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Ben-Hur

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Posted: November 15, 2025

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BEN-HUR

An aristocratic Jew living in Judaea incurs the wrath of a childhood friend, now a Roman tribune. Forced into slavery on a galley and made to witness the brutal persecution of his family, he survives, silently nurturing a relentless dream of vengeance.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about historical fiction, intermissions, inner fat kids and the movie “Ben Hur” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:04

    Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about their inner and outer fat kids.

  • 10:04

    Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss “Ben-Hur”

  • 47:30

    Recasting

  • 1:10:09

    Double Feature

  • 1:13:09

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:20:09

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Deer Hunter”

Our next no-ender is the post-Vietnam drama “The Deer Hunter”

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

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Posted: September 13, 2025

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SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT

Kryptonian warlord General Zod and his deadly crew are accidentally released from their space prison—and they’ve got their sights set on Earth. Just as they begin their reign of terror, Superman makes a life-changing choice: give up his powers to be with Lois Lane. Now the world’s greatest hero has to decide—love or duty—while the planet hangs in the balance.

Craig and Rob Ervin talk about their favorite Superman, athletic nerds, Retro Expo and the movie “Superman II” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Next week, another live episode from Retro Expo with Rob Ervin. Craig is forced to talk about “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

 

The Poseidon Adventure

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Posted: July 12, 2025

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THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE

On New Year’s Eve, the S.S. Poseidon is capsized by a massive tidal wave en route from New York to Greece. With the captain dead, a small group of survivors led by the determined Rev. Scott must navigate the overturned ship from the ballroom to safety. Battling fire, flooding, and crumbling wreckage, they fight for survival in a race against time.

Craig and Elisabeth talk about cruise ships, helping yourself vs helping others, disasters they’ve lived through and the movie “The Poseidon Adventure” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

  • 1:08

    Craig and Elisabeth talk about disasters they’ve encountered.

  • 12:45

    Craig and Elisabeth discuss “The Poseidon Adventure”

  • 47:02

    Recasting

  • 1:11:51

    Double Feature

  • 1:14:46

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:21:43

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Impossible”

Next week, we bring you another disaster…I mean, episode focusing on nature’s fury in “The Impossible”!

 

The French Connection

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Posted: June 28, 2025

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THE FRENCH CONNECTION

Two NYPD detectives working in the Narcotics Bureau uncover a heroin smuggling operation with ties to Marseilles, France. What begins as routine surveillance quickly spirals into a dangerous international pursuit. Despite their best efforts, tracking down the smugglers and bringing their elusive ringleaders to justice becomes a maddening game of cat and mouse.

Craig and Elisabeth end June Hackman month talking about dirty cops, blind snipers, 1970s New York and the movie “The French Connection” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:51

    Craig and Elisabeth talk about recent job interviews and their favorite Gene Hackman movies.

  • 7:00

    Craig and Elisabeth discuss “The French Connection”

  • 36:03

    Recasting

  • 51:46

    Double Feature

  • 54:35

    Final Thoughts

Next week, we bring you a special episode as we present our first inductees into the William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame!

Akira

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Posted: May 17, 2025

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AKIRA

In the ruins of Neo-Tokyo, a secret military experiment unravels when a psychic child escapes confinement. His breakout pulls a rebellious biker gang into a deadly conspiracy of government control and psychic warfare. One gang member, transformed by power and rage, wages a brutal vendetta against the world that once mocked his weakness.

Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about anime, Louis Anderson, films to watch high and the movie “Akira” on this week’s Matinee heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:07

    Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about the cartoons Alan grew up watching.

  • 6:14

    Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss “Akira”

  • 32:46

    Recasting

  • 59:04

    Double Feature

  • 1:06:41

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:13:28

    A preview of next week’s episode “Kung Fu Panda”

Next week Ani-MAY-tion continues with a modern classic “Kung Fu Panda”

Chicken Run

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Posted: May 3, 2025

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CHICKEN RUN

When a flashy American rooster struts into the coop, the hens think he might just be their ticket to freedom. But when the farmers roll in a chicken-pie making machine, escaping becomes a lot more urgent—and they’ll have to hatch a new plan to get out alive. Time is running out, and the flock will need brains, bravery, and a little bit of luck to pull off the ultimate breakout.

Craig and Elisabeth talk about rural business plans, deceptive fowls, 90s cartoons and the movie “Chicken Run” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:19

    Craig and Elisabeth talk about the cartoons they watched as kids.

  • 9:44

    Craig and Elisabeth discuss “Chicken Run”

  • 37:25

    Recasting

  • 53:12

    Double Feature

  • 55:25

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:01:55

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Fantastic Mr. Fox”

Next week Ani-MAY-tion gets extra quirky with Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox”.

Far and Away

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Posted: March 15, 2025

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FAR AND AWAY

Joseph, a poor Irish farmer, and Shannon, a rebellious landlord’s daughter, journey together from Ireland to America seeking freedom and a fresh start in the Oklahoma land rush. After arriving in Boston, their dreams get delayed when harsh realities force them to fight for survival in unexpected ways. As challenges mount and tensions rise, Joseph and Shannon must confront their feelings for each other and decide whether their ambitions are worth risking it all.

Craig and Elisabeth talk about St. Patrick’s Day, bad Irish accents, the immigration experience and the movie “Far and Away” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

  • 1:09

    Craig and Elisabeth talk about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

  • 6:30

    Craig and Elisabeth discuss “Far and Away”

  • 47:55

    Recasting

  • 1:05:02

    Double Feature

  • 1:09:12

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:23:04

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Martian”

Next week we continue our travelogue as we go interplanetary with “The Martian.”

3:10 to Yuma

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Posted: March 8, 2025

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3:10 TO YUMA

Outlaw Ben Wade terrorizes 1800s Arizona, preying on the Southern Railroad until he’s finally captured. Struggling rancher Dan Evans volunteers to escort him to the 3:10 train to justice, but the journey is riddled with peril. As they battle relentless pursuers, a grudging respect forms between them—but survival is anything but guaranteed.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Paul Hitchcock talk about charismatic bad guys, Colorado ghost towns, honoring a code and the move “3:10 to Yuma” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:11

    Craig, Elisabeth and Paul Hitchcock talk about Colorado ghost towns and western locales they have visited.

  • 20:50

    Craig, Elisabeth and Paul discuss “3:10 to Yuma”

  • 1:03:11

    Recasting

  • 1:20:56

    Double Feature

  • 1:23:49

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:29:37

    A preview of next week’s episode “Far and Away”

Next week we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an epic journey to America with “Far and Away”

The African Queen

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Posted: March 1, 2025

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THE AFRICAN QUEEN

After her missionary brother is killed in WWI Africa, A prim and proper spinster reluctantly accepts help from a rough-around-the-edges steamer captain to escape the danger. But when he offers only safe passage, she convinces him to join her in a daring mission to destroy a German gunboat. As they journey down the river, they bicker and clash at every turn, but their time together leads to a surprising and passionate romance.

Craig, Elisabeth and Fanboy Planet’s Derek McCaw talk about 1st time viewings, dream destinations, Humphry Bogart in color and the movie “The African Queen” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:04

    Craig, Elisabeth and guests Derek McCaw talk about exotic places they’d like to visit.

  • 10:48

    Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss “The African Queen”

  • 36:22

    Recasting

  • 49:27

    Double Feature

  • 53:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 58:12

    A preview of next week’s episode “3:10 to Yuma”

Next week, we mosey out west to catch the “3:10 to Yuma”

The Northman

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Posted: February 22, 2025

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THE NORTHMAN

Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy’s mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Slavic villages. He soon meets a seeress who reminds him of his vow — save his mother, kill his uncle, avenge his father.

Craig and Elisabeth are joined by Paul Hitchcock and Brendan Agnew to talk Berserkers, betrayal, naked swordfights and the movie “The Northman” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:16

    Craig, Elisabeth and guests Paul and Brendan talk about exotic places they’d like to visit.

  • 10:37

    Craig, Elisabeth, Paul and Brendan discuss “The Northman”

  • 47:44

    Recasting

  • 1:21:19

    Double Feature

  • 1:25:38

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:34:26

    A preview of next week’s episode “The African Queen”

Next week, we’re start our month long travelogue with “The African Queen”

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