Matinee Heroes

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 discuss monsters and mayhem, Ray Harryhausen, a full panel with star Harry Hamlin and the movie "Clash of the Titans on this week's Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

1:21

Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin discuss their favorite monsters.

6:42

Craig and Rob discuss "Clash of the Titans"

22:08

Recasting

37:37 

Double Feature

39:39

Final Thoughts

42:54

Craig's exclusive interview with Harry Hamlin recorded live at Retro Expo in Plano, Texas.

1:30:12

A preview of next week's episode "MASH"

Next week another episode, another panel when Craig talk to Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr as well as cover the movie "MASH"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yqx0VrbOhI

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!

https://youtu.be/IopYAEDa6uU?si=-d_Zfa4ryzcac3Sr

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 talk about their favorite monsters.

4:20

Craig, Brendan and Mark discuss "Prey"

29:14

Recasting

32:11 

Double Feature

35:26

Final Thoughts

41:30

Craig's exclusive interview with Dane DiLiegro recorded live at Origins Game Fair 2024 in Columbus Ohio.

1:37:02

A preview of next week's episode "Pan's Labyrinth"

Next week we pull monsters from our Patreon and talk "Pan's Labyrinth"

https://youtu.be/jVZRnnVSQ8k?si=vH-rF18gHtvcj1EW

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 favorite monsters.

13:04

Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "Godzilla Minus One"

1:00:55

Recasting

1:05:06

Double Feature

1:11:59

Final Thoughts

1:21:24

A preview of next week's episode "Prey"

Next week, Monster Month continues with an exclusive interview with the predator from "Prey" Dane DiLiegro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ7LytagKlc

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 Liam Neeson, evil zealots, patriotic film and the movie “The Land of Saints and Sinners” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:59

Craig and Alan celebrate the upcoming 4th of July talking about movies that embody America.

4:55

Craig and Alan discuss "In The Land of Saints And Sinners"

33:15

Recasting

46:30

Double Feature

52:10

Final Thoughts

56:09

A preview of next week's episode "Godzilla Minus One"

Next week, Monster Month is here with lots of cool surprises. But nothing was more surprising than an Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7DqccP1Q_4

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 history, Dad movies, old school Hollywood and the movie “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

0:56

Craig and Alan celebrate a belated Father's Day talking about what makes a "Dad" movie.

6:35

Craig and Alan discuss "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood"

28:36

Recasting

37:47 

Double Feature

39:38

Final Thoughts

46:48

A preview of next week's episode "In the Land of Saints and Sinners"

Next week, Liam Neeson takes us on a tour "In The Land of Saints and Sinners".

https://youtu.be/AUuqY0c-Zik?si=dOvRKE6OTDQ2MNfj

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 nasty weather down south.

7:53

Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Departed"

32:04

Recasting

54:54 

Double Feature

58:14

Final Thoughts

1:02:40

A preview of next week's episode "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood"

Next week, we talk alternative history with Quinton Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELeMaP8EPAA

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 and the movie “No Country for Old Men” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:06

Craig and Alan talk about the theater vs. VOD war.

8:15

Craig and Alan discuss "No Country For Old Men"

39:40

Recasting

55:55 

Double Feature

59:35

Final Thoughts

1:02:119

A preview of next week's episode "The Departed"

Next week, we go to Boston to talk rats and finks with "The Departed"

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

Recasting

52:07 

Double Feature

54:58

Final Thoughts

58:04

A preview of next week's episode "No Country for Old Men"

Next week, we get a jump on Matinee Villains month with "No Country for Old Men"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0oNrgumrlE&ab_channel=Miramax

ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ

Frank Morris, a hardened con with a history of prison breaks, is sent to serve the rest of his life sentence at Alcatraz -- America's most infamously brutal and inescapable maximum-security prison. Morris quickly realizes the prison's dehumanizing effects and clashes with its cruel warden. Fed up with life at Alcatraz, Morris and two convict brothers meticulously plan the unthinkable: an escape from the island.

Craig along with guest cohosts Elizabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring discuss breaking out of the rock, actors too big to go into small holes, paper mâché heads and the movie “Escape from Alcatraz" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

1:06

Craig, guest cohost Elisabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring talk about how Mark feels towards the great Mr. Eastwood.

9:53

Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "Escape From Alcatraz"

30:00

Recasting

49:35 

Double Feature

52:59

Final Thoughts

59:14

A preview of next week's episode "Sideways"

Next week, we get a little tipsy with the movie "Sideways"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGP8PwCpxLk&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers