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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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Puuttuva jakso?
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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".
https://youtu.be/tQAacfslueQ?si=8JWS1g1gHYfNDThg -
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"
https://youtu.be/oquZifON8Eg?si=gPMSQBtrwoaWOrA_ -
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".
https://youtu.be/7qBGnzz7mPI?si=5rNFRPGIurL0XRFy -
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"
https://youtu.be/S9ID5DHsX8g?si=WFOCf2KO6aZxTdXq -
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" -
MASH
Three army surgeons create havoc with their martini parties and practical jokes while the war rages around them. Their lunatic lifestyle helps them cope with the everyday horrors they encounter in the Korean War.
Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin discuss the start of the inappropriate 70s, the TV series vs the movie, Craig’s complete panel with Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr from Retro Expo and the movie “MASH” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
1:11
Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin recap Retro Expo.
23:14
Craig and Rob discuss "MASH"
45:04
Recasting
1:00:43
Double Feature
1:03:33
Final Thoughts
1:04:42
Craig's exclusive interview with Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr recorded live at Retro Expo in Plano, Texas.
1:50:43
A preview of next week's episode "Becket"
Next week, we celebrate Alan's birthday with one of his favorites "Becket"
https://youtu.be/GFQi8tD-NeU?si=Tw0U4u7PHIaZmLXN -
CLASH OF THE TITANS
Perseus, son of the Greek god Zeus, grows up on a deserted island. His destiny is to marry Princess Andromeda who will someday rule the city of Joppa. But as long as the satyr Calibos -- who uses a giant vulture to kidnap Andromeda's soul every night -- is alive, no one can marry her. Perseus travels to Joppa, where he must defeat Calibos and other mythological monsters to rescue his beloved Andromeda.
Live from Retro Expo in Plano, Texas - Craig and special guest host Rob Ervin discuss monsters and mayhem, Ray Harryhausen, a full panel with star Harry Hamlin and the movie "Clash of the Titans on this week's Matinee Heroes!!
Show Notes
1:21
Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin discuss their favorite monsters.
6:42
Craig and Rob discuss "Clash of the Titans"
22:08
Recasting
37:37
Double Feature
39:39
Final Thoughts
42:54
Craig's exclusive interview with Harry Hamlin recorded live at Retro Expo in Plano, Texas.
1:30:12
A preview of next week's episode "MASH"
Next week another episode, another panel when Craig talk to Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr as well as cover the movie "MASH"
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PAN'S LABYRINTH
Craig and Alan discuss horror vs fantasy, creating mythology and the movie "Pan's Labyrinth" on this week's Matinee Heroes!
Next week, we finish Monster Month with a monster hunter. Rob Ervin fills in for Alan as we do a live episode from Retro Expo with a bonus interview with Perseus himself, from Clash of the Titans, Harry Hamlin!
https://youtu.be/IopYAEDa6uU?si=-d_Zfa4ryzcac3Sr -
PREY
A skilled Comanche warrior protects her tribe from a highly evolved alien predator that hunts humans for sport, fighting against wilderness, dangerous colonizers and this mysterious creature to keep her people safe.
Craig, guest co-host Brendan Agnew and guest Mark Woodring discuss, monsters, hatchet throwing, an exclusive interview with Dane DiLiegro the predator from the movie "Prey" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
1:04
Craig, guest co-host Brendan Agnew and guest Mark Woodring talk about their favorite monsters.
4:20
Craig, Brendan and Mark discuss "Prey"
29:14
Recasting
32:11
Double Feature
35:26
Final Thoughts
41:30
Craig's exclusive interview with Dane DiLiegro recorded live at Origins Game Fair 2024 in Columbus Ohio.
1:37:02
A preview of next week's episode "Pan's Labyrinth"
Next week we pull monsters from our Patreon and talk "Pan's Labyrinth"
https://youtu.be/jVZRnnVSQ8k?si=vH-rF18gHtvcj1EW -
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
Craig, Alan and Guest Derek McCaw talk about survivors’ guilt, theater etiquette, upcoming events and the movie “Godzilla: Minus One” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
1:03
Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw talk about their favorite monsters.
13:04
Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "Godzilla Minus One"
1:00:55
Recasting
1:05:06
Double Feature
1:11:59
Final Thoughts
1:21:24
A preview of next week's episode "Prey"
Next week, Monster Month continues with an exclusive interview with the predator from "Prey" Dane DiLiegro.
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IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS
Hoping to leave his dark past behind him, former assassin Finbar Murphy leads a quiet life in a coastal Irish town, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. When menacing terrorists show up, Finbar soon discovers that one of them has been abusing a local girl. Drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, he must choose between exposing his secret identity and defending his friends and neighbors.
Craig and Alan discuss Actor Liam Neeson, evil zealots, patriotic film and the movie “The Land of Saints and Sinners” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Show Notes
0:59
Craig and Alan celebrate the upcoming 4th of July talking about movies that embody America.
4:55
Craig and Alan discuss "In The Land of Saints And Sinners"
33:15
Recasting
46:30
Double Feature
52:10
Final Thoughts
56:09
A preview of next week's episode "Godzilla Minus One"
Next week, Monster Month is here with lots of cool surprises. But nothing was more surprising than an Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7DqccP1Q_4 - Näytä enemmän
