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The Man Who Would Be King

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Posted: August 28, 2021

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THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

English military officers, tired of life as soldiers, travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that one of the men is a god, but he and his friend can’t keep up their deception forever.

Craig and guest co-host Tracy Mangum (@MoviesMakeUs on Twitter) welcome Mark Woodring as they discuss colonialism, the upcoming FanX in Salt Lake, Mark’s Visually Stunning Movie Podcast (@VSMoviePodcast on Twitter) and “The Man Who Would be King” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:55

    Craig and Tracy talk with Mark Woodring about The Visually Stunning Movie Podcast.

  • 15:37

    Craig, Tracy and Mark discuss “The Man Who Would Be King”

  • 52:21

    Recasting

  • 1:11:59

    Double Feature

  • 1:17:37

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:26:34

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Royal Tenenbaums”

Next week we start our annual Patreon Membership Drive highlighting some exclusive episodes starting with “The Royal Tenenbaums”

Hooper

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Posted: August 14, 2021

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HOOPER

Sonny Hooper is getting too banged up to remain Hollywood’s top stuntman, but he signs up as the stunt coordinator for a big-budget action movie with a pushy director. Ready to retire from the physical abuse, Hooper is gearing up to make the film’s climactic stunt his biggest ever, but cocky younger stuntman aims to steal the glory with his more scientific, technology-oriented stunt methods.

Craig, Alan and guest Austin Vashaw (@VforVashaw on twitter)discuss the legacy of Hal Needham, the undervalued art of stunt work, Alan’s thoughts on the musical Annette and the movie “Hooper” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:28

    Alan offers some thoughts on the new Adam Driver musical “Annette”

  • 11:11

    Craig, Alan and guest Austin Vashaw discuss “Hooper”

  • 30:44 

    Recasting

  • 53:53

    Double Feature

  • 58:24

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:02:50

    A preview of next week’s episode “Goodfellas”

Next week we celebrate Craig’s birthday with one of his favorite movies “Goodfellas”

The Raid: Redemption

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Posted: August 7, 2021

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THE RAID: REDEMPTION

Deep in the heart of Jakarta’s slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world’s most dangerous killers and gangsters. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn darkness and silence, an elite swat team is tasked with raiding the safe house in order to take down the notorious drug lord that runs it. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover and news of their assault reaches the drug lord, they find themselves stranded on the 6th floor with no way out.

Craig and Alan come together for a rare face to face recording from Houston as they discuss a pint vs a gallon of ice cream, Comicpalooza, seeing a movie with a crowd and “The Raid: Redemption” as we celebrate Alan’s Matinee Birthday!!

Show Notes

  • 1:16

    Craig and Alan get reacquainted and talk about Comicpalooza 2021

  • 12:02

    Craig and Alan discuss Alan’s birthday pick “The Raid: Redemption”

  • 41:06

    Recasting

  • 58:47

    Double Feature

  • 1:06:28

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:09:44

    A preview of next week’s episode “Hooper”

Next week we highlight silly fun as we focus on the stunt spectacular “Hooper”

Independence Day

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Posted: July 24, 2021

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

When powerful aliens launch an all-out invasion, the world’s only hope is a disparate ensemble of heroes who band together to defeat the alien invaders that are bent on exterminating mankind. The survivors devise a plan and July 4th becomes the day humanity fights back for its freedom.

Craig, Alan and guest Austin Vashaw (@VforVashaw on twitter) talk about movies vs their novelizations, the lost art of practical effects, disaster movies and “Independence Day” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:06

    Craig and Alan talk to Austin Vashaw about his work at Cinapse and his twitter club Cult of Blu-Ray Addicts (@COBRAcollector on twitter)

  • 9:34

    Craig Alan and Austin discuss “Independence Day”

  • 37:31

    Recasting

  • 1:08:43

    Double Feature

  • 1:12:18

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:16:16

    A preview of next week’s episode “Knives Out”

Next week we bring in CSI:KFC with the superb Rian Johnson mystery “Knives Out”

Beverly Hills Cop

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Posted: May 22, 2021

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BEVERLY HILLS COP

After his childhood buddy is murdered while visiting Detroit, rebellious cop Axel Foley follows the leads to Beverly Hills, Calif., under the auspices of a vacation. He checks in with old friend Jenny Summers and starts to believe her boss, art dealer Victor Maitland might somehow be involved in the murder.

Craig is joined by Steve and Izzy from Everything I Learned from Movies (@EILFMovies on twitter) to discuss classic Eddie Murphy, 80’s soundtracks, Podcart Fest 2.0 and the movie “Beverly Hills Cop” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:51

    Craig, co-host Izzy Fischer and guest Steve Kondrick from Everything I Learned from Movies talk about Welcome to the June-gle and PodCartFest 2.0 in July.

  • 8:22

    Craig, Izzy and Steve discuss “Beverly Hills Cop”

  • 35:30

    Recasting

  • 54:50

    Double Feature

  • 57:54

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:02:26

    A preview of next week’s episode “Ghostbusters”

Next week Epic Eighties month comes to an end with Zaki Hasan and “Ghostbusters”

Lethal Weapon

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Posted: May 15, 2021

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LETHAL WEAPON

Following the death of his wife, Los Angeles police detective Martin Riggs becomes reckless and suicidal. When he is reassigned and partnered with Roger Murtaugh, Riggs immediately clashes with the older officer. Together they uncover a massive drug-trafficking ring and as they encounter increasingly dangerous situations, Riggs and Murtaugh begin to form a bond. Riggs’ volatile behavior might just help them apprehend the criminals — if it doesn’t kill them both first.

Craig is joined by Co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@elisabethrappe on twitter) and guest Rob Ervin (@YesThatRobErvin)as they discuss buddy films, police cops, Elisabeth’s obsession with Mel Gibson and the movie “Lethal Weapon” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:07

    Craig, Elisabeth and Rob share their favorite 80’s movies. Rob gives us an update on the Clubhouse Podcast.

  • 10:33

    Craig, Elisabeth and Rob discuss “Lethal Weapon”

  • 58:38

    Recasting

  • 1:34:36

    Double Feature

  • 1:41:54

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:47:35

    A preview of next week’s episode “Beverly Hills Cop”

Next week Epic Eighties month continues with one of the biggest stars of the 80’s, Eddie Murphy in “Beverly Hills Cop”

Top Gun

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Posted: May 8, 2021

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TOP GUN

The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman. But Maverick isn’t only competing to be the top fighter pilot, he’s also fighting for the attention of his beautiful flight instructor, Charlotte Blackwood.

Craig and guest co-host Jake Dietz (@ThatJakeDietz on twitter) talk about Naval propaganda films, fighter jets, Utah Remote-Con and the movie “Top Gun” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:56

    Craig and Jake talk about the upcoming Utah Remote-Con happening May 10th through the 22nd online at https://www.youtube.com/c/Stolendroids.

  • 8:27

    Craig and Jake discuss “Top Gun”

  • 33:18

    Recasting

  • 49:11

    Double Feature

  • 52:00

    Final Thoughts

  • 56:24

    A preview of next week’s episode “Lethal Weapon”

Next week Epic Eighties month continues with the landmark buddy cop movie “Lethal Weapon”

The Karate Kid

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Posted: May 1, 2021

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THE KARATE KID

Daniel moves to Southern California with his mother, but quickly finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate and preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.

Craig, Alan and guest Billy Donnelly (@infamousKidd on twitter) discuss character growth, Billy’s Getting Old Quickly podcast, way too much about Cobra Kai and the movie “The Karate Kid” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:53

    Craig, Alan and guest Billy Donnelly talk about mental health, the subject of Billy’s Getting Old Quickly podcast.

  • 21:13

    Craig, Alan and Billy discuss “The Karate Kid”

  • 1:04:22

    Recasting

  • 1:35:30

    Double Feature

  • 1:39:40

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:44:58

    A preview of next week’s episode “Top Gun”

Next week Epic Eighties month continues with the need…the need for speed and “Top Gun”

Kindergarten Cop

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Posted: April 17, 2021

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KINDERGARTEN COP

A macho cop, adept at dealing with crooks on the street, goes undercover as a teacher and meets the toughest gang he has ever encountered – a room full of five-year-olds!

Craig and guest co-host Liz Serna (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) talk about substitute teachers, Arnolds Smile, a month of Keanu Reeves and the movie Kindergarten cop on this week’s Matinee heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:46

    Craig and guest co-host Liz Serna talk about favorite Schwarzenegger movies and having a full month of Keanu Reeves podcasts for Nerdy Bitches in April.

  • 8:40

    Craig and Liz discuss “Kindergarten Cop”

  • 32:22

    Recasting

  • 52:36

    Double Feature

  • 54:46

    Final Thoughts

  • 59:29

    A preview of next week’s episode “Maggie”

The end of Arnold April is an end of the world movie with surprising depth in “Maggie”

Conan The Barbarian

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Posted: April 3, 2021

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CONAN THE BARBARIAN

Orphaned boy Conan is enslaved after his village is destroyed by the forces of vicious necromancer Thulsa Doom. Once he reaches adulthood, Conan sets off across the prehistoric landscape of the Hyborian Age in search of the man who killed his family and stole his father’s sword.

Craig and Alan are joined by  Steve and Izzy (EILFMovies on twitter) as they talk swords and sandals, the allure of Arnold, Podcart Fest and the movie “Conan the Barbarian” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:57

    Craig, Alan and guests Steve and Izzy of  Everything I Learned From Movies to talk about the upcoming Podcart Fest this April 10th and movies they loved in the 80’s.

  • 11:34

    Craig, Alan, Steve and guests Steve and Izzy discuss “Conan the Barbarian”

  • 41:55

    Recasting

  • 1:07:01

    Double Feature

  • 1:11:47

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:19:29

    A preview of next week’s episode “Total Recall”

Get ready for a surprise! Arnold April continues with the mind-bending “Total Recall”

 

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