Matinee Heroes

FIRST BLOOD

Vietnam veteran and drifter John J. Rambo wanders into a small Washington town in search of an old friend but is met with intolerance and brutality by the local sheriff. When the sheriff’s deputies rough up Rambo, he flashes back to his time as a prisoner of war and unleashes his fury on the officers. He narrowly escapes the manhunt, but it will take Rambo’s former commander to save the hunters from the hunted.

Craig and guest cohost Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) talk about the way soldiers are viewed now vs the 70s, Miyazaki retrospective at Cinapse, over confident locals and the movie First Blood on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:58

Craig and Brendan talk about the series of articles Brendan has written for Cinapse.co regarding Miyazaki's anime films.

12:20

Craig and Brendan discuss "First Blood"

32:53

Recasting

43:30 

Double Feature

46:43

Final Thoughts

49:31

A preview of next week's episode "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"

Next week is the totally bodacious movie "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"

ROAD HOUSE

Dalton is a legendary bouncer who comes to Jasper, Missouri, for a special purpose: to restore order at the notorious Double Deuce and rid the bar of thugs and henchmen. But when he runs afoul of a ruthless crime boss who controls the town, the stage is set for a blistering showdown that'll leave only one man standing!

Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter)talk about professional bouncers, growing up in the 80s, the angelic Patrick Swayze and the movie “Road House” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:00

Craig and Alan welcome Annie Bulloch back from a long hiatus from the show and talk about growing up in the 80's

13:47

Craig, Alan and Annie discuss "Road House"

40:10

Recasting

1:14:18 

Double Feature

1:21:22

Final Thoughts

1:29:18

A preview of next week's episode "First Blood"

Next week, the 80s nostalgia continues with the grounded start to an overblown franchise "First Blood"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIKcO4u5YmQ&ab_channel=YouTubeMovies

HIGHLANDER

When the mystical Russell Nash kills a man in a sword fight in a New York City parking lot, he leaves a sliver of an ancient weapon lodged in a car in the process. After brilliant forensics specialist Brenda Wyatt recovers evidence of the mysterious weapon, she and her partner, Lt. Frank Moran embark on an investigation Of Nash that will land them in the middle of a dangerous, centuries-old feud between powerful immortals.

Craig, guest cohost Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) and Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet) talk about immortals, upcoming conventions, if there can only be one why are there so many sequels and the movie “The Highlander” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:12

Craig is joined by guests Mark Woodring and Derek McCaw to talk about the upcoming convention season and where the 3 will be this summer

8:45

Craig, Mark and Derek discuss "Highlander"

44:04

Recasting

1:08:38 

Double Feature

1:10:36

Final Thoughts

1:15:06

A preview of next week's episode "Road House"

Next week, the 80s nostalgia continues with the unlikely hit "Road House"

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM

Intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones, on the trail of fortune and glory in Old Shanghai, is ricocheted into a dangerous adventure in India. With his faithful companion Short Round and nightclub singer Willie Scott, Indy goes in search of the magical Sankara stone, and uncovers an ancient evil which threatens all who come into contact with it.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about the power of Ke Huy Quan’s Short Round, Geeks Who Drink, peak Harrison Ford and the movie “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:55

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about Geeks Who Drink and Craig moderating at Comic Con Revolution Ontario.

15:02

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"

48:32

Recasting

1:02:20 

Double Feature

1:09:23

Final Thoughts

1:18:24

A preview of next week's episode "Highlander"

Next week, we talk about a movie Craig wishes there was only one of "Highlander"

LOGAN LUCKY

Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to pull off an elaborate heist during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway But they’ll need the help of Joe Bang, a convicted safe-cracker who is currently doing time. All they have to do is break Joe out, blow the racetrack vault, get away with the cash, return Joe to prison, and get Jimmy to his daughter's beauty pageant on time.

Craig and co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about American accents, family secrets, films they don’t make anymore and the movie “Logan Lucky” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:58

Craig and Elisabeth talk about her family secrets (not really so secret...it's on a podcast)

14:39

Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Logan Lucky"

35:44

Recasting

59:12 

Double Feature

1:01:44

Final Thoughts

1:04:34

A preview of next week's episode "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"

Next week, we start a month of 80's flicks with an all time great "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

A Mexican village is at the mercy of Calvera, the leader of a band of outlaws. The townspeople, too afraid to fight for themselves, hire seven American gunslingers to free them from the bandits' raids. The professional gunmen train the villagers to defend themselves, then plan a trap for the evil Calvera.

Craig Alan and guest Austin Vashaw (@VforVashaw on Twitter) talk about the undying coolness of Yul Brenner, the 10th anniversary of Cinapse, the lackluster sequels and the movie “The Magnificent Seven” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:01

Craig, Alan and Austin talk about the upcoming 10 year anniversary of Cinapse.co

8:17

Craig, Alan and Austin discuss "The Magnificent Seven"

32:15

Recasting

49:15 

Double Feature

50:42

Final Thoughts

54:25

A preview of next week's episode "Logan Lucky"

Next week, we end our ensemble month with a heist like no other in "Logan Lucky"

OCEAN'S ELEVEN

Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan. Following three rules: Don't hurt anybody, don't steal from anyone who doesn't deserve it, and play the game like you've got nothing to lose. Danny orchestrates the most sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in history.

Craig and guest co-host Chauncey Telese (@bigchaunc64 on twitter) talk about who’s a movie star, personality driven movies, off-season football, and the movie “Ocean’s Eleven” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:54

Craig and Chauncey Telese talk about Tom Brady and some off-season football.

13:27

Craig and Chauncey discuss "Ocean's Eleven"

38:52

Recasting

57:10 

Double Feature

58:46

Final Thoughts

1:01:03

A preview of next week's episode "Magnificent Seven"

Next week, we keep our "movies with numbers in the title" streak at two with "The Magnificent Seven"

RONIN

A shadowy Irish operative puts together a team of experts that she tasks with stealing a valuable briefcase, the contents of which are a mystery. As their operation gets underway, several team members are found to be untrustworthy, and everyone must complete the mission with a watchful eye on everyone else.

Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about competency porn, DeNiro as James Bond, thoughts on “Picard” and the movie “Ronin” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:05

Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew have thoughts on the latest season of "Picard"

18:46

Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "Ronin"

38:31

Recasting

1:03:27 

Double Feature

1:08:38

Final Thoughts

1:13:30

A preview of next week's episode "Ocean's Eleven"

Next week, we get hip and head to Vegas to pull off an impossible casino heist with "Ocean's Eleven"

DRAGONSLAYER

A horrifying fire-breathing dragon terrorizes the sixth-century British countryside. The only hope for the beleaguered citizens is Ulrich, an aging sorcerer. But when Ulrich is killed, the task to confront the dragon falls to the wizard's apprentice, Galen whose mission is complicated by resistance from the king - and by falling in love - but his biggest challenge comes when he is suddenly face to face with the dreaded beast, Vermithrax Pejorative.

Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) discuss nostalgia, Guillermo Del Toro, a review of “Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” and the movie “Dragonslayer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:59

Craig, Alan and Mark Woodring review the new movie "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves"

14:46

Craig, Alan and Mark discuss "Dragonslayer"

27:42

Recasting

46:24 

Double Feature

51:32

Final Thoughts

57:24

A preview of next week's episode "Ronin"

Next week, we go back to the 90s and character driven action with Robert DeNiro's under-rated classic "Ronin"

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM

After gunning down a member of the High Table -- the shadowy international assassin's guild -- legendary hit man John Wick finds himself stripped of the organization's protective services. Now stuck with a $14 million bounty on his head, Wick must fight his way through the streets of New York as he becomes the target of the world's most ruthless killers.

Alan and Craig discuss massive action scenes, ball chomping dogs, Elton John's "Rocketman" and a spoiler filled review of the movie "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:00

Craig and Alan review "John Wick: Chapter 4"

5:55

Craig and Alan discuss "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum"

25:34

Final Thoughts

31:38

A preview of next week's episode "Dragonslayer"

Next week, we celebrate the release of "Dungeon and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" with a fantasy classic "Dragonslayer"