Braveheart
William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I's…
Explore Matinee Heroes biopic episodes featuring extraordinary lives, historical figures, powerful performances, recasting debates, interviews, and live convention panels.
MIRACLE
Determined coach, Herb Brooks, had an impossible dream – beat the seemingly unbeatable Soviets at their own game. Starting with a handpicked group of undisciplined kids, Brooks coached them to play like they never played before, and turned them into…
Selma
Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing Dr. Martin Luther King, the women's march, a bunch of politics, LBJ buying pants and the movie "Selma" on this weeks Patreon Exclusive Edition of Matinee Heroes Show Notes 2:23 Discussion of…
Rudy
Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing putting in the work, Alan's Wilford Brimley impression, Samwise Gamgee and the movie "Rudy" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Patreon Edition! Show Notes 2:01 Discussion of "Rudy" 23:11 Recasting 32:52 Double…
Lawrence of Arabia
Assigned to Arabia during World War I, T.E. Lawrence courageously unites the warring Arab fractions into a strong guerilla front and leads them to brilliant victories in treacherous desert battlefields where they battle against the Ottoman Turks. Alan and Craig…
Serpico
Frank Serpico is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners. When his…
Glory
This is the inspiring story of the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Their training and battle experience leads them to their final assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina, where their heroic bravery turned bitter defeat into…
The Right Stuff
In the middle of the 20th century, America pondered its future - and looked to the skies. This is the thrilling epic of intrepid test pilot Chuck Yeager and the seven pioneering astronauts of the Project Mercury space program. It’s…