Matinee Heroes

ARMAGEDDON

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 4

Show Notes

The #1 competitive recasting show in the world has Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks) vs Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin) recasting ARMAGEDDON!

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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor, Inga and the fearsome Frau Blücher. After he creates his own monster, new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth.

Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) kickoff a month of Mel Brooks as they discuss the Genius of Gene Wilder, making fun of things you love, Alan’s non spoiler review of "The Batman" and the movie “Young Frankenstein” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:03

Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw from FanboyPlanet.com talk about hanging at Gallifrey One and Alan's no-spoiler take on "The Batman".

16:37

Craig, Alan and Derek discuss the movie "Young Frankenstein"

37:17

Recasting

1:01:01

Double Feature

1:06:23

Final Thoughts

1:11:29

A preview of next week's episode "Blazing Saddles"

Next week... More Mel in March as we discuss his greatest accomplishment "Blazing Saddles"

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 4

Show Notes

We're back, baby!!!  And we have the biggest movie of 2021 - Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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THE COLOR OF MONEY

Fast Eddie Felson, he still believes that "money won is twice as sweet as money earned." To prove his point, he forms a profitable yet volatile partnership with Vince, a young pool hustler with a sexy, tough-talking girlfriend. But when Vince's flashy arrogance leads to more than a few lost matches, all bets are off between Eddie and him.

Craig and Alan discuss the ego, legacy sequels, the Oscar nominations and the movie “The Color of Money" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:55

Craig and Alan talk about the big 6 categories of the 2022 Academy Awards.

15:32

Craig and Alan discuss the second part of their Patreon double feature for February "The Color of Money"

42:18

Recasting

55:39

Double Feature

59:46

Final Thoughts

1:03:05

A preview of next week's episode "Young Frankenstein"

Next week... We kickoff a month of Mel in March with the classic comedy "Young Frankenstein"

VANILLA SKY

Young, handsome and wealthy, publishing tycoon David Aames can have anything his heart desires. Still, David’s charmed life seems incomplete. One night, David meets the woman of his dreams and believes he may have found the missing piece. But a fateful encounter with a jealous lover suddenly sends David’s world out of control, rocketing him on a roller-coaster ride of romance, sex, suspicion and dreams

Craig, Alan and guest Joe Scott (@downlowdpod on twitter) talk about strange dreams, the inner Tom Cruise, Joe’s podcast Downlowd and the movie “Vanilla Sky” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:08

Craig, Alan and guest Joe Scott go back in time to the early 2000's to discuss Ain't It Cool News and Joe's new podcast "Downlowd: The Rise and Fall of Harry Knowles and Ain't It Cool News"

18:31

Craig, Alan and Joe discuss the movie "Vanilla Sky"

53:34

Recasting

1:21:24

Double Feature

1:26:27

Final Thoughts

1:31:28

A preview of next week's episode "The Color of Money"

Next week...It's back to back Tom Cruise as we hustle up "The Color of Money"

ARGO

On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez smuggle the six embassy workers to safety in a daring rescue

Craig and guest cohost Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) discuss credibility, government red tape, visiting Hawaii and the movie “Argo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:04

Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring discuss Hawaiian vacations and goings ons at his Visually Stunning Movie Podcast

6:37

Craig and Mark discuss the movie "Argo"

29:20

Recasting

42:49

Double Feature

46:23

Final Thoughts

50:41

A preview of next week's episode "Vanilla Sky"

Next week... Alan gets nostalgic with guest Joe Scott as we watch Cameron Crowe's mindbender "Vanilla Sky"

QUIZ SHOW

When the network decides to bring in a more telegenic contestant, the WASP-ish Charles Van Doren (Ralph Fiennes), to replace Queens-born Herbie Stempel. Stempel takes aim at the show, announcing that the game is rigged. An idealistic young lawyer working for a Congressional subcommittee Dick Goodwin is brought in to examine the claim that winners were given the answers.

Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards (@FirewaterCast on twitter) discuss entitlement, making a name for yourself, the Funnybooks and Firewater podcast and the movie Quiz Show on this week’s Matinee heroes!!

Show Notes

0:54

Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards discuss his Funnybooks and Firewater podcast

18:31

Craig, Alan and Bryan discuss the movie "Quiz Show"

47:59

Recasting

1:11:21

Double Feature

1:16:22

Final Thoughts

1:22:15

A preview of next week's episode "Argo"

Next week... The fall of the Shah leads to American hostages and the making of "Argo"

ALMOST FAMOUS

15-year-old William Miller’s writing talent and earnest passion for rock music earns him an assignment for Rolling Stone, interviewing and touring with Stillwater. Penny Lane is the young groupie who guides him through the wild world of rock heroes, all-night parties, and the most dangerous intensity of all—love.

Craig, Alan, and guest Sam Mattos (@mevsyoupodcast on twitter) discuss dad rock, orbiting around celebrity, Sam’s podcast Me vs. You and the movie "Almost Famous" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:49

Craig, Alan and guest Sam Mattos discuss her podcast Me vs. You.

10:29

Craig, Alan and Sam discuss the movie "Almost Famous"

51:03

Recasting

1:20:10

Double Feature

1:21:40

Final Thoughts

1:27:06

A preview of next week's episode "Quiz Show"

Next week... The fall of America's trust starts with a simple "Quiz Show"

OUT OF SIGHT

When a bank robber and his partner escape from prison, they soon find US marshals hot on their trail. Unexpectedly, however, the robber soon finds himself falling for one of the cops trying to arrest him.

Craig and Alan discuss movies for adults, getting over Covid, Elmore Leonard and the movie "Out of Sight" on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:47

Craig and Alan discuss Alan's recent bout with Covid and looking forward to 2022

13:53

Craig and Alan discuss the movie "Out of Sight"

37:39

Recasting

58:47

Double Feature

53:31

Final Thoughts

1:01:03

A preview of next week's episode "Almost Famous"

Next week... we're touring in the 70's for Rolling Stone in the movie "Almost Famous"

CONTACT

Dr. Ellie Arroway races to interpret a possible message originating from the Vega star system. Once first contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence is proven, Arroway contends with restrictive National Security Advisors and religious fanatics bent on containing the implications of such an event. An incredible message is found hidden in the signal, but will Arroway be the one to answer its call?

Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring (@vsmoviepodcast on twitter) discuss are we alone, science vs faith, billionaires in space and the movie Contact on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:07

Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podacast discuss 2022

4:56

Craig and Mark discuss the movie "Contact"

30:28

Recasting

51:21

Double Feature

53:31

Final Thoughts

57:30

A preview of next week's episode "Out of Sight"

Next week... We get all Elmore Leonard hot and bothered with "Out of Sight"