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- Contact (1997)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1997 Drama, Mystery, Sci-fi film "Contact"
starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey. Based upon the novel by Dr. Carl Sagan.Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 7/7 at 9pm EasternWrite 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 - Daleks' Invasion of Earth 2150 A.D. (Part Two)
Part Two (of Two) DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1955 Action, Drama, Sci-fi
film "Daleks Invasion of Earth 2150 A.D." with returning guest Paul("The Shy Life" podcast") and hubby, Billy Starsage. Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 6/16 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 2 min - Daleks' Invasion of Earth 2150 A.D. (Part One)
Part One (of Two) DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1955 Action, Drama, Sci-fi
film "Daleks Invasion of Earth 2150 A.D." with returning guest Paul ("The Shy Life"podcast") and hubby, Billy Starsage. Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 6/16 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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59 min - The Prestige (2006)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2006 Drama, Mystery "The Prestige" starring
Christian Bale & Hugh Jackman. A Christopher Nolan film. No Show 5/19. Join us againFri 6/02Write 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 21 min - The China Syndrome (1979)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1979 Drama, Thriller "The China Syndrome"
starring Jane Fonda & Jack Lemmon. Join us Live on YouTube Fri 5/5 at 9pm ESTenter Discord for our chat room 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 9 min - View from The Top (2003)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2003 Comedy, Romance "View from The Top"
starring Gwyneth Paltrow & Candace Bergen with returning guest D'Manda Martinifind her on social media https://linktr.ee/DMandaMartini Listen afterwards for a mini interview.Join us again Live on Fri 4/21 at 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 30 min - The Paper Chase (1973)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1973 Comedy, Drama "The Paper Chase"
starring Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner and John Houseman. Join us Live on Fri4/7 at 9pm EST with returning guest D'Manda NartiniWrite 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 10 min - One Million Years B.C. (1966)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1966 Adventure, Fantasy "One Millions Years
B.C." starring Raquel Welch and John Richardson. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri3/17 at 9pm. Check out Our Episode GuideWrite 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 - Murder By Natural Causes
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1979 Crime, Drama TV Movie "Murder By Natural Causes" starring Hal Holbrook & Katharine Ross. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 3/3 at 9pm EST
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1 hr 11 min - Jupiter Ascending (2015)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2015 Action, Adventure, Sci-fi Film "Jupiter Ascending" starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum. A film by The Wachowskis. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 2/17 @9pm EST
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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.**