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JoJo Rabbit

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Posted: March 27, 2021

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JOJO RABBIT

JoJo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend — Adolf Hitler — JoJo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.

Craig Alan and guest Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on twitter) talk about propaganda, deprogramming loved ones, MSRcast’s live streams and the movie JoJo Rabbit on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:55

    Craig, Alan and guest Cary Gordon talk about what’s new with the Metal Geeks latest streams.

  • 9:26

    Craig, Alan and guest Cary Gordon discuss “JoJo Rabbit”

  • 29:30

    Recasting

  • 50:00

    Double Feature

  • 53:56

    Final Thoughts

  • 59:10

    A preview of next week’s episode “Conan the Barbarian”

Next week starts an entire month dedicated to Arnold Schwarzenegger and we start with one of his earliest movies “Conan The Barbarian”

Some Like It Hot

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Posted: February 27, 2021

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SOME LIKE IT HOT

When Chicago musicians Joe and Jerry accidentally witness a gangland shooting, they quickly board a south bound train to Florida, disguised as Josephine and Daphne, the two newest members of an all-girl jazz band. Their cover is perfect… While Joe pretends to be a millionaire to win the band’s sexy singer, Sugar, Jerry finds himself pursued by a real millionaire as things heat up and the mobsters close in.

Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet on twitter) discuss the immortal Marilyn Monroe, update what’s happening at Fanboy Planet, transgressive attitudes in the 50’s and the movie “Some Like It Hot” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:02

    Craig and Derek McCaw from Fanboy Planet talk about some of Derek’s favorite Rom-Coms.

  • 8:30

    Craig and Derek discuss “Some Like It Hot”

  • 37:38

    Recasting

  • 54:06

    Double Feature

  • 56:04

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:01:17

    A preview of next week’s episode “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”

Next week, F#@K Nazis month returns with our favorite Nazi-puncher and this time he brought along his dad in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”

The American President

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Posted: February 20, 2021

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THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT

President Andrew Shepherd unexpectedly falls in love with Sydney Wade, an environmental lobbyist. Suddenly President Shepherd must confront new issues: declining approval ratings, an inquiring press, and an aggressive political opponent. Now Shepherd must choose between his political career and his love for Sydney.

Craig and Alan are joined by Rob Ervin (@yesTHATRobErvin on twitter) to talk about a West Wing test run,  Alan on Lettterboxd, scandalous non-scandals and the movie “The American President” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

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

And so ends the second season of Matinee Heroes presents Castoff as Rob Ervin defeated Chaz Evans 5-2 to take the crown of Best Caster on the Internet. The show is going on hiatus for a bit but look for it live at pop culture conventions near you – if they even have them this year. And if you want to bring CastOFF! to your event, email Craig at matineeheroes@gmail.com.  Hope you enjoyed this season of the CastOff! and thanks to everyone who watched and participated!

Show Notes

  • 1:12

    Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk about some favorite rom-coms and doing audio commentaries for WWE Pay-per-views at the Cheap Popcast.

  • 7:50

    Craig, Alan and Rob discuss “The American President”

  • 42:08

    Recasting

  • 1:01:48

    Double Feature

  • 1:04:58

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:10:01

    A preview of next week’s episode “Some Like It Hot”

Next week, Craig and guest co-host go on the lam as gender-bending musician hot after Marilyn Monroe in “Some Like it Hot”

Notting Hill

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Posted: February 13, 2021

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NOTTING HILL

William Thacker is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American actress Anna Scott appears in his shop. The chance encounter leads to a kiss that blossoms into a full-blown affair. As the average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) discuss British love, press junkets, the price of fame and the movie “Notting Hill” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

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

Last week, Game 2 of the semi-finals was another game down to the wire as Chaz Evans defeated Jake Dietz to represent Utah in the finals against Texas’ Rob Ervin.

This Tuesday, February 16th at 9pmEst 6pmPST the season finale of Castoff will pit our two contestants against each other as they recast an all time classic “The Shawshank Redemption”.

We finally put to rest who is the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

  • 0:51

    Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about some favorite rom-coms and life at the vets.

  • 13:52

    Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss “Notting Hill”

  • 39:42

    Recasting

  • 1:08:32

    Double Feature

  • 1:11:59

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:19:59

    A preview of next week’s episode “The American President”

Next week, Craig and Alan will be talking but not walking with Rob Ervin as they discuss Aaron Sorkin’s “The American President”

When Harry Met Sally

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Posted: February 6, 2021

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WHEN HARRY MET SALLY

College graduates Harry and Sally share a contentious car ride from Chicago to New York, during which they argue about whether men and women can ever be strictly platonic friends. Ten years later, Harry and Sally meet again at a bookstore, and attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue between them

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about rom com tropes, ordering on the side, annoying but likeable people and the movie “When Harry Met Sally” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

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

Last week, Game 1 of the semi-finals saw a nail biter as Rob Ervin squeaked by Tracy Mangum when they recast the Office, to secure his spot in the Castoff Finals.

This Tuesday February 9th at 9pmEst 6pmPST Jake Dietz and Chaz Evans will see who will face Rob in the finals when they recast Parks and Recreations!

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

  • 0:45

    Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about some favorite rom-coms and what Brendan’s 3-year-old has been watching lately.

  • 10:26

    Craig and Brendan discuss “When Harry Met Sally”

  • 26:53

    Recasting

  • 42:07

    Double Feature

  • 47:06

    Final Thoughts

  • 49:23

    A preview of next week’s episode “Notting Hill”

Next week, Craig and Alan have glamorous superstar Elisabeth Rappe join them for “Notting Hill”

The Muppet Christmas Carol

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Posted: December 26, 2020

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THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale as the miser Scrooge meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.

Craig is joined by guest co-host Tracy Mangum (@moviesmakeus on twitter) from Movies that Make Us and guest Author of The Dragon Knight James Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter) as they discuss missing songs, the art of puppeteering, properly casting Muppets and the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:08

    Craig, Tracy and James discuss “The Muppet Christmas Carol”

  • 31:10

    Recasting

  • 54:36

    Double Feature

  • 58:59

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:53

    A preview of next week’s episode “Amadeus”

Next week, Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew kick off a month of biopics with the manic “Amadeus”

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”

Gremlins

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Posted: September 19, 2020

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GREMLINS

Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from December 2019!

Merry Christmas! For your holiday treat we went old school horror comedy. Alan and Craig discuss not always enjoying Christmas, a proposed Gremlins prequel and the movie “Gremlins”.  Enjoy the holidays!

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 “Gremlins”

  • 23:14

    Recasting

  • 39:54

    Double Feature

  • 43:54

    Final Thoughts

Next week we wrap up our Patreon Membership Drive with “Jack Reacher”

Say Anything

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Posted: June 20, 2020

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SAY ANYTHING

A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college. But her overly possessive, divorced father doesn’t approve and it will take more than the power of love to conquer all.

Alan and Craig are joined by Rob Ervin (@yesTHATRobErvin on twitter) to discuss early Grunge music history, Patreon supporters, odd couple romances and the movie “Say anything” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is the Playoff Preview and Selection Show! Watch this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as all past winners return to see who they’ll go toe-to-toe with in this single elimination tournament starting July 7th.  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  See you Tuesday!

Show Notes

  • 0:45

    Craig, Alan talk to Rob Ervin about role playing games, Alien and Bryan Hunt – the patreon supporter who selected this episode.

  • 9:36

    Craig, Alan and Rob discuss the movie “Say Anything”

  • 48:35

    Recasting

  • 1:05:56

    Double Feature

  • 1:09:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:13:16

    A preview of next week’s episode “Spartacus”

Craig and guest co-host Richard Jensen take on a rebellion with “Spartacus”

Defending Your Life

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Posted: February 1, 2020

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DEFENDING YOUR LIFE

An ad executive dies in a car collision and finds himself in Judgement City, defending his life before a celestial court. When he falls in love with a fellow candidate, his interest in staying in heaven changes.

Craig and guest co-host Rich Bonaduce (@rodowobo on twitter) discuss the afterlife, horror movies, press junkets and the movie “Defending Your Life” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:44

    Craig and Rich discuss Rich’s YouTube channel “Critical Mass Movies” and his disappointment with horror movies.

  • 13:21

    Craig and Rich discuss “Defending Your Life”

  • 24:35

    Recasting

  • 39:54

    Double Feature

  • 44:46

    Final Thoughts

  • 49:58

    A preview of next week’s episode “Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse”

Devin Pike is back to discuss one of the best superhero movies ever made in “Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse”

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