Matinee Heroes

SEVEN SAMURAI

Residents of a small Japanese village seek protection against repeated attacks by a band of marauding thieves. Offering mere handfuls of rice as payment, they hire seven masterless samurai to protect them from invading bandits.

Alan and Craig discuss D&D parties, honor, the great Akira Kurosawa and celebrate Alan’s birthday with his favorite movie of all time “Seven Samurai” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:55

Alan and Craig discuss Alan's birthday which was August 8th!

6:51

Discussion of "Seven Samurai"

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32:07

D&D Alignments

53:05

Double Feature

56:37

Final Thoughts

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60:11

Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn"

Next week's we boldly go where this podcast has never been before with "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn"

EDGE OF TOMORROW

An alien race, undefeatable by any existing military unit, has launched a relentless attack on Earth, and Major William Cage finds himself dropped into a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage is thrown into a time loop, forced to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again and again.

Alan and Craig discuss Movie Stars, character growth, Tom Cruise and the movie “Edge of Tomorrow” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:57

Alan and Craig discuss their Patreon Membership Drive in September.

6:02

Discussion of "Edge of Tomorrow"

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33:13

Recasting

41:24

Double Feature

50:22

Final Thoughts

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54:37

Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Seven Samurai"

Next week's we celebrate Alan's birthday (August 8th) with his all-time favorite movie "Seven Samurai"

SECONDHAND LIONS

A shy young boy sent to spend the summer with his eccentric uncles soon becomes enthralled with unraveling the mystery that has followed the uncles for years. Hearing tales of their exotic adventures involving kidnapped princesses, Arabian sheiks and lost treasure, not only brings him closer to his uncles but also teaches him what it means to believe in something... whether it's true or not.

Alan and Craig discuss Texas, the truth versus the legend, a brief review of Mission Impossible: Fallout and the movie “Secondhand Lions’ on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:58

Alan and Craig discuss Mission Impossible: Fallout. Read Alan's review!

10:45

Discussion of "Secondhand Lions"

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37:34

Recasting

45:10

Double Feature

49:39

Final Thoughts

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51:46

Alan and Craig preview next week's episode "Edge of Tomorrow"

Next week's we run like Tom Cruise to discuss "Edge of Tomorrow"

SERPICO

Frank Serpico is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners. When his superiors ignore Frank's accusations of corruption, he decides to go public with the allegations. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself. 

Alan and Craig discuss fighting the system, June’s Comic Convention recap, silent heroism and the movie "Serpico" on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

1:05

Alan and Craig discuss the past few months including the San Francisco Comic Con, Monterey Comic Con and why cosplay is not consent.

20:15

Discussion of "Serpico"

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49:39

Recasting

53:24

Double Feature

56:45

Final Thoughts

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1:03:25

  Alan and Craig preview next week's episode which is a Patreon patron selection "Second Hand Lions"

Next week's episode is a Patreon patron selection "Second Hand Lions"

BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM

A villainous killer known as the Mask of the Phantasm has been systematically eliminating nefarious criminals in Gotham City. Since police and gangsters alike have credited Batman with the murders he'll have to discover the identity of the Mask to clear his own good crime-fighting name.

Alan and Craig discuss voice acting, the new DC Universe platform, Craig’s entire panel with Kevin Conroy and the movie “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:01

Discussion of "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm"

21:09

Recasting

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26:38

Double Feature

30:47

Final Thoughts

34:52

  Live from the San Francisco Comic Con, Kevin Conroy's panel moderated by our own Craig Price!

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1:25:25

  Next week, Alan and Craig go deep undercover to expose corruption in the Al Pacino classic "Serpico"

Next week's episode is the classic cop corruption story "Serpico"

LITTLE WOMEN

With her husband off at war, Marmee is left alone to raise their four daughters. As the years pass, the sisters share some of the most cherished and painful memories of self-discovery, as Marmee and Aunt March guide them through issues of independence, romance and virtue. 

Alan and Craig are joined by Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film on twitter)as they discuss feminism, snaggle toothed brats and wrap up matinee heroines month with the 1994 version of Little Women on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:03

Alan and Craig welcome guest Kristen Lopez as we discuss when is it considered "classic" film, nostalgia and Kristen's current projects

19:22

Discussion of "Little Women"

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43:37

Recasting

1:10:00

  Double Feature

1:13:49

  Final Thoughts

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1:05:19

  Next week, a special episode as Craig's panel with Kevin Conroy is included as they discuss "The Mask of the Phantasm"

Next week's episode is the animated Batman film "Mask of the Phantasm!"

CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON

Two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy - and the inescapable, enduring power of love

Alan and Craig are joined by guest Melissa Kaercher (@chebutykin on twitter) to discuss fighting tradition, Marbits, honor and the great Ang Lee movie “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:05

Alan and Craig welcome guest Melissa Kaercher as she discuss Star Wars toys, working a General Mills and marbits!

23:05

Discussion of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

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42:48

Recasting

55:26

Double Feature

58:13

Final Thoughts

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1:05:19

  Matinee Heroines month concludes next week as Alan and Craig preview "Little Women"

Next week's episode is the feminist classic "Little Women"

THE QUICK AND THE DEAD

A mysterious young woman rides into town, a six-shooter strapped to her hip and revenge burning in her heart. She's come to kill Herod, the town's sadistic mayor, who is in the midst of organizing a quick-draw tournament in which the loser dies. 

Alan and Craig are joined by Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) to discuss westerns, anal glands, Gene Hackman and the movie “The Quick and the Dead” as Matinee Heroines month continues on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:12

Alan and Craig welcome guest Elizabeth Rappe as she discuss her love of westerns and how gross being a veterinary tech can be 

19:34

Discussion of "The Quick and the Dead"

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36:51

Recasting

54:13

Double Feature

59:55

Final Thoughts

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1:06:18

  Matinee Heroines month continues next week as Alan and Craig preview "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

Next week's episode is the martial arts classic "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

WONDER WOMAN

An Amazon princess named Diana lives an idyllic existence on an island occupied solely by female warriors, but her life changes forever after American pilot Steve Trevor crash-lands nearby. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers...and her true destiny ...

Alan and Craig are joined by Meredith Nudo (@MeredithNudo on twitter) to discuss mansplaining, free beer, why villains are hard to write for and the movie "Wonder Woman" as we continue Matinee Heroines month on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:00

Alan and Craig welcome guest Meredith Nudo as she discuss her show The Pop and Schlock Podcast as well as her improv show on June 23rd at the Station Theater

19:38

Discussion of "Wonder Woman"

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43:18

Recasting

1:03:28

  Double Feature

1:09:27

  Final Thoughts

JAMES MARSTERS LIVE AT COMICPALOOZA

In this very special episode, Craig sits down with James Marsters (@JamesMarstersOF on twitter) from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel's the Runaways and Torchwood to discuss his career, singing on Buffy, his online show Vidiots with Mark Devine and questions from the audience! 

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Show Notes

0:13

Alan and Craig discuss what happened at Comicpalooza including the lost episode, Tom Holland and what they bought in the dealers room.

19:53

Craig hosts a live panel with James Marsters