MIRACLE

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Posted: February 22, 2020

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MIRACLE

Determined coach, Herb Brooks, had an impossible dream – beat the seemingly unbeatable Soviets at their own game. Starting with a handpicked group of undisciplined kids, Brooks coached them to play like they never played before, and turned them into a team that believed they could achieve the unachievable – and in the process, united a nation with a new feeling of hope.

Craig and guest co-host Jake Dietz (@moviesmakeus on twitter) discuss team building, helmet hair, next week’s Fayetteville Comic Show (@FayComicShow on twitter)and the movie “Miracle” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:12

    Craig previews next week’s Fayetteville Comic Show where Craig will be hosting panels with the cast of Twin Peaks, My Hero Academia and C. Thomas Howell.

  • 8:48

    Craig and Jake discuss “Miracle”

  • 29:07

    Recasting

  • 37:59

    Double Feature

  • 40:45

    Final Thoughts

  • 42:48

    A preview of next week’s episode “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Randy Yarborough from Cult 45 podcast returns to talk the classic “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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Posted: February 15, 2020

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THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E

At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.

Craig and guest co-host Steve Kondrick are joined by Izzy Kondrick (@eilfmovies on twitter) to discuss witty banter, fun horror movies, 80’s action heroes and the underrated gem THE MAN FROM UNCLE on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

  • 0:57

    Craig, Steve and Izzy catch up on Valentine’s Day events and their podcast Everything I Learned From Movies

  • 11:12

    Craig, Steve and Izzy discuss “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”

  • 35:17

    Recasting

  • 40:28

    Double Feature

  • 45:10

    Final Thoughts

  • 48:24

    A preview of next week’s episode “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Randy Yarborough from Cult 45 podcast returns to talk the classic “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-verse

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Posted: February 8, 2020

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SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

After being bitten by a radioactive spider, Brooklyn teen Miles Morales gets a crash course in web-slinging from his alternate-dimension counterparts.

Craig and guest co-host Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) discuss surpassing expectations, Gallifrey One and The Fayetteville Comic Show, and one of the best superhero movies ever made in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:55

    Craig and Devin discuss being panelists for next week’s Gallifrey One Feb 14th -16th and the main moderators for the Fayetteville Comic Show Feb 29th – Mar. 1st

  • 15:37

    Craig and Devin discuss “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse”

  • 34:03

    Recasting

  • 56:46

    Double Feature

  • 59:36

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:03:26

    A preview of next week’s episode “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”

Stizzy (Steve and Izzy) from Everything I Learned from Movies are back to talk the under-rated “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”

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”

The Mandalorian

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Posted: January 25, 2020

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THE MANDALORIAN

After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.

Craig and guest Co-host Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) discuss, binge viewing, remakes, a recap of EmpireCon and the show “The Mandalorian” on this week’s Matinee Heroes…plus!

Show Notes

  • 0:47

    Craig and Devin discuss EmpireCon, working shows and more.

  • 18:03

    Craig and Devin discuss “The Mandalorian”

  • 35:57

    Recasting

  • 53:00

    Double Feature

  • 56:54

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:24

    A preview of next week’s episode “Defending Your Life”

Film Critic Rich Bonaduce stops by and helps Craig breakdown the superb afterlife film “Defending Your Life”

The Black Cauldron

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Posted: January 18, 2020

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THE BLACK CAULDRON

When a fearsome warrior’s quest for invincibility leads him to the Black Cauldron, he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran. Now, with help from his furry sidekick Gurgi and Princess Eilonwy, Taran must locate the magical black cauldron before the Horned King is able to use its mystical powers to summon an army of the undead.

Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@MetalGeeks on twitter) discuss facing evil, Norwegian death metal, the lack of merchandise and the movie “The Black Cauldron” on this week’s Matinee Heroes…plus!

Show Notes

  • 1:01

    Craig gets updates from Cary about his podcast Metal Geeks and talk a bit about Norwegian Death Metal.

  • 11:55

    Craig and Cary discuss “The Black Cauldron”

  • 23:41

    Recasting

  • 34:31

    Double Feature

  • 36:13

    Final Thoughts

  • 41:36

    Craig and Cary preview next week’s episode “The Mandalorian”

Disney Plus month wraps up with a show most people signed up to see: The Mandalorian

The Rescuers

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Posted: January 11, 2020

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THE RESCUERS

Two mice from the “Rescue Aid Society” help a young orphan girl to escape the clutches of an evil woman who wishes to use the girl to retrieve a fabulous diamond.

Craig and guest co-host Richard Jensen (@TheRagingCelt on twitter) discuss everyday heroes, child abduction, Richard’s latest film projects and the movie “the Rescuers” on this week’s Matinee Heroes – Plus!

Show Notes

  • 0:21

    Craig and Richard discuss Richard’s latest film projects and plans for 2020.

  • 7:37

    Craig and Richard discuss “The Rescuers”

  • 23:23

    Recasting

  • 36:44

    Double Feature

  • 41:20

    Final Thoughts

  • 44:20

    Craig and Richard preview next week’s movie “The Black Cauldron”

Disney Plus month continues with a movie Craig has never seen: The Black Cauldron

Newsies

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Posted: January 4, 2020

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NEWSIES

A courageous group of newsboys become unlikely heroes when they team up to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon. When publisher Joseph Pulitzer sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike.

Craig and Jake Dietz discuss child labor, being too young to be scared, Jake’s podcast Movies that Makes Us and the musical “Newsies” on this week’s Matinee Heroes – Plus!

Show Notes

  • 0:43

    Craig and Jake catch up and look at what Jake’s podcast Movies That Make Us have planned for 2020.

  • 8:50

    Craig and Jake discuss “Newsies”

  • 23:58

    Recasting

  • 38:08

    Double Feature

  • 42:52

    Final Thoughts

  • 46:29

    Craig and Jake preview next week’s movie “The Rescuers”

Disney Plus month continues with a movie Craig confuses with the Searchers: The Rescuers

Holiday Bonus #4 – Behind the Scenes of the Original Star Wars Trilogy LIVE from EmpireCon

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Posted: December 28, 2019

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BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ORIGINAL STAR WARS TRILOGY

For this last panel, we have Model maker and Visual Effects artist Charlie Bailey, Empire Strikes Back 2nd unit Director Harley Cokeliss, three jaws including Andrea Wickman, Tim Donaldson and Frazer Diamond, and returning Champion Puppeteer Mike Quinn.

This is the 4th of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.

Holiday Bonus #3 – Matte Painter Harrison Ellenshaw LIVE from EmpireCon

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Posted: December 28, 2019

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HARRISON ELLENSHAW

Harrison is an amazing matte artist and is best known for his work on TRON (1982), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), and Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Ellenshaw eventually became the head of Disney’s effects studio, Buena Vista Visual Effect, and worked as its executive producer in Escape from L.A. (1996, John Carpenter)

This is the 3rd of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.

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