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- The In-Laws (1979)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1979 Adventure Comedy "The In-Laws" starring Peter Falk and Alan Arkin. Join us again Live 5/1 @9pm EDT on UniVoz.
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 6 min - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1971 Fantasy, Musical "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrom. Join us Live Fri 4/17 @9pm EDT on UniVoz
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 - Phantom of The Paradise (1974)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1974 Horror, Musical "Phantom of The Paradise" with guest Paul ("The Shy Life") http://shyyeti.libsyn.com A Brian De Palma film starring Paul Williams, William Finley
and Jessica Harper. Join us Live on 4/3 @9pm EST on UniVozWrite 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 22 min - Flash Gordon (1980)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Action Adventure Sci-Fi "Flash Gordon" starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson and Max Von Sydow. Join us again on Fri 3/20 @9pm EDT on UniVoz
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1 hr 19 min - Scarlett (1994)
In this Valentine's Day special episode DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1994 CBS tv miniseries Drama, Romance "Scarlett" starring Joanne Whalley and Timothy Dalton. Based upon the sequel to Gone With The Wind by Alexandra Ripley. Join us at Farpoint Convention Sat 2/22
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1 hr 21 min - Bionic Six (1987)
In this episode DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1987 Animated Action
series 'Bionic Six' starring the voice talents of Alan Oppenheimer and JenniferDarling. Join us Live 2/7 @9pm EST on UniVozWrite 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 20 min - The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
In our first episode of The New Year DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1972 (Irwin Allen Production) action, adventure "The Poseidon Adventure" starring Gene Hackman and Ernest Borgnine.
Join us Live 1/17 @9pm EST on UniVozWrite 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 Twitch. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 27 min - Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964)
In this episode DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1964 Christmas Cult Classic (Adventure, Comedy) "Santa Claus Conquers The Martians" starring John Call, Bill McCutcheon and introducing Pia Zadora.
Join us again Fri 1/4/20 @9pm EST on UniVoz
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1 hr 2 min - A Mom for Christmas (1990)
In this episode DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind ther 1990 Disney TV movie "A Mom for Christmas" starring Olivia Newton-John and Doris Roberts. Join us LIVE on UniVoz 12/20 @9pm Eastern for the next Matinee Minutiae
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 Twitch. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 4 min - The Waltons - The Thanksgiving Story (1973)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind The Waltons - The Thanksgiving Story 1973 CBS tv special starring Richard Thomas and Ralph Waite. Join us Live 12/6 @9pm Eastern on UniVoz
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 Twitch. Friend DJ on Facebook
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About Matinee Minutiae
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## **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.**