Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from January 2021. Craig and Alan discuss common biopic tropes, Johnny Cash, changing opinions on movies and “Walk the Line” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Henry Hill grows up in the mob and works very hard to advance himself through the ranks. He enjoys his life of money and luxury, but he’s oblivious to the horror that he causes. A drug addiction and a few mistakes ultimately unravel Henry’s climb to the top.
Craig and Alan discuss family, mobsters, visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the movie “Goodfellas” as we celebrate Craig’s Matinee Birthday!
Show Notes
0:58
Craig and Alan talk about visiting Los Angeles and how sketchy the Hollywood Walk of Fame is.
8:56
Craig and Alan discuss Craig’s birthday pick “Goodfellas”
40:07
Recasting
56:56
Double Feature
1:00:44
Final Thoughts
1:05:03
A preview of next week’s episode “The Man Who Would Be King”
Next week we have two Matinee Legends in one movie, the John Huston classic “The Man Who Would Be King”
Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney tries for 20 years to obtain the rights to author P. L. Travers’ beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won’t budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set Mary Poppins free!
Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on Twitter) discuss, protecting your legacy, Cary’s favorite movies of 2020, the Sherman Brothers and the movie “Saving Mr. Banks” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 finished last week as Tracy Mangum, in a historic shutout, broke Randy Redacted’s 4 game win streak by out casting Clue the movie to secure the final spot in the semi finals.
This Tuesday Feb 2nd at 9pmEst 6pmPST Tracy Mangum will immediately defend his victory against Rob Ervin as they recast The Office!
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
0:55
Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon discuss what’s happening over at the MSRCast and Metal Geeks podcasts as well as get a few top movie picks from Cary.
17:19
Craig and Cary discuss “Saving Mr. Banks”
37:04
Recasting
55:41
Double Feature
58:48
Final Thoughts
1:02:58
A preview of next week’s episode “When Harry Met Sally”
Next week, Craig and Brendan Agnew kick off Rom-Com February with “When Harry Met Sally”
Thirty years after starring in “The Wizard of Oz,” beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. all while bravely struggling to overcome intensifying anxiety and physical decline.
Craig and guest Valerie Cameron (@filmdanceplay on twitter) discuss 1930’s child abuse, upcoming nuptials, never giving up a microphone and the movie “Judy” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 continued last week as Jake Dietz overcame a solid recast by Alex Barnhill of Steel Magnolias to move on to the semifinals.
This Tuesday January 26th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Randy Redacted and Tracy Mangum will meet in a rematch of last season’s semifinals as they recast the madcap farce: Clue, the Movie!
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.
On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. What begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history. But for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.
Craig, Alan and guest Patrick Beatty (@PatBReviews on twitter) talk about misinformation, living in a bubble, virtual “friends” and the movie “The Social Network” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Round 2 continued last week Chaz Evans defeated Richard Jensen in a recast of Heat to secure a spot in the semifinals.
This Tuesday January 19th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Jake Dietz and Alex Barnhill will get in touch with their feminine side when they recast Steel Magnolias!
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
1:11
Craig, Alan and guest Patrick Beatty talk about all of Patrick’s goings ons with Gaggle of Geeks and more. Head over to patreon.com/PatrickBeattyReviews to get all your Patrick needs.
17:16
Craig, Alan and Patrick discuss “The Social Network”
54:33
Recasting
1:15:05
Double Feature
1:19:27
Final Thoughts
1:23:42
A preview of next week’s episode “Judy”
Next week, Craig and Valerie Cameron watch Renee Zellweger become Judy Garland in “Judy”
Brilliant mathematician, John Nash, is on the brink of international acclaim when he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. Now only his devoted wife can help him overcome his mental illness and move on to greatness.
Craig and guest Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) discuss Craig’s fear of his future Mental health, Scott Glenn appreciation, baby bathes and the movie A Beautiful Mind on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Last week, Round 2 of the CastOFF! tournament saw veterans Rob Ervin and Patrick Beatty in a rematch of last season’s playoffs. The vets battled it out as recasting Boogie Nights where Rob redeemed himself with a sound victory to advance to the semi-finals.
This Tuesday January 12th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Newbies Richard Jensen and Chaz Evans will crank up the temperature as they recast Michael Mann’s Heat!
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
1:02
Craig and Zaki discuss teaching media studies from home and an update on The MovieFilm Podcast.
9:14
Craig and Zaki discuss “A Beautiful Mind”
26:06
Recasting
38:44
Double Feature
39:43
Final Thoughts
43:12
A preview of next week’s episode “The Social Network”
Next week, Craig, Alan and Patrick Beatty get social, network and online with “The Social Network”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart’s downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men.
Craig Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss rivalries, dealing with genius, starting a new year and the movie Amadeus on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
On the last CastOFF! we had Jake Dietz and Ben Jones wrapping up round 1 by recasting Knives Out! It wound up being Ben who was backstabbed by the judges as Jake won to advance to the second round.
This Tuesday January 5th at 9pmEst 6pmPST the 2nd Round starts with a rematch of the opening game of the last playoffs as Patrick Beatty and Rob Ervin attempt to recast Boogie Nights!
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
0:57
Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew look forward to 2021 and what they hope it will be like.
12:07
Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss “Amadeus”
36:02
Recasting
1:04:44
Double Feature
1:10:29
Final Thoughts
1:17:17
A preview of next week’s episode “A Beautiful Mind”
Next week, Craig guest co-host Zaki Hasan get lost in the mind of John Nash in “A Beautiful Mind”
In 1946, Branch Rickey, legendary general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball’s notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, Robinson demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.
Craig is joined by guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) and guest Brandon Ushio (@fandomcast also on twitter) as they discuss racism, character actor Harrison Ford, schools during the pandemic and the movie “42” on this week’s Matinee Heroes
This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
Last week, Richard Jensen redeemed himself by defeating Joey Jones in Game 2 of the CastOFF playoffs to secure his position into the next round.
This Tuesday November 17th at 9pmEst 6pmPST playoff veterans Tracy Mangum and Steve Kondrick recast a movie that’s music to everyone’s ears – Pitch Perfect.
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
1:00
Craig, Brendan and guest Brandon Ushio discuss when The Fandom Podcast will return. SPOILER: Very Soon!!
13:18
Craig, Brendan and Brandon discuss “42”
32:14
Recasting
1:06:30
Double Feature
1:11:20
Final Thoughts
1:17:40
A preview of next week’s episode “Young Sherlock Holmes”
Next week, Craig, Alan and James Owen look back at an unsung 80’s classic “Young Sherlock Holmes”
Hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.
Craig and guest co-host Randy (@Cult45podcast on twitter) discuss overwhelming odds, experiencing a movie, having white friends as stupid questions and the movie Dunkirk on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!
The playoffs continue!! Last week, Valerie Cameron squeaked by Steve Kondrick with an overtime victory in Game 2.
This Tuesday July 21st at 9pmET 6pmPT Randy and Luke Hunsaker face off in Game 3 to recast The Princess Bride.
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
0:57
Craig and Randy talk about many of the things happening in the news and how he tries not to yell when his white friends ask him ignorant questions.
11:23
Craig and Randy discuss the movie “Dunkirk”
28:37
Recasting
40:47
Double Feature
42:18
Final Thoughts
47:10
A preview of next week’s episode “Inception”
Next week, Alan returns to wrap up No-ly with Craig and guest James Owen as they discuss “Inception”
Born and raised a slave, Spartacus is sold into Gladiator training. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Craig is joined by guest co-host Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt on twitter) as they talk about rising up against oppressors, dealing with corrupt governments, tyranny…oh and we also discuss Spartacus…on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
0:49
Craig and Richard discuss the movie “Spartacus”
40:37
Recasting
53:07
Double Feature
54:40
Final Thoughts
56:54
A preview of next week’s episode “The Prestige”
Craig, Alan and guest Jake Dietz start Noly – A month of Christopher Nolan films with “The Prestige”
