The Terminator

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Posted: October 19, 2019

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THE TERMINATOR

A cyborg is sent from the 21st century to present-day Los Angeles to assassinate a seemingly innocent woman whose child will play an important part in the world from which the killer came.

Alan and Craig are joined by Meredith Nudo (@MeredithNudo on twitter) to discuss Video stores, constraints boosting creativity, an update on the Pop and Schlock podcast and the movie The Terminator on this week’s Matinee Villains!

Show Notes

  • 0:45

    Meredith Nudo returns to give updates on her life and the Pop and Schlock podcast as well as why the movie Eraserhead scares her.

  • 9:48

    Discussion of “The Terminator”

  • 52:39

    Recasting

  • 1:11:02

    Double Feature

  • 1:13:29

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:23:25

    The trailer for next week’s movie “The Exorcist”

Next week Alan and Craig wrap up Matinee Villains month with Adam Marcus and one of the scariest movies of all time: The Exorcist

King Kong

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Posted: October 12, 2019

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KING KONG

On a mysterious and dangerous island, film producer Carl Denham captures a giant ape and brings him back to New York in the hopes of capitalizing on his prize. But the imprisoned ape, known as Kong, has the hots for screen beauty Fay Wray and escapes in pursuit of her. Before his famous and tragic fall from the Empire State Building, he wreaks havoc on the city.

Alan and Craig are joined by Tom Nix to discuss movie monsters, A quick review of the new Joker movies, the magic of stop-motion and the classic movie “King Kong” on this week’s monstrously large Matinee Villains!

Show Notes

  • 1:03

    Angry Alan appears to review “Joker” while Craig finds out what scares our guest Tom Nix.

  • 25:44

    Discussion of “King Kong”

  • 1:06:58

    Recasting

  • 1:26:37

    Double Feature

  • 1:32:40

    Final Thoughts

Next week Alan and Craig time travel back to the original “The Terminator”. We’ll be back!

The Shining

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Posted: October 5, 2019

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THE SHINING

Writer and former teacher Jack Torrance signs on as caretaker for a hotel with a long, violent past — a past that puts everyone in the hotel in a precarious situation. As Jack slowly grows more violent and angry about his life, his son Danny tries to use a special talent called the shining to warn people outside about what’s happening at the hotel.

Alan and Craig are joined by Movies That Make Us Tracy Mangum as they discuss the book vs the movie, what scares them, addiction and the movie The Shining on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

Show Notes

  • 1:05

    Tracy Mangum joins Alan and Craig to kick off Matinee Villains month by discussing what movies scare them.

  • 8:51

    Discussion of “The Shining”

  • 38:49

    Recasting

  • 1:05:49

    Double Feature

  • 1:12:08

    Final Thoughts

Next week Alan and Craig get old school with the original version of “King Kong”

Krull

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Posted: September 28, 2019

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KRULL

Patreon Membership ends with Alan and Craig discussing laser beams vs metal swords, 80’s nerd nostalgia  and the movie “Krull” on this week’s Patreon Exclusive Edition of Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 3:33

    Discussion of “Krull”

  • 22:22

    Recasting

  • 29:55

    Double Feature

  • 32:42

    Final Thoughts

Next week we kick off Matinee Villains month with “The Shining”

Selma

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Posted: September 21, 2019

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SELMA

Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing Dr. Martin Luther King, the women’s march, a bunch of politics, LBJ buying pants and the movie “Selma” on this weeks Patreon Exclusive Edition of Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

  • 2:23

    Discussion of “Selma”

  • 29:27

    Recasting

  • 35:23

    Double Feature

  • 37:44

    Final Thoughts

Next week we wrap-up our Patreon Membership Drive with “Krull”

Rudy

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Posted: September 14, 2019

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RUDY

Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing putting in the work, Alan’s Wilford Brimley impression, Samwise Gamgee and the movie “Rudy” on this week’s Matinee Heroes – Patreon Edition!

Show Notes

  • 2:01

    Discussion of “Rudy”

  • 23:11

    Recasting

  • 32:52

    Double Feature

  • 36:28

    Final Thoughts

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

The Shape of Water

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Posted: September 7, 2019

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THE SHAPE OF WATER

Patreon Membership month kick’s off with Alan and Craig discussing fish sex, empathy, Archimedes Principle and the movie “The Shape of Water” on this month’s Matinee Heroes – Patreon Edition! 

Show Notes

  • 2:25

    Discussion of “The Shape of Water”

  • 20:53

    Recasting

  • 31:05

    Double Feature

  • 32:30

      Final Thoughts

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

Aladdin

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Posted: August 31, 2019

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ALADDIN

In a mythical city, Aladdin, a street-smart commoner, and clever, confident Princess Jasmine join forces against the evil sorcerer Jafar and put an end to his plans to take over the kingdom! Along the way, Aladdin learns to believe in himself with the help of a hysterically funny, shape-shifting, 10,000-year-old Genie and three wishes that change everything!

Alan and Craig are joined by Metal Geeks ( @metalgeeks on twitter) Cary Gordon to discuss the amazing vocal talents of Robin Williams, Disney Park rides, cinema karaoke and the Disney classic “Aladdin” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:22

    Alan and Craig talk with Cary Gordon from Metal Geeks Podcast about his fondest Robin Williams Memory

  • 12:20

    Discussion of “Aladdin”

  • 33:17

    Recasting

  • 47:30

    Double Feature

  • 51:52

       Final Thoughts

  • 56:34

       A musical interlude to end our month of Robin.

Next week Alan and Craig start their Patreon membership drive with a former exclusive “The Shape of Water”

What Dreams May Come

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Posted: August 24, 2019

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WHAT DREAMS MAY COME

After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert.  His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert’s warnings and journeys there to save her. But soon Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he’d imagined.

Alan and Craig discuss spiritualism and the afterlife, Kevin Conroy remembering his time with Robin Williams and Craig’s birthday move selection “What Dreams May come” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 1:06

    Alan and Craig chit chat about Alan’s credit, Craig’s resume and getting old.

  • 7:10

    Discussion of “What Dreams May Come”

  • 45:15

    Recasting

  • 59:24

    Double Feature

  • 1:02:01

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:06:07

       Batman’s Kevin Conroy talks to Craig at San Francisco Comic Con about being roommates with Robin.

  • 1:13:06

       Alan and Craig discuss next week’s movie “Aladdin”

Next week Alan and Craig finalize their tribute to Robin Williams with “Aladdin”

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”

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