Matinee Heroes

MILLION DOLLAR BABY

Frankie Dunn, a seasoned boxing trainer in Los Angeles, is known for keeping his distance from others. However, when Maggie Fitzgerald, a young woman from working-class Missouri, seeks out Frankie's guidance at his gym, he reluctantly agrees to train her. As they work together, a strong bond forms between them, ultimately leading to a transformation that will profoundly impact both of their lives.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about euthanasia, snot bubble endings, the Origins Game Fair and the movie “Million Dollar Baby” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:10

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Craig is a Clint Eastwood fan.

11:17

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Million Dollar Baby"

56:08

Recasting

1:10:48 

Double Feature

1:14:59

Final Thoughts

1:35:21

A preview of next week's episode "Escape From Alcatraz"

Next week, we end Clint Eastwood month with one of history's greatest jailbreaks "Escape from Alcatraz"

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

DIRTY HARRY

Detective Harry Callahan, known for his unyielding determination and relentless pursuit of justice, becomes embroiled in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with a sadistic serial killer named Scorpio. As the body count rises and the city's fear intensifies, Callahan's methods, marked by their unorthodox nature and disregard for bureaucratic constraints, come under scrutiny. Yet, it is precisely these methods that make him both feared and revered.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about dirty cops, the aftermath of the 60’s, The Crying Dad Review With Alan Cerny and the movie “Dirty Harry” on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

1:03

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Alan appreciates Clint Eastwood.

18:43

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Dirty Harry"

41:39

Recasting

1:21:24 

Double Feature

1:24:34

Final Thoughts

1:35:21

A preview of next week's episode "Million Dollar Baby"

Next week, grab the Kleenex as we watch "Million Dollar Baby"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_RsHRmIRBY&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

THE BEGUILED

A wounded Union soldier finds himself at the mercy of an all-female Southern boarding school during the Civil War. Initially welcomed for his injuries, tensions quickly escalate as the soldier's presence stirs up jealousy, desire, and ultimately, betrayal among the women and girls of the school.

Craig and resident Clintologist Elisabeth Rappe talk about scuzzy Southern Gothics, free wheeling racoons, a creepy Clint Eastwood and the movie “The Beguiled” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:55

Craig and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about the allure of Clint Eastwood.

11:48

Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The Beguiled"

43:51

Recasting

1:03:51 

Double Feature

1:06:12

Final Thoughts

1:17:42

A preview of next week's episode "Dirty Harry"

Next week, one of the most iconic names in cinema history come to Matinee Heroes: "Dirty Harry"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wN-KnYUaOc&ab_channel=WarnerBros.

PUMPING IRON

Craig and Alan discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, body building, the horny 70's  and the documentary "Pumping Iron" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Next week, we look at a Hollywood icon and Matinee Hero for the entire month of May. Clint Eastwood Month starts off with a little know gem called "The Beguiled"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47_BZ2pj5U&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

VICTORY

Craig and Alan discuss HBO in the 80s, a smart Stallone, the end of F#@K NAZIS month and "Victory" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Next week, we go apex predator to wrap up Athletic April with Ah-nuld in "Pumping Iron"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4zACggrNsY&ab_channel=TrailerChan

THE LONGEST YARD

Alan and Craig celebrate the start to football season discussing heroes who should be in jail, finding self worth, Craig's ban on Adam Sandler and the original "The Longest Yard" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Next week, we go from football to futbol with "Victory".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfn5jjFIZJg&ab_channel=GrindhouseMovieTrailers

FIELD OF DREAMS

Alan and Craig discuss the faith around baseball, getting through dark times, how sweet James Earl Jones really is and the movie "Field of Dreams" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Next week, we go old school with the original "The Longest Yard".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51HdID9JhBo&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

THE INSIDER

After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand, seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats.

Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about whistleblowers, movies our parents loved, popcorn buckets and the movie “The Insider” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:15

Craig, Alan and Brendan talk about the movies their parents loved to watch.

9:47

Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Insider"

39:00

Recasting

57:25 

Double Feature

1:02:01

Final Thoughts

1:08:18

A preview of next week's episode "Field of Dreams"

Next week we begin a month of sports flicks with an all-timer to coincide with MLB's Season Openers "Field of Dreams"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le-J-9IPlT4&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD

Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe discuss the genre of Agricultural Movies, independent women, Colorado school systems and the movie "Far From the Maddening Crowd" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Next week, Mature March ends with a bang and "The Insider".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGOb29aePyc&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

THE VERDICT

When attorney Frank Calvin (Newman) is given an open-and-shut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win, he courageously decides to refuse a settlement from the hospital. Instead, he pulls himself together to bring the unpopular case to trial against strong opposition by the courts, the archdiocese and his own clients.

Craig and Alan celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way, by talking about Boston Catholics, shamrock shakes,  how tech ruins cinema and the movie “The Verdict’ On this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:57

Craig and Alan talk about the adult holiday of St. Patrick's Day and the taste of Shamrock Shakes.

5:07

Craig and Alan discuss "The Verdict"

35:58

Recasting

50:33 

Double Feature

57:13

Final Thoughts

1:01:00

A preview of next week's episode "Far From the Maddening Crowd"

Next week we jump in the "Way Back" machine with a past pateron episode "Far From the Maddening Crowd"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jIf1okR6Nk&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures