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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”

The Wolverine

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Posted: January 25, 2025

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THE WOLVERINE

Drawn back to a Japan he hasn’t seen since World War II, Wolverine enters a dangerous world of yakuza intrigue and samurai honor. Escorting a powerful industrialist’s daughter, he faces relentless enemies and a profound challenge: the possibility of his own mortality. Pushed to his limits, he must confront his haunted past and rediscover the hero within while battling foes that test him like never before.

Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw end Rappe-uary talking about Elisabeth’s lifelong love of  Wolverine, how many frenum it takes to join the X-Men, surviving atomic bombs and the movie “The Wolverine” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:07

    Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about Elisabeth’s love of the comic book hero “Wolverine”

  • 14:05

    Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss “The Wolverine”

  • 46:51

    Recasting

  • 1:13:16

    Double Feature

  • 1:16:45

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:24:25

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

Next week, Rappe-uary may be over but since it’s Elisabeth’s birthday we’re going with her birthday selection “The Fountain”

Lethal Weapon 2

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Posted: January 18, 2025

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LETHAL WEAPON 2

South African smugglers become the target of relentless pursuit by Riggs and Murtaugh, two mismatched Los Angeles police officers. However, the smugglers are shielded by diplomatic immunity, complicating the officers’ efforts. To avoid further conflict, their captain assigns them to witness-protection duty in hopes of keeping his job. But when their witness reveals a past connection to the smugglers, the situation takes a dangerous turn, and the real trouble begins.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Rob Ervin talk about Elisabeth’s rugged cinematic roots, diplomatic immunity, 80’s men’s hair and the movie “Lethal Weapon 2” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:58

    Craig, Elisabeth and Rob Ervin talk about Elisabeth’s love of the triad of Mel Gibson. Harrison Ford and Clint Eastwood.

  • 9:00

    Craig, Elisabeth and Rob discuss “Lethal Weapon 2”

  • 42:43

    Recasting

  • 1:14:45

    Double Feature

  • 1:20:00

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:27:05

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

Next week, we finish our welcome of Elisabeth by talking about her favorite comic book character “The Wolverine”

The Call of the Wild

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Posted: December 21, 2024

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THE CALL OF THE WILD

Uprooted from his pampered life in California, the oversized dog Buck finds himself in the harsh Alaskan Yukon during the 1890s Gold Rush. As part of a mail delivery sled team, he faces a life of hardship and survival. When Buck meets Thornton, a loner-turned-adventurer, it’s clear that the two are destined to experience the adventure of a lifetime.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk “sad dad” Harrison Ford, our own awesome dogs, holiday movies for Marion and the movie “The Call of the Wild” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:11

    Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan Agnew from “Make Me Watch It” talk about the holiday season.

  • 9:56

    Craig, Elisabeth and Brenda discuss “The Call of the Wild”

  • 55:33

    Recasting

  • 1:13:35

    Double Feature

  • 1:18:03

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:23:44

    A preview of next week’s episode “Babe”

Next week, we say Happy Holidays and ring in the New Year with “Babe”

Hook

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Posted: November 30, 2024

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HOOK

When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook, middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must remember who he is to save the Lost Boys, re-battle Captain Hook, and reunite with his family.

Craig and Alan discuss Alan’s big announcement, movie timing, finally seeing all of Spielberg’s films and the movie “Hook” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:52

    Craig and Alan talk about Alan’s decision to take a brief hiatus from the podcast

  • 9:22

    Craig and Alan discuss “Hook”

  • 41:34

    Recasting

  • 1:05:24

    Double Feature

  • 1:09:39

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:16:00

    A preview of next week’s episode “Paddington 2”

Next week, the holiday season arrives with a new co-host and the movie “Paddington 2”

The Long Kiss Goodnight

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Posted: November 2, 2024

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THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT

Schoolteacher and single mother Samantha Caine lives a quiet suburban life until strange memories and unusual physical skills emerge. She hires private detective Mitch Hennessey to prober her past, uncovering that she’s actually a highly trained government assassin with amnesia. Now, her former handlers are determined to bring her back.

Craig and Alan start New-vember talking about not being ashamed of content gaps, 90’s action flicks and a movie Craig has never seen “The Long Kiss Goodnight” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

  • 1:03

    Craig and Alan talk about movie “gaps”.

  • 11:42

    Craig and Alan discuss “The Long Kiss Goodnight”

  • 29:33

    Recasting

  • 51:00

    Double Feature

  •  57:57

    Final Thoughts

  •  1:02:00

    A preview of next week’s episode “Doctor Zhivago”

Next week, another new movie for Craig and a Russian history lesson from guest Elisabeth Rappe as they talk “Doctor Zhivago”.

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