Princess Leia

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Posted: December 16, 2017

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PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA

A princess senator attempts to steal secret plans for a new super weapon teams up with a farm boy, a crazy wizard and a scoundrel which sets in motion one of the greatest adventures of all time.

Alan and Craig discuss the great Carrie Fisher, Alan’s initial thoughts of The Last JEDI, and a character analysis of Star Wars’ Princess Leia on this week’s Matinee Heroes!        

Show Notes
  • 1:04

    Alan talks about his impressions of “The Last Jedi”

  • 12:43

    Discussion of the Star Wars character Princess Leia

  • 30:20

    Recasting

  • 36:45

    Double Feature

  • 42:06

    Final Thoughts

  • 40:41

    Alan and Craig celebrate Christmas with an old Yuletide tradition: “Die Hard”

Next episode we head to the coast, have a few laughs and talk “Die Hard”

Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker

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Posted: December 9, 2017

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LUKE SKYWALKER

A simple Tatooine farmboy with a secret family history joins a crazy old man to Alderaan to deliver a message to a princess turns into one of the greatest Jedi the galaxy has ever known. 

Alan and Craig discuss the Hero’s Journey, whiny brats,  Alan’s review of Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” and a character analysis of Star Wars’ Luke Skywalker on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:03

    Alan talks about the romantic horror movie “The Shape of Water”

  • 12:08

    Discussion of the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker

  • 27:47

    Recasting

  • 37:10

    Double Feature

  • 42:06

    Final Thoughts

  • 47:03

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode focusing on the Star Wars character Princess Leia.

Next episode we continue to celebrate Star Wars Month by discussing Princess Leia!

Han Solo

Han Solo

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Posted: December 2, 2017

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HAN SOLO

A Corellian smuggler contracted to deliver a crazy old man and a farm boy to Alderaan to deliver a message to a princess turns into a galactic hero for the rebellion in one of the greatest stories in cinema.

Alan and Craig discuss audience proxies, Kylo Ren, Alan’s review of Spielberg’s The Post and a character analysis of Star Wars’ Han Solo on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:03

    Alan gives his thoughts on the new Steven Spielberg movie “The Post” starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.

  • 9:03

    Discussion of the Star Wars character Han Solo

  • 40:20

    Recasting

  • 46:50

    Double Feature

  • 47:58

    Final Thoughts

  • 47:03

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode focusing on the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker.

Next episode we continue to celebrate Star Wars Month by discussing Luke Skywalker!

Planes Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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Posted: November 25, 2017

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PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

Desperate to return to his Chicago home in time to spend Thanksgiving with his family, uptight businessman Neal Page encounters loutish shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith. During a disastrous and hilarious voyage back to the Windy City, both men experience the various aggravations of modern travel while forming an unlikely friendship.

Alan and Craig discuss empathy, business travel, December being Star Wars month on the podcast and the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:58

    Alan and Craig discuss their plans to celebrate Star Wars: The Last Jedi by having December be Star Wars Month.

  • 9:05

    Discussion of “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”

  • 35:21

    Recasting

  • 42:29

    Double Feature

  • 45:41

    Final Thoughts

  • 47:03

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s episode focusing on the Star Wars character Han Solo

Next episode we celebrate Star Wars by discussing Han Solo!

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

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Posted: November 18, 2017

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THE HIDDEN FORTRESS

Japanese peasants find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. Although the peasants don’t know that Rokurota is a general and Yuki is a princess, the peasants agree to accompany the pair to safety in return for gold. Along the way, the general must prove his expertise in battle while also hiding his identity.

Alan and Craig discuss Samurais, the influences on Star Wars, The Houston Film Critics Society awards show, Craig’s charity photography and the Akira Kurosawa classic The Hidden Fortress on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 1:08

    Alan and Craig discuss the Houston Film Critics Society awards show and Craig’s charity calendar to support Orangutan Outreach. 

  • 9:23

    Discussion of “The Hidden Fortress”

  • 32:15

    Recasting

  • 37:39

    Double Feature

  • 43:45

    Final Thoughts

  • 47:59

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s Thanksgiving treat “Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Next episode we celebrate Thanksgiving with “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”

The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

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Posted: November 11, 2017

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THE ROCKETEER

In 1938 a young air racing pilot, Cliff Secord, and his partner, Peevy, discover a secret rocket pack that enables a man to fly. They quickly become entangled in international intrigue in their attempts to keep the device away from Nazi spies and other villains, including Hollywood matinee idol Neville Sinclair. With the help of his actress girlfriend, Cliff, dubbed “The Rocketeer” by the press, embarks on a mission that could alter the course of history and make him a true hero!

Alan and Craig discuss sincerity, listener recasts, a quick review of Thor:Ragnarok and the movie The Rocketeer on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:08

    Alan and Craig talk about listener Jason Raschen’s recast for “Blade Runner” as well as give a mini review of the new movie “Thor:Ragnarok” 

  • 12:47

    Discussion of “The Rocketeer”

  • 22:24

    Recasting

  • 30:09

    Double Feature

  • 33:36

    Final Thoughts

  • 35:19

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s classic “The Hidden Fortress”

Next episode we delve into Alan’s favorite genre, the Samurai movie, with “The Hidden Fortress”

The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

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Posted: November 4, 2017

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THE DARK KNIGHT

With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon and DA Harvey Dent, Batman has been able to keep a tight lid on crime in Gotham City. But when a vile young criminal calling himself the Joker suddenly throws the town into chaos, the Caped Crusader begins to tread a fine line between heroism and vigilantism.

Alan and Craig talk about moral choices, the alignments of evil, the complete Batman on Film panel from Salt Lake Comic Con and the movie The Dark Knight on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 0:59

    Craig host the panel “A Dark Knight in a Dark Theater: Batman On Film” with panelists Mario DeAngelis,  DC Doll, Paul Gibbs, Kerry Jackson and Jenniffer Wardell

  • 50:32

    Discussion of “The Dark Knight”

  • 1:11:00

    Alignments

  • 1:14:04

    Recasting

  • 1:19:22

    Double Feature

  • 1:20:28

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:24:48

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s popcorn flick “The Rocketeer”

 

Next episode we discuss a movie Matinee Heroes was born to do “The Rocketeer”!

There Will Be Blood

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Posted: October 28, 2017

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THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Daniel Plainview’s quest for “black gold” takes him to early 20th-century California, where he becomes entrenched in a world of deception, corruption, and murder, making his fortune at the cost of his soul.

Alan and Craig talk about capitalism, does Daniel love H.W., Craig’s upcoming move to California, milkshakes and the movie There Will Be Blood on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 0:57

    Alan and Craig discuss how Craig’s move to California will change the podcast.

  • 7:33

    Discussion of “There Will Be Blood”

  • 38:16

    Recasting

  • 43:42

    Double Feature

  • 46:18

    Final Thoughts

  • 48:17

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s movie “The Dark Knight”

 

Next episode will spotlight Craig’s Batman panel from Salt Lake Comic Con and the movie “The Dark Knight”

Training Day

Training Day

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Posted: October 21, 2017

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TRAINING DAY

On his first day on the job as a Los Angeles narcotics officer, a rookie cop goes beyond a full work day in training within the narcotics division of the LAPD with a rogue detective who isn’t what he appears to be.

Alan and Craig discuss degrees of power, Horrorthon: H3, looking through keyholes and the movie Training Day on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:44

    Alan and Craig discuss this upcoming Wednesday’s (the 25th) Horrorthon: H3! 

  • 6:54

    Discussion of “Training Day”

  • 28:51

    Recasting

  • 34:17

    Double Feature

  • 36:16

    Final Thoughts

  • 40:09

    Alan and Craig discuss next week’s epic “There Will Be Blood”

 

Next episode we discuss Daniel Day-Lewis and his all-time masterful performance in “There Will Be Blood”

Misery

Misery

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Posted: October 14, 2017

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MISERY

Successful romantic novelist, Paul Sheldon, his life saved by his No.1 fan…now lives to regret it. When Ann Wilkes discovers that her favorite character, Misery Chastain, has been killed off in his latest novel she’ll do anything to make sure he brings her back to life. Now he must write as if his life depended on it…because it does.

Alan and Craig discuss Matinee Villains month, Stephen King adaptations, fandom, movies vs books and the film Misery on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:50

    Alan and Craig discuss the concept of Matinee Villains and previews the 3 movies that will be spotlighted this month!

  • 5:56

    Discussion of “Misery”

  • 42:02

    Recasting

  • 48:27

    Double Feature

  • 52:07

    Final Thoughts

  • 57:04

    Alan and Craig continue Matinee Villains month with fan selected “Training Day”.

 

Next episode we discuss Denzel Washington’s Oscar winning role in “Training Day”

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