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Roxanne

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Posted: July 16, 2022

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ROXANNE

C. D. Bales is the witty, intelligent, and brave fire chief of a small Pacific Northwest town who, due to the size of his enormous nose, declines to pursue the girl of his dreams, lovely Roxanne Kowalski. Instead, when his shy underling Chris McConnell becomes smitten with Roxanne, Bales feeds the handsome young man the words of love to win her heart.

Craig, Alan, and guest Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet on twitter) discuss Cyrano De Bergerac, adult Steve Martin, Derek’s upcoming trip to Comic Con and the movie “Roxanne” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:14

    Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw talk about Derek’s upcoming San Diego Comic Con trip.

  • 7:08

    Craig, Alan and Derek discuss the movie “Roxanne”

  • 28:11  

    Recasting

  • 39:22

    Double Feature

  • 41:51

    Final Thoughts

  • 46:54

    A preview of next week’s episode “All of Me”

Next week…we’re getting two comedic geniuses in the body of one!  That’s right, the classic possession movie “All of Me”

LA Story

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Posted: July 9, 2022

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LA STORY

With the help of a talking freeway billboard, “wacky weatherman” Harris  Telemacher tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world that is the city of Los Angeles.

Craig, guest host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) and guest Andy Nelson (@sodacreekfilm on twitter)discuss sketch movies, the origins of Starbuck lexicon, Andy’s podcast the Next Reel and the movie “LA Story” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:08

    Craig, Elisabeth and Andy talk about Andy’s podcasts The Next Reel and Marvel Movie Minute.

  • 14:42

    Craig, Elisabeth and Andy discuss the movie “LA Story”

  • 34:32  

    Recasting

  • 56:54

    Double Feature

  • 1:02:25

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:12:05

    A preview of next week’s episode “Roxanne”

Next week…we’re getting all romantic with the classic telling in modern times of “Roxanne”

The Jerk

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Posted: July 2, 2022

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THE JERK

A simpleminded, sheltered country boy suddenly decides to leave his family home to experience life in the big city, where his naivete is both his best friend and his worst enemy.

Craig and Alan kickoff Steve Martin month by talking about how you need to be smart to play dumb, quotable movies, the “Star Wars” of comedy and “The Jerk” on this month’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:49

    Craig and Alan talk about why they love Steve Martin

  • 14:25

    Craig and Alan discuss the movie “The Jerk”

  • 34:53

    Recasting

  • 49:45

    Double Feature

  • 52:26

    Final Thoughts

  • 56:39

    A preview of next week’s episode “L.A. Story”

Next week…we’re showing some West Coast bias with “LA Story”

Midnight Run

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Posted: May 28, 2022

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MIDNIGHT RUN

Bail bondsman Eddie Moscone hires tight-lipped bounty hunter Jack Walsh to locate a mob accountant named “The Duke” and bring him to L.A., Eddie tells Jack that the job will be simple, or a “midnight run.” But when Jack finds The Duke, the FBI and the mob are anxious to get their hands on him. In a cross-country chase, Jack must evade the authorities, hide from the Mob and prevent The Duke’s erratic personality from driving him mad.

Craig and Alan discuss road movies, video games, the importance of chemistry and the movie Midnight Run on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:03

    Craig and Alan talk about video games and “Bob’s Burgers”.

  • 10:28

    Craig and Alan discuss the movie “Midnight Run”

  • 34:03

    Recasting

  • 54:59

    Double Feature

  • 58:14

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:01:01

    A preview of next week’s episode “Up”

Next week…we’re starting a whole month of Pixar movies! First up:  UP!

Deadpool

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Posted: May 21, 2022

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DEADPOOL

Wade Wilson is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when an evil scientist tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Craig and Alan discuss the charisma of Ryan Reynolds, “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness”, the new “Avatar” trailer and the movie “Deadpool” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:00

    Craig and Alan talk about “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” as well as the new “Avatar” trailer

  • 9:07

    Craig and Alan discuss the movie “Deadpool”

  • 19:52

    Recasting

  • 31:37

    Double Feature

  • 33:35

    Final Thoughts

  • 37:43

    A preview of next week’s episode “Midnight Run”

Next week…we’re wrapping up our “fun” themed month with a cross-country trek and “Midnight Run”

The Fifth Element

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Posted: May 14, 2022

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THE FIFTH ELEMENT

In the 23rd century, a New York City cabbie, Korben Dallas, finds the fate of the world in his hands when Leeloo falls into his cab. As the embodiment of the fifth element, Leeloo needs to combine with the other four to keep the approaching Great Evil from destroying the world. Together with Father Vito Cornelius and zany broadcaster Ruby Rhod Dallas must race against time and the wicked industrialist Zorg to save humanity.

Craig and guest co-host Sam Levitt (@MeVsYouPodcast on Twitter) talk about brightly lit sci-fi, an apology to Bruce Willis, the annoying Chris Tucker and the movie “The Fifth Element’ on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:54

    Craig and guest Sam Levitt talk about her recent nuptials and her Me Vs. You Podcast.

  • 12:59

    Craig and Sam discuss the movie “The Fifth Element”

  • 28:02

    Recasting

  • 48:10

    Double Feature

  • 50:41

    Final Thoughts

  • 52:25

    A preview of next week’s episode “Deadpool”

Next week…we’re breaking the 4th wall with Marvel’s strangest superhero yet…Deadpool

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

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Posted: May 7, 2022

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FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and ropes with his best friend Cameron and his best girl Sloan into an unforgettable day out in Chicago. But close On Ferris’ trail is high school principal Rooney, determined to catch him in the act.

Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) discuss: is Ferris a psychopath? senioritis, their weekend at WonderCon and the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:22

    Craig and Derek discuss their time at WonderCon 2022.

  • 12:59

    Craig and Derek discuss the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”

  • 36:04

    Recasting

  • 1:07:20

    Double Feature

  • 1:10:43

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:15:35

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Fifth Element”

Next week…grab your Multi-Pass as we head to the stars with Leeloo and “The Fifth Element”

In Bruges

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Posted: April 16, 2022

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IN BRUGES

After a particularly difficult job, hit men Ray and Ken head to Belgium to hide out until things cool down and await orders from their ruthless boss. Their experiences become increasingly surreal and possibly life changing as they encounter tourists, locals, an American dwarf and a reckoning of past wrongs.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@elisabethrappe on twitter) discuss mental health, pug rescue, some Oscars talk and the movie “In Bruges” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:03

    Craig and Alan are joined by regular Elisabeth Rappe as she talks about her new pug rescue “Jesse”

  • 9:39

    Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss the movie “In Bruges”

  • 33:22

    Recasting

  • 51:07

    Double Feature

  • 1:07:00

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:11:42

    A preview of next week’s episode “Michael Clayton”

Next week…we get all corporate conspiratorial with the thriller “Michael Clayton”

Spaceballs

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Posted: March 26, 2022

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SPACEBALLS

In a distant galaxy, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “Perri-Air.” In desperation, Spaceball’s leader President Skroob orders the evil Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa of oxygen-rich Druidia and hold her hostage in exchange for air. But help arrives for the Princess in the form of renegade space pilot Lone Starr and his half-man, half-dog partner, Barf.

Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on twitter) talk about tattoos, the power of the schwartz, a metal geeks update and the movie “Spaceballs” on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

  • 1:37

    Craig and Cary talk about the Metal Geeks podcast and listening to Mel Brooks on audio books.

  • 12:02

    Craig and Cary discuss the movie “Spaceballs”

  • 23:24

    Recasting

  • 43:11

    Double Feature

  • 45:18

    Final Thoughts

  • 49:02

    A preview of next week’s episode “Rounders”

Next week…we ante up and await the flop as we discuss the poker movie “Rounders”

History of the World, Part 1

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Posted: March 19, 2022

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HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART 1

From a crazy spoof of 2001 to the Roman Empire, to the French Revolution, where our beloved hero Mel Brooks plays a stand-up philosopher in Caesar’s Palace, is King Louis XVI, and the Grand Inquisitor during the  Spanish inquisition, but this time, singing monks and swimming nuns perform fabulous musical numbers!

Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin on twitter) talk about sketch movies, wrestling, the awesomeness of Gregory Hines and the movie “History of the World Part 1” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:00

    Craig and Rob Ervin discuss what’s happening over at the Clubhouse Podcast and more.

  • 11:17

    Craig and Rob discuss the movie “History of the World, Part 1”

  • 30:49

    Recasting

  • 45:57

    Double Feature

  • 48:17

    Final Thoughts

  • 52:44

    A preview of next week’s episode “Spaceballs”

Next week… We end Mel Brook March with his sci-fi romp “Spaceballs”

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