Matinee Heroes

THOR: RAGNAROK

Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.

Alan, Craig and returning guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) discuss the comedy stylings of Chris Hemsworth, 1970s goodtime vans,  mispronouncing Taika Waititi and the movie Thor: Ragnarok on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:57

Alan and Craig get an update from Meredith about her radio show/podcast Pop N Schlock as well as her upcoming improvisational travels.

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10:42

Discussion of "Thor: Ragnarok"

45:36

Recasting

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1:10:31

   Double Feature

1:11:59

   Final Thoughts

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1:15:09

   Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Doctor Strange"

Next week Alan and Craig continue MARVELous March with the psychedelic feature "Doctor Strange"

IRON MAN

After surviving an unexpected attack in enemy territory, jet-setting industrialist Tony Stark builds a high-tech suit of armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss, building a universe, the charms of Robert Downey Jr and the movie IRON MAN on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:49

Alan and Craig get an update from Annie about the 8th Dimension's Comics and Games Young Heroes League D&D game!

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13:39

Discussion of "Iron Man"

43:50

Recasting

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1:02:28

   Double Feature

1:12:55

   Final Thoughts

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1:21:14

   Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Thor: Ragnarok"

Next week Alan and Craig continue MARVELous March with one of the funnest entries in the MCU "Thor: Ragnarok"

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?

It's 1947 Hollywood and Eddie Valiant, a down-on-his-luck detective is hired to find proof that Marvin Acme, gag factory mogul and owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with femme fatale Jessica Rabbit, wife of Maroon Cartoon superstar, Roger Rabbit. When Acme is found murdered, all fingers point to Roger, who begs the Toon-hating Valiant to find the real evildoer.

Alan and Craig talk with Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on Twitter)  about evolving special effects, Cary’s Metal Geeks podcast, reining in talented directors and the movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:08

Alan and Craig talk to Cary about what his MSRCast/Metal Geeks podcast is all about.

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17:17

Discussion of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

39:21

Recasting

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57:53

Double Feature

1:02:07

   Final Thoughts

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1:12:12

   Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Iron Man"

Next week Alan and Craig kick-off Marvelous March with the movie that started it all "Iron Man"

DOUBLE INDEMNITY

A calculating wife encourages her wealthy husband to sign a double indemnity policy proposed by smitten insurance agent Walter Neff. As the would-be lovers plot the unsuspecting husband's murder, they are pursued by a suspicious claims manager. It's a race against time to get away with the perfect crime

Alan And Craig discuss Actuary Tables, The Alamo Drafthouse’s annual Hullabaloo, biased journalism and the magnificent noir “Double Indemnity” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:53

Alan and Craig discuss this year's annual Hullabaloo at the Alamo Drafthouse in April.

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8:44

Discussion of "Double Indemnity"

23:55

Recasting

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36:45

Double Feature

45:06

Final Thoughts

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48:28

Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

Next week Alan and Craig wrap up Feb-noir-ary in vivid color with "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

THE MALTESE FALCON

Detective Sam Spade gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case brought to him by a beautiful but secretive woman. As soon as Miss Wonderly shows up, trouble follows as Sam's partner is murdered and Sam is accosted by a man demanding he locate a valuable statuette. Sam, entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, soon realizes he must find the one thing they all seem to want: the bejeweled Maltese falcon.

Alan and Craig discuss defending your reputation, Craig’s Panels at this upcoming weeks Gallifrey One, smelling through the bullshit and the all time classic noir “The Maltese Falcon” on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:53

Alan and Craig discuss the fan panels Craig will be participating in at the Doctor Who event Gallifrey One. 

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9:24

Discussion of "The Maltese Falcon"

25:18

Recasting

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40:14

Double Feature

45:40

Final Thoughts

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47:59

Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Double Indemnity"

Next week Alan and Craig continue Feb-noir-ary with the dark themed "Double Indemnity" 

OUT OF THE PAST

The quiet life of small-town gas station owner Jeff Baily is interrupted when a figure from his shady past, recognizes him.  A crooked gambler had hired Jeff to track down Kathie Moffet a girlfriend who shot him and made off with $40,000. Jeff and Kathie fell in love, but she left him to go back to the gambler, who now wants Jeff to settle a few old scores.

Alan and Craig kick of Feb-noir-ary discussing double crosses, a preview of a month of Film noirs and the noiriest noir that ever noired with the movie “Out of the Past” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:51

Alan and Craig preview the films and reasoning behind this month's theme "Feb-noir-ary"

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10:36

Discussion of "Out of the Past"

32:58

Recasting

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44:32

Double Feature

48:09

Final Thoughts

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50:26

Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "The Maltese Falcon"

Next week Alan and Craig continue Feb-noir-ary with an all-time classic "The Maltese Falcon"

SNEAKERS

Martin Bishop is the head of a computer group who tests security systems. However, his political activist past catches up with him when the government uses it as a lever to force him into doing some of their hi-tech dirty work. Bishop and his team reluctantly comply, only to discover that the missing black box they have been hired to retrieve can break into any computer system in the world!

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss action movies through a liberal perspective, computer dating, catching up with Annie’s pre-teen D&D group and the movie “Sneakers” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:57

Alan and Craig get an update on Annie's Young Heroes League D&D sessions she DMs every saturday at 8th Dimension Comics and Games

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13:49

Discussion of "Sneakers"

41:02

Recasting

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1:22:16

  Double Feature

1:34:18

   Final Thoughts

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1:38:16

    Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Out of the Past" 

Next week Alan and Craig kick of Feb-noir-ary with the noiriest noir that ever noired "Out of the Past"

 

STARSHIP TROOPERS

In the distant future, the Earth is at war with a race of giant alien insects. Little is known about the Bugs except that they are intent on the eradication of all human life. But there was a time before the war... A mobile infantry travels to distant alien planets to take the war to the Bugs. They are a ruthless enemy with only one mission: Survival of their species no matter what the cost...

Alan and Craig are joined by Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned From Movies (@eilfmovies on twitter) to discus fascism, propaganda, the worst game of F--k Marry Kill and the movie Starship Troopers on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:57

Alan and Craig talk to Steve and Izzy from Everything I Learned From Movies. They discuss Craig's past and future episodes on their podcast as well as their love of bas movies. You can find them at http://eilfm.podbean.com/ as well as check out Izzy's awesome art at www.untidyvenus.etsy.com. New Hall of Heroes inductees Adam Sanders and Simeon Peebler join the Cause! 

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17:18

Discussion of "Starship Troopers"

30:18

Recasting

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1:02:45

  Double Feature

1:06:19

   Final Thoughts

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1:10:33

    Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Sneakers" 

Next week Alan and Craig happily bring back guest Annie Bulloch to catch up on a great movie Craig has never seen...Sneakers!

UNBREAKABLE

After David Dunn emerges from a horrific train crash as the sole survivor -- and without a single scratch on him -- he meets a mysterious stranger who believes comic book heroes walk the earth. A haunting stranger, whose obsession with David will change his life forever.

Alan and Craig discuss proto-superheroes, their plans for 2019, working within constraints and the movie “Unbreakable” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:02

Alan and Craig discuss their plans for 2019 including Noir month, Marvelous March and Epic April!

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16:27

Discussion of "Unbreakable"

43:51

Recasting

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58:41

Double Feature

1:03:50

   Final Thoughts

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1:08:21

    Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Starship Troopers" 

Next week Alan and Craig delve into the satirical military movie "Starship Troopers" with guest Steve and Izzy from Everything I Learned From Movies 

IN THE LINE OF FIRE

A Secret Service agent is taunted by calls from a would-be killer who has detailed information about the agent - including the fact that he failed to save President John F. Kennedy from assassination. The caller is revealed as an ex-CIA assassin, and the agent, who is investigating a threat to the current president, is determined not to let history repeat itself.

Alan and Craig discuss aging action heroes, their top 5 movies of 2018, awkward running and the movie “In the Line of Fire” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:59

Alan and Craig discuss their top 5 movies of 2018. 

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29:00

Discussion of "In the Line of Fire"

51:28

Recasting

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1:15:25

  Double Feature

1:18:52

   Final Thoughts

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1:37:30

    Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "Unbreakable"

Next week Alan and Craig look forward to the new movie "Glass" by looking back at the movie "Unbreakable"