Matinee Heroes

PAN'S LABYRINTH Craig and Alan discuss horror vs fantasy, creating mythology and the movie "Pan's Labyrinth" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we finish Monster Month with a monster hunter. Rob Ervin fills in for Alan as we do a live episode from Retro Expo with a bonus interview with Perseus himself, from Clash of the Titans, Harry Hamlin! https://youtu.be/IopYAEDa6uU?si=-d_Zfa4ryzcac3Sr

PREY A skilled Comanche warrior protects her tribe from a highly evolved alien predator that hunts humans for sport, fighting against wilderness, dangerous colonizers and this mysterious creature to keep her people safe. Craig, guest co-host Brendan Agnew and guest Mark Woodring discuss, monsters, hatchet throwing, an exclusive interview with Dane DiLiegro the predator from the movie "Prey" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, guest co-host Brendan Agnew and guest Mark Woodring talk about their favorite monsters. 4:20 Craig, Brendan and Mark discuss "Prey" 29:14 Recasting 32:11 Double Feature 35:26 Final Thoughts 41:30 Craig's exclusive interview with Dane DiLiegro recorded live at Origins Game Fair 2024 in Columbus Ohio. 1:37:02 A preview of next week's episode "Pan's Labyrinth" Next week we pull monsters from our Patreon and talk "Pan's Labyrinth" https://youtu.be/jVZRnnVSQ8k?si=vH-rF18gHtvcj1EW

GODZILLA MINUS ONE In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror. Craig, Alan and Guest Derek McCaw talk about survivors’ guilt, theater etiquette, upcoming events and the movie “Godzilla: Minus One” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw talk about their favorite monsters. 13:04 Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "Godzilla Minus One" 1:00:55 Recasting 1:05:06 Double Feature 1:11:59 Final Thoughts 1:21:24 A preview of next week's episode "Prey" Next week, Monster Month continues with an exclusive interview with the predator from "Prey" Dane DiLiegro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ7LytagKlc

IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS Hoping to leave his dark past behind him, former assassin Finbar Murphy leads a quiet life in a coastal Irish town, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. When menacing terrorists show up, Finbar soon discovers that one of them has been abusing a local girl. Drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, he must choose between exposing his secret identity and defending his friends and neighbors. Craig and Alan discuss Actor Liam Neeson, evil zealots, patriotic film and the movie “The Land of Saints and Sinners” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:59 Craig and Alan celebrate the upcoming 4th of July talking about movies that embody America. 4:55 Craig and Alan discuss "In The Land of Saints And Sinners" 33:15 Recasting 46:30 Double Feature 52:10 Final Thoughts 56:09 A preview of next week's episode "Godzilla Minus One" Next week, Monster Month is here with lots of cool surprises. But nothing was more surprising than an Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7DqccP1Q_4

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Once a celebrated star of the fictional 1950s television Western Bounty Law, Rick Dalton now grapples with the harsh reality of a fading Hollywood career. His days are filled with camaraderie alongside Cliff Booth, his easygoing best friend and longtime stunt double. Rick also happens to live next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate, whose futures will forever be intertwined with the tragic events orchestrated by the Manson Family. Craig and Alan talk alternate history, Dad movies, old school Hollywood and the movie “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 0:56 Craig and Alan celebrate a belated Father's Day talking about what makes a "Dad" movie. 6:35 Craig and Alan discuss "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" 28:36 Recasting 37:47 Double Feature 39:38 Final Thoughts 46:48 A preview of next week's episode "In the Land of Saints and Sinners" Next week, Liam Neeson takes us on a tour "In The Land of Saints and Sinners". https://youtu.be/AUuqY0c-Zik?si=dOvRKE6OTDQ2MNfj

THE DEPARTED Undercover cop Billy Costigan infiltrates gangland chief Frank Costello’s organization, while career criminal Colin Sullivan acts as a spy in the State Police for his syndicate boss. As both sides discover a mole, Billy and Colin must uncover each other’s identities to survive. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about Boston food, nasty weather, bloody falls and the movie “The Departed” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the nasty weather down south. 7:53 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Departed" 32:04 Recasting 54:54 Double Feature 58:14 Final Thoughts 1:02:40 A preview of next week's episode "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" Next week, we talk alternative history with Quinton Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELeMaP8EPAA

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss. Craig and Alan talk about nihilistic endings, fate, VOD making theaters DOA and the movie “No Country for Old Men” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:06 Craig and Alan talk about the theater vs. VOD war. 8:15 Craig and Alan discuss "No Country For Old Men" 39:40 Recasting 55:55 Double Feature 59:35 Final Thoughts 1:02:119 A preview of next week's episode "The Departed" Next week, we go to Boston to talk rats and finks with "The Departed"

SIDEWAYS Miles, a struggling writer, and his best friend Jack, a has-been actor, go for a weekend in California wine country. Miles wants to golf and drink wine, while Jack, soon to be married, is on the prowl for one last hurrah before his nuptials. Alan and Craig talk about wine, leaving your mark, summertime and the movie “Sideways” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:44 Craig and Alan talk about the summer movie going experience. 8:30 Craig and Alan discuss "Sideways" 32:27 Recasting 52:07 Double Feature 54:58 Final Thoughts 58:04 A preview of next week's episode "No Country for Old Men" Next week, we get a jump on Matinee Villains month with "No Country for Old Men" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0oNrgumrlE&ab_channel=Miramax

ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ Frank Morris, a hardened con with a history of prison breaks, is sent to serve the rest of his life sentence at Alcatraz -- America's most infamously brutal and inescapable maximum-security prison. Morris quickly realizes the prison's dehumanizing effects and clashes with its cruel warden. Fed up with life at Alcatraz, Morris and two convict brothers meticulously plan the unthinkable: an escape from the island. Craig along with guest cohosts Elizabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring discuss breaking out of the rock, actors too big to go into small holes, paper mâché heads and the movie “Escape from Alcatraz" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:06 Craig, guest cohost Elisabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring talk about how Mark feels towards the great Mr. Eastwood. 9:53 Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "Escape From Alcatraz" 30:00 Recasting 49:35 Double Feature 52:59 Final Thoughts 59:14 A preview of next week's episode "Sideways" Next week, we get a little tipsy with the movie "Sideways" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGP8PwCpxLk&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

MILLION DOLLAR BABY Frankie Dunn, a seasoned boxing trainer in Los Angeles, is known for keeping his distance from others. However, when Maggie Fitzgerald, a young woman from working-class Missouri, seeks out Frankie's guidance at his gym, he reluctantly agrees to train her. As they work together, a strong bond forms between them, ultimately leading to a transformation that will profoundly impact both of their lives. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about euthanasia, snot bubble endings, the Origins Game Fair and the movie “Million Dollar Baby” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:10 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Craig is a Clint Eastwood fan. 11:17 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Million Dollar Baby" 56:08 Recasting 1:10:48 Double Feature 1:14:59 Final Thoughts 1:35:21 A preview of next week's episode "Escape From Alcatraz" Next week, we end Clint Eastwood month with one of history's greatest jailbreaks "Escape from Alcatraz" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUGneGTb_Pw&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

DIRTY HARRY Detective Harry Callahan, known for his unyielding determination and relentless pursuit of justice, becomes embroiled in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with a sadistic serial killer named Scorpio. As the body count rises and the city's fear intensifies, Callahan's methods, marked by their unorthodox nature and disregard for bureaucratic constraints, come under scrutiny. Yet, it is precisely these methods that make him both feared and revered. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about dirty cops, the aftermath of the 60’s, The Crying Dad Review With Alan Cerny and the movie “Dirty Harry” on this week’s Matinee Heroes Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Alan appreciates Clint Eastwood. 18:43 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Dirty Harry" 41:39 Recasting 1:21:24 Double Feature 1:24:34 Final Thoughts 1:35:21 A preview of next week's episode "Million Dollar Baby" Next week, grab the Kleenex as we watch "Million Dollar Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_RsHRmIRBY&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

THE BEGUILED A wounded Union soldier finds himself at the mercy of an all-female Southern boarding school during the Civil War. Initially welcomed for his injuries, tensions quickly escalate as the soldier's presence stirs up jealousy, desire, and ultimately, betrayal among the women and girls of the school. Craig and resident Clintologist Elisabeth Rappe talk about scuzzy Southern Gothics, free wheeling racoons, a creepy Clint Eastwood and the movie “The Beguiled” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about the allure of Clint Eastwood. 11:48 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The Beguiled" 43:51 Recasting 1:03:51 Double Feature 1:06:12 Final Thoughts 1:17:42 A preview of next week's episode "Dirty Harry" Next week, one of the most iconic names in cinema history come to Matinee Heroes: "Dirty Harry" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wN-KnYUaOc&ab_channel=WarnerBros.

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