, a smart Stallone, the end of F#@K NAZIS month and "Victory" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go apex predator to wrap up Athletic April with Ah-nuld in "Pumping Iron" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4zACggrNsY&ab_channel=TrailerChan

THE LONGEST YARD Alan and Craig celebrate the start to football season discussing heroes who should be in jail, finding self worth, Craig's ban on Adam Sandler and the original "The Longest Yard" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go from football to futbol with "Victory". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfn5jjFIZJg&ab_channel=GrindhouseMovieTrailers

FIELD OF DREAMS Alan and Craig discuss the faith around baseball, getting through dark times, how sweet James Earl Jones really is and the movie "Field of Dreams" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go old school with the original "The Longest Yard". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51HdID9JhBo&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

THE INSIDER 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 1:15 Craig, Alan and Brendan talk about the movies their parents loved to watch. 9:47 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Insider" 39:00 Recasting 57:25 Double Feature 1:02:01 Final Thoughts 1:08:18 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" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le-J-9IPlT4&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD 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". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGOb29aePyc&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

THE VERDICT 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 0:57 Craig and Alan talk about the adult holiday of St. Patrick's Day and the taste of Shamrock Shakes. 5:07 Craig and Alan discuss "The Verdict" 35:58 Recasting 50:33 Double Feature 57:13 Final Thoughts 1:01:00 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" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jIf1okR6Nk&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures

SPOTLIGHT 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 0:56 Craig and Alan share who they think will win and who should win this year's main Oscar categories. 29:31 Craig and Alan discuss "Spotlight" 57:04 Recasting 1:18:53 Double Feature 1:23:09 Final Thoughts 1:30:05 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwqUtCeODOk&ab_channel=HDRetroTrailers

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE When a pair of petty criminals attempt to rob his small-town diner, Tom Stall quickly and easily kills them both. In the flush of news coverage of Tom's seemingly heroic actions, a threatening stranger comes to town, fingering the unassuming family man as long-missing Philadelphia mobster Joey Cusack. To the horror of his wife and teenage son, Tom finds he has no choice but to confront his violent past. Craig, co-host Elisabeth Rappe and guest Mark Woodring talk about sex on the stairs, the lack of mature movies, Oscar predictions and the movie “A History of Violence” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Be sure to head over to our Oscar Pick'Em group where if you beat the other Matinee Heroes you can win an official Matinee Heroes t-shirt! Show Notes 1:07 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring give their thoughts on who will win and who should win this year's main Oscar categories. 23:58 Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "A History of Violence" 52:16 Recasting 1:11:14 Double Feature 1:16:50 Final Thoughts 1:21:29 A preview of next week's episode "Spotlight" Next week we shine a light on the importance of journalism with "Spotlight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np249C9aGNE&ab_channel=CineworldCinemas

RUNNING SCARED Craig and Alan dive into bromantic comedies, 80's cops vs present day, movies fueled only by chemistry and the movie "Running Scared" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, Mature March starts with "A History of Violence". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89oWVqLOXMw&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

BOWFINGER Craig and Alan discuss loving sleezeballs, making movies, Martin & Murphy and the movie "Bowfinger" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, more flashback funnies with "Running Scared." https://youtu.be/Qt2AyS-Zinw?si=9598oA1exK9e7_ut

AIRPLANE! FlashBack February continues to 2022 when Alan and Craig discussed dad jokes, non-sequiturs, parental norms in the 70s and "Airplane!" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, more flashback funnies with "Bowfinger" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQArw5Lu418&ab_channel=HDRetroTrailers

DEAD MEN DON'T WEAR PLAID It's FlashBack February and we go back to 2019 as Alan and Craig discuss the amazing Steve Martin, production artists and celebrate Feb-Noir-ary with this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, more flashback fun with "Airplane!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWNBROLN8Oc&ab_channel=HDRetroTrailers

THE GODFATHER PART II 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 1:02 Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin celebrate a year's worth of Matinee Heroes episodes. 12:22 Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Godfather Part II" 44:35 Recasting 1:22:38 Double Feature 1:27:32 Final Thoughts 1:32:18 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

BLADE RUNNER 2049 Officer K, a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about what defines real, what is human, success of 2023 and the movie “Blade Runner 2049” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about their successes from 2023. 15:08 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Blade Runner 2049" 39:55 Recasting 1:13:10 Double Feature 1:19:30 Final Thoughts 1:27:25 A preview of next week's episode "The Godfather: Part II" Next week we conclude a month of sequels with the masterpiece "The Godfather: Part II" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O1Iy9od7-A&ab_channel=ParamountMovies

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew discuss proper fan service, multiverses, family trips and the movie “Spider-Man: No Way Home” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:08 Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew discuss travel plans in 2024. 8:44 Craig and Brendan discuss "Spider-Man: No Way Home" 29:08 Recasting 51:48 Double Feature 54:07 Final Thoughts 55:36 A preview of next week's episode "Blade Runner 2049" Next week we continue a month of sequels with "Blade Runner 2049" https://youtu.be/gCcx85zbxz4?si=CLKjNHji6JtYy_ZQ

ALIEN 3 Ellen Ripley is the only survivor when she crash lands on a bleak wasteland inhabited by former inmates of the planet's maximum security prison. Once again, Ripley must face skepticism and the alien as it hunts down the prisoners and guards. Without weapons or modern technology of any kind, Ripley leads these men into battle against the terrifying creature. Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring talk about what 2024 may bring, special editions, prison planets and the movie “Alien 3” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring talk about the what 2024 may have in store for them. 9:25 Craig, Alan and Mark discuss "Alien3" 40:03 Recasting 1:01:32 Double Feature 1:04:11 Final Thoughts 1:08:30 A preview of next week's episode "Spider-Man: No Way Home" Next week we continue a month of sequels starting with "Spider-Man: No Way Home" https://youtu.be/JfVOs4VSpmA?si=5icyOnR6fdwb0UbH

CLUE Six blackmail victims are invited to an isolated mansion by a man who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts. On arrival, each is given a pseudonym drawn from Cluedo before being introduced to the blackmailer. Each is handed a weapon, at which point the lights are switched off and the blackmailer is killed. Can the guests uncover the murderer before they all become victims? Craig, Alan and guest Cary Gordon discuss murder mysteries, the most fun films of 2023, multiple endings and the movie “Clue” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:10 Craig, Alan and guest Cary Gordon talk about the movies of 2023 they had the most fun watching. 22:00 Craig, Alan and Cary discuss "Clue" 46:34 Recasting 1:08:10 Double Feature 1:14:09 Final Thoughts 1:18:28 A preview of next week's episode "Alien3" Next week we start a new year with a month of sequels starting with "Alien3" https://youtu.be/TtOBa2SMSPs?si=stjguZVOs2ZVPnc9

THE SECRET OF NIHM 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 1:11 Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin discuss meeting Don Bluth and his legacy. 9:12 Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Secret of NIHM" 34:06 Recasting 46:55 Double Feature 51:31 Final Thoughts 57:35 Craig's exclusive interview with Don Bluth recorded live at FanX 2023 in Salt Lake City. 1:44:41 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" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEXdWfsKZ1k

THE NEVERENDING STORY On his way to school, Bastian ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading the novel about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about kid movie influences, nihilism in children’s tales, horse trauma and the movie “The Neverending Story” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:24 Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about movies they grew up with. 10:29 Craig and Brendan discuss "The Neverending Story" 31:39 Double Feature 36:06 Final Thoughts 39:45 A preview of next week's episode "The Secret of NIHM" The 80's kids movies continue with a special FanX panel with Craig and Don Bluth, creator of "Secret of NIHM" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4xHs01SUA4&ab_channel=MGM