Matinee Heroes

ALADDIN In a mythical city, Aladdin, a street-smart commoner, and clever, confident Princess Jasmine join forces against the evil sorcerer Jafar and put an end to his plans to take over the kingdom! Along the way, Aladdin learns to believe in himself with the help of a hysterically funny, shape-shifting, 10,000-year-old Genie and three wishes that change everything! Alan and Craig are joined by Metal Geeks ( @metalgeeks on twitter) Cary Gordon to discuss the amazing vocal talents of Robin Williams,

WHAT DREAMS MAY COME After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert.  His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. But soon Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he'd imagined. Alan and Craig discuss spiritualism and the afterlife, Kevin Conroy

GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM Deployed to Saigon to host a morning radio show during the Vietnam War, Adrian Cronauer's side splitting antics and rapid-fire wit make him an instant hit with the troops in the field but soon get him in hot water with his by-the-book superiors. Alan and Craig along with the Nerdy Bitches podcast’s Liz (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) discuss the raw power of Robin Williams, naked photos of Walter Brennan, and knowing in their heart they are funny as well as the movie ‘Good

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP When Jenny Fields decides to become a mother, she has no intention of finding a husband or of having marital sex, so she gets herself pregnant by a hospitalized solder on his deathbed. And so begins the unusual life of Garp who is destined to be anything except what he himself desires most... to be normal. Alan and Craig discuss what is normal, Alan turning 50, Robin Williams Live at the Met and the movie “The World According to Garp" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show

DEAD POETS SOCIETY For generations, Welton Academy students have been groomed to live lives of conformity and tradition - until new professor John Keating inspires them to think for themselves, live life to the fullest and "Carpe Diem." This unconventional approach awakens the spirits of the students, but draws the wrath of a disapproving faculty when an unexpected tragedy strikes the school. Alan and Craig along with guest Valerie Cameron (@moviesmakeus on Twitter) discuss privilege, mentors, and

FIGHT CLUB A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Together they create a new "fight club" where young men come to relieve their frustrations by beating each other to a pulp. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until a sensuous eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of control spiral toward oblivion. Alan and Craig are joined by Joe McDonald to discuss toxic

THREE KINGS At the end of the Gulf War, a small group of American soldiers plot to steal a huge cache of gold reputedly hidden somewhere near their Iraqi desert base. After finding a map that they believe will lead them to the treasure, the men embark on a treacherous journey filled with unexpected events--a trip that dramatically forces them to confront their fears and flaws, while drastically altering their lives forever Alan and Craig are joined by Tom Nix to discuss never-ending global