Matinee Heroes

KILL BILL VOL. 1 & 2

The Bride must kill her ex-boss and lover Bill who betrayed her at her wedding ceremony, shot her in the head and took away her unborn daughter. But first, she must make the other four members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad suffer.

Alan and Craig welcome guest Annie Bulloch as they discuss determination, divorce, kick-ass women , 8th Dimension Comics and both Kill Bill volumes on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:41

Interview with 8th Dimensions owner Annie Bulloch

14:46

Discussion of Kill Bill 

43:20

Recasting

1:06:05

 Double-Feature suggestions

1:08:42

 Final Thoughts

1:15:20

 First impressions of "Thelma & Louise"

Next episode we bring in guest Amanda Campbell to discuss "Thelma & Louise"

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

A vicious psychopath is murdering women throughout the Midwest. Believing it takes one to know one, the F.B.I. sends Agent Clarice Starling to interview a prisoner who may provide clues to the killer's actions. That prisoner is Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant, demented cannibal who agrees to help Starling only if she'll feed his morbid curiosity with details of her own complicated life. But as their relationship develops, Starling is forced to confront not only her own hidden demons... but also an evil so powerful that she may not have the courage or strength to stop it.

Alan and Craig along with guest Cassandra Rose Clark discuss cannibals, creepy dudes, dealing with men in the workplace and the movie The Silence of the Lambs on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:05

Interview with author Cassandra Rose Clarke

14:39

Discussion of The Silence of The Lambs

34:01

Recasting

46:15

Double-Feature suggestions

54:13

Final Thoughts

59:01

First impressions of "Kill Bill Vol. 1 & Vol. 2"

Next episode we discuss Quentin Tarantino's foray into Kung Fu with both volumes of "Kill Bill"

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

A woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in post apocalyptic Australia in search for her homeland with the help of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper, and a drifter named Max.

Alan and Craig kick off Addicted to Heroines month with a review of the Wonder Woman film, a special guest from the Nerdy Bitches podcast and a discussion of the movie Mad Max: Fury Road on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:06

Alan and Craig give an Instant Reaction review to Wonder Woman

4:44

Interview with Heather of the Nerdy Bitches Podcast

19:40

Discussion of Mad Max: Fury Road

52:50

Recasting

1:02:07

Double Feature

1:04:33

Final Thoughts

1:08:24

First impressions of "Silence of the Lambs"

Next episode we continue Addicted to Heroines month with "Silence of the Lambs"

 

PREDATOR

Sent to eliminate a gun-running camp in Central America, United States Major Dutch Schaeffer and his commandos get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with a mysterious assassin. Every attempt at a tactical defense is a defeated for Dutch and company and it is only in the last stretch of their race to safety that their suspicions are confirmed and they encounter the alien face to face.

Alan and Craig discuss macho movies with guest Ming Chen, Comicpalooza 2017 and the movie Predator, LIVE on this week’s Matinee Heroes! 

Show Notes

1:12

Recap of Comicpalooza

12:00

Ming Chen of AMC's Comic Book Men

19:45

Discussion of Predator

33:48

Recasting

40:23

Double-Feature suggestions

49:25

Final Thoughts

54:41

First impressions of "Mad Max: Fury Road"

Next episode we kick off "Addicted to Heroines Month" with a special guest to discuss "Mad Max: Fury Road"

ALIENS

Ellen Ripley, adrift in space for half a century, is informed that the planet where her crew discovered the alien has since been settled by colonists. Contact with the colony has suddenly been lost, and a detachment of colonial marines is being sent to investigate. Invited along as an advisor, Ripley predicts disaster, and sure enough, the aliens have infested the colony, leaving a sole survivor, the young girl Newt. With the soldiers picked off one by one, a final all-female epic showdown brews between the alien queen and Ripley.

Alan and Craig talk about mothers and daughters, review the new Aliens: Covenant movie and discuss the classic James Cameron movie Aliens…on this week’s Matinee Heroes. 

Show Notes

1:11

Instant Reaction of "Aliens: Covenant"

11:09

Discussion of Aliens

28:50

Recasting

41:12

Double-Feature suggestions

42:32

Final Thoughts

52:44

First impressions of "Predator"

Next episode we discuss, live at Comicpalooza, the Schwarzenegger classic "Predator"

GALAXY QUEST

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA protector set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in space...and then their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beam up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe.

Alan and Craig discuss, summer movies, comic-con life, trapped by nostalgia and the movie Galaxy Quest on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

01:00

Craig and Alan discuss a few of the upcoming summer movies including Baby Drive, Wonder Woman, Despicable Me 3 and more

10:28

Discussion of Galaxy Quest

40:16

Recasting

45:18

Double-Feature suggestions

47:49

Final Thoughts

51:07

First impressions of "Aliens"

Next episode we discuss "Aliens"

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

When  a brash space adventurer steals a mysterious, all powerful orb he is chased by relentless enemies and forms an uneasy alliance with a ragtag band of misfits leading to a desperate battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy. 

Alan and Craig discuss family dynamics, dealing with pain, upcoming marvel movies, a review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 and the original Guardians of the Galaxy on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

00:01

The announcement that the podcast will be recorded LIVE at Comicpalooza! Craig and Alan will discuss the movie "Predator" with special guest Ming Chen of AMC's Comic Book Men, Sunday May 14th at 4:30 in room 350B at the George R. Brown convention center. Giveaways and prizes abound so please come to the show!

01:18

Discussion of Guardians of the Galaxy

19:30

Recasting

24:28

Double-Feature suggestions

32:12

Final Thoughts

35:28

Instant Reaction of "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2"

46:08

First impressions of "Galaxy Quest"

Next episode we discuss "Galaxy Quest"

PRINCESS MONONOKE

Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior sets out for the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. Once there, he becomes entangled in a bitter battle that matches a proud clan of humans against the forest's animal gods...who are led by the brave Princess Mononoke a young woman raised by wolves! 

Alan and Craig discuss Japanese animation, D&D character alignments, a Comicpalooza update and the movie Princess Mononoke on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:59

Alan and Craig have an update with more announced guests.  They also announce a LIVE podcast recording at Comicpalooza on Sunday the 14th

7:31

Discussion of Princess Mononoke

36:15

Recasting 

38:04

Double-Feature suggestions

45:14

Final Thoughts

50:11

First impressions of "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Guardians of the Galaxy"

A BRONX TALE

The story a nine-year-old boy caught between two opposing father figures. His dad, a diligent bus driver who tries to instill in him the virtues of an honest day's work, while Sonny is the local Mafia boss who teaches him the law of the streets. As a teenager growing towards adulthood, he has to decide which role model to follow.

Alan and Craig discuss a father’s influence, making the right choice even when it’s the wrong thing to do, Comicpalooza and the movie A Bronx Tale on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:51

Alan and Craig discuss their participation in the Comicpalooza Podcasting Program and talk about some of the announced guests.

10:07

Discussion of A Bronx Tale

28:06

Recasting

33:16

Double-Feature suggestions

38:09

Final Thoughts

39:47

First impressions of "Princess Mononoke"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Princess Mononoke"

GLADIATOR

When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by a corrupt prince, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.

Alan and Craig discuss loyalty, inherited respect versus earned respect, a special screening of Princess Mononoke at the Alamo Drafthouse and the movie Gladiator, on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:48

Alan and Craig announce another Matinee Heroes screening at the Alamo Drafthouse - Mason Park. This time it is the movie Princess Mononoke!

06:34

Discussion of Gladiator

43:41

Recasting

49:02

Double-Feature suggestions

53:12

Final Thoughts

57:39

First impressions of "A Bronx Tale"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "A Bronx Tale"