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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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01:18:27

Hook

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/11/30

HOOK When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook, middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must remember who he is to save the Lost Boys, re-battle Captain Hook, and reunite with his family. Craig and Alan discuss Alan’s big announcement, movie timing, finally seeing all of Spielberg’s films and the movie “Hook” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:52 Craig and Alan talk about Alan's decision to take a brief hiatus from the

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47:07

A Quiet Place

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/11/23

A QUIET PLACE A family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. Knowing that even the slightest whisper or footstep can bring death, Evelyn and Lee are determined to find a way to protect their children while desperately searching for a way to fight back. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about extreme parenting, loud kids, entry points into horror and the movie “A Quiet Place” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:52 Craig and guest co-host Brendan

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Vertigo

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/11/16

VERTIGO A retired San Francisco detective, burdened by a debilitating fear of heights, is hired by an old friend to follow his wife, who exhibits strange and troubling behavior. As he delves deeper, he becomes dangerously obsessed with her, entangling himself in a web of deceit, murder, and illusion. His fixation leads to a haunting cycle of identity, madness, and lies that blurs the line between reality and obsession. Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw discuss film auteurs, toxic masculinity, how

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01:19:46

Episode 406 - Doctor Zhivago

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/11/09

DOCTOR ZHIVAGO During the Russian Revolution, young doctor Yuri Zhivago, raised by his aunt and uncle, falls in love with the beautiful Lara, who has been having an affair with the unscrupulous businessman Victor Komarovsky. Despite marrying his cousin, Tonya, Yuri's love for Lara remains. Years later when by chance he and Lara meet again, the spark of love reignites. Craig and guest co-host Elizabeth Rappe discuss Russian history, tragic love stories, middle-aged comedies and the movie “Doctor

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01:05:54

The Long Kiss Goodnight

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/11/02

THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT Schoolteacher and single mother Samantha Caine lives a quiet suburban life until strange memories and unusual physical skills emerge. She hires private detective Mitch Hennessey to prober her past, uncovering that she's actually a highly trained government assassin with amnesia. Now, her former handlers are determined to bring her back. Craig and Alan start New-vember talking about not being ashamed of content gaps, 90’s action flicks and a movie Craig has never seen “The

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01:21:11

Crimson Peak

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/10/26

CRIMSON PEAK After marrying the charming Sir Thomas Sharpe, young Edith moves to his remote gothic mansion, where his enigmatic sister, Lady Lucille, guards dark family secrets. Gifted with the ability to communicate with the dead, Edith seeks to uncover the mystery behind the haunting visions in her new home. But as she delves deeper, she may discover that true monsters are made of flesh and blood. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about gothic romance, creepy vibe movies, 80’s Halloween

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01:10:27

Black Swan

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/10/19

BLACK SWAN Nina, a repressed and dedicated ballerina, lives solely for dance. Chosen to replace the prima ballerina in "Swan Lake," she faces competition from free-spirited newcomer Lily. While Nina embodies the fragile White Swan, Lily exudes the seductive Black Swan. As their rivalry intensifies into a complex friendship, Nina's darker side begins to emerge. Craig and guest co-host Elizabeth Rappe talk about bad co-workers, women body horror, broken toenails and the movie “Black Swan” on this

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01:07:48

Evil Dead 2

Matinee Heroes ·

2024/10/12

EVIL DEAD 2 After discovering an audiotape left by a college professor containing a recording of incantations from the Book of the Dead, Ash's girlfriend, Linda, becomes possessed by the evil spirits awakened by the voices on the tape. As the demonic forces take hold, Ash realizes there is no escape from the cursed woods. Armed with only his wits and a chainsaw, he must battle for survival against the relentless evil. Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bullock talk about slap stick horror, Cerny and Hooch,

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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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