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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”.

The Running Man

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Posted: September 21, 2024

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THE RUNNING MAN

In the year 2019, America is a totalitarian state where the favorite television program is “The Running Man” — a game show in which prisoners must run to freedom to avoid a brutal death. Having been made a scapegoat by the government, an imprisoned Ben Richards has the opportunity to make it back to the outside again by being a contestant on the deadly show, although the twisted host, Damon Killian has no intention of letting him escape.

Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk about spandex, burning garbage, reviews for Transformer One and the movie “The Running Man” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:57

    Craig lets Alan and guest Rob Ervin gush over Transformers One.

  • 8:45

    Craig, Alan and Rob discuss “The Running Man”

  • 39:22

    Recasting

  • 57:39

    Double Feature

  •  1:00:57

    Final Thoughts

  •  1:06:27

    A preview of next week’s episode “Casablanca”

Next week, we celebrate episode 400 with an all time great “Casablanca”

Force 10 from Navarone

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Posted: August 24, 2024

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FORCE 10 FROM NAVARONE

After successfully sabotaging radar-guided Nazi guns, Brits Mallory and Miller find themselves attached to an elite American unit known as Force 10. The unlikely duo must accompany Force 10 leader Col. Barnsby and his men as they search for an escaped Nazi spy whom only Mallory and Miller can identify. But Force 10 has orders of their own : blow a giant dam in order to crush a strategic bridge held by the Nazis.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe discuss comfort movies, trafficking pugs, World War 2 films and the movie “Force 10 From Navarone” for Craig’s birthday edition of Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:23

    Craig, Alan and Elisabeth Rappe talk about how Elisabeth seemingly trafficked a pug from Houston like a drug dealer.

  • 11:33

    Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss “Force 10 from Navarone”

  • 35:32

    Recasting

  • 1:05:12

    Double Feature

  • 1:08:03

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:17:55

    A preview of next week’s episode “Oppenheimer”

Next week, we blow things up with the explosive movie of 2023 “Oppenheimer”

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

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Posted: August 17, 2024

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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS

As war sweeps through the galaxy, the Jedi Knights, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, fight against the dark side, led by Count Dooku, in order to maintain freedom and restore peace to the galaxy in this action-packed series

Craig and special guest co-host Rob Ervin talk a Rebels reunion, top billing, Retro Expo and the movie “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on this Live edition of Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:47

    Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin discuss their favorite Star Wars Rebels character.

  • 5:30

    Craig and Rob discuss “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

  • 20:17

    Recasting

  • 36:08 

    Double Feature

  • 40:43

    Final Thoughts

  • 42:54

    Craig’s exclusive interview with Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla), Catherine Taber (Padmé Amidala), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Tiya Sircar (Sabine Wren) from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels recorded live at Retro Expo in Plano, Texas.

  • 1:28:55

    A preview of next week’s episode “Force 10 from Navarone”

Next week is Craig’s birthday so we celebrate like we always do with another Harrison Ford movie! This one the unsung classic “Force 10 from Navarone”

Clash of the Titans

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Posted: July 27, 2024

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CLASH OF THE TITANS

Perseus, son of the Greek god Zeus, grows up on a deserted island. His destiny is to marry Princess Andromeda who will someday rule the city of Joppa. But as long as the satyr Calibos — who uses a giant vulture to kidnap Andromeda’s soul every night — is alive, no one can marry her. Perseus travels to Joppa, where he must defeat Calibos and other mythological monsters to rescue his beloved Andromeda.

Live from Retro Expo in Plano, Texas – Craig and special guest host Rob Ervin discuss monsters and mayhem, Ray Harryhausen, a full panel with star Harry Hamlin and the movie “Clash of the Titans on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

  • 1:21

    Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin discuss their favorite monsters.

  • 6:42

    Craig and Rob discuss “Clash of the Titans”

  • 22:08

    Recasting

  • 37:37 

    Double Feature

  • 39:39

    Final Thoughts

  • 42:54

    Craig’s exclusive interview with Harry Hamlin recorded live at Retro Expo in Plano, Texas.

  • 1:30:12

    A preview of next week’s episode “MASH”

Next week another episode, another panel when Craig talk to Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr as well as cover the movie “MASH”

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