Matinee Heroes

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 critters scare them, practical scares, Amblin horror flicks and the movie “Arachnophobia” on this week’s Matinee Villains!

Show Notes

1:19

Craig and the Brendons from Make Me Watch This talk about what animals scare them.

8:41

Craig and the Brendons discuss "Arachnophobia"

34:09

Recasting

52:07

Double Feature

 57:10

Final Thoughts

 1:01:51

A preview of next week's episode "Evil Dead 2"

Next week, we continue Matinee Villains month with the cult classic "Evil Dead 2".

https://youtu.be/7qBGnzz7mPI?si=5rNFRPGIurL0XRFy

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 transit—though their plan may not unfold as expected.

Craig and Alan discuss the great Humphrey Bogart, timeless stories, our favorite past episodes and the all time classic “Casablanca” on this 400th episode of Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:19

Craig and Alan look back at 400 episodes.

12:21

Craig and Alan discuss "Casablanca"

37:53

Recasting

50:52

Double Feature

 55:10

Final Thoughts

 59:13

A preview of next week's episode "Arachnophobia"

Next week, we start our annual Matinee Villains month with a creep fest "Arachnophobia"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2EZkRcw3LA

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 spandex, burning garbage, reviews for Transformer One and the movie “The Running Man” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:57

Craig lets Alan and guest Rob Ervin gush over Transformers One.

8:45

Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Running Man"

39:22

Recasting

57:39

Double Feature

 1:00:57

Final Thoughts

 1:06:27

A preview of next week's episode "Casablanca"

Next week, we celebrate episode 400 with an all time great "Casablanca"

https://youtu.be/S9ID5DHsX8g?si=WFOCf2KO6aZxTdXq

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 Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:05

Craig and Alan focus their "Old Man" segment on Alan's recent shingles vaccination.

4:07

Craig and Alan discuss "Oppenheimer"

26:29

Recasting

41:22

Double Feature

45:00

Final Thoughts

52:16

A preview of next week's episode "The Running Man"

Next week, we get real as we go into the future of 2017  and reality TV with 1987's "The Running Man"

https://youtu.be/QIVal6aPmiY?si=BiDpc47bUvVumF0k

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 Tim Burton, the ghost with the most and the movie “Beetlejuice” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:20

Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw talk about Derek's recent visit to the LA Pop-up BeetleJuice Afterlife Experience.

9:26

Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "Beetlejuice"

36:56

Recasting

58:04

Double Feature

1:03:37

Final Thoughts

1:11:53

A preview of next week's episode "Oppenheimer"

Next week, we blow things up with the explosive movie of 2023 "Oppenheimer"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6ldnjE3Y0

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"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ickbVzajrk0

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, trafficking pugs, World War 2 films and the movie “Force 10 From Navarone” for Craig’s birthday edition of Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:23

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth Rappe talk about how Elisabeth seemingly trafficked a pug from Houston like a drug dealer.

11:33

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Force 10 from Navarone"

35:32

Recasting

1:05:12

Double Feature

1:08:03

Final Thoughts

1:17:55

A preview of next week's episode "Oppenheimer"

Next week, we blow things up with the explosive movie of 2023 "Oppenheimer"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6ldnjE3Y0

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 their favorite Star Wars Rebels character.

5:30

Craig and Rob discuss "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"

20:17

Recasting

36:08 

Double Feature

40:43

Final Thoughts

42:54

Craig's exclusive interview with Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla), Catherine Taber (Padmé Amidala), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Tiya Sircar (Sabine Wren) from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels recorded live at Retro Expo in Plano, Texas.

1:28:55

A preview of next week's episode "Force 10 from Navarone"

Next week is Craig's birthday so we celebrate like we always do with another Harrison Ford movie! This one the unsung classic "Force 10 from Navarone"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3gA-Gnm6hQ

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, great British actors, Alans 55th birthday and the movie “Becket” on Alan’s birthday edition of Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:15

Craig and Alan talk about his absence due to Hurricane Beryl and what Alan is up to for his birthday.

12:44

Craig and Alan discuss "Becket"

30:46

Recasting

38:57

Double Feature

42:13

Final Thoughts

47:46

A preview of next week's episode "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"

Next week, the summer of panels continues as Craig sits with a whole slew of the cast of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"

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 recap Retro Expo.

23:14

Craig and Rob discuss "MASH"

45:04

Recasting

1:00:43 

Double Feature

1:03:33

Final Thoughts

1:04:42

Craig's exclusive interview with Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr recorded live at Retro Expo in Plano, Texas.

1:50:43

A preview of next week's episode "Becket"

Next week, we celebrate Alan's birthday with one of his favorites "Becket"

https://youtu.be/GFQi8tD-NeU?si=Tw0U4u7PHIaZmLXN