Matinee Heroes

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

After falling in love with a U.S. Army sergeant, an East Berlin boy named Hansel undergoes a sex-change operation so that he can legally marry his beloved. But the operation is botched, leaving the boy less than a man, but not quite a woman. Deserted in a Kansas trailer park, the boy/girl, now named Hedwig, reinvents himself/herself as a rock star.

Alan and Craig are joined by Jessica Pettit (@jesspettitt on twitter) to discuss empathy, transformation, The nominees for the Houston Film Critics Society and the movie “Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ on this week’s Matinee Musicals!

Show Notes

0:50

Alan and Craig discuss the main category nominees for the Houston Film Critics Society's "Best of 2018" awards show this January 3rd at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Tickets (and parking) are free!!

15:51

Craig and Alan talk to Jessica Pettitt about her quest to be on a podcast every week in 2018 and how her GoodEnoughNow.com program is changing corporate America...for the better!

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32:51

Discussion of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"

1:11:10

  Recasting

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1:25:46

Double Feature

1:32:30

 Final Thoughts

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1:37:30

  Alan and Craig preview next week's movie "In the Line of Fire"

Next week Alan and Craig put Matinee Musicals month behind them and start 2019 with Clint Eastwood's "In the Line of Fire"

MARY POPPINS

When the two children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary. Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert, the siblings try to pass on some of their nanny's sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents.

Alan and Craig are joined by actor/writer/producer Debra Sullivan (@debsullivanm on twitter) to talk about whimsy and sexual tension, ugly British children, The US release of “Secret Santa” Alan’s special review of the new Mary Poppins Returns as well as the original Disney Classic Mary Poppins on this holiday edition of Matinee Musicals!

Show Notes

1:16

Alan and Craig talk to Debra Sullivan about how she got into acting, the dynamics of working with her husband Adam Marcus for 20+ years and the release of "Secret Santa" available on DVD at amazon! Head over to https://www.secretsantathemovie.com/merch/ for more!

15:09

Discussion of "Mary Poppins"

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43:52

Recasting

57:52

 Double Feature

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1:04:57

  Final Thoughts

1:10:30

  Alan reviews "Mary Poppins Returns"

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1:17:44

  Alan and Craig preview next week's musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"

Next week Alan and Craig finish Matinee Musicals month with the gender-bending punk-rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch

MOULIN ROUGE

Idealistic Christian is drawn into the dark, fantastical underworld of the Parisian nightclub, the Moulin Rouge.  In this seedy but glamorous haven of sex, drugs and electricity, he finds himself plunged into a passionate but ultimately tragic love affair with the club's highest paid star and the city's most famous courtesan, Satin

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) of 8th Dimension Comics and Games to discuss abusive relationships, elven marketing managers, the various versions of love and the movie Moulin Rouge on this week’s Matinee Musicals!

Show Notes

1:12

Alan and Craig talk to Annie about her new love: Being the Game Master for young kids at 8th Dimension Comics & Games

12:54

Discussion of "Moulin Rouge"

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41:44

Recasting

56:33

 Double Feature

1:05:03

 Final Thoughts

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1:09:43

 Alan and Craig preview next week's musical, the original "Mary Poppins"

Next week Alan and Craig invite actress/producer/writer Debra Sullivan on the show to celebrate Christmas with the original "Mary Poppins"

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed human blood!!

Alan and Craig are joined by returning guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) to discuss Capitalism, 90’s cartoons based on movies for adults, the Lee Pace SEO Hack and the movie “Little Shop of Horrors” on this week’s Matinee Musicals.

Show Notes

0:55

Alan and Craig talk to Meredith about upcoming Pop and Schlock episodes featuring Alan (and a past episode with Craig).

7:26

Discussion of "Little Shop of Horrors"

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43:22

Recasting

1:04:24

   Double Feature

1:07:57

  Final Thoughts

Next week Alan and Craig invite Annie Bulloch on the show to talk about "Moulin Rouge".

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

Musician Don Lockwood rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont). When Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden  Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lockwood speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice.

Alan and Craig are joined by Windy Bowlsby (@reeledumusical on twitter)as they discuss Gene Kelly’s butt, jukebox musicals, showcasing talent and the movie “Singin in the Rain on the week’s Matinee Musicals!

Show Notes

0:55

Alan and Craig greet guest Windy Bowlsby and catch up on her newest musical podcasts, Reel Education The Musical and plug Blake Casselman's latest movie "Adopting Trouble" which is available now on DVD, Blu-ray and Amazon!

8:23

Discussion of "Singin' in the Rain"

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38:42

Recasting

52:54

 Double Feature

59:04

  Final Thoughts

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1:04:35

  Alan and Craig preview next week's episode  "Little Shop of Horrors"

Craig and Alan are both excited to talk about this horror/musical "Little Shop of Horrors"

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE

From the doomed planet of Krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth. Here he grows up to become Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice and the American Way.

Alan and Craig discuss the history of the podcast, a Christopher reeve and Margot kidder tribute panel from Salt Lake FanX and one of the best superhero performances on film in “Superman The Movie” on the 100th episode of Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:23

Alan and Craig discuss the past 100 episodes of Matinee Heroes and what to expect for the next 100!

15:28

Discussion of "Superman: The Movie"

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41:22

Recasting

48:03

 Double Feature

51:08

  Final Thoughts

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55:17

Live from the 2018 Salt Lake FanX, Craig hosted a fan panel "Superman the Movie Turns 40: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve & Margot Kidder" with Shannon Barnson, Jacob Dietz (@ThatJakeDietz on twitter), Ben Lane Hodson (@BenLaneHodson on twitter) and James A. Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter)

Next week we start Matinee Musical Month with an all-time classic "Singin' in the Rain"

MASTER & COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD

Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey is a renowned fighting captain in the British Navy. But when his ship, the Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture his foe. With a badly damaged ship and an injured crew, this mission can save his reputation, or destroy them all.

Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss life aboard a naval ship, dad jokes, when movies are too fun for an Oscar and the hidden gem “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:57

Alan and Craig greet guest Zaki Hasan and catch up on what's he's been up to on is podcasts,  Nostalgia Theater and The Moviefilm Podcast

11:00

Discussion of "Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World"

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39:02

Recasting

48:12

 Double Feature

51:43

  Final Thoughts

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57:51

Alan and Craig preview next week's episode  "Superman: The Movie"

Next week's is our 100th episode!! We celebrate with the classic "Superman: The Movie"

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

Buttercup is a beautiful princess who-after being separated by her true love Westley-is captured by and forced to marry a conspiring prince. As the wedding day approaches her true love, a vengeful Spaniard and a kind giant come to her rescue.

Alan and Craig are joined by returning guest Tom Nix to discuss swashbuckling and derring-do, Tom’s recent travels and one of the most quotable movies of all time, The Princess Bride, on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:49

Alan and Craig catch up with Tom and his hectic 2018 travel schedule

16:20

Discussion of "The Princess Bride"

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50:56

Recasting

1:20:18

 Double Feature

1:23:50

  Final Thought

1:25:10

 D&D Alignments

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1:31:10

  Alan and Craig preview next week's episode  "Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World"

Next week's special guest Zaki Hasan returns to talk about a nautical adventure "Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World"

 

 

STAND BY ME

In a small woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends are in search of a missing teenager's body. Wanting to be heroes in each other's and their hometown's eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery.

Alan and Craig discuss nostalgia, childhood friends, a horrorthon recap and the Stephen King movie “Stand By Me” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:48

Alan and Craig recap their time together at Horrorthon

9:51

Discussion of "Stand By Me"

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44:27

Recasting

51:08

 Double Feature

55:53

  Final Thoughts

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57:51

Alan and Craig preview next week's episode  "Princess Bride"

Next week's special guest Tom Nix returns to talk about an all-time favorite "The Princess Bride"

HALLOWEEN

On Halloween night of 1963, 6-year old Michael Myers stabbed his sister to death. After sitting in a mental hospital for 15 years, Myers escapes and returns to Haddonfield to kill.

Alan and Craig discuss the origins of slasher movies, evil vs insane, the complete Q&A with Director Mick Garris live from Horrorthon and the movie Halloween on this week’s double-sized Matinee Villains!!

Show Notes

0:58

Alan and Craig talk about their upcoming 100th Episode.

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7:09

A live Q&A session from Horrothon with Director/Writer/Podcaster Mick Garris (@postmortemMG on twitter)

1:02:01

  Discussion of "Halloween"

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1:28:07

  Recasting

1:37:01

  Double Feature

1:41:55

  Final Thoughts

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1:55:26

Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Stand By Me"

Next week's we leave villains behind and go back to feeling truly nostalgic with Stephen King's "Stand By Me"