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First Blood

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Posted: May 27, 2023

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FIRST BLOOD

Vietnam veteran and drifter John J. Rambo wanders into a small Washington town in search of an old friend but is met with intolerance and brutality by the local sheriff. When the sheriff’s deputies rough up Rambo, he flashes back to his time as a prisoner of war and unleashes his fury on the officers. He narrowly escapes the manhunt, but it will take Rambo’s former commander to save the hunters from the hunted.

Craig and guest cohost Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) talk about the way soldiers are viewed now vs the 70s, Miyazaki retrospective at Cinapse, over confident locals and the movie First Blood on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:58

    Craig and Brendan talk about the series of articles Brendan has written for Cinapse.co regarding Miyazaki’s anime films.

  • 12:20

    Craig and Brendan discuss “First Blood”

  • 32:53

    Recasting

  • 43:30 

    Double Feature

  • 46:43

    Final Thoughts

  • 49:31

    A preview of next week’s episode “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”

Next week is the totally bodacious movie “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”

Road House

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Posted: May 20, 2023

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ROAD HOUSE

Dalton is a legendary bouncer who comes to Jasper, Missouri, for a special purpose: to restore order at the notorious Double Deuce and rid the bar of thugs and henchmen. But when he runs afoul of a ruthless crime boss who controls the town, the stage is set for a blistering showdown that’ll leave only one man standing!

Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter)talk about professional bouncers, growing up in the 80s, the angelic Patrick Swayze and the movie “Road House” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:00

    Craig and Alan welcome Annie Bulloch back from a long hiatus from the show and talk about growing up in the 80’s

  • 13:47

    Craig, Alan and Annie discuss “Road House”

  • 40:10

    Recasting

  • 1:14:18 

    Double Feature

  • 1:21:22

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:29:18

    A preview of next week’s episode “First Blood”

Next week, the 80s nostalgia continues with the grounded start to an overblown franchise “First Blood”

Highlander

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Posted: May 13, 2023

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HIGHLANDER

When the mystical Russell Nash kills a man in a sword fight in a New York City parking lot, he leaves a sliver of an ancient weapon lodged in a car in the process. After brilliant forensics specialist Brenda Wyatt recovers evidence of the mysterious weapon, she and her partner, Lt. Frank Moran embark on an investigation Of Nash that will land them in the middle of a dangerous, centuries-old feud between powerful immortals.

Craig, guest cohost Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) and Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet) talk about immortals, upcoming conventions, if there can only be one why are there so many sequels and the movie “The Highlander” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:12

    Craig is joined by guests Mark Woodring and Derek McCaw to talk about the upcoming convention season and where the 3 will be this summer

  • 8:45

    Craig, Mark and Derek discuss “Highlander”

  • 44:04

    Recasting

  • 1:08:38 

    Double Feature

  • 1:10:36

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:15:06

    A preview of next week’s episode “Road House”

Next week, the 80s nostalgia continues with the unlikely hit “Road House”

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

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Posted: May 6, 2023

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INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM

Intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones, on the trail of fortune and glory in Old Shanghai, is ricocheted into a dangerous adventure in India. With his faithful companion Short Round and nightclub singer Willie Scott, Indy goes in search of the magical Sankara stone, and uncovers an ancient evil which threatens all who come into contact with it.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about the power of Ke Huy Quan’s Short Round, Geeks Who Drink, peak Harrison Ford and the movie “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:55

    Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about Geeks Who Drink and Craig moderating at Comic Con Revolution Ontario.

  • 15:02

    Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”

  • 48:32

    Recasting

  • 1:02:20 

    Double Feature

  • 1:09:23

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:18:24

    A preview of next week’s episode “Highlander”

Next week, we talk about a movie Craig wishes there was only one of “Highlander”

Ocean’s Eleven

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Posted: April 15, 2023

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OCEAN’S ELEVEN

Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan. Following three rules: Don’t hurt anybody, don’t steal from anyone who doesn’t deserve it, and play the game like you’ve got nothing to lose. Danny orchestrates the most sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in history.

Craig and guest co-host Chauncey Telese (@bigchaunc64 on twitter) talk about who’s a movie star, personality driven movies, off-season football, and the movie “Ocean’s Eleven” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:54

    Craig and Chauncey Telese talk about Tom Brady and some off-season football.

  • 13:27

    Craig and Chauncey discuss “Ocean’s Eleven”

  • 38:52

    Recasting

  • 57:10 

    Double Feature

  • 58:46

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:01:03

    A preview of next week’s episode “Magnificent Seven”

Next week, we keep our “movies with numbers in the title” streak at two with “The Magnificent Seven”

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

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Posted: March 25, 2023

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JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM

After gunning down a member of the High Table — the shadowy international assassin’s guild — legendary hit man John Wick finds himself stripped of the organization’s protective services. Now stuck with a $14 million bounty on his head, Wick must fight his way through the streets of New York as he becomes the target of the world’s most ruthless killers.

Alan and Craig discuss massive action scenes, ball chomping dogs, Elton John’s “Rocketman” and a spoiler filled review of the movie “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:00

    Craig and Alan review “John Wick: Chapter 4”

  • 5:55

    Craig and Alan discuss “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”

  • 25:34

    Final Thoughts

  • 31:38

    A preview of next week’s episode “Dragonslayer”

Next week, we celebrate the release of “Dungeon and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” with a fantasy classic “Dragonslayer”

The Last Samurai

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Posted: February 25, 2023

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THE LAST SAMURAI

An American military officer is hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country’s first army in an attempt to eradicate the ancient Samurai warrior class in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly policies.  The officer finds himself unexpectedly affected by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds.

Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about amazing Japanese actors, bowling ball dogs, stinky Americans and the movie “The Last Samurai” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:45

    Craig and Elisabeth talk about Colorado winters and the value of bowling ball dogs.

  • 13:54

    Craig and Elisabeth discuss “The Last Samurai”

  • 38:20

    Recasting

  • 58:02 

    Double Feature

  • 1:01:14

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:20

    A preview of next week’s episode “Remains of the Day”

Next week, friend of the show Kristen Lopez comes on to talk about her book and the movie “Remains of the Day”

13 Assassins

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Posted: February 18, 2023

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13 ASSASSINS

Shinzaemon Shimada leads a team of assassins in 19th-century Japan to eliminate a ruthless Lord who is wreaking havoc against his own people. Hired secretly by a government official hoping to end the Lord’s reign of terror, Shimada recruits the best samurai in Japan and then sets a trap for the lord’s large contingent of faithful bodyguards.

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew  (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss dad-bod samurai, getting the band back together, Japanese mythology and the movie “13 Assassins” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:56

    Craig and Brendan talk about Samurais and 6-year-olds crying over Avengers Infinity War.

  • 7:59

    Craig and Brendan discuss “13 Assassins”

  • 29:39

    Recasting

  • 47:06 

    Double Feature

  • 51:37

    Final Thoughts

  • 54:13

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Last Samurai”

Samurai month concludes with the apropos “The Last Samurai”

Kubo and the Two Strings

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Posted: February 11, 2023

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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

Young Kubo’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle  to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known.

Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin on twitter) talk about the anti-Disney movie,  grief vs remembrance,  year-round football and the movie “Kubo and the Two Strings” On this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:57

    Craig and Alan catch up with the Clubhouse Podcast’s Rob Ervin as he explains football is pretty much year round.

  • 11:02

    Craig, Alan and Rob discuss “Kubo and the Two Strings”

  • 25:40

    Recasting

  • 42:41 

    Double Feature

  • 48:11

    Final Thoughts

  • 52:34

    A preview of next week’s episode “13 Assassins”

Samurai month continues with the epic “13 Assassins”

Yojimbo

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Posted: February 4, 2023

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YOJIMBO

A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. The ronin convinces both businessmen, a silk merchant and a sake merchant to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.

Craig and Alan talk about samurai tropes, The Ghost of Tsushima, double-crosses and the movie “Yojimbo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:01

    Craig and Alan talk samurai tropes and how the game Ghost of Tsushima inspired this month’s theme.

  • 11:15

    Craig and Alan discuss “Yojimbo”

  • 30:10 

    Recasting

  • 47:46 

    Double Feature

  • 50:39

    Final Thoughts

  • 56:01

    A preview of next week’s episode “Kubo and the Two Strings”

Samurai month continues with the mythic stop-motion animated “Kubo and the Two Strings”

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