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- Local Hero (1983)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1983 Drama, Comedy "Local Hero" starring Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, and introducing Peter Capaldi. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 7/15
@9pm EDTWrite to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 17 min - The Broken Hearts Club (2000)
DJ, Toppie and guest D'Manda Martinig discuss the trivia behind the 2000 Romantic Comedy "The Broken Hearts Clubs" starring Timothy Olyphant and John Mahoney. A Greg Berlanti film. Follow D'Manda at http://instagram.com/dmandamartini Join us again Live on UniVozFri 7/1 @9pm EDT
Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 16 min - Making Love (1982)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1982 Drama "Making Love" starring Michael Ontkean, Kate Jackson and Harry Hamlin. An Arthur Hiller film. Our first Pride Month episode. Join us Live on UniVoz Fri 6/17 for a special returning guest appearance by Cosplay & Drag artist D'Manda Martini
Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 13 min - Key Largo (1948)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1948 Action, Crime Drama "Key Largo"
a John Huston film starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Join us againLive on Univoz Fri 6/3 @9pm EDT for our pride month kickoff.Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 13 min - Soap (1977)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1977 ABC Television Comedy, Drama
"Soap" starring Katherine Helmond and Richard Mulligan. Join us again Live onUniVoz Fri 5/20 @9pm EDT http://matineeminutiae.comWrite to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 6 min - Little Voice (1998)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1998 Drama, Musical "Little Voice"
starring Brenda Blethyn and Jane Horrocks. Join us again Live on UniVozFri 5/6 @9pm EDTWrite to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 19 min - Eye of The Needle (1981)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1981 Romance, Thriller "Eye of The Needle" starring Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 4/18 @9pm EST
Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 4 min - A Patch of Blue (1965)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1965 Drama, Romance "A Patch of Blue" starring Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters and introducing Elizabeth Hartman. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 4/1 @9pm EDT
Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 11 min - Animalympics (1980)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Animated Feature "Animalympics" starring the voices of Gilda Radner and Billy Crystal. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 3/18 @9pm EDT
Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 4 min - Heartbeeps (1981)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1981 Comedy, Sci-Fi "Heartbeeps" starring Andy Kaufman and Bernadette Peters. Join us Live on UniVoz Fri 3/04 @9pm EST
Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 16 min
About Matinee Minutiae
From the publisher's feed
## **Matinee Minutiae: The Cinema Deep-Dive for True Movie Nerds**
Ever found yourself ignoring the plot of a movie because you were too busy wondering why that one character actor looks so familiar? Or maybe you've paused a film just to look up the exact month it was released to see if it coincided with a forgotten snack food launch?
If you live for the "Wait, was that...?" moments, **Matinee Minutiae** is the podcast you’ve been searching for.
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### **What is Matinee Minutiae?**
Hosted by **DJ Starsage** and **Matt Burlingame**, this isn't just another "two guys talking about movies" show. *Matinee Minutiae* is a deep-dive expedition into the DNA of film history. While other shows give you a 20-minute recap of the plot, we spend nearly two hours unearthing the trivia, the casting "what-ifs," and the cultural landscape that surrounded your favorite films.
From 90s conspiracy thrillers like *The Net* to 80s creature features like *Invaders from Mars*, we treat every film—whether it's a blockbuster or a "forgotten" TV movie—with the scholarly respect and obsessive curiosity it deserves.
### **Why Should You Listen?**
* **Beyond the Screen:** We don’t just talk about the movie; we talk about the *year*. Every episode is a time capsule, exploring the world as it was when the film hit theaters (or TV screens).
* **The Deepest Dives:** Have you ever wanted to know the connection between Natalie Wood and the studio system in 1965? Or the specific career trajectory of character actors from 1978's *Foul Play*? We do the homework so you don’t have to.
* **A "No-Snob" Zone:** We love *The Divine Ms. M* just as much as we love obscure sci-fi and 70s detective wonders. If it’s cinema, it’s worth our minutiae.
* **Community-Driven:** Our listeners are as obsessed as we are. Whether it's discussing the legacy of Elvira or debating the best 1980s Halloween candy, the conversation extends far beyond the microphone.
### **The Matinee Experience**
Imagine sitting down with two friends who know *everything* about the movie you just watched—and they aren't just telling you if it was good or bad. They’re telling you why that specific director was chosen, which roles were turned down by Hollywood legends, and what the critics were actually saying at the time.
**Matinee Minutiae** is the ultimate companion for the cinephile who knows that the most interesting things about a movie often happen when the camera isn't rolling.
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### **How to Join the Conversation**
With over 8 seasons and nearly 170 episodes of trivia-packed content, there is a massive library waiting for you.
* **Website:** matineeminutiae.com
* **Email:** [email protected]
* **Find us on:** Apple Podcasts, BlueSky, Odysee, and wherever you get your audio deep-dives.
> *"The Matinee Minutiae Podcast is one of the rare gems you're always looking for but can never seem to find. Stop reading this and hit play already!"* — **A Long-time Listener**
**Ready to obsess over the details? We’ll see you at the matinee.**