Matinee Heroes

DISTRICT 9

When an agent from a shadowy corporation tasked with moving alien creatures to a new internment camp is infected with an otherworldly liquid, he attempts to stop himself from being transformed into a Prawn.

Alan and Craig discuss immigration, the privatization of government, intelligent science fiction and the movie “District 9” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:50

Discussion of "District 9"

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32:01

Recasting

37:13

Double Feature

40:10

Final Thoughts

43:04

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "The Fisher King"

 

Alan and Craig talk about one of Robin Williams' greatest performances with "The Fisher King"

THE QUIET MAN

A former American boxer returns to his native home in Ireland to win the hand of a fiery young woman. But his courtship is impeded by strict local customs and the woman's belligerent brother.

Alan and Craig discuss Ireland, getting past traditions, the joy of technicolor and the movie "The Quiet Man" on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:54

Discussion of "The Quiet Man"

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25:26

Recasting

31:54

Double Feature

34:16

Final Thoughts

36:46

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "District 9"

 

Alan and Craig talk about the breakthrough sci-fi movie "District 9"

THE MUPPET MOVIE

After a chance meeting with a great talent scout, Kermit goes to Hollywood dreaming about the world of show business. But everything goes awry when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper who wants to promote, at all costs, its network of fast food that sells fried frog-legs!

Alan and Craig discuss the legacy of Jim Henson, UHF Channels, recasting human muppets and the all time classic “The Muppet Movie” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:03

Alan and Craig welcome Arnoldo Cortes and Tami Cerny into their Hall of Heroes. Alan announces the 2018 Hullabaloo happening at the Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park on April 14th.

9:21

Discussion of "The Muppet Movie"

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38:56

Recasting

55:21

Double Feature

1:02:28

Final Thoughts

1:04:41

Alan and Craig discuss next week's movie "The Quiet Man"

Next episode we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Irish love letter "The Quiet Man".

THE UNTOUCHABLES

After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City's police force. Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won't be swayed by bribes or fear, Ness renews his determination to bring Capone to justice.

Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan to discuss Saudi Arabian bootlegs, compromising your morals, defeating the status quo and the movie "The Untouchables" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:02

Alan and Craig welcome guest Zaki Hasan. You can read reviews, listen to podcast and learn more about Zaki at http://zakiscorner.com 

21:10

Discussion of "The Untouchables"

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44:00

Recasting

59:55

D&D Alignments

1:03:32

Double Feature

1:11:16

Final Thoughts

1:15:16

Alan, Craig and Zaki discuss next week's episode "The Muppet Movie"

Next episode we go back to our childhood's and talk "The Muppet Movie".

L.A. CONFIDENTIAL

Three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire and a tabloid journalist are entangled in a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner rife with mystery, ambition and romance.

Alan and Craig discuss finding the good in yourself, tabloid television, corruption and the film noir classic “L.A. Confidential” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:51

Discussion of "L.A. Confidential"

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32:38

Recasting

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44:16

D&D Alignments

49:41

Double Feature

50:58

Final Thoughts

54:44

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "The Untouchables"

 

Alan and Craig are joined by guest Zaki Hasan to discuss "The Untouchables"

CREED

Adonis Johnson, son of deceased world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, has boxing in his blood. Looking to win his own title, Adonis heads to Philadelphia and convinces his father’s rival-turned-friend, Rocky Balboa, to train him – even as Rocky battles his own deadly opponent outside the ring. Now Adonis has a shot, but first he must develop the heart of a true fighter.

Alan and Craig discuss legacies, #unblocknordling, a review of Black Panther and the movie "Creed" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:03

Alan gives his first reaction to the movie "Black Panther"

9:30

Discussion of "Creed"

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39:25

Recasting

47:00

Double Feature

52:34

Final Thoughts

55:37

Alan and Craig discuss next week's movie "L.A. Confidential"

Next episode we go on the q-t and get all hush-hush as we discuss "L.A. Confidential"

GLORY

This is the inspiring story of the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Their training and battle experience leads them to their final assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina, where their heroic bravery turned bitter defeat into a symbolic victory that brought recognition to black soldiers and turned the tide of the war. 

Alan and Craig discuss the civil war, school systems, Oscar nomination snubs and the movie Glory on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:14

Alan and Craig discuss some of the Oscar nomination snubs 

16:04

Discussion of "Glory"

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39:01

Recasting

49:43

Double Feature

50:55

Final Thoughts

52:39

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "Creed"

 

Alan and Craig take their first venture into the Rocky-verse with "Creed"

ZODIAC

As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. Still, two detectives remain steadfast in their devotion to bringing the elusive killer to justice, they soon find that the madman has control not only over their careers, but their very lives as well.

Alan and Craig discuss handwriting analysis, the decay of journalism today, Alan hosting the movie KRULL at the Alamo Drafthouse and the movie “Zodiac” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:53

Alan and Craig discuss Alan hosting the upcoming Alamo Drafthouse showing of "Krull" on February 10th.

3:57

Discussion of "Zodiac"

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31:42

Recasting

41:19

D&D Alignments

44:26

Double Feature

45:53

Final Thoughts

49:56

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "Glory"

Next episode, go back into history to discuss the Civil War classic "Glory"

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY

Almost ten years have passed since Sarah Connor's ordeal began, and her son John, the future leader of the resistance, is now a young boy. However, the nightmare begins again when a new, more deadly Terminator is sent back in time, it's orders - to strike at John Conner while he is still a child. Sarah and John, however, don't face this terrifying Terminator alone. The human resistance has sent back another warrior from the future, its orders - to protect John Conner at any cost. 

Alan and Craig discuss time travel, buffing up for action roles, people hating on James Cameron and the action sci-fi classic “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:02

Discussion of "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"

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34:34

Recasting

43:00

Double Feature

46:32

Final Thoughts

48:53

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "Zodiac"

 

Alan and Craig try to solve the mystery of next week's movie "Zodiac"

 

THE TREASURE OF SIERRA MADRE

Three ill-fated prospectors set out across the Mexican desert in search of gold but instead find mistrust, betrayal, and death.

Alan and Craig discuss greed and paranoia, a look back at the past year of the podcast, leg tackling and the all time classic “The Treasure of Sierra Madre” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:46

Alan and Craig discuss the anniversary of the podcast and what the hope to accomplish in the year ahead

10:46

Discussion of "The Treasure of Sierra Madre"

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34:06

Recasting

40:06

D&D Alignments

41:37

Double Feature

43:13

Final Thoughts

54:02

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"

Next episode we look at the FX action classic "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"