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- The Phantom of The Opera (2004)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the '04 Musical, Romance "The Phantom of The Opera" starring Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Join us again Live on UniVoz 3/19 @9pm ESTWrite 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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59 min - Harold and Maude (1971)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1971 Comedy, Drama "Harold and Maude"
at Farpoint (virtual) convention with Paul of "The Shy Life" podcast http://shyyeti.libsyn.comLearn more about Farpoint at http://farpointcon.com Join us again Live on UniVoz 3/05 @9pm ESTWrite 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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59 min - Lust In The Dust (1984)
DJ & Toppiediscuss the trivia behind the 1984 Comedy, Western "Lust In The Dust" starring Tab Hunter and Divine. Join us for a special Farpoint (virtual) convention edition of our next
show on Sat 2/20 @11am EST http://farpointcon.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 9 min - Anatomy of A Murder (1959)
DJ and Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1959 Court Drama "Anatomy of A Murder" starring James Stewart and Lee Remick. Join us again Live on UniVoz 2/5 @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 11 min - The Expanse (2015)
DJ and Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2015 Sci-Fi, Drama "The Expanse" by the talent that brought us Farscape and CSI, Naren Shankar. Join us again Live on UniVoz 1/22 @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 - How About You (2007)
DJ Starsage ("Surely, You Jest!") and special guest Matt Burlingame ("Chubs Gone Wild") discuss the trivia behind the 2007 Holiday Comedy, Drama "How About You" starring Joss Ackland and Hayley Atwell. Our Winter Adieu! Join us in the New Year for new shows. View Matt's writings at http://justkisstheguy.com
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 12 min - Alice's Restaurant (1969)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1969 Comedy, Drama "Alice's Restaurant" based upon
folk musician Arlo Guthrie's song. Also starring Patricia Quinn and James Broderick. It's ourThanksgiving special. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 12/04 @9pm ESTWrite 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 7 min - My Fellow Americans (1996)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1996 Adventure, Comedy "My Fellow Americans" starring Jack Lemmon and James Garner. Join us again Live on UniVoz 11/20 @9pm Eastern.
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 7 min - Hocus Pocus (1993)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1993 Comedy, Fantasy "Hocus Pocus" with returning guest D'Manda Martini. Film stars Bette Midler, Kathy Najimi & Sarah Jessica Parker. Have a safe and Happy Halloween! Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 11/06 @9pm Eastern. If you're in the USA, PLEASE VOTE THIS ELECTION SEASON!!!!
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 14 min - Step By Step (1991)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1991 ABC Comedy "Step By Step" starring Patrick Duffy & Suzanne Somers. Join us Live on Univoz 10/16 @9pm Eastern for our Halloween Special with guest 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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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.**