x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

All Episodes

01:01:05

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/06/03

BILL AND TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE Bill Preston and Ted Logan are two totally excellent dudes facing one most heinous history exam. With the help of Rufus an ultra-cool messenger in a time traveling phone booth, the triumphant twosome bag a bevy of historical heavyweights like the Bodacious Philosopher So-crates, One Very Excellent Barbarian Genghis Khan, the Short Dead Dude Napoleon and Noah's Wife Joan of Arc to stage the most hysterical high school project ever. Craig, Alan and guest Meredith

en

51:39

First Blood

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/05/27

FIRST BLOOD Vietnam veteran and drifter John J. Rambo wanders into a small Washington town in search of an old friend but is met with intolerance and brutality by the local sheriff. When the sheriff’s deputies rough up Rambo, he flashes back to his time as a prisoner of war and unleashes his fury on the officers. He narrowly escapes the manhunt, but it will take Rambo’s former commander to save the hunters from the hunted. Craig and guest cohost Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) talk about the

en

01:31:53

Road House

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/05/20

ROAD HOUSE Dalton is a legendary bouncer who comes to Jasper, Missouri, for a special purpose: to restore order at the notorious Double Deuce and rid the bar of thugs and henchmen. But when he runs afoul of a ruthless crime boss who controls the town, the stage is set for a blistering showdown that'll leave only one man standing! Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bulloch (@8dComix on twitter)talk about professional bouncers, growing up in the 80s, the angelic Patrick Swayze and the movie “Road House” on

en

01:17:12

Highlander

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/05/13

HIGHLANDER When the mystical Russell Nash kills a man in a sword fight in a New York City parking lot, he leaves a sliver of an ancient weapon lodged in a car in the process. After brilliant forensics specialist Brenda Wyatt recovers evidence of the mysterious weapon, she and her partner, Lt. Frank Moran embark on an investigation Of Nash that will land them in the middle of a dangerous, centuries-old feud between powerful immortals. Craig, guest cohost Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) and

en

01:20:56

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/05/06

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM Intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones, on the trail of fortune and glory in Old Shanghai, is ricocheted into a dangerous adventure in India. With his faithful companion Short Round and nightclub singer Willie Scott, Indy goes in search of the magical Sankara stone, and uncovers an ancient evil which threatens all who come into contact with it. Craig and co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about the power of Ke Huy Quan’s Short Round, Geeks

en

01:05:57

Logan Lucky

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/04/29

LOGAN LUCKY Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to pull off an elaborate heist during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway But they’ll need the help of Joe Bang, a convicted safe-cracker who is currently doing time. All they have to do is break Joe out, blow the racetrack vault, get away with the cash, return Joe to prison, and get Jimmy to his daughter's beauty pageant on time. Craig and co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter)

en

57:10

The Magnificent Seven

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/04/22

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN A Mexican village is at the mercy of Calvera, the leader of a band of outlaws. The townspeople, too afraid to fight for themselves, hire seven American gunslingers to free them from the bandits' raids. The professional gunmen train the villagers to defend themselves, then plan a trap for the evil Calvera. Craig Alan and guest Austin Vashaw (@VforVashaw on Twitter) talk about the undying coolness of Yul Brenner, the 10th anniversary of Cinapse, the lackluster sequels and the

en

01:04:01

Ocean's Eleven

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/04/15

OCEAN'S ELEVEN Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan. Following three rules: Don't hurt anybody, don't steal from anyone who doesn't deserve it, and play the game like you've got nothing to lose. Danny orchestrates the most sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in history. Craig and guest co-host Chauncey Telese (@bigchaunc64 on twitter) talk about who’s a movie star, personality driven movies,

en

01:15:52

Ronin

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/04/08

RONIN A shadowy Irish operative puts together a team of experts that she tasks with stealing a valuable briefcase, the contents of which are a mystery. As their operation gets underway, several team members are found to be untrustworthy, and everyone must complete the mission with a watchful eye on everyone else. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about competency porn, DeNiro as James Bond, thoughts on “Picard” and the movie “Ronin” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show

en

01:00:05

Dragonslayer

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/04/01

DRAGONSLAYER A horrifying fire-breathing dragon terrorizes the sixth-century British countryside. The only hope for the beleaguered citizens is Ulrich, an aging sorcerer. But when Ulrich is killed, the task to confront the dragon falls to the wizard's apprentice, Galen whose mission is complicated by resistance from the king - and by falling in love - but his biggest challenge comes when he is suddenly face to face with the dreaded beast, Vermithrax Pejorative. Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring

en

33:35

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/03/25

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM After gunning down a member of the High Table -- the shadowy international assassin's guild -- legendary hit man John Wick finds himself stripped of the organization's protective services. Now stuck with a $14 million bounty on his head, Wick must fight his way through the streets of New York as he becomes the target of the world's most ruthless killers. Alan and Craig discuss massive action scenes, ball chomping dogs, Elton John's "Rocketman" and a spoiler filled

en

01:31:55

High Plains Drifter

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/03/18

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER When a nameless stranger rides into the town Lago, he is met with skepticism and disapproval by the townspeople. But once he shows his skills with a pistol, the locals realize he may be able to help them fend off a band of criminals who have been terrorizing the town. He agrees to help the townspeople but does so with his own secret agenda. Craig, Alan and resident Clint-ologist Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about bad things happening to bad people, dangerous

en

52:23

PIG

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/03/11

PIG Living alone in the Oregon wilderness, a truffle hunter returns to Portland to find the person who stole his beloved pig. Craig and Alan spoil this Nic Cage movie, talk loss and grief, lament Cage's lack of hygiene in the movie and discus "PIG" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes oo:37 Craig and Alan discuss "Pig" 30:55 Recasting 40:06 Double Feature 43:22 Final Thoughts 49:50 A preview of next week's episode "High Plains Drifter" Next week, we dig into the dark

en

01:20:35

Remains of the Day

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/03/04

REMAINS OF THE DAY During the 1930s, James Stevens serves as a proper English butler to the doltish Lord Darlington. Stevens is so dedicated that he forgoes visiting his father on his deathbed in order to serve while overlooking Darlington's Nazi sympathies and growing anti-Semitism. Twenty years after his employer's death, Stevens tries to reconnect with Miss Kenton Darlington's head housekeeper, and begins to regret his loyalty to his former master. Craig, Alan and guest Kristen Lopez

en

01:05:55

The Last Samurai

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/02/25

THE LAST SAMURAI An American military officer is hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in an attempt to eradicate the ancient Samurai warrior class in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly policies. The officer finds himself unexpectedly affected by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds. Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about amazing Japanese

en

56:53

13 Assassins

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/02/18

13 ASSASSINS Shinzaemon Shimada leads a team of assassins in 19th-century Japan to eliminate a ruthless Lord who is wreaking havoc against his own people. Hired secretly by a government official hoping to end the Lord’s reign of terror, Shimada recruits the best samurai in Japan and then sets a trap for the lord's large contingent of faithful bodyguards. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss dad-bod samurai, getting the band back together, Japanese mythology and the

en

55:17

Kubo and the Two Strings

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/02/11

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Young Kubo's peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin on twitter) talk

en

58:12

Yojimbo

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/02/04

YOJIMBO A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. The ronin convinces both businessmen, a silk merchant and a sake merchant to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men. Craig and Alan talk about samurai tropes, The Ghost of Tsushima, double-crosses and the movie “Yojimbo” on this week’s

en

01:13:10

The Fabelmans

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/01/28

THE FABELMANS Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. But the young man uncovers a shattering family secret while learning the power of film and imagination. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) discuss the master filmmaker, how art will crush your heart, the Houston Film Critics Society’s 2022

en

01:15:55

Top Gun: Maverick

Matinee Heroes ·

2023/01/21

TOP GUN: MAVERICK After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. Craig, Alan and Guest Blake Casselman

en

203 results

Similar Podcasts

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

David Yontef

Nerd Culture - A Gamekings Podcast

Blammo Media

UPodcast

UPodcast

The Writers Hangout

Sandy Adomaitis

The Sarah Fraser Show

Sarah Fraser