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Die Hard

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Posted: December 23, 2017

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DIE HARD

New York City Detective John McClane becomes the only hope for a small group of hostages, one of whom is his estranged wife, trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise office building when it is seized by terrorists on Christmas Eve.

Alan and Craig discuss Hans Gruber leadership lessons, cinematic douchebags, The Houston Film Critics Society’s slate of nominees and the Christmas movie DIE HARD on this week’s Matinee Heroes!   

Show Notes
  • 0:50

    Alan gives the slate of nominees for the Houston Film Critics Society’s annual awards.

  • 13:48

    Discussion of the movie “Die Hard”

  • 43:59

    Recasting

  • 52:54

    Double Feature

  • 53:49
  • Alan and Craig devote an episode to the listener’s Star Wars character analysis choice – a tie between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi!

Next episode we finish our Star Wars character episodes with both Darth Vader and Obi-wan Kenobi!

Han Solo

Han Solo

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Posted: December 2, 2017

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HAN SOLO

A Corellian smuggler contracted to deliver a crazy old man and a farm boy to Alderaan to deliver a message to a princess turns into a galactic hero for the rebellion in one of the greatest stories in cinema.

Alan and Craig discuss audience proxies, Kylo Ren, Alan’s review of Spielberg’s The Post and a character analysis of Star Wars’ Han Solo on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:03

    Alan gives his thoughts on the new Steven Spielberg movie “The Post” starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.

  • 9:03

    Discussion of the Star Wars character Han Solo

  • 40:20

    Recasting

  • 46:50

    Double Feature

  • 47:58

    Final Thoughts

  • 47:03

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode focusing on the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker.

Next episode we continue to celebrate Star Wars Month by discussing Luke Skywalker!

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

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Posted: November 18, 2017

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THE HIDDEN FORTRESS

Japanese peasants find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. Although the peasants don’t know that Rokurota is a general and Yuki is a princess, the peasants agree to accompany the pair to safety in return for gold. Along the way, the general must prove his expertise in battle while also hiding his identity.

Alan and Craig discuss Samurais, the influences on Star Wars, The Houston Film Critics Society awards show, Craig’s charity photography and the Akira Kurosawa classic The Hidden Fortress on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 1:08

    Alan and Craig discuss the Houston Film Critics Society awards show and Craig’s charity calendar to support Orangutan Outreach. 

  • 9:23

    Discussion of “The Hidden Fortress”

  • 32:15

    Recasting

  • 37:39

    Double Feature

  • 43:45

    Final Thoughts

  • 47:59

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s Thanksgiving treat “Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Next episode we celebrate Thanksgiving with “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”

The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

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Posted: November 11, 2017

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THE ROCKETEER

In 1938 a young air racing pilot, Cliff Secord, and his partner, Peevy, discover a secret rocket pack that enables a man to fly. They quickly become entangled in international intrigue in their attempts to keep the device away from Nazi spies and other villains, including Hollywood matinee idol Neville Sinclair. With the help of his actress girlfriend, Cliff, dubbed “The Rocketeer” by the press, embarks on a mission that could alter the course of history and make him a true hero!

Alan and Craig discuss sincerity, listener recasts, a quick review of Thor:Ragnarok and the movie The Rocketeer on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:08

    Alan and Craig talk about listener Jason Raschen’s recast for “Blade Runner” as well as give a mini review of the new movie “Thor:Ragnarok” 

  • 12:47

    Discussion of “The Rocketeer”

  • 22:24

    Recasting

  • 30:09

    Double Feature

  • 33:36

    Final Thoughts

  • 35:19

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s classic “The Hidden Fortress”

Next episode we delve into Alan’s favorite genre, the Samurai movie, with “The Hidden Fortress”

The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

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Posted: November 4, 2017

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THE DARK KNIGHT

With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the Caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.

Alan and Craig talk about moral choices, the alignments of evil, the complete Batman on Film panel from Salt Lake Comic Con and the movie The Dark Knight on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 0:59

    Craig host the panel “A Dark Knight in a Dark Theater: Batman On Film” with panelists Mario DeAngelis,  DC Doll, Paul Gibbs, Kerry Jackson and Jenniffer Wardell

  • 50:32

    Discussion of “The Dark Knight”

  • 1:11:00

    Alignments

  • 1:14:04

    Recasting

  • 1:19:22

    Double Feature

  • 1:20:28

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:24:48

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s popcorn flick “The Rocketeer”

 

Next episode we discuss a movie Matinee Heroes was born to do “The Rocketeer”!

Time Bandits

Time Bandits

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Posted: September 9, 2017

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TIME BANDITS

A young boy named Kevin escapes his gadget-obsessed parents to join a band of time-traveling dwarves. Armed with a map stolen from the supreme being, they plunder treasure from napoleon to Agamemnon, but an evil genius is watching their every move!

Alan and Craig discuss evil as the hero, Apple vs Microsoft, D&D alignments, Matinee Villains month and the movie Time Bandits on this week’s matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:59

    Alan and Craig ask for suggestion for October’s theme: Matinee Villains!

  • 3:42

    Discussion of “Time Bandits”

  • 29:24

    Recasting

  • 36:57

    Double Feature

  • 40:15

    Final Thoughts

  • 43:20

    First impressions of  next week’s movie “Road to Perdition”

 

Next episode we discuss “Road to Perdition”

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

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Posted: August 26, 2017

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ROB ROY

Highland farmer and clan leader Rob Roy MacGregor is forced to borrow money from the duplicitous aristocrat Marquis of Montrose to help his clan survive a harsh winter. When the Marquis vile henchman schemes to dishonor MacGregor and his wife and take the money for himself, the rugged Highlander must take courageous action to preserve his integrity. 

Alan and Craig discuss being trapped by one’s honor, dueling dandies, Alan’s upcoming Alamo Drafthouse post-apocalyptic mystery movie marathon and the movie Rob Roy on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:00

    Alan talks about his upcoming one-day post-apocalyptic mystery movie marathon at the Alamo Drafthouse.

  • 6:30

    Discussion of “Rob Roy”

  • 23:36

    Recasting

  • 31:31

    Double Feature

  • 32:18

    Final Thoughts

  • 35:32

    First impressions of  the 40th anniversary 4k re-release and next week’s movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”

 

Next episode celebrate 40 years with “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”

JAWS

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Posted: August 12, 2017

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JAWS

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. 

Alan and Craig discuss failure, overcoming adversity, science vs faith the movies Dunkirk, Detroit and Wind River all while discussing one of the greatest movies of all time, JAWS on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:13

    Alan and Craig briefly review some summer films including Dunkirk, Detroit and Wind River.

  • 14:35

    Discussion of “JAWS”

  • 45:59

    Recasting

  • 54:36

    Double Feature

  • 41:00

    Final Thoughts

  • 57:09

    First impressions of “The Mosquito Coast”

 

If you love the movie, pick up an exclusive JAWS Manny T. Hero shirt from our store!

Next episode we celebrate Craig’s birthday with his favorite Harrison Ford performance in “The Mosquito Coast”

Bridge on the River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai

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Posted: July 29, 2017

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THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI

After settling his differences with a Japanese POW camp commander, a British colonel co-operates to oversee his men’s construction of a railway bridge for their captors – while oblivious to a plan by the Allies to destroy it.

Alan and Craig discuss the great Alec Guinness, misguided heroics, the perils of pride and the movie masterpiece The Bridge on the River Kwai on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:49

    An update on various upcoming events! Including seeing “The Bridge on the River Kwai” on August 5th at the Museum of Fine Arts – Houston. 

  • 4:26

    Discussion of “The Bridge on the River Kwai”

  • 31:28

    Recasting

  • 40:46

    Double Feature

  • 48:38

    Final Thoughts

  • 54:22

    First impressions of “Miller’s Crossing”

 

Next episode, to celebrate Alan’s birthday on August 8th, we discuss “Miller’s Crossing”

Empire of the SUn

Empire of the Sun

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Posted: July 22, 2017

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EMPIRE OF THE SUN

A spoiled young British boy’s privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, he attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.

Alan and Craig talk about privilege, millennials, Steven Spielberg and the movie Empire of the Sun on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:00

    Alan and Craig announce they are hosting the Alamo Drafthouse’s JAWS Movie Party on August 10th,

  • 6:13

    Discussion of Empire of the Sun

  • 28:55

    Recasting

  • 35:30

    Double Feature

  • 37:23

    Final Thoughts

  • 42:46

    First impressions of “The Bridge on the River Kwai

 

Next episode we discuss a true masterpiece “The Bridge on the River Kwai”

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