Matinee Heroes

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

A bounty hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery during the civil war.

Alan and Craig discuss the incomparable Eli Wallach, the winners of the Houston Film Critics Society’s annual awards, and the western masterpiece "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:54

Alan and Craig discuss the winners of the Houston Film Critics Society's annual awards. 

17:27

Discussion of "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly"

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40:38

Recasting

49:41

Double Feature

52:09

Final Thoughts

54:02

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "The Treasure of Sierra Madre"

Next episode we look at the classic Bogart film "The Treasure of Sierra Madre"

HEAT

Master criminal Neil McCauley is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life. McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.

Alan and Craig discuss the difficulties of love, the Pacino Syndrome, the best hero movies of 2017 and the classic thriller HEAT on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:01

Alan and Craig discuss their top heroic movies of 2017

16:14

Discussion of "Heat"

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41:48

Recasting

49:54

Double Feature

45:41

Final Thoughts

53:44

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"

Next episode we look at one of the best westerns ever made: "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"

DARTH VADER & OBI-WAN KENOBI

A failed teacher must prepare the son of his corrupted student to become the last hope of the galaxy and defeat an evil empire, restoring balance to the Force!

Alan and Craig discuss abandonment, the Clone Wars cartoons, an spoiler filled discussion of The Last Jedi and the character analysis, you the fans voted for, of Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

1:04

Alan and Craig have a spoiler filled discussion of "The Last Jedi"

19:40

Discussion of the Star Wars characters Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi

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37:06

Recasting

42:53

Double Feature

44:59

Final Thoughts

48:10

Alan and Craig start the new year with two powerhouse actors in "Heat"

Next episode we talk about the crime thriller "Heat"

DIE HARD

New York City Detective John McClane becomes the only hope for a small group of hostages, one of whom is his estranged wife, trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise office building when it is seized by terrorists on Christmas Eve.

Alan and Craig discuss Hans Gruber leadership lessons, cinematic douchebags, The Houston Film Critics Society’s slate of nominees and the Christmas movie DIE HARD on this week’s Matinee Heroes!   

Show Notes

0:50

Alan gives the slate of nominees for the Houston Film Critics Society's annual awards.

13:48

Discussion of the movie "Die Hard"

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43:59

Recasting

52:54

Double Feature

53:49

Alan and Craig devote an episode to the listener's Star Wars character analysis choice - a tie between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi!

Next episode we finish our Star Wars character episodes with both Darth Vader and Obi-wan Kenobi!

PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA

A princess senator attempts to steal secret plans for a new super weapon teams up with a farm boy, a crazy wizard and a scoundrel which sets in motion one of the greatest adventures of all time.

Alan and Craig discuss the great Carrie Fisher, Alan’s initial thoughts of The Last JEDI, and a character analysis of Star Wars’ Princess Leia on this week’s Matinee Heroes!        

Show Notes

1:04

Alan talks about his impressions of "The Last Jedi"

12:43

Discussion of the Star Wars character Princess Leia

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30:20

Recasting

36:45

Double Feature

42:06

Final Thoughts

40:41

Alan and Craig celebrate Christmas with an old Yuletide tradition: "Die Hard"

Next episode we head to the coast, have a few laughs and talk "Die Hard"

LUKE SKYWALKER

A simple Tatooine farmboy with a secret family history joins a crazy old man to Alderaan to deliver a message to a princess turns into one of the greatest Jedi the galaxy has ever known. 

Alan and Craig discuss the Hero’s Journey, whiny brats,  Alan’s review of Guillermo Del Toro’s "The Shape of Water" and a character analysis of Star Wars’ Luke Skywalker on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:03

Alan talks about the romantic horror movie "The Shape of Water"

12:08

Discussion of the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker

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27:47

Recasting

37:10

Double Feature

42:06

Final Thoughts

47:03

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode focusing on the Star Wars character Princess Leia.

Next episode we continue to celebrate Star Wars Month by discussing Princess Leia!

HAN SOLO

A Corellian smuggler contracted to deliver a crazy old man and a farm boy to Alderaan to deliver a message to a princess turns into a galactic hero for the rebellion in one of the greatest stories in cinema.

Alan and Craig discuss audience proxies, Kylo Ren, Alan’s review of Spielberg’s The Post and a character analysis of Star Wars’ Han Solo on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:03

Alan gives his thoughts on the new Steven Spielberg movie "The Post" starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.

9:03

Discussion of the Star Wars character Han Solo

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40:20

Recasting

46:50

Double Feature

47:58

Final Thoughts

47:03

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode focusing on the Star Wars character Luke Skywalker.

Next episode we continue to celebrate Star Wars Month by discussing Luke Skywalker!

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

Desperate to return to his Chicago home in time to spend Thanksgiving with his family, uptight businessman Neal Page encounters loutish shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith. During a disastrous and hilarious voyage back to the Windy City, both men experience the various aggravations of modern travel while forming an unlikely friendship.

Alan and Craig discuss empathy, business travel, December being Star Wars month on the podcast and the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:58

Alan and Craig discuss their plans to celebrate Star Wars: The Last Jedi by having December be Star Wars Month.

9:05

Discussion of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"

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35:21

Recasting

42:29

Double Feature

45:41

Final Thoughts

47:03

Alan and Craig discuss next week's episode focusing on the Star Wars character Han Solo

Next episode we celebrate Star Wars by discussing Han Solo!

THE HIDDEN FORTRESS

Japanese peasants find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. Although the peasants don't know that Rokurota is a general and Yuki is a princess, the peasants agree to accompany the pair to safety in return for gold. Along the way, the general must prove his expertise in battle while also hiding his identity.

Alan and Craig discuss Samurais, the influences on Star Wars, The Houston Film Critics Society awards show, Craig’s charity photography and the Akira Kurosawa classic The Hidden Fortress on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:08

Alan and Craig discuss the Houston Film Critics Society awards show and Craig's charity calendar to support Orangutan Outreach. 

9:23

Discussion of "The Hidden Fortress"

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32:15

Recasting

37:39

Double Feature

43:45

Final Thoughts

47:59

Alan and Craig discuss next week's Thanksgiving treat "Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Next episode we celebrate Thanksgiving with "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"

THE ROCKETEER

In 1938 a young air racing pilot, Cliff Secord, and his partner, Peevy, discover a secret rocket pack that enables a man to fly. They quickly become entangled in international intrigue in their attempts to keep the device away from Nazi spies and other villains, including Hollywood matinee idol Neville Sinclair. With the help of his actress girlfriend, Cliff, dubbed "The Rocketeer" by the press, embarks on a mission that could alter the course of history and make him a true hero!

Alan and Craig discuss sincerity, listener recasts, a quick review of Thor:Ragnarok and the movie The Rocketeer on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:08

Alan and Craig talk about listener Jason Raschen's recast for "Blade Runner" as well as give a mini review of the new movie "Thor:Ragnarok" 

12:47

Discussion of "The Rocketeer"

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22:24

Recasting

30:09

Double Feature

33:36

Final Thoughts

35:19

Alan and Craig discuss next week's classic "The Hidden Fortress"

Next episode we delve into Alan's favorite genre, the Samurai movie, with "The Hidden Fortress"