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- My Bodyguard (1980)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Comedy, Drama "My Bodyguard" starring Chris Makepeace & Matt Dillon. Also: Toppie takes a step back
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 19 min - The Finest Hours (2016)
DJ & guest co-host Matt ("Chubs Gone Wild") discuss the trivia behind the 2016 Action, Drama "The Finest Hours" starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck. Learn more about Matt's writing at http://justkisstheguy.com
Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 6/07 at 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 8 min - After The Promise (1987)
DJ & Toppie the discuss the trivia behind the 1987 Drama TV Movie "After The Promise" starring Mark Harmon. Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 5/17 at 9pm EDT
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1 hr 17 min - Stanley & Iris (1990)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1990 Drama, Romance "Stanley & Iris" starring Jane Fonda and Robert De Niro. Join us Live on YouTube Fri 5/03 at 9pm EDT for our next episode
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 26 min - The Verict (1982)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1982 Legal Drama "The Verdict" starring Paul Newman & James Mason. A film by Sidney Lumet. Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 4/19 at 9PM EDT
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1 hr 23 min - Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the '05 Action, Comedy, Crime film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Join us again Live on Youtube Fri 4/05 at 9pm EDT
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1 hr 11 min - 36 Hours (1964)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1964 Conspiracy Thriller "36 Hours" starring James Garner and Eva Marie Saint. Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 3/16 at 9pm http://matineeminutiae.com
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1 hr 13 min - Space Above and Beyond (1995)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1995 Action Adventure Drama Fox television
series "Space Above and Beyond". A one season wonder. Join us again Live on YouTubeFri 3/01 at 9pm EST 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 - Kids Incorporated (1984-1993)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1984-1993 childrens varitety show "Kids Incorporated" starring aspiring child artists Martika, Fergie and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 2/16 @9pm EST 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 19 min - McMillan & Wife (1971-1977)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1971-1977 NBC Crime Drama "McMillan & Wife" starring Rock Hudson & Susan Saint James with returning guest Paul Chandler ("The Shy Life Podcast") catch his show at https://shyyeti.libsyn.com Join us Live on YouTube Fri 2/02 at 9pm EST
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1 hr 26 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.**