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Matinee Heroes

Matinee Heroes is a podcast dedicated to exploring hero cinema - from adventurers, heroes, and superheroes; from Jedi to buddy cops; from the Wild West, to the distant past, to futures both hopeful and dystopian, from ancient lands to the deepest reaches of outer space. In a time when we need heroes more than ever, Alan and Craig will try to understand just what makes our cinematic heroes tick, and how we can use that heroism in our everyday life.

tv & film film reviews

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01:03:30

Arachnophobia

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/10/05

ARACHNOPHOBIA After a nature photographer dies on assignment in Venezuela, a deadly spider sneaks into his coffin and is shipped to his hometown in rural California. There, arachnophobic Dr. Ross Jennings, who has just moved to the town with his family, suspects spiders when locals begin dying mysteriously. Jennings must confront his deepest fears in order to help stop the deadly infestation before its too late. Craig along with Make Me Watch This Co-hosts Brendons Agnew and Foley talk about what

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01:01:29

Episode 400 - Casablanca

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/09/28

CASABLANCA In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine runs the city's hottest nightspot. Cynical and solitary, he comes into possession of two valuable letters of transit. When a Nazi Major arrives, the opportunistic Captain Renault goes out of his way to appease him, even detaining Czech underground leader Victor Laszlo who shows up with Rick's former love, Ilsa. Bitter over Ilsa's betrayal in Paris, Rick is conflicted, but when he learns her reasons, they plot to escape together using the letters of

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01:08:59

The Running Man

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/09/21

THE RUNNING MAN In the year 2019, America is a totalitarian state where the favorite television program is "The Running Man" -- a game show in which prisoners must run to freedom to avoid a brutal death. Having been made a scapegoat by the government, an imprisoned Ben Richards has the opportunity to make it back to the outside again by being a contestant on the deadly show, although the twisted host, Damon Killian has no intention of letting him escape. Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk about

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53:57

Oppenheimer

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/09/14

OPPENHEIMER During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history. Craig and Alan talk about Christopher Nolan at his peak, shingles, horny communists and the movie “Oppenheimer” on this week’s

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01:14:04

Beetlejuice

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/09/07

BEETLEJUICE After the Maitlands die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice, a rambunctious spirit whose "help" quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia. Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw talk about the Beetlejuice Afterlife Experience, the creativity of

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58:24

Memento

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/08/31

MEMENTO Craig and Alan discuss unreliable narrators, video games, celebrating a month dedicated to Christopher Nolan and the movie "Memento" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we celebrate the ghost with the most with the original "Beetlejuice"

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01:20:05

Force 10 From Navarone

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/08/24

FORCE 10 FROM NAVARONE After successfully sabotaging radar-guided Nazi guns, Brits Mallory and Miller find themselves attached to an elite American unit known as Force 10. The unlikely duo must accompany Force 10 leader Col. Barnsby and his men as they search for an escaped Nazi spy whom only Mallory and Miller can identify. But Force 10 has orders of their own : blow a giant dam in order to crush a strategic bridge held by the Nazis. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe discuss comfort movies,

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01:31:36

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/08/17

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS As war sweeps through the galaxy, the Jedi Knights, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, fight against the dark side, led by Count Dooku, in order to maintain freedom and restore peace to the galaxy in this action-packed series Craig and special guest co-host Rob Ervin talk a Rebels reunion, top billing, Retro Expo and the movie “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on this Live edition of Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:47 Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin discuss

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50:06

Becket

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/08/10

BECKET Debauched King Henry II installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that his old friend will be a compliant and loyal lackey in the King's ongoing battles with the church. But Becket unexpectedly finds his true calling with God and aligns himself against the king's selfish wishes, causing a rift and an eventual showdown not only between the two men, but also the institutions they represent. Craig and Alan talk about the end of friendships,

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01:55:47

MASH

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/08/03

MASH Three army surgeons create havoc with their martini parties and practical jokes while the war rages around them. Their lunatic lifestyle helps them cope with the everyday horrors they encounter in the Korean War. Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin discuss the start of the inappropriate 70s, the TV series vs the movie, Craig’s complete panel with Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr from Retro Expo and the movie “MASH” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:11 Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin

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01:33:28

Clash of the Titans

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/07/27

CLASH OF THE TITANS Perseus, son of the Greek god Zeus, grows up on a deserted island. His destiny is to marry Princess Andromeda who will someday rule the city of Joppa. But as long as the satyr Calibos -- who uses a giant vulture to kidnap Andromeda's soul every night -- is alive, no one can marry her. Perseus travels to Joppa, where he must defeat Calibos and other mythological monsters to rescue his beloved Andromeda. Live from Retro Expo in Plano, Texas - Craig and special guest host Rob Ervin

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41:52

Pan's Labyrinth

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/07/20

PAN'S LABYRINTH Craig and Alan discuss horror vs fantasy, creating mythology and the movie "Pan's Labyrinth" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we finish Monster Month with a monster hunter. Rob Ervin fills in for Alan as we do a live episode from Retro Expo with a bonus interview with Perseus himself, from Clash of the Titans, Harry Hamlin!

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01:39:43

Prey

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/07/13

PREY A skilled Comanche warrior protects her tribe from a highly evolved alien predator that hunts humans for sport, fighting against wilderness, dangerous colonizers and this mysterious creature to keep her people safe. Craig, guest co-host Brendan Agnew and guest Mark Woodring discuss, monsters, hatchet throwing, an exclusive interview with Dane DiLiegro the predator from the movie "Prey" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, guest co-host Brendan Agnew and guest Mark Woodring

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01:23:58

Godzilla Minus One

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/07/06

GODZILLA MINUS ONE In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror. Craig, Alan and Guest Derek McCaw talk about survivors’ guilt, theater etiquette, upcoming events and the movie “Godzilla: Minus One” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw talk about their

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57:49

In the Land of Saints and Sinners

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/06/29

IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS Hoping to leave his dark past behind him, former assassin Finbar Murphy leads a quiet life in a coastal Irish town, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. When menacing terrorists show up, Finbar soon discovers that one of them has been abusing a local girl. Drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, he must choose between exposing his secret identity and defending his friends and neighbors. Craig and Alan discuss Actor

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49:05

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/06/22

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Once a celebrated star of the fictional 1950s television Western Bounty Law, Rick Dalton now grapples with the harsh reality of a fading Hollywood career. His days are filled with camaraderie alongside Cliff Booth, his easygoing best friend and longtime stunt double. Rick also happens to live next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate, whose futures will forever be intertwined with the tragic events orchestrated by the Manson Family. Craig and Alan talk alternate

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The Departed

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/06/15

THE DEPARTED Undercover cop Billy Costigan infiltrates gangland chief Frank Costello’s organization, while career criminal Colin Sullivan acts as a spy in the State Police for his syndicate boss. As both sides discover a mole, Billy and Colin must uncover each other’s identities to survive. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about Boston food, nasty weather, bloody falls and the movie “The Departed” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the

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01:05:22

The Departed

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/06/15

THE DEPARTED Undercover cop Billy Costigan infiltrates gangland chief Frank Costello’s organization, while career criminal Colin Sullivan acts as a spy in the State Police for his syndicate boss. As both sides discover a mole, Billy and Colin must uncover each other’s identities to survive. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about Boston food, nasty weather, bloody falls and the movie “The Departed” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the

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01:05:02

No Country For Old Men

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/06/08

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss. Craig and Alan talk about nihilistic endings, fate, VOD making theaters DOA

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01:00:43

Sideways

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/06/01

SIDEWAYS Miles, a struggling writer, and his best friend Jack, a has-been actor, go for a weekend in California wine country. Miles wants to golf and drink wine, while Jack, soon to be married, is on the prowl for one last hurrah before his nuptials. Alan and Craig talk about wine, leaving your mark, summertime and the movie “Sideways” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:44 Craig and Alan talk about the summer movie going experience. 8:30 Craig and Alan discuss "Sideways" 32:27

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