Matinee Heroes

SPARTACUS

Born and raised a slave, Spartacus is sold into Gladiator training. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

Craig is joined by guest co-host Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt on twitter)  as they talk about rising up against oppressors, dealing with corrupt governments, tyranny…oh and we also discuss Spartacus…on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:49

Craig and Richard discuss the movie "Spartacus"

40:37

Recasting

53:07

Double Feature

54:40

Final Thoughts

56:54

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

Craig, Alan and guest Jake Dietz start Noly - A month of Christopher Nolan films with "The Prestige"

SAY ANYTHING

A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college. But her overly possessive, divorced father doesn't approve and it will take more than the power of love to conquer all.

Alan and Craig are joined by Rob Ervin (@yesTHATRobErvin on twitter) to discuss early Grunge music history, Patreon supporters, odd couple romances and the movie “Say anything” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is the Playoff Preview and Selection Show! Watch this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as all past winners return to see who they'll go toe-to-toe with in this single elimination tournament starting July 7th.  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  See you Tuesday!

Show Notes

0:45

Craig, Alan talk to Rob Ervin about role playing games, Alien and Bryan Hunt - the patreon supporter who selected this episode.

9:36

Craig, Alan and Rob discuss the movie "Say Anything"

48:35

Recasting

1:05:56

Double Feature

1:09:16

Final Thoughts

1:13:16

A preview of next week's episode "Spartacus"

Craig and guest co-host Richard Jensen take on a rebellion with "Spartacus"

THE GREY

After their plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness, a roughneck group of oil drillers are forced to find a way back to civilization. As the camp hunter leads the injured survivors through the brutal snow and ice, they are relentlessly tracked by a vicious pack of rogue wolves that will do anything to defend their territory.

Alan, Craig and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss grieving, toxic masculinity, the misrepresentation of wolves and the movie “The Grey” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is the season finale! Watch this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as past guests Patrick Beatty goes head to head against our resident Disneyophile Cary Gordon to see who can recast the sci-fi horror classic Alien.  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  See you Tuesday!

Show Notes

0:49

Craig, Alan talk to Brendan Agnew as he introduces The Last Airbender TV show to his 3-year old daughter.

11:56

Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss the movie "The Grey"

37:58

Recasting

56:05

Double Feature

1:04:04

Final Thoughts

1:11:31

A preview of next week's episode "Say Anything"

Craig, Alan and Rob Ervin take on a Patreon selection "Say Anything"

POINT BREAK

Johnny Utah is a young FBI agent going undercover to unmask a band of thrill-seeking surfers who rob banks to fund their addiction to pulling off the most daring score, surviving the greatest danger . . . and riding the biggest wave.

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss meatball sandwiches, bromances, D&D online and the movie “Point Break on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as past guest Tracy Mangum  goes head to head against Tyler Russel to see who can recast a true classic: the original Ghostbusters .  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  You gonna call? Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF of course!

Show Notes

0:52

Craig, Alan talk to Annie Bulloch about playing online D&D thanks to Covid-19

13:38

Craig, Alan and Annie discuss the movie "Point Break"

44:06

Recasting

1:07:02

Double Feature

1:15:15

Final Thoughts

1:21:21

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

Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew don't think 2020 is bleak enough so they watch "The Grey"

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS

When ancient god-sized monsters rise again, the crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah as they all vie for supremacy.

Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) discuss Kaiju stomping, Fanboy Planet, when a moth loves a lizard and the movie “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live this Tuesday at 9pm EST 6pm PST as past guest Randy Yarbrough goes head to head against Travis Tate to see who can recast the podcast most downloaded episode Smokey and the Bandit.  You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the YouTube feed.  See you Tuesdays. 10-4 good buddies!!

Show Notes

0:51

Craig, Alan talk to Derek McCaw about his site Fanboy Planet and his podcast.

13:07

Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw discuss the movie "Godzilla: King of the Monsters"

38:50

Recasting

1:00:22

Double Feature

1:08:28

Final Thoughts

1:11:53

A preview of next week's episode "Point Break"

Craig, Alan and Annie Bullock revisit the 90's with the surfer-crime classic "Point Break"

THE THREE MUSKETEERS

Young D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king.

Craig and guest host Rob Ervin (@yesTHATRobErvin on twitter) discuss midnight movies, public domain, the Clubhouse podcast and the movie "The Three Musketeers" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF! We’ve taken one of most popular segments…recasting…and turned it into a competitive live streaming event!  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live every Tuesday nights starting at 9pm EST 6pm PST as 2 competitors go head to head to see who can recast popular movies and beloved actors the best.

You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the youtube feed.  See you Tuesdays!!

Show Notes

0:45

Craig and Rob talk about "The Clubhouse Podcast"

11:05

Craig and Rob discuss the movie "The Three Musketeers"

33:09

Recasting

52:47

Double Feature

55:36

Final Thoughts

1:03:28

A preview of next week's episode "Godzilla: King of the Monsters"

Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw destroy Boston and the movie "Godzilla: King of the Monsters"

DAYS OF THUNDER

Rookie hotshot Cole Trickle is teamed with legendary crew chief Harry Hogge to race for the Winston Cup at the Daytona 500. A fiery crash nearly ends Cole’s career and he must turn to a beautiful doctor to regain his nerve and the true courage needed to race, to win and to live.

Craig and guest co-host Valerie Cameron (@multiplanePC on twitter) discuss rubbin and racin, the new Multiplane Podcast, the power of Tom Cruise's charm and the movie "Days of Thunder" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:02

Craig and Valerie talk about her new Disney-centric podcast "Multiplane Podcast"

12:23

Craig and Valerie discuss the movie "Days of Thunder"

28:17

Recasting

50:21

Double Feature

54:53

Final Thoughts

57:10

A preview of next week's episode "The Three Musketeers"

Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin are all for one with the Disney version of "The Three Musketeers"

THE BOURNE IDENTITY

Pulled from the sea with two bullets in his back, Jason Bourne discovers he has the skills of a very dangerous man and no memory of his violent past. Racing to unlock the secret of his own identity, he discovers the deadly truth: he's an elite government agent. But to the government, Jason Bourne isn't just their property, he's a malfunctioning thirty million dollar weapon. Now, the government's top operative has become its number one target.

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss amnesia, handling quarantine, character driven action movies and "The Bourne Identity" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF! We’ve taken one of most popular segments…recasting…and turned it into a competitive live streaming event!  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live every Tuesday nights starting at 9pm EST 6pm PST as three competitors go head to head to see who can recast popular movies and beloved actors the best. You can watch at twitch.tv/matineeheroes or go to matineeheroes.com/castoff to subscribe to the youtube feed.  See you Tuesdays!!

Show Notes

1:12

Craig and Brendan discuss The Bourne Identity

23:21

Recasting

41:00

Double Feature

45:04

Final Thoughts

49:36

A preview of next week's episode "Days of Thunder"

Craig and guest co-host Valerie Cameron prove "rubbin is racin" when they watch "Days of Thunder" for next week's episode.

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, it is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott who decides to keep its existence a secret. But soon the E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.

Craig and guest Chris Evangelista (@CEvangelista413 on twitter) welcome back Alan as we talk about the power of ET, 21st Century Spielberg, ugly feet and the movie “E.T the Extra Terrestrial” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:05

Alan returns!!! And guest Christ Evangelista talks about his new podcast 21st Century Spielberg.

12:45

Craig, Alan and Chris discuss E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

50:21

Recasting

1:06:49

Double Feature

1:12:44

Final Thoughts

1:05:39

A preview of next week's episode "The Bourne Identity"

Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew forget our past and watch "The Bourne Identity"

ROCKY

Rocky Balboa is a struggling Philadelphia boxer who is chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed...The Champ touts the fight as a chance for a 'nobody' to become a 'somebody' and so he can easily win the bout himself. But someone forgot to tell Rocky... To everyone's surprise, Rocky trains earnestly while tentatively beginning a relationship with the sweet wallflower Adrian

Craig and guest co-host Brandon Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter)  discuss being the underdog, reading children’s books on YouTube, the many ways to describe Burt Young and the movie “Rocky” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:10

Craig and Brendan talk the pandemic as well as Brendan's Youtube channel where he reads stories to children.

16:48

Craig and Brendan discuss the movie "Rocky"

40:20

Recasting

59:27

Double Feature

1:03:20

Final Thoughts

1:05:39

A preview of next week's episode "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"

Alan returns with special guest Chris Evangelista to talk about Alan's favorite movie of all time "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"