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Men in Black

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Posted: April 11, 2026

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MEN IN BLACK

A smart-mouthed New York cop discovers that aliens are secretly living on Earth and gets recruited into a hidden agency that keeps them under control. Paired with a stone-faced veteran, he must stop a deadly alien invader searching for a powerful object that could spark an intergalactic crisis. As he adjusts to a bizarre new world of disguises, weapons, and cosmic secrets, his first day on the job turns into a fight to save the planet.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tami Anderson talk about immigration, galactic pugs, neurolyser damage and the movie “Men in Black” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:58

    Craig, Elisabeth and Tami Anderson talk alien encounters but with human beings.

  • 7:28

    Craig, Elisabeth and Tami discuss “Men in Black.”

  • 52:12

    Recasting

  • 1:12:59

    Double Feature

  • 1:19:14

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:24:19

    A preview of next week’s episode “Starman.”

Next week, Alien April continues with the low-key adventure “Starman.”

Paul

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Posted: April 4, 2026

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PAUL

For the past 60 years, a wisecracking alien named Paul has been held at a top-secret military base in America’s UFO heartland. When he decides he’s had enough of Earth, he escapes and jumps into the first vehicle he finds, a rented RV driven by two British sci-fi geeks, Graeme and Clive. With federal agents and an angry father chasing them, the two come up with a wild plan to help Paul get back to his spaceship.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Paul Hitchcock talk about sincerity in comedy, Elisabeth’s starring role, Comic Con fatigue and the movie “Paul” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:15

    Craig, Elisabeth and Paul Hitchcock talk alien encounters.

  • 5:44

    Craig, Elisabeth and Paul discuss “Paul.”

  • 54:14

    Recasting

  • 1:20:59

    Double Feature

  • 1:27:21

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:37:01

    A preview of next week’s episode “Men in Black.”

Next week, Alien April continues with the blockbuster “Men in Black.”

Night Shift

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Posted: December 27, 2025

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NIGHT SHIFT

Chuck has quit his stressful stockbroker life and now works the night shift at a New York City morgue because he wants something easy and quiet. His new co-worker, Bill, is a nonstop hustler who spots an “opportunity” when Chuck’s neighbor Belinda needs a safe place to see clients. Bill convinces Chuck to turn the morgue into an after-hours brothel, and the two of them start running the operation as her pimps.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast talk about Only Fans, 2025’s Movies, more egg nog and the movie “Night Shift” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:55

    Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast talk about the films of 2025.

  • 12:51

    Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss “Night Shift”

  • 38:51

    Recasting

  • 55:19

    Double Feature

  • 58:10

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:02:28

    A preview of next week’s episode “Captain America: The First Avenger”.

The way the world’s been lately, we feel we must make another public stand. So we’re bringing back F#$K Nazis month, starting with “Captain America: The First Avenger”.

Uncle Buck

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Posted: December 20, 2025

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UNCLE BUCK

When Cindy and her husband, Bob, have to leave town for a family emergency, there is only one person available to watch their three kids: Bob’s lazy, carefree brother, Buck. He hits it off right away with the two younger children, but if he wants to be a responsible caregiver, he’ll have to overhaul his bachelor routine to handle the household’s most challenging assignment: his angst-filled teenage niece Tia… who is not impressed.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Jenn Rohm talk about favorite uncles, felony assault, film festivals and the movie “Uncle Buck” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:10

    Craig, Elisabeth and guest Jenn Rohm from Selig Film News talk about film festivals.

  • 11:45

    Craig, Elisabeth and Jenn discuss “Uncle Buck”

  • 51:32

    Recasting

  • 1:11:33

    Double Feature

  • 1:16:41

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:22:45

    A preview of next week’s episode “Night Shift”

We end 2025 on a fun note with a hidden gem “Night Shift”.

Tootsie

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Posted: December 13, 2025

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TOOTSIE

New York actor Michael Dorsey is a talented perfectionist who is so hard on himself and others that his agent can no longer find work for him. After a soap opera audition goes poorly, Michael reinvents himself as actress Dorothy Michaels and lands the role. What begins as a short-term gig becomes a long contract, and when Michael falls for his castmate Julie, the secret threatens to unravel everything.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about destroying trust, the one Avatar Fan, gender dynamics and the movie “Tootsie” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:14

    Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk holidays and Avatar.

  • 5:21

    Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss “Tootsie”

  • 46:30

    Recasting

  • 1:09:47

    Double Feature

  • 1:16:09

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:21:56

    A preview of next week’s episode “Uncle Buck”

We dive into the heart of the 80’s with a John Candy classic: Uncle Buck

Captain Ron

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Posted: December 6, 2025

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CAPTAIN RON

Mild-mannered family man Martin Harvey expects a simple Caribbean trip when he inherits an old yacht and heads south to claim it. After he and his family reach a tiny island and see the boat is barely seaworthy, they reluctantly hire carefree Captain Ron to sail it to Miami. Their straightforward trip quickly becomes a chaotic adventure as Ron’s anything-goes style drives the Harveys from one mishap to the next.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about Caribbean guerillas, egg nog, sexy mullets and the movie “Captain Ron” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:08

    Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk holiday movies and egg nog.

  • 11:55

    Craig, Elisabeth and Annie discuss “Captain Ron”

  • 50:55

    Recasting

  • 1:09:27

    Double Feature

  • 1:15:12

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:19:53

    A preview of next week’s episode “Tootsie”

We get a bit gender bendery next episode with the classic comedy “Tootsie”

The Birdcage

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Posted: June 14, 2025

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THE BIRDCAGE

Young engaged couple Val and Barbara bring their wildly different families together for one tense dinner. To win over Barbara’s ultra-conservative father, Val’s gay, club-owning dad Armand hides his drag queen partner Albert and pretends to embody straight-laced American values. But as the evening unravels, keeping up appearances gets hilariously out of hand.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Liz Serna talk about they gay 90’s, despicable children, the sexiness of Christine Baranski and the movie “The Birdcage” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:58

    Craig, Elisabeth and Liz Serna continue June Hackman month by discovering which Gene Hackman movies are Liz’s favorites.

  • 5:21

    Craig, Elisabeth and Liz discuss “The Birdcage”

  • 56:01

    Recasting

  • 1:22:45

    Double Feature

  • 1:32:52

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:38:11

    A preview of next week’s episode “Crimson Tide”

Next week, we continue June Hackman with him dueling Denzel in “Crimson Tide”

Dazed and Confused

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Posted: February 15, 2025

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DAZED AND CONFUSED

On the last day of school in 1976, Texas teens dive into a night of hazing, partying, and chasing the perfect summer kickoff. Freshman Mitch Kramer dodges relentless seniors, while laid-back quarterback Randall “Pink” Floyd resists his coach’s demands. As the night spirals into cruising, keg stands, and stoned epiphanies, they realize growing up is just a wild, winding trip.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Rob Ervin talk about corporal punishment in schools, creepy older dudes, their own high school experiences and the movie’ Dazed and Confused” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:16

    Craig, Elisabeth and Rob talk about their different high school experiences or the lack thereof.

  • 10:26

    Craig, Elisabeth and Rob discuss “Dazed and Confused”

  • 38:20

    Recasting (Not really)

  • 39:14

    Double Feature

  • 42:36

    Final Thoughts

  • 49:02

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Northman”

Next week, we’re revel in the cold with a trip with “The Northman”

Every Which Way But Loose

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Posted: February 8, 2025

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EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE

A tough trucker with a pet orangutan Clyde, Philo Beddoe moonlights as a bare knuckle fighter, with his close friend Orville Boggs setting up matches for him. When Philo begins dating country singer Lynn Halsey-Taylor and she abruptly disappears, he goes off in search of her, his simian companion and Orville in tow. On their cross-country trek, Philo and friends repeatedly clash with bikers and rogue cops leading up to a violent showdown.

Craig and Elisabeth talk about exotic animal ownership, Colorado film locations, Deep Cuts the Game and the film “Every Which Way But Loose” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:14

    Craig and Elisabeth talk about their recent appearance on Deep Cuts: The Game. Go listen to their episode!

  • 9:13

    Craig and Elisabeth discuss “Every Which Way But Loose”

  • 58:50

    Recasting

  • 1:19:52

    Double Feature

  • 1:22:12

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:28:32

    A preview of next week’s episode “Dazed and Confused”

Next week, we’re celebrating episode 420 in style with “Dazed and Confused”

Lethal Weapon 2

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Posted: January 18, 2025

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LETHAL WEAPON 2

South African smugglers become the target of relentless pursuit by Riggs and Murtaugh, two mismatched Los Angeles police officers. However, the smugglers are shielded by diplomatic immunity, complicating the officers’ efforts. To avoid further conflict, their captain assigns them to witness-protection duty in hopes of keeping his job. But when their witness reveals a past connection to the smugglers, the situation takes a dangerous turn, and the real trouble begins.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Rob Ervin talk about Elisabeth’s rugged cinematic roots, diplomatic immunity, 80’s men’s hair and the movie “Lethal Weapon 2” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:58

    Craig, Elisabeth and Rob Ervin talk about Elisabeth’s love of the triad of Mel Gibson. Harrison Ford and Clint Eastwood.

  • 9:00

    Craig, Elisabeth and Rob discuss “Lethal Weapon 2”

  • 42:43

    Recasting

  • 1:14:45

    Double Feature

  • 1:20:00

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:27:05

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Wolverine”

Next week, we finish our welcome of Elisabeth by talking about her favorite comic book character “The Wolverine”

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