Matinee Heroes

CINEMA PARADISO

A famous Italian filmmaker, haunted by the memories of his first love, returns to his hometown after an absence of 30 years. Upon his return, he reconnects with the community and remembers the highlights and tragedies that shaped his life and inspired him to follow his dream of becoming a filmmaker.

Alan and Craig discuss community, following your passions, mentors, Craig’s time at the Salt Lake Comic Con Fanx and the movie Cinema Paradiso on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:56

Craig discuss his experiences at this year's Salt Lake Comic Con FanX.

16:51

Discussion of Cinema Paradiso

46:15

Recasting

51:51

Double-Feature suggestions

52:52

Final Thoughts

56:38

First impressions of "Gladiator"

 

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Gladiator"

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

In 1943 when the ranks of professional male baseball players were leaving for the war, a group of ladies left their homes to become part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and kept baseball alive for a grateful nation. This is their story.

Alan and Craig discuss sacrifice, being overwhelmed by options, earning respect and A League of Their Own on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:57

Craig and Alan thank new Hall of Heroes inductees, Tom Nix, Joe MacDonald and Matthew Knuckles as well as talk up how they came up with their new mascot Manny T. Hero for a new tee-shirt

8:31

Discussion of A League of Their Own

33:24

Recasting

40:04

Double-Feature suggestions

42:28

Final Thoughts

66:04

First impressions of "Cinema Paradiso"

Next episode, Alan and Craig discuss "Cinema Paradiso"

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

When the Allies discover the Nazis are planning to use the Lost Ark of the Covenant as a weapon, the U.S. government enlists archaeologist-adventurer Indiana Jones to locate the biblical treasure chest where the remains of the broken tablets of the Ten Commandments were placed. En route, Jones and his feisty ex-girlfriend, Marion, must escape the clutches of evil Nazis, duplicitous "natives," and a nest of venomous snakes not to mention the wrath of God. 

Alan and Craig discuss Steven Spielberg redeeming himself in the eyes of Hollywood, a hero who asks for help and the greatest movie ever made, Raiders of The Lost Ark on this week’s matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:29

Craig and Alan discuss Movie Hullabaloo: A Cinematic Mystery Tour playing April 23rd at the Alamo Drafthouse - Mason Park

9:39

Discussion of Raiders of the Lost Ark

51:25

Recasting

59:01

Double-Feature suggestions

63:13

Final Thoughts

66:04

Craig and Alan discuss April's Patreon movies.

Next episode, Alan and Craig talk baseball and "A League of Their Own"

THE DIRTY DOZEN

World War II. An impossible mission... The fate of the Allied invasion hanging in the balance... 12 men with nothing left to lose. Now the fate of the free world depends on a group of convicted murderers, thieves and thugs--The Dirty Dozen. Twelve American military prisoners are offered parole--if they complete a suicide mission behind enemy lines just before D-Day. After weeks of grueling training, they are dressed in German uniforms, dropped deep behind enemy lines and left on their own to complete their mission and try to get out alive. 

Alan and Craig discuss second chances, the role of the redeemer, appreciating gatekeepers and the Dirty Dozen on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

1:01

Craig and Alan discuss how things went at the Alamo Drafthouse for their first Matinee Hero public event,  a full day showing Sam Raimi's "Spider-man Trilogy"

7:48

Discussion of the Dirty Dozen

35:10

Recasting

44:30

Double-Feature suggestions

45:27

Final Thoughts

44:34

First impressions of "Raiders of the Lost Ark"

Next episode, F#$K NAZIS month concludes with the masterpiece "Raiders of the Lost Ark"

INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same.

Alan and Craig discuss revenge fan fiction, giving up the moral high ground and Inglourious Basterds as they start F#$K NAZIS month on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

0:41

Craig and Alan thank their iTunes reviewers as well as their latest patron Kevin Robinson. They also talk about April as being Patreon month, where they will do episodes on movies selected by the Heroes Tier patrons. Bill Paxton is remembered.

8:24

Discussion of Inglourious Basterds

31:37

Recasting

38:30

Double-Feature suggestions

41:51

Final Thoughts

44:34

First impressions of "The Dirty Dozen"

 

Next episode, F#$K NAZIS month continues as we discuss "The Dirty Dozen"

LOGAN

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

Alan and Craig discuss the need for more female oriented episodes, the 17 years of Craig’s nemesis Hugh Jackman's portrayal of Wolverine, and a full review the new movie LOGAN on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:46

Craig and Alan thank their latest patrons - Heroes: David Jaffe , Jeremy Bulloch and Tiffany Campbell.   Sidekick: Thomas Hankins. They also talk about making sure to include more heroines in upcoming episodes. 

12:19

Discussion of LOGAN as well as Hugh Jackman's 17-year portrayal of the Wolverine 

47:58

Recasting

55:30

Final Thoughts

57:46

Craig and Alan announce their first podcast theme for the rest of March. "F#$K NAZIS" starts off with the Tarantino favorite "Inglourious Basterds"  

 

Next episode we discuss our first "F#$K NAZIS" movie "Inglourious Basterds"

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER

Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. is trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy--the Winter Soldier.

Alan and Craig discuss friendship and loyalty, the loss of innocence, Captain America: The Winter Soldier plus an exclusive interview with Agent Jasper Sitwell himself Maximiliano Hernandez on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

1:02

Craig interviews Maximiliano Hernandez who played Agent Jasper Sitwell in Captain America: The Winter Soldier

30:28

Discussion of Captain America: The Winter Soldier

50:23

Recasting

56:59

Double-Feature suggestions

58:03

Final Thoughts

59:43

First impressions of "Logan"

 

Next episode we discuss not only the movie "Logan" but spotlight Hugh Jackman as the Wolverine. 

RIO BRAVO

Sheriff John T. Chance is holding a murderous villain in his cell while waiting for a US marshall to collect him for trial. The criminal's associates are desperate to free him and will stop at nothing to achieve their goal. Chance's only allies are his drunken deputy, a wily old coot, and an eager young hothead.

Alan and Craig discuss the Hollywood blacklist era, coming together for a common cause, today’s political climate and the classic western Rio Bravo on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

2:06

Craig and Alan talk about upcoming events, including Craig at the Salt Lake's FanX in March as well as both being at Comicpalooza this May!

11:13

Discussion of Rio Bravo

37:56

Recasting

48:27

Double-Feature suggestions

48:43

Final Thoughts

49:57

First impressions of "Captain America: Winter Soldier"

 

Next episode we discuss our first Marvel movie and our first interview with "Captain America: Winter Soldier"

JOHN WICK

When sadistic young thugs senselessly attack John Wick - a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin - they have no idea they've messed with the wrong guy. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, Wick embarks on a merciless rampage, hunting down his adversaries with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend.

Alan and Craig discuss honor among thieves, cheat codes, Funspot and John Wick on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

0:50

Craig and Alan discuss the podcast's Patreon campaign and thank their first sponsor Dwayne Allen!

11:38

Discussion of John Wick

30:52

Recasting

39:43

Double-Feature suggestions

43:00

Final Thoughts

44:43

Instant Reaction of "John Wick: Chapter 2"

52:44

First impressions of "Rio Bravo"

 

Next episode we discuss the John Wayne western classic "Rio Bravo"

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT

The story of a fun-loving, fast-talking trucker who takes on his craziest haul yet - delivering 400 cases of Coors Beer from Texarkana to Atlanta in just 28 hours. With Sheriff Buford T. Justice hot on his trail and eager to teach him some respect for the law, the Bandit joins forces with good ol' boy, Cledus and runaway bride Frog for one of the most charming movies ever made.

Craig and Alan talk community, libertarianism, and Super Bowl traffic in Houston on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

1:04

Craig and Alan whine about the Super Bowl traffic in Houston this weekend.

05:14

Discussion of Smokey and the Bandit

31:18

Recasting

40:58

Double-Feature suggestions

42:49

Final Thoughts

44:56

First impressions of "John Wick"

 

Next episode we discuss the revenge action instant classic "John Wick"