Matinee Heroes

42

In 1946, Branch Rickey, legendary general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, Robinson demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.

Craig is joined by guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) and guest Brandon Ushio (@fandomcast also on twitter) as they discuss racism, character actor Harrison Ford, schools during the pandemic and the movie “42” on this week’s Matinee Heroes

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Richard Jensen redeemed himself by defeating Joey Jones in Game 2 of the CastOFF playoffs to secure his position into the next round.

This Tuesday November 17th at 9pmEst 6pmPST playoff veterans Tracy Mangum and Steve Kondrick recast a movie that’s music to everyone’s ears – Pitch Perfect.

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

1:00

Craig, Brendan and guest Brandon Ushio discuss when The Fandom Podcast will return. SPOILER: Very Soon!!

13:18

Craig, Brendan and Brandon discuss "42"

32:14

Recasting

1:06:30

Double Feature

1:11:20

Final Thoughts

1:17:40

A preview of next week's episode "Young Sherlock Holmes"

Next week, Craig, Alan and James Owen look back at an unsung 80's classic "Young Sherlock Holmes"

CITIZEN KANE

When a reporter is assigned to decipher newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane's dying words, his investigation gradually reveals the fascinating portrait of a complex man who rose from obscurity to staggering heights.

Alan and Craig discuss how little politics has changed, the political power of capitalism, a recap of the last 100 episode and the movie “Citizen Cane" on this 200th Episode of Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF!

Last week, Reigning champion Randy Redacted defeated Derek McCaw in Game 1 of the CastOFF! playoffs to secure his position into the next round.

This Tuesday, November 10th at 9pmEst 6pmPST the Newbie League has their first game as Richard Jensen and Joey Jones recast The Suicide Squad.

See who will win this 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

Show Notes

0:54

Craig and Alan walk down memory lane recapping the past 100 episodes.

15:16

Craig and Alan discuss "Citizen Kane"

41:45

Recasting

59:18

Double Feature

1:03:47

Final Thoughts

1:08:51

A preview of next week's episode "42"

Next week, Craig and guests Brendan Agnew & Brandon Ushio honor Chadwick Boseman's death with "42"

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

A pedophile who was murdered by a lynch mob returns years later to exact revenge in the terrifying nightmares of his killers teenage children.

Craig and Alan are joined by Castoff Season 1 champion Randy of the Cult45 podcast (@Cult45Podcast on twitter) to discuss nightmares, possessed dolls, Craig’s misunderstandings of Horror and the movie “Nightmare on Elm Street” on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

This episode is brought to you be the second season of CastOFF! which starts this Tuesday Nov 3rd  at 9pmEst 6pmPST.

Derek McCaw takes on returning Champion Randy Redacted as they kick off this 16 game playoff!

This election day vote for the show that brings you a president we all can agree on as we recast Harrison Ford’s AIR FORCE ONE!

See who will win this two league, 16-person, single-elimination tournament to name the best Caster on the internet. Go to twitch.tv/matineeheroes or matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the video stream.

You can also go to challonge.com/CastOffSeason2 and predict who you think will win it all. Predictions close at Tuesday at 8PM EST/5pm PST

Show Notes

0:56

Craig, Alan talk to Randy from the Cult 45 Podcast about his fear of Chucky!

9:00

Craig, Alan and Randy discuss the movie "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

36:24

Recasting

1:04:12

Double Feature

1:09:33

Final Thoughts

1:21:40

A preview of next week's 200th episode "Citizen Kane"

Craig, Alan and special guest Zaki Hasan talk about one of the most prestigious movies of all time for the 200th episode "Citizen Kane"

WALL STREET

An ambitious young broker is lured into the illegal, lucrative world of corporate espionage when he is seduced by the power, status and financial wizardry of Wall Street legend Gordon Gekko. But he soon discovers that the pursuit of overnight riches comes at a price too high to pay.

Craig, Alan and guest Valerie Cameron (@MultiplanePC on twitter) discuss urinating with Oliver Stone, overly political opinions on capitalism, levitating pop-icons and the movie "Wall Street" on this week’s... Matinee Villains!

Show Notes

1:00

Craig, Alan and Valerie discuss being afraid of Thriller and even a Michael Jackson concert!

13:13

Craig, Alan and Valerie discuss "Wall Street"

49:32

Recasting

1:11:33

Double Feature

1:16:20

Final Thoughts

1:23:26

A preview of next week's episode "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

Next week, Randy  joins Craig and Alan as they wrap up Matinee Villains month with an all timer Freddy Krueger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street"

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX

Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, appoints his toady, Dolores Umbridge, as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, for he fears that professor Dumbledore will take his job. When few believe that Lord Voldemort has returned, Harry must secretly train his friends for the wizarding war ahead.

Craig and Guest co-host Jake Dietz (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) discuss whiney teenage boys, scary sleepovers, sycophants and the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on this week’s Matinee Villains!!!

Show Notes

0:58

Craig and Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us discuss Jake being afraid of everything, especially The Exorcist!

11:40

Craig and Jake discuss "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

34:45

Recasting

55:41

Double Feature

59:41

Final Thoughts

1:01:39

A preview of next week's episode "Wall Street"

Next week, Valerie Cameron joins Craig and Alan as they get unusually political over a movie about money and the villainous Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street"

BASIC INSTINCT

When tough but vulnerable detective Nick Curran meets a cold, calculating novelist with insatiable sexual urges, he is caught in a deadly web of betrayal, lies, and murder--quickly descending into San Francisco's dark and dangerous underworld where suspicions mount, bodies fall, and only basic instincts keep you alive.

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss erotic thrillers, sex as a weapon, 90s systematic homophobia and the movie “Basic Instinct” on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

Show Notes

0:54

Craig and Brendan discuss what scares Brendan when it comes to movies. You can read Brendan's blog at normannerd.blogspot.com 

8:04

Craig, Brendan discuss "Basic Instinct"

24:56

Recasting

46:12

Double Feature

48:59

Final Thoughts

50:12

A preview of next week's episode "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

Next week, Jake Dietz joins Craig as they do the podcast's first Harry Potter movie by starting in the middle with "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

THE FLY

An overly ambitious scientist accidentally merges with a housefly while conducting a bizarre teleporting experiment. Now his journalist girlfriend suddenly finds herself caring for a hideous creature whose insect half gradually begins to take over.

Alan and Craig are joined by Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) to discuss body horror, loved ones with illnesses, maggot babies and the movie The Fly on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

Show Notes

0:43

Craig and Alan along with Derek McCaw from FanboyPlanet.com discuss what scares Derek when it comes to movies.

9:04

Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "The Fly"

33:19

Recasting

59:34

Double Feature

1:06:29

Final Thoughts

1:11:35

A preview of next week's episode "Basic Instinct"

Next week. Brendan Agnew joins Craig to talk sex crazed killers when they watch "Basic Instinct"

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JACK REACHER

Patreon Membership month concludes with a patreon episode from May 2020!

Craig and Alan (he's back!) discuss books vs movies, smart big guys, Tom Cruise's work ethic and the movie "Jack Reacher" on this month's exclusive episode of Matinee Heroes!

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes

1:17

Discussion of "Jack Reacher"

24:00

Recasting

39:37

Double Feature

42:37

Final Thoughts

Next week we kick-off our traditional October theme Matinee Villains with the goopy and gross yet undeniable classic "The Fly"

GREMLINS

Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from December 2019!

Merry Christmas! For your holiday treat we went old school horror comedy. Alan and Craig discuss not always enjoying Christmas, a proposed Gremlins prequel and the movie "Gremlins".  Enjoy the holidays!

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes

1:17

Discussion of "Gremlins"

23:14

Recasting

39:54

Double Feature

43:54

Final Thoughts

Next week we wrap up our Patreon Membership Drive with "Jack Reacher"

FACE/OFF

Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from October 2019 - Matinee Villains month!

Alan and Craig are here for Halloween!

The Trick = Getting Nick Cage and John Travolta to switch faces.

The Treat = Bat $h*t John Woo action and this month's exclusive Patreon movie Face/Off!

Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate!

Show Notes

1:03

Discussion of "Face/OFF"

27:04

Recasting

41:00

Double Feature

44:01

Final Thoughts

Next week we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Gremlins"