Dunkirk

DUNKIRK

Hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.

Craig and guest co-host Randy (@Cult45podcast on twitter) discuss overwhelming odds, experiencing a movie, having white friends as stupid questions and the movie Dunkirk on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

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

The playoffs continue!! Last week, Valerie Cameron squeaked by Steve Kondrick with an overtime victory in Game 2.

This Tuesday July 21st  at 9pmET 6pmPT Randy  and Luke Hunsaker face off in Game 3 to recast The Princess Bride.

See who will win this 8 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

  • 0:57

    Craig and Randy talk about many of the things happening in the news and how he tries not to yell when his white friends ask him ignorant questions.

  • 11:23

    Craig and Randy discuss the movie “Dunkirk”

  • 28:37

    Recasting

  • 40:47

    Double Feature

  • 42:18

    Final Thoughts

  • 47:10

    A preview of next week’s episode “Inception”

Next week, Alan returns to wrap up No-ly with Craig and guest James Owen as they discuss “Inception”

The Dark Knight Rises

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, sacrificing everything for what he hoped would be the greater good. However, the arrival of a cunning cat burglar and a merciless terrorist named Bane forces Batman out of exile and into a battle he may not be able to win.

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@blcagnew on Twitter) discuss class warfare, face plants, bad Bane impressions and the movie “The Dark Knight Rises” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

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

The playoffs have begun. Last week, Patrick Beatty squeaked by Rob Ervin with an overtime victory in Game 1.

This Tuesday, July 14th at 9pmEST/6pmPST Valerie Cameron and Steve Kondrick face off in Game 2 to see who will face Patrick in the semi-finals. The movie they’ll recast: Independence Day! See who will win this 8 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

  • 1:00

    Craig and Brendan talk about Brendan’s misfortunes with gravity

  • 6:30

    Craig and Brendan discuss the movie “The Dark Knight Rises”

  • 35:42

    Recasting

  • 1:05:52

    Double Feature

  • 1:07:37

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:28

    A preview of next week’s episode “Dunkirk”

Craig guest co-host Randy Yarbrough get a history lesson with the movie “Dunkirk”

The Prestige

THE PRESTIGE

Two young, passionate magicians, are friends and partners until one fateful night when their biggest trick goes terribly wrong. Now the bitterest of enemies, they will stop at nothing to learn each other’s secrets. As their rivalry escalates into a total obsession full of deceit and sabotage, they risk everything to become the greatest magician of all time.

Alan and Craig, as well as guest Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us (@moviesmakeus on twitter) kick of No-ly, a full month of Christopher Nolan movies as they discuss duality, sacrifice, Craig’s arch-nemesis Hugh Jackman and the movie “The Prestige” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! kicks off the playoffs! Watch this Tuesday July 7th  at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST Rob Ervin and Patrick Beatty in Game 1 as they recast the number 1 movie in America Jurassic Park!  See who will win this 8-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.

You can also go to https://challonge.com/matineeheroes and predict who you think will win it all. Predictions close at Tuesday at 8pm EST/5pm PST

Show Notes

  • 1:09

    Craig, Alan talk to Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us about their recent interview with professional stuntman Chris Romrell.

  • 10:59

    Craig, Alan and Jake discuss the movie “The Prestige”

  • 34:42

    Recasting

  • 1:07:50

    Double Feature

  • 1:12:54

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:24:41

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Dark Knight Rises”

Craig and Brendan Agnew take back the podcast with the “Dark Knight Rises”

Spartacus

SPARTACUS

Born and raised a slave, Spartacus is sold into Gladiator training. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

Craig is joined by guest co-host Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt on twitter)  as they talk about rising up against oppressors, dealing with corrupt governments, tyranny…oh and we also discuss Spartacus…on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:49

    Craig and Richard discuss the movie “Spartacus”

  • 40:37

    Recasting

  • 53:07

    Double Feature

  • 54:40

    Final Thoughts

  • 56:54

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

Craig, Alan and guest Jake Dietz start Noly – A month of Christopher Nolan films with “The Prestige”

Say Anything

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”

The Grey

THE GREY

After their plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness, a roughneck group of oil drillers are forced to find a way back to civilization. As the camp hunter leads the injured survivors through the brutal snow and ice, they are relentlessly tracked by a vicious pack of rogue wolves that will do anything to defend their territory.

Alan, Craig and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss grieving, toxic masculinity, the misrepresentation of wolves and the movie “The Grey” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is the season finale! Watch this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as past guests Patrick Beatty goes head to head against our resident Disneyophile Cary Gordon to see who can recast the sci-fi horror classic Alien.  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  See you Tuesday!

Show Notes

  • 0:49

    Craig, Alan talk to Brendan Agnew as he introduces The Last Airbender TV show to his 3-year old daughter.

  • 11:56

    Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss the movie “The Grey”

  • 37:58

    Recasting

  • 56:05

    Double Feature

  • 1:04:04

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:11:31

    A preview of next week’s episode “Say Anything”

Craig, Alan and Rob Ervin take on a Patreon selection “Say Anything”

Point Break

POINT BREAK

Johnny Utah is a young FBI agent going undercover to unmask a band of thrill-seeking surfers who rob banks to fund their addiction to pulling off the most daring score, surviving the greatest danger . . . and riding the biggest wave.

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss meatball sandwiches, bromances, D&D online and the movie “Point Break on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as past guest Tracy Mangum  goes head to head against Tyler Russel to see who can recast a true classic: the original Ghostbusters .  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  You gonna call? Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF of course!

Show Notes

  • 0:52

    Craig, Alan talk to Annie Bulloch about playing online D&D thanks to Covid-19

  • 13:38

    Craig, Alan and Annie discuss the movie “Point Break”

  • 44:06

    Recasting

  • 1:07:02

    Double Feature

  • 1:15:15

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:21:21

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

Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew don’t think 2020 is bleak enough so they watch “The Grey”

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS

When ancient god-sized monsters rise again, the crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah as they all vie for supremacy.

Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) discuss Kaiju stomping, Fanboy Planet, when a moth loves a lizard and the movie “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as past guest Randy Yarbrough goes head to head against Travis Tate to see who can recast the podcast most downloaded episode Smokey and the Bandit.  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  See you Tuesdays. 10-4 good buddies!!

Show Notes

  • 0:51

    Craig, Alan talk to Derek McCaw about his site Fanboy Planet and his podcast.

  • 13:07

    Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw discuss the movie “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”

  • 38:50

    Recasting

  • 1:00:22

    Double Feature

  • 1:08:28

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:11:53

    A preview of next week’s episode “Point Break”

Craig, Alan and Annie Bullock revisit the 90’s with the surfer-crime classic “Point Break”

The Three Musketeers

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

Young D’Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king’s elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king.

Craig and guest host Rob Ervin (@yesTHATRobErvin on twitter) discuss midnight movies, public domain, the Clubhouse podcast and the movie “The Three Musketeers” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF! We’ve taken one of most popular segments…recasting…and turned it into a competitive live streaming event!  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live every Tuesday nights starting at 9pm EST 6pm PST as 2 competitors go head to head to see who can recast popular movies and beloved actors the best.

You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the youtube feed.  See you Tuesdays!!

Show Notes

  • 0:45

    Craig and Rob talk about “The Clubhouse Podcast

  • 11:05

    Craig and Rob discuss the movie “The Three Musketeers”

  • 33:09

    Recasting

  • 52:47

    Double Feature

  • 55:36

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:28

    A preview of next week’s episode “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”

Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw destroy Boston and the movie “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”

Days of Thunder

DAYS OF THUNDER

Rookie hotshot Cole Trickle is teamed with legendary crew chief Harry Hogge to race for the Winston Cup at the Daytona 500. A fiery crash nearly ends Cole’s career and he must turn to a beautiful doctor to regain his nerve and the true courage needed to race, to win and to live.

Craig and guest co-host Valerie Cameron (@multiplanePC on twitter) discuss rubbin and racin, the new Multiplane Podcast, the power of Tom Cruise’s charm and the movie “Days of Thunder” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:02

    Craig and Valerie talk about her new Disney-centric podcast “Multiplane Podcast

  • 12:23

    Craig and Valerie discuss the movie “Days of Thunder”

  • 28:17

    Recasting

  • 50:21

    Double Feature

  • 54:53

    Final Thoughts

  • 57:10

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Three Musketeers”

Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin are all for one with the Disney version of “The Three Musketeers”