Speed Racer

Speed Racer

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Posted: April 7, 2018

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SPEED RACER

Born into a family business of race cars, Speed Racer is one of the track’s hot stars. When Speed turns down an offer from the head of Royalton Industries, he uncovers a secret. Powerful moguls fix the races to boost profits. Hoping to beat the executive, Speed enters the same arduous cross-country race that killed his brother

Alan and Craig, joined by Special Guest Tom Nix discuss wrestling, misty-eyed family dynamics, should the Wachowskis get a chance to direct more big budget films and the movie “Speed Racer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:11

    Alan and Craig welcome guest Tom Nix. Tom talks about his new wrestling podcast Wrestling is Everything coming soon on ScreamingPods.com

  • 23:40

    Discussion of “Speed Racer”

  • 58:34

    Recasting

  • 1:14:28

      Double Feature

  • 1:18:58

      Final Thoughts

  • 1:29:03

      Alan, Craig and Zaki discuss next week’s episode “The Wrestler”

Next episode we continue with sports month and talk with Billy Donnelly about “The Wrestler”

The Fisher King

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Posted: March 31, 2018

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THE FISHER KING

After shock jock Jack Lucas inadvertently provokes a caller into murdering a group of innocent people in a Manhattan bar, he grows depressed and turns to booze. As he’s about to hit rock bottom, Lucas meets a homeless man named Parry, whose wife was killed by the caller Lucas pushed to the brink. Mentally scarred by his loss, Parry spends his days searching for the Holy Grail. Lucas, feeling culpable for the poor man’s plight, pledges to help him in his quest.

Alan And Craig Discuss homelessness, mass shootings, empathy and the Robin Williams classic “The Fisher King” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

  • 1:10

    Alan and Craig address the disconcerting comments recently made by Terry Gilliam about the #MeToo movement. 

  • 17:31

    Discussion of “The Fisher King”

  • 45:57

    Recasting

  • 55:38

    Double Feature

  • 58:36

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:00:40

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “Speed Racer”

Next episode we start Sports Month of with guest Tom Nix and the movie “Speed Racer”

District 9

District 9

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Posted: March 24, 2018

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DISTRICT 9

When an agent from a shadowy corporation tasked with moving alien creatures to a new internment camp is infected with an otherworldly liquid, he attempts to stop himself from being transformed into a Prawn.

Alan and Craig discuss immigration, the privatization of government, intelligent science fiction and the movie “District 9” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:50

    Discussion of “District 9”

  • 32:01

    Recasting

  • 37:13

    Double Feature

  • 40:10

    Final Thoughts

  • 43:04

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “The Fisher King”

 
Alan and Craig talk about one of Robin Williams’ greatest performances with “The Fisher King”

The Quiet Man

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Posted: March 17, 2018

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THE QUIET MAN

A former American boxer returns to his native home in Ireland to win the hand of a fiery young woman. But his courtship is impeded by strict local customs and the woman’s belligerent brother.

Alan and Craig discuss Ireland, getting past traditions, the joy of technicolor and the movie “The Quiet Man” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 0:54

    Discussion of “The Quiet Man”

  • 25:26

    Recasting

  • 31:54

    Double Feature

  • 34:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 36:46

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “District 9”

 
Alan and Craig talk about the breakthrough sci-fi movie “District 9”

The Muppet Movie

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Posted: March 10, 2018

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THE MUPPET MOVIE

After a chance meeting with a great talent scout, Kermit goes to Hollywood dreaming about the world of show business. But everything goes awry when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper who wants to promote, at all costs, its network of fast food that sells fried frog-legs!

Alan and Craig discuss the legacy of Jim Henson, UHF Channels, recasting human muppets and the all time classic “The Muppet Movie” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:03

    Alan and Craig welcome Arnoldo Cortes and Tami Cerny into their Hall of Heroes. Alan announces the 2018 Hullabaloo happening at the Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park on April 14th.

  • 9:21

    Discussion of “The Muppet Movie”

  • 38:56

    Recasting

  • 55:21

    Double Feature

  • 1:02:28

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:41

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s movie “The Quiet Man”

Next episode we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish love letter “The Quiet Man”.

The Untouchables

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Posted: March 3, 2018

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THE UNTOUCHABLES

After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City’s police force. Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won’t be swayed by bribes or fear, Ness renews his determination to bring Capone to justice.

Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan to discuss Saudi Arabian bootlegs, compromising your morals, defeating the status quo and the movie “The Untouchables” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:02

    Alan and Craig welcome guest Zaki Hasan. You can read reviews, listen to podcast and learn more about Zaki at http://zakiscorner.com 

  • 21:10

    Discussion of “The Untouchables”

  • 44:00

    Recasting

  • 59:55

    D&D Alignments

  • 1:03:32

    Double Feature

  • 1:11:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:15:16

    Alan, Craig and Zaki discuss next week’s episode “The Muppet Movie”

Next episode we go back to our childhood’s and talk “The Muppet Movie”.

LA Confidential

LA Confidential

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Posted: February 24, 2018

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L.A. CONFIDENTIAL

Three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire and a tabloid journalist are entangled in a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner rife with mystery, ambition and romance.

Alan and Craig discuss finding the good in yourself, tabloid television, corruption and the film noir classic “L.A. Confidential” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:51

    Discussion of “L.A. Confidential”

  • 32:38

    Recasting

  • 44:16

    D&D Alignments

  • 49:41

    Double Feature

  • 50:58

    Final Thoughts

  • 54:44

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “The Untouchables”

 
Alan and Craig are joined by guest Zaki Hasan to discuss “The Untouchables”

Creed

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Posted: February 17, 2018

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CREED

Adonis Johnson, son of deceased world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, has boxing in his blood. Looking to win his own title, Adonis heads to Philadelphia and convinces his father’s rival-turned-friend, Rocky Balboa, to train him – even as Rocky battles his own deadly opponent outside the ring. Now Adonis has a shot, but first he must develop the heart of a true fighter.

Alan and Craig discuss legacies, #unblocknordling, a review of Black Panther and the movie “Creed” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:03

    Alan gives his first reaction to the movie “Black Panther”

  • 9:30

    Discussion of “Creed”

  • 39:25

    Recasting

  • 47:00

    Double Feature

  • 52:34

    Final Thoughts

  • 55:37

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s movie “L.A. Confidential”

Next episode we go on the q-t and get all hush-hush as we discuss “L.A. Confidential”

Glory

Glory

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Posted: February 10, 2018

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GLORY

This is the inspiring story of the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Their training and battle experience leads them to their final assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina, where their heroic bravery turned bitter defeat into a symbolic victory that brought recognition to black soldiers and turned the tide of the war. 

Alan and Craig discuss the civil war, school systems, Oscar nomination snubs and the movie Glory on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:14

    Alan and Craig discuss some of the Oscar nomination snubs 

  • 16:04

    Discussion of “Glory”

  • 39:01

    Recasting

  • 49:43

    Double Feature

  • 50:55

    Final Thoughts

  • 52:39

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “Creed”

 
Alan and Craig take their first venture into the Rocky-verse with “Creed”

Zodiac

Zodiac

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Posted: February 3, 2018

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ZODIAC

As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. Still, two detectives remain steadfast in their devotion to bringing the elusive killer to justice, they soon find that the madman has control not only over their careers, but their very lives as well.

Alan and Craig discuss handwriting analysis, the decay of journalism today, Alan hosting the movie KRULL at the Alamo Drafthouse and the movie “Zodiac” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 0:53

    Alan and Craig discuss Alan hosting the upcoming Alamo Drafthouse showing of “Krull” on February 10th.

  • 3:57

    Discussion of “Zodiac”

  • 31:42

    Recasting

  • 41:19

    D&D Alignments

  • 44:26

    Double Feature

  • 45:53

    Final Thoughts

  • 49:56

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “Glory”

Next episode, go back into history to discuss the Civil War classic “Glory”

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