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- Death Becomes Her (1992)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1992 Dark Comedy "Death Becomes Her" starring Meryl Streep & Goldie Hawn. A Robert Zemeckis film. Next Time: Rope (1948) an Alfred Hithcock film. To Be Released 6/06
Recommendations: "My Boyfriend's Back" (1993) and "She-Devil" (1989)
Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky View the new home of our recording sessions on Odysee. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 32 min - Come Back Mrs. Noah (1977)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1977 UK Sci-Fi Comedy TV Series "Come Back
Mrs. Noah" starring Molly Sugden. Next Time: Death Becomes Her. To Be Released 4/09Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky View the new home of our recording sessions on Odysee. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 50 min - Harriet the Spy (1996)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1996 Comedy, Drama "Harriet the Spy" starring Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O'Donnell. Next Time: Come Back Mrs. Noah To Be Released 4/18
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1 hr 48 min - Legend (1985)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1985 Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Romance "Legend"
starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara and Tim Curry. Next Time: "Harriet The Spy" To Be Released on 4/04Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 30 min - Return to Oz (1985)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1985 Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Family film "Return To Oz" starring Fairuza Balk, Laurie Piper and Jean Marsh. Based upon the books by L. Frank Baum. Next Time: Legend (1985) To Be Released 3/21
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1 hr 27 min - The Last Starfighter (1984)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1984 Action Adventure Sc-Fi film "The Last Starfighter" starring Lance Guest and Robert Preston. Next Time: Return to Oz. To Be Released on 3/07
Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 14 min - The Lost Saucer (1975)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1975 Sid & Marty Krofft Family Sci-Fi TV Series "The Lost Saucer" starring Ruth Buzzi & Jim Nabors. Next Time: The Last Starfighter. To Be Released on 2/14
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1 hr 10 min - Ruthless People (1986)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1986 Comedy, Crime "Ruthless People" starring Danny DeVito and Bette Midler. Next Time: The Lost Saucer To Be Released on 1/31
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1 hr 32 min - Chances Are (1989)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1989 Romantic Comedy "Chances Are" starring Cybil Shepherd and Robert Downey Jr. Happy Holidays! Next Time: Ruthless People To Be Released 1/17/24
Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 20 min - The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1986 Drama, Fantasy "The Boy Who Could Fly" starring Jay Underwood, Lucy Deakins and introducing Fred Savage. Next Time: "Chances Are" To Be Released 12/20
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1 hr 34 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.**