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Good Morning Vietnam

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Posted: August 17, 2019

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GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM

Deployed to Saigon to host a morning radio show during the Vietnam War, Adrian Cronauer’s side splitting antics and rapid-fire wit make him an instant hit with the troops in the field but soon get him in hot water with his by-the-book superiors.

Alan and Craig along with the Nerdy Bitches podcast’s Liz (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) discuss the raw power of Robin Williams, naked photos of Walter Brennan, and knowing in their heart they are funny as well as the movie ‘Good Morning Vietnam” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:56

    Alan and Craig continue August’s Remembering Robin month with guest Liz from the Nerdy Bitches podcast.

  • 11:09

    Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer in his first broadcast

  • 14:38

    Discussion of “Good Morning Vietnam”

  • 36:04

    Recasting

  • 53:50

    Double Feature

  • 56:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:00:00

       The trailer for next week’s movie “What Dreams May Come”

Next week Alan and Craig continue their tribute to Robin Williams with Craig’s Birthday pick “What Dreams May Come”

The World According to Garp

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Posted: August 10, 2019

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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP

When Jenny Fields decides to become a mother, she has no intention of finding a husband or of having marital sex, so she gets herself pregnant by a hospitalized solder on his deathbed. And so begins the unusual life of Garp who is destined to be anything except what he himself desires most… to be normal.

Alan and Craig discuss what is normal, Alan turning 50, Robin Williams Live at the Met and the movie “The World According to Garp” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:12

    Alan and Craig continue August’s Remembering Robin month as Alan reflects on turning 50 and his favorite memory of Robin Williams

  • 13:47

    Alan’s favorite clip on Robin Williams Live at the Met

  • 20:30

    Discussion of “Dead Poets Society”

  • 41:44

    Recasting

  • 56:43

    Double Feature

  • 59:05

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:05

       The trailer for next week’s movie “The World According to Garp”

Next week Alan and Craig continue their tribute to Robin Williams with “Good Morning Vietnam”

Victor Victoria

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Posted: June 8, 2019

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VICTOR VICTORIA

Out-of-work singer Victoria Grant conspires to pose as a female impersonator in order to get work on the Paris cabaret circuit. But her sudden success becomes complicated when American night club operator falls in love with her, correctly believing she really is a woman. Victoria tries to maintain the charade But keeping the truth a secret is no easy task.

Alan and Craig are joined by Debra Sullivan (@DebSullivanM on twitter) to discuss gender swapping in the early 80s, copping out, the power of love and the classic movie “Victor Victoria” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:54

    Discussion of “Victor Victoria”

  • 28:22

    Recasting

  • 43:11

    Double Feature

  • 47:49

    Final Thoughts

  • 53:13

    Alan and Craig preview next week’s movie “Jackie Brown”

Next week Alan and Craig and guests Steve and Izzy bow at the altar of Pam Grier with the movie “Jackie Brown”

Working Girl

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Posted: June 1, 2019

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WORKING GIRL

Savvy New York City receptionist Tess McGill gives her conniving boss, Katharine Parker  an excellent business tip, but Katharine simply steals the idea.  Pretending to be her boss, Tess initiates a major deal with an investment broker but things turn ugly after Katharine finds out what Tess has been up to.

Alan and Craig as well as returning guest Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) discuss women’s struggles in the office, massive shoulder pads, the latest D&D exploits of the Young Heroes League and the movie Working Girl on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:02

    Annie checks in with an update on 8th Dimension Comic and Games Young Heroes League D&D escapades.

  • 13:15

    Discussion of “Working Girl”

  • 42:56

    Recasting

  • 1:03:52

       Double Feature

  • 1:08:48

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:11:47

       Alan and Craig preview next week’s movie “Victor\Victoria”

 

Next week Alan and Craig and guest Deb Sullivan gender swap a few times for the glorious Julie Andrews in “Victor\Victoria”

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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Posted: May 4, 2019

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MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL

When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.

Alan and Craig discuss the legend of King Arthur, audio of Craig’s interview with John Cleese, a Monty Python panel from FanX and the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

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  • 0:55

    Craig and Alan set the scene for a life highlight: Craig hosting a panel with John Cleese!! Yes, THAT John Cleese!!

  • 8:39

    John Cleese and Craig LIVE at FanX Salt Lake

  • 45:56

    Alan and Craig discuss “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”

  • 56:11

    Recasting

  • 1:13:50

       Double Feature

  • 1:15:58

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:30:31

       Craig moderates “And Now for Something Completely Different: Monty Python at 50” with guest Rich Bonaduce (@rodowobo on twitter) Melissa Merlot (@melissamerlot on twitter) and Travis Tate (@travistatefunny on twitter).

  • 1:30:31

       Alan and Craig preview next week’s movie “The Great Escape”

Next week Alan and Craig are at Comicpalooza but you can join them right after you listen to “The Great Escape”

Iron Man

Iron Man

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Posted: March 2, 2019

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IRON MAN

After surviving an unexpected attack in enemy territory, jet-setting industrialist Tony Stark builds a high-tech suit of armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss, building a universe, the charms of Robert Downey Jr and the movie IRON MAN on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

Next week Alan and Craig continue MARVELous March with one of the funnest entries in the MCU “Thor: Ragnarok”

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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Posted: February 23, 2019

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WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?

It’s 1947 Hollywood and Eddie Valiant, a down-on-his-luck detective is hired to find proof that Marvin Acme, gag factory mogul and owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with femme fatale Jessica Rabbit, wife of Maroon Cartoon superstar, Roger Rabbit. When Acme is found murdered, all fingers point to Roger, who begs the Toon-hating Valiant to find the real evildoer.

Alan and Craig talk with Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on Twitter)  about evolving special effects, Cary’s Metal Geeks podcast, reining in talented directors and the movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 1:08

    Alan and Craig talk to Cary about what his MSRCast/Metal Geeks podcast is all about.

  • 17:17

    Discussion of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”

  • 39:21

    Recasting

  • 57:53

    Double Feature

  • 1:02:07

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:12:12

       Alan and Craig preview next week’s movie “Iron Man”

Next week Alan and Craig kick-off Marvelous March with the movie that started it all “Iron Man”

The Princess Bride

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Posted: November 10, 2018

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THE PRINCESS BRIDE

Buttercup is a beautiful princess who-after being separated by her true love Westley-is captured by and forced to marry a conspiring prince. As the wedding day approaches her true love, a vengeful Spaniard and a kind giant come to her rescue.

Alan and Craig are joined by returning guest Tom Nix to discuss swashbuckling and derring-do, Tom’s recent travels and one of the most quotable movies of all time, The Princess Bride, on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:49

    Alan and Craig catch up with Tom and his hectic 2018 travel schedule

  • 16:20

    Discussion of “The Princess Bride”

  • 50:56

    Recasting

  • 1:20:18

     Double Feature

  • 1:23:50

      Final Thought

  • 1:25:10

     D&D Alignments

  • 1:31:10

      Alan and Craig preview next week’s episode  “Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World”

Next week’s special guest Zaki Hasan returns to talk about a nautical adventure “Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World”

 

 

Fargo

Fargo

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Posted: September 22, 2018

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FARGO

Patreon Membership Drive month continues as we head north to Minnesota!

Alan and Craig discuss running blind, creating and destroying families, the great Marge Gunderson  and the movie “Fargo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! 

Show Notes

  • 1:57

    Discussion of “Fargo”

  • 21:20

    Recasting

  • 27:23

    Double Feature

  • 28:57

      Final Thoughts

Next week’s we wrap up our Patreon Membership Drive with  “The Cabin in the Woods”

Rushmore

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Posted: September 1, 2018

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RUSHMORE

Patreon Membership month kick’s off with Alan and Craig discussing Houston, Alan’s childhood, internet trolling and the movie Rushmore on this week’s Matinee Heroes – Patreon Edition! 

Show Notes

  • 1:35

    Discussion of “The Rushmore”

  • 30:50

    Recasting

  • 38:22

    Double Feature

  • 38:49

      Final Thoughts

Next week’s we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with “Alien”

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