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Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow

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Posted: August 4, 2018

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EDGE OF TOMORROW

An alien race, undefeatable by any existing military unit, has launched a relentless attack on Earth, and Major William Cage finds himself dropped into a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage is thrown into a time loop, forced to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again and again.

Alan and Craig discuss Movie Stars, character growth, Tom Cruise and the movie “Edge of Tomorrow” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:57

    Alan and Craig discuss their Patreon Membership Drive in September.

  • 6:02

    Discussion of “Edge of Tomorrow”

  • 33:13

    Recasting

  • 41:24

    Double Feature

  • 50:22

    Final Thoughts

  • 54:37

    Alan and Craig preview next week’s episode “Seven Samurai”

Next week’s we celebrate Alan’s birthday (August 8th) with his all-time favorite movie “Seven Samurai”

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

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Posted: July 14, 2018

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BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM

A villainous killer known as the Mask of the Phantasm has been systematically eliminating nefarious criminals in Gotham City. Since police and gangsters alike have credited Batman with the murders he’ll have to discover the identity of the Mask to clear his own good crime-fighting name.

Alan and Craig discuss voice acting, the new DC Universe platform, Craig’s entire panel with Kevin Conroy and the movie “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:01

    Discussion of “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm”

  • 21:09

    Recasting

  • 26:38

    Double Feature

  • 30:47

    Final Thoughts

  • 34:52

      Live from the San Francisco Comic Con, Kevin Conroy’s panel moderated by our own Craig Price!

  • 1:25:25

      Next week, Alan and Craig go deep undercover to expose corruption in the Al Pacino classic “Serpico”

Next week’s episode is the classic cop corruption story “Serpico”

Wonder Woman

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Posted: June 16, 2018

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WONDER WOMAN

An Amazon princess named Diana lives an idyllic existence on an island occupied solely by female warriors, but her life changes forever after American pilot Steve Trevor crash-lands nearby. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny …

Alan and Craig are joined by Meredith Nudo (@MeredithNudo on twitter) to discuss mansplaining, free beer, why villains are hard to write for and the movie “Wonder Woman” as we continue Matinee Heroines month on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 1:00

    Alan and Craig welcome guest Meredith Nudo as she discuss her show The Pop and Schlock Podcast as well as her improv show on June 23rd at the Station Theater

  • 19:38

    Discussion of “Wonder Woman”

  • 43:18

    Recasting

  • 1:03:28

      Double Feature

  • 1:09:27

      Final Thoughts

Big Trouble in Little China

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Posted: May 12, 2018

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BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA

Jack Burton is a reasonable guy who is about to experience some unreasonable things in San Francisco’s Chinatown. As his friend’s fiancée is kidnapped Jack becomes embroiled in a centuries-old battle between good and evil. Jack goes to the rescue dodging demons, goblins and the unstoppable Three Storms as he battles through Lo Pan’s dark domain.

Alan and Craig discuss Chinese vampires, arrogant screw-ups, Alan’s review of Hamilton and the movie “Big Trouble in Little China” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

PS – Get this awesome T-Shirt featuring  our mascot Manny T. Hero as Jack Burton celebrating our live show at Comicpalooza

Show Notes
  • 0:52

    Alan finally sees a production of “Hamilton” in Houston and gives his long awaited review

  • 20:38

    Discussion of “Big Trouble in Little Trouble”

  • 42:38

    Recasting

  • 55:34

    Double Feature

  • 59:39

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:35

      Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “Shaun of the Dead”

Alan and Craig get all comedy zombie with “Shaun of the Dead”

The Avengers

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Posted: May 5, 2018

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THE AVENGERS

When Thor’s evil brother, Loki, gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract, Nick Fury, director of S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a superhero recruitment effort to defeat the unprecedented threat to Earth.

Alan and Craig discuss serialized cinema, Muppet recasting, Infinity War spoilers and the movie “Marvel: The Avengers” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 0:41

    Alan and Craig give a spoiler-filled review of Avengers: Infinity War

  • 20:15

    Discussion of “The Avengers”

  • 43:49

    Recasting

  • 58:51

    Double Feature

  • 1:00:00

      Final Thoughts

  • 1:08:40

      Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “Big Trouble in Little China”

Alan and Craig jump on the Porkchop Express to discuss “Big Trouble in Little China”

Speed Racer

Speed Racer

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Posted: April 7, 2018

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SPEED RACER

Born into a family business of race cars, Speed Racer is one of the track’s hot stars. When Speed turns down an offer from the head of Royalton Industries, he uncovers a secret. Powerful moguls fix the races to boost profits. Hoping to beat the executive, Speed enters the same arduous cross-country race that killed his brother

Alan and Craig, joined by Special Guest Tom Nix discuss wrestling, misty-eyed family dynamics, should the Wachowskis get a chance to direct more big budget films and the movie “Speed Racer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:11

    Alan and Craig welcome guest Tom Nix. Tom talks about his new wrestling podcast Wrestling is Everything coming soon on ScreamingPods.com

  • 23:40

    Discussion of “Speed Racer”

  • 58:34

    Recasting

  • 1:14:28

      Double Feature

  • 1:18:58

      Final Thoughts

  • 1:29:03

      Alan, Craig and Zaki discuss next week’s episode “The Wrestler”

Next episode we continue with sports month and talk with Billy Donnelly about “The Wrestler”

District 9

District 9

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Posted: March 24, 2018

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DISTRICT 9

When an agent from a shadowy corporation tasked with moving alien creatures to a new internment camp is infected with an otherworldly liquid, he attempts to stop himself from being transformed into a Prawn.

Alan and Craig discuss immigration, the privatization of government, intelligent science fiction and the movie “District 9” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:50

    Discussion of “District 9”

  • 32:01

    Recasting

  • 37:13

    Double Feature

  • 40:10

    Final Thoughts

  • 43:04

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “The Fisher King”

 
Alan and Craig talk about one of Robin Williams’ greatest performances with “The Fisher King”

The Untouchables

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Posted: March 3, 2018

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THE UNTOUCHABLES

After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City’s police force. Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won’t be swayed by bribes or fear, Ness renews his determination to bring Capone to justice.

Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan to discuss Saudi Arabian bootlegs, compromising your morals, defeating the status quo and the movie “The Untouchables” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:02

    Alan and Craig welcome guest Zaki Hasan. You can read reviews, listen to podcast and learn more about Zaki at http://zakiscorner.com 

  • 21:10

    Discussion of “The Untouchables”

  • 44:00

    Recasting

  • 59:55

    D&D Alignments

  • 1:03:32

    Double Feature

  • 1:11:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:15:16

    Alan, Craig and Zaki discuss next week’s episode “The Muppet Movie”

Next episode we go back to our childhood’s and talk “The Muppet Movie”.

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Terminator 2: Judgement Day

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Posted: January 27, 2018

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TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY

Almost ten years have passed since Sarah Connor’s ordeal began, and her son John, the future leader of the resistance, is now a young boy. However, the nightmare begins again when a new, more deadly Terminator is sent back in time, it’s orders – to strike at John Conner while he is still a child. Sarah and John, however, don’t face this terrifying Terminator alone. The human resistance has sent back another warrior from the future, its orders – to protect John Conner at any cost. 

Alan and Craig discuss time travel, buffing up for action roles, people hating on James Cameron and the action sci-fi classic “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:02

    Discussion of “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”

  • 34:34

    Recasting

  • 43:00

    Double Feature

  • 46:32

    Final Thoughts

  • 48:53

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “Zodiac”

 
Alan and Craig try to solve the mystery of next week’s movie “Zodiac”

 

Heat

HEAT

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Posted: January 6, 2018

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HEAT

Master criminal Neil McCauley is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life. McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other’s plans.

Alan and Craig discuss the difficulties of love, the Pacino Syndrome, the best hero movies of 2017 and the classic thriller HEAT on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:01

    Alan and Craig discuss their top heroic movies of 2017

  • 16:14

    Discussion of “Heat”

  • 41:48

    Recasting

  • 49:54

    Double Feature

  • 45:41

    Final Thoughts

  • 53:44

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”

Next episode we look at one of the best westerns ever made: “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”

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