Episodit
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THE CALL OF THE WILD
Uprooted from his pampered life in California, the oversized dog Buck finds himself in the harsh Alaskan Yukon during the 1890s Gold Rush. As part of a mail delivery sled team, he faces a life of hardship and survival. When Buck meets Thornton, a loner-turned-adventurer, it’s clear that the two are destined to experience the adventure of a lifetime.
Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk "sad dad" Harrison Ford, our own awesome dogs, holiday movies for Marion and the movie “The Call of the Wild” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
1:11
Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan Agnew from "Make Me Watch It" talk about the holiday season.
9:56
Craig, Elisabeth and Brenda discuss "The Call of the Wild"
55:33
Recasting
1:13:35
Double Feature
1:18:03
Final Thoughts
1:23:44
A preview of next week's episode "Babe"
Next week, we say Happy Holidays and ring in the New Year with "Babe"
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WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner. When he experiences the magical wonders inside the factory, the boy discovers that a kind heart is a far finer possession than a sweet tooth.
Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about dark children’s movies, wild internet theories, lazy grandparents and the movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
1:14
Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw from Fanboy Planet talk about the holiday season.
12:43
Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
1:17:47
Recasting
1:37:52
Double Feature
1:42:53
Final Thoughts
1:48:03
A preview of next week's episode "Call of the Wild"
Next week, nothing says Christmas like lots of cold and snow! We head north to Alaska to answer "The Call of the Wild"
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PADDINGTON 2
Paddington, happily living with the Brown family, is a beloved community member who spreads joy and marmalade everywhere he goes. One day, he finds the perfect gift for his aunt's 100th birthday — a pop-up book in an antique shop. But when the book is stolen, Paddington sets out on a daring quest to catch the thief before Aunt Lucy's celebration.
Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tracy Mangum discuss sentencing book thieves, Sebastian Stan stanning, Elisabeth’s first show as permanent host and the movie “Paddington 2” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
1:06
Craig, Elisabeth and Tracy from Movies That Make Us talk about the holiday season.
14:34
Craig, Elisabeth and Tracy discuss "Paddington 2"
39:18
Recasting
1:04:20
Double Feature
1:09:31
Final Thoughts
1:15:53
A preview of next week's episode "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
Next week, the holiday season ball keeps rolling with another all-time favorite "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
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HOOK
When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook, middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must remember who he is to save the Lost Boys, re-battle Captain Hook, and reunite with his family.
Craig and Alan discuss Alan’s big announcement, movie timing, finally seeing all of Spielberg’s films and the movie “Hook” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
0:52
Craig and Alan talk about Alan's decision to take a brief hiatus from the podcast
9:22
Craig and Alan discuss "Hook"
41:34
Recasting
1:05:24
Double Feature
1:09:39
Final Thoughts
1:16:00
A preview of next week's episode "Paddington 2"
Next week, the holiday season arrives with a new co-host and the movie "Paddington 2"
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A QUIET PLACE
A family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. Knowing that even the slightest whisper or footstep can bring death, Evelyn and Lee are determined to find a way to protect their children while desperately searching for a way to fight back.
Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about extreme parenting, loud kids, entry points into horror and the movie “A Quiet Place” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
0:52
Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about Brendan's movie "gaps".
7:33
Craig and Brendan discuss "A Quiet Place"
30:41
Recasting
36:26
Double Feature
40:34
Final Thoughts
44:54
A preview of next week's episode "Hook"
Next week, a surprising movie Alan has never seen - Steven Spielberg's "Hook"
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VERTIGO
A retired San Francisco detective, burdened by a debilitating fear of heights, is hired by an old friend to follow his wife, who exhibits strange and troubling behavior. As he delves deeper, he becomes dangerously obsessed with her, entangling himself in a web of deceit, murder, and illusion. His fixation leads to a haunting cycle of identity, madness, and lies that blurs the line between reality and obsession.
Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw discuss film auteurs, toxic masculinity, how films grow beyond their original meanings and the movie “Vertigo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
0:55
Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw talk about Derek's movie "gaps".
12:00
Craig and Derek discuss "Vertigo"
35:54
Recasting
48:56
Double Feature
51:43
Final Thoughts
54:08
A preview of next week's episode "A Quiet Place"
Next week, another new movie for Craig - the widely praised "A Quiet Place"
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DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
During the Russian Revolution, young doctor Yuri Zhivago, raised by his aunt and uncle, falls in love with the beautiful Lara, who has been having an affair with the unscrupulous businessman Victor Komarovsky. Despite marrying his cousin, Tonya, Yuri's love for Lara remains. Years later when by chance he and Lara meet again, the spark of love reignites.
Craig and guest co-host Elizabeth Rappe discuss Russian history, tragic love stories, middle-aged comedies and the movie “Doctor Zhivago” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
1:01
Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe talk about Elizabeth's movie "gaps".
8:51
Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Doctor Zhivago"
48:49
Recasting
1:09:01
Double Feature
1:12:22
Final Thoughts
1:16:01
A preview of next week's episode "Vertigo"
Next week, another new movie for Craig - the Hitchcock masterpiece "Vertigo"
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THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT
Schoolteacher and single mother Samantha Caine lives a quiet suburban life until strange memories and unusual physical skills emerge. She hires private detective Mitch Hennessey to prober her past, uncovering that she's actually a highly trained government assassin with amnesia. Now, her former handlers are determined to bring her back.
Craig and Alan start New-vember talking about not being ashamed of content gaps, 90’s action flicks and a movie Craig has never seen “The Long Kiss Goodnight” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!
Show Notes
1:03
Craig and Alan talk about movie "gaps".
11:42
Craig and Alan discuss "The Long Kiss Goodnight"
29:33
Recasting
51:00
Double Feature
57:57
Final Thoughts
1:02:00
A preview of next week's episode "Doctor Zhivago"
Next week, another new movie for Craig and a Russian history lesson from guest Elisabeth Rappe as they talk "Doctor Zhivago".
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CRIMSON PEAK
After marrying the charming Sir Thomas Sharpe, young Edith moves to his remote gothic mansion, where his enigmatic sister, Lady Lucille, guards dark family secrets. Gifted with the ability to communicate with the dead, Edith seeks to uncover the mystery behind the haunting visions in her new home. But as she delves deeper, she may discover that true monsters are made of flesh and blood.
Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about gothic romance, creepy vibe movies, 80’s Halloween memories and the movie “Crimson Peak” on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
0:53
Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about Halloween when they were growing up.
14:25
Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Black Swan"
40:20
Recasting
1:01:58
Double Feature
1:09:16
Final Thoughts
1:18:28
A preview of next week's episode "The Long Kiss Goodnight"
Next week, we start a whole month of movies that either Craig or Alan have never seen for "New"vember. Staring with Craig's first viewing of "A Long Kiss Goodnight".
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BLACK SWAN
Nina, a repressed and dedicated ballerina, lives solely for dance. Chosen to replace the prima ballerina in "Swan Lake," she faces competition from free-spirited newcomer Lily. While Nina embodies the fragile White Swan, Lily exudes the seductive Black Swan. As their rivalry intensifies into a complex friendship, Nina's darker side begins to emerge.
Craig and guest co-host Elizabeth Rappe talk about bad co-workers, women body horror, broken toenails and the movie “Black Swan” on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
1:02
Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe talk about bad co-workers.
9:43
Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Black Swan"
39:59
Recasting
54:51
Double Feature
1:02:34
Final Thoughts
1:01:51
A preview of next week's episode "Crimson Peak"
Next week, we continue Matinee Villains month with a gothic romance called "Crimson Peak"
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EVIL DEAD 2
After discovering an audiotape left by a college professor containing a recording of incantations from the Book of the Dead, Ash's girlfriend, Linda, becomes possessed by the evil spirits awakened by the voices on the tape. As the demonic forces take hold, Ash realizes there is no escape from the cursed woods. Armed with only his wits and a chainsaw, he must battle for survival against the relentless evil.
Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bullock talk about slap stick horror, Cerny and Hooch, Annie’s Cetaphobia and the movie “Evil Dead 2” on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
1:19
Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bulloch talk about what scare them.
8:41
Craig, Alan and Annie discuss "Evil Dead 2"
34:09
Recasting
52:07
Double Feature
57:10
Final Thoughts
1:01:51
A preview of next week's episode "Black Swan"
Next week, we continue Matinee Villains month with a psychological thriller "Black Swan"
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ARACHNOPHOBIA
After a nature photographer dies on assignment in Venezuela, a deadly spider sneaks into his coffin and is shipped to his hometown in rural California. There, arachnophobic Dr. Ross Jennings, who has just moved to the town with his family, suspects spiders when locals begin dying mysteriously. Jennings must confront his deepest fears in order to help stop the deadly infestation before its too late.
Craig along with Make Me Watch This Co-hosts Brendons Agnew and Foley talk about what critters scare them, practical scares, Amblin horror flicks and the movie “Arachnophobia” on this week’s Matinee Villains!
Show Notes
1:19
Craig and the Brendons from Make Me Watch This talk about what animals scare them.
8:41
Craig and the Brendons discuss "Arachnophobia"
34:09
Recasting
52:07
Double Feature
57:10
Final Thoughts
1:01:51
A preview of next week's episode "Evil Dead 2"
Next week, we continue Matinee Villains month with the cult classic "Evil Dead 2".
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CASABLANCA
In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine runs the city's hottest nightspot. Cynical and solitary, he comes into possession of two valuable letters of transit. When a Nazi Major arrives, the opportunistic Captain Renault goes out of his way to appease him, even detaining Czech underground leader Victor Laszlo who shows up with Rick's former love, Ilsa. Bitter over Ilsa's betrayal in Paris, Rick is conflicted, but when he learns her reasons, they plot to escape together using the letters of transit—though their plan may not unfold as expected.
Craig and Alan discuss the great Humphrey Bogart, timeless stories, our favorite past episodes and the all time classic “Casablanca” on this 400th episode of Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
1:19
Craig and Alan look back at 400 episodes.
12:21
Craig and Alan discuss "Casablanca"
37:53
Recasting
50:52
Double Feature
55:10
Final Thoughts
59:13
A preview of next week's episode "Arachnophobia"
Next week, we start our annual Matinee Villains month with a creep fest "Arachnophobia"
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THE RUNNING MAN
In the year 2019, America is a totalitarian state where the favorite television program is "The Running Man" -- a game show in which prisoners must run to freedom to avoid a brutal death. Having been made a scapegoat by the government, an imprisoned Ben Richards has the opportunity to make it back to the outside again by being a contestant on the deadly show, although the twisted host, Damon Killian has no intention of letting him escape.
Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk about spandex, burning garbage, reviews for Transformer One and the movie “The Running Man” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
0:57
Craig lets Alan and guest Rob Ervin gush over Transformers One.
8:45
Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Running Man"
39:22
Recasting
57:39
Double Feature
1:00:57
Final Thoughts
1:06:27
A preview of next week's episode "Casablanca"
Next week, we celebrate episode 400 with an all time great "Casablanca"
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OPPENHEIMER
During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.
Craig and Alan talk about Christopher Nolan at his peak, shingles, horny communists and the movie “Oppenheimer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
1:05
Craig and Alan focus their "Old Man" segment on Alan's recent shingles vaccination.
4:07
Craig and Alan discuss "Oppenheimer"
26:29
Recasting
41:22
Double Feature
45:00
Final Thoughts
52:16
A preview of next week's episode "The Running Man"
Next week, we get real as we go into the future of 2017 and reality TV with 1987's "The Running Man"
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BEETLEJUICE
After the Maitlands die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice, a rambunctious spirit whose "help" quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia.
Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw talk about the Beetlejuice Afterlife Experience, the creativity of Tim Burton, the ghost with the most and the movie “Beetlejuice” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.
Show Notes
1:20
Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw talk about Derek's recent visit to the LA Pop-up BeetleJuice Afterlife Experience.
9:26
Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "Beetlejuice"
36:56
Recasting
58:04
Double Feature
1:03:37
Final Thoughts
1:11:53
A preview of next week's episode "Oppenheimer"
Next week, we blow things up with the explosive movie of 2023 "Oppenheimer"
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MEMENTO
Craig and Alan discuss unreliable narrators, video games, celebrating a month dedicated to Christopher Nolan and the movie "Memento" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Next week, we celebrate the ghost with the most with the original "Beetlejuice"
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FORCE 10 FROM NAVARONE
After successfully sabotaging radar-guided Nazi guns, Brits Mallory and Miller find themselves attached to an elite American unit known as Force 10. The unlikely duo must accompany Force 10 leader Col. Barnsby and his men as they search for an escaped Nazi spy whom only Mallory and Miller can identify. But Force 10 has orders of their own : blow a giant dam in order to crush a strategic bridge held by the Nazis.
Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe discuss comfort movies, trafficking pugs, World War 2 films and the movie “Force 10 From Navarone” for Craig’s birthday edition of Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
1:23
Craig, Alan and Elisabeth Rappe talk about how Elisabeth seemingly trafficked a pug from Houston like a drug dealer.
11:33
Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Force 10 from Navarone"
35:32
Recasting
1:05:12
Double Feature
1:08:03
Final Thoughts
1:17:55
A preview of next week's episode "Oppenheimer"
Next week, we blow things up with the explosive movie of 2023 "Oppenheimer"
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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS
As war sweeps through the galaxy, the Jedi Knights, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, fight against the dark side, led by Count Dooku, in order to maintain freedom and restore peace to the galaxy in this action-packed series
Craig and special guest co-host Rob Ervin talk a Rebels reunion, top billing, Retro Expo and the movie “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on this Live edition of Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
0:47
Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin discuss their favorite Star Wars Rebels character.
5:30
Craig and Rob discuss "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"
20:17
Recasting
36:08
Double Feature
40:43
Final Thoughts
42:54
Craig's exclusive interview with Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla), Catherine Taber (Padmé Amidala), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Tiya Sircar (Sabine Wren) from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels recorded live at Retro Expo in Plano, Texas.
1:28:55
A preview of next week's episode "Force 10 from Navarone"
Next week is Craig's birthday so we celebrate like we always do with another Harrison Ford movie! This one the unsung classic "Force 10 from Navarone"
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BECKET
Debauched King Henry II installs his longtime court facilitator Thomas Becket as the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuming that his old friend will be a compliant and loyal lackey in the King's ongoing battles with the church. But Becket unexpectedly finds his true calling with God and aligns himself against the king's selfish wishes, causing a rift and an eventual showdown not only between the two men, but also the institutions they represent.
Craig and Alan talk about the end of friendships, great British actors, Alans 55th birthday and the movie “Becket” on Alan’s birthday edition of Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
1:15
Craig and Alan talk about his absence due to Hurricane Beryl and what Alan is up to for his birthday.
12:44
Craig and Alan discuss "Becket"
30:46
Recasting
38:57
Double Feature
42:13
Final Thoughts
47:46
A preview of next week's episode "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"
Next week, the summer of panels continues as Craig sits with a whole slew of the cast of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" - Näytä enemmän
