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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Terminator 2: Judgement Day

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Posted: January 27, 2018

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TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY

Almost ten years have passed since Sarah Connor’s ordeal began, and her son John, the future leader of the resistance, is now a young boy. However, the nightmare begins again when a new, more deadly Terminator is sent back in time, it’s orders – to strike at John Conner while he is still a child. Sarah and John, however, don’t face this terrifying Terminator alone. The human resistance has sent back another warrior from the future, its orders – to protect John Conner at any cost. 

Alan and Craig discuss time travel, buffing up for action roles, people hating on James Cameron and the action sci-fi classic “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:02

    Discussion of “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”

  • 34:34

    Recasting

  • 43:00

    Double Feature

  • 46:32

    Final Thoughts

  • 48:53

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

 
Alan and Craig try to solve the mystery of next week’s movie “Zodiac”

 

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

The Treasure of Sierra Madre

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Posted: January 20, 2018

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THE TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE

Three ill-fated prospectors set out across the Mexican desert in search of gold but instead find mistrust, betrayal, and death.

Alan and Craig discuss greed and paranoia, a look back at the past year of the podcast, leg tackling and the all time classic “The Treasure of Sierra Madre” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:46

    Alan and Craig discuss the anniversary of the podcast and what the hope to accomplish in the year ahead

  • 10:46

    Discussion of “The Treasure of Sierra Madre”

  • 34:06

    Recasting

  • 40:06

    D&D Alignments

  • 41:37

    Double Feature

  • 43:13

    Final Thoughts

  • 54:02

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”

Next episode we look at the FX action classic “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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Posted: January 13, 2018

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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

A bounty hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery during the civil war.

Alan and Craig discuss the incomparable Eli Wallach, the winners of the Houston Film Critics Society’s annual awards, and the western masterpiece “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:54

    Alan and Craig discuss the winners of the Houston Film Critics Society’s annual awards. 

  • 17:27

    Discussion of “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly”

  • 40:38

    Recasting

  • 49:41

    Double Feature

  • 52:09

    Final Thoughts

  • 54:02

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “The Treasure of Sierra Madre”

Next episode we look at the classic Bogart film “The Treasure of Sierra Madre”

Heat

HEAT

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Posted: January 6, 2018

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HEAT

Master criminal Neil McCauley is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life. McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other’s plans.

Alan and Craig discuss the difficulties of love, the Pacino Syndrome, the best hero movies of 2017 and the classic thriller HEAT on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:01

    Alan and Craig discuss their top heroic movies of 2017

  • 16:14

    Discussion of “Heat”

  • 41:48

    Recasting

  • 49:54

    Double Feature

  • 45:41

    Final Thoughts

  • 53:44

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”

Next episode we look at one of the best westerns ever made: “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”

Darth Vader and Obi-wan Kenobi

Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi

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Posted: December 30, 2017

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DARTH VADER & OBI-WAN KENOBI

A failed teacher must prepare the son of his corrupted student to become the last hope of the galaxy and defeat an evil empire, restoring balance to the Force!

Alan and Craig discuss abandonment, the Clone Wars cartoons, an spoiler filled discussion of The Last Jedi and the character analysis, you the fans voted for, of Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes
  • 1:04

    Alan and Craig have a spoiler filled discussion of “The Last Jedi”

  • 19:40

    Discussion of the Star Wars characters Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi

  • 37:06

    Recasting

  • 42:53

    Double Feature

  • 44:59

    Final Thoughts

  • 48:10

    Alan and Craig start the new year with two powerhouse actors in “Heat”

Next episode we talk about the crime thriller “Heat”

Die Hard

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Posted: December 23, 2017

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DIE HARD

New York City Detective John McClane becomes the only hope for a small group of hostages, one of whom is his estranged wife, trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise office building when it is seized by terrorists on Christmas Eve.

Alan and Craig discuss Hans Gruber leadership lessons, cinematic douchebags, The Houston Film Critics Society’s slate of nominees and the Christmas movie DIE HARD on this week’s Matinee Heroes!   

Show Notes
  • 0:50

    Alan gives the slate of nominees for the Houston Film Critics Society’s annual awards.

  • 13:48

    Discussion of the movie “Die Hard”

  • 43:59

    Recasting

  • 52:54

    Double Feature

  • 53:49
  • Alan and Craig devote an episode to the listener’s Star Wars character analysis choice – a tie between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi!

Next episode we finish our Star Wars character episodes with both Darth Vader and Obi-wan Kenobi!

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