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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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Posted: March 6, 2021

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INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The intrepid explorer Indiana Jones sets out to rescue his father, a medievalist who has vanished while searching for the Holy Grail. Following clues in the old man’s notebook, Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, but they are not the only ones who are on the trail, and some sinister old enemies soon come out of the woodwork.

Craig and Alan are joined by Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) to discuss Spielberg’s Career, the Texas Ice Age, the future of Indiana Jones and the movie “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” to start F#@K Nazis month on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:01

    Craig, Alan and guest Brendan talk about the horrible winter Texas has endured.

  • 8:19

    Craig, Alan and guest Brendan discuss “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”

  • 46:00

    Recasting

  • 1:04:24

    Double Feature

  • 1:07:13

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:11:14

    A preview of next week’s episode “Valkyrie”

Next week, F#@K Nazis month continues with an attempt to wipe out the Führer himself in “Valkyrie”

12 Monkeys

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Posted: December 12, 2020

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12 MONKEYS

A convict from the year 2035 is sent back to 1996, where he attempts to find the cause of a deadly virus that has ravaged his future world. With help from a beautiful psychiatrist, the time traveler tracks the germ’s invention to a mental patient who is the son of a prominent scientist.

Craig and guest co-host Tracy Mangum (@moviesmakeus on twitter) are joined by Elizabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) to talk about pandemics, distrust of experts, old dogs and the movie “12 Monkeys” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Game 6 saw newbies Alex Barnhill and Liz Serna recast Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Alex narrowly won, moving into the second round.

This Tuesday December 15th at 9pmEst 6pmPST a season 1 rematch between finalist Patrick Beatty and Metal Geeks Cary Gordon as they recast the controversial comedy Tropic Thunder!

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:50

    Craig, Tracy and Elisabeth discuss egg nog, weight gain, miniature horses and dogs.

  • 13:20

    Craig, Tracy and Elisabeth discuss “12 Monkeys”

  • 47:18

    Recasting

  • 1:13:54

    Double Feature

  • 1:20:27

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:28:11

    A preview of next week’s episode “Time After Time”

Next week, Craig, Alan and guest Richard Jensen combine Sherlock and Jack the Ripper in “Time After Time”

Back to the Future

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Posted: December 5, 2020

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BACK TO THE FUTURE

A teenager discovers his goofy friend of a scientist has actually created a time machine. When his friend is killed, young Marty jumps back in time to save him. Somehow, while accomplishing that task, he accidentally erases the event that caused Marty’s parents to fall in love. Now, he’s gradually ceasing to exist… unless he can get his parents together and, get back to the future.

Alan, Craig and guest Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) discuss time travel, small town porn theaters, life in the 80s and the movie “Back to the Future” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Game 5 saw veterans Valerie Cameron and Rob Ervin battle it out as they recast The Royal Tenenbaums. In an upset victory, Rob won decidedly to advance to the second round.

This Tuesday December 7th at 9pmEst/6pmPST Newbies Alex Barnhill and Liz Serna will make headlines when they recast Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:52

    Craig, Alan and Zaki discuss becoming a blue check mark on twitter and making audio commentaries for The MovieFilm Podcast.

  • 11:29

    Craig, Alan and Zaki discuss “Back to the Future”

  • 33:47

    Recasting

  • 58:38

    Double Feature

  • 1:01:43

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:07:42

    A preview of next week’s episode “Back to the Future”

Next week, Craig has Tracy Mangum co-host with guest Elisabeth Rappe as they get mental about time travel with “12 Monkeys”

Jack Reacher

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Posted: September 26, 2020

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JACK REACHER

Patreon Membership month concludes with a patreon episode from May 2020!

Craig and Alan (he’s back!) discuss books vs movies, smart big guys, Tom Cruise’s work ethic and the movie “Jack Reacher” on this month’s exclusive episode of Matinee Heroes!

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes

  • 1:17

    Discussion of “Jack Reacher”

  • 24:00

    Recasting

  • 39:37

    Double Feature

  • 42:37

    Final Thoughts

Next week we kick-off our traditional October theme Matinee Villains with the goopy and gross yet undeniable classic “The Fly”

Face/OFF

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Posted: September 12, 2020

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FACE/OFF

Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from October 2019 – Matinee Villains month!

Alan and Craig are here for Halloween!
The Trick = Getting Nick Cage and John Travolta to switch faces.
The Treat = Bat $h*t John Woo action and this month’s exclusive Patreon movie Face/Off!

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes

  • 1:03

    Discussion of “Face/OFF”

  • 27:04

    Recasting

  • 41:00

    Double Feature

  • 44:01

    Final Thoughts

Next week we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with “Gremlins”

Looper

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Posted: September 5, 2020

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LOOPER

Patreon Membership month kick’s off with a patreon episode from September 2019. Alan and Craig return from their travels to discuss Fantastic Fest, Time Travel, Rian Johnson and the movie “Looper” on this month’s Matinee Heroes!

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes

  • 1:13

    Discussion of “Looper”

  • 35:48

    Recasting

  • 45:15

    Double Feature

  • 49:56

    Final Thoughts

Next week’s we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with “Face/OFF”

Escape from New York

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Posted: August 15, 2020

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ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. When the US president crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake’s mission (and his life) unless he succeeds!

Craig is joined by guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) as they discuss dystopian futures, Brendan’s COVID scare, why save the president and the movie “Escape from New York” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The season finale of CastOFF is set!

Watch on a special night, August 23rd at 6PM PST as Randy from the Cult 45 Podcast takes on Patrick Beatty from Gaggle of Geeks to finally put the question to rest: Who is the best caster on the internet?  Find out what they’ll be recasting and more on a special preview show this Tuesday the 18th at 6PM PST. And then the finale Sunday, August 23rd.

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:13

    Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew http://normannerd.blogspot.com/ discuss his COVID scare and teaching in the time of corona.
    PS – He and his family tested negative, thankfully.

  • 7:41

    Craig and Brendan discuss “Escape from New York”

  • 32:28

    Recasting

  • 47:41

    Double Feature

  • 50:00

    Final Thoughts

  • 52:43

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Hunt for Red October”

Next week, Craig and Alan celebrate Craig’s birthday with one of his favorite movies “The Hunt for Red October”

Snowpiercer

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Posted: August 1, 2020

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SNOWPIERCER

A post-apocalyptic ice age forces humanity’s last survivors aboard a globe-spanning super train. One man (Chris Evans) will risk everything to lead a revolt for control of the engine and the future of the world.

Craig and guest co-host Dallas Robinson (@wedostuffpod on twitter) discuss class warfare, uprisings, D&D podcasts, and the movie “Snowpiercer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The CastOFF playoffs move into the semi-finals.

Last week, Tracy Mangum eliminated Bryan Guanajuato in Game 4 of the CastOFF Championship playoffs to secure his position into the next round.

This Tuesday August 4th at 9pmET / 6pmPT Patrick Beatty goes head-to-head with Valerie Cameron in the semis to see who can recast The Muppet Movie!

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:56

    Craig and guest co-host Dallas Robinson of the We Do Stuff Podcast talk about quarantine and starting a D&D game podcast with Craig called The Dungeon Files.

  • 15:50

    Craig and Dallas discuss the movie “Inception”

  • 36:46

    Recasting

  • 58:28

    Double Feature

  • 1:02:50

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:05:49

    A preview of next week’s episode “Angles with Dirty Faces”

Next week, Craig and Alan celebrate Alan’s birthday with one of his favorite movies “Angles with Dirty Faces”

Inception

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Posted: July 25, 2020

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INCEPTION

Dom Cobb is the best there is at extraction – stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind’s vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a fugitive and cost him dearly but Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible inception: planting an idea rather than stealing one. But no planning or expertise can prepare him for a dangerous enemy that seems to predict his every move.

Alan and Craig along with guest author James Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter) discuss what is real and what is a dream, James’ the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica books, metaphors of film making and the movie “Inception” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The first round of playoff continues!! Last week, Randy eliminated Luke Hunsaker in Game 3 of the CastOFF Championship playoffs.

This Tuesday July 28th at 9 ET / 6 PT Tracy Mangum and Bryan Guanajunto face off in final game of Round One to see who will face Randy in the Semi-Finals. The movie they’ll recast: Mission impossible: Fallout!

See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:07

    Craig, Alan and guest James A. Owen discuss his series of books called the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica. Head over to JamesAOwen.com and buy them NOW!

  • 13:09

    Craig, Alan and James discuss the movie “Inception”

  • 40:26

    Recasting

  • 1:02:14

    Double Feature

  • 1:09:56

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:17:16

    A preview of next week’s episode “Snowpiercer”

Next week, Craig and guest co-host discuss class warfare in the sci-fi thriller “Snowpiercer”

The Dark Knight Rises

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Posted: July 11, 2020

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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, sacrificing everything for what he hoped would be the greater good. However, the arrival of a cunning cat burglar and a merciless terrorist named Bane forces Batman out of exile and into a battle he may not be able to win.

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@blcagnew on Twitter) discuss class warfare, face plants, bad Bane impressions and the movie “The Dark Knight Rises” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

The playoffs have begun. Last week, Patrick Beatty squeaked by Rob Ervin with an overtime victory in Game 1.

This Tuesday, July 14th at 9pmEST/6pmPST Valerie Cameron and Steve Kondrick face off in Game 2 to see who will face Patrick in the semi-finals. The movie they’ll recast: Independence Day! See who will win this 8 person single elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet.

Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 1:00

    Craig and Brendan talk about Brendan’s misfortunes with gravity

  • 6:30

    Craig and Brendan discuss the movie “The Dark Knight Rises”

  • 35:42

    Recasting

  • 1:05:52

    Double Feature

  • 1:07:37

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:28

    A preview of next week’s episode “Dunkirk”

Craig guest co-host Randy Yarbrough get a history lesson with the movie “Dunkirk”

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