Matinee Heroes

ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ Frank Morris, a hardened con with a history of prison breaks, is sent to serve the rest of his life sentence at Alcatraz -- America's most infamously brutal and inescapable maximum-security prison. Morris quickly realizes the prison's dehumanizing effects and clashes with its cruel warden. Fed up with life at Alcatraz, Morris and two convict brothers meticulously plan the unthinkable: an escape from the island. Craig along with guest cohosts Elizabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring discuss breaking out of the rock, actors too big to go into small holes, paper mâché heads and the movie “Escape from Alcatraz" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:06 Craig, guest cohost Elisabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring talk about how Mark feels towards the great Mr. Eastwood. 9:53 Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "Escape From Alcatraz" 30:00 Recasting 49:35  Double Feature 52:59 Final Thoughts 59:14 A preview of next week's episode "Sideways" Next week, we get a little tipsy with

MILLION DOLLAR BABY Frankie Dunn, a seasoned boxing trainer in Los Angeles, is known for keeping his distance from others. However, when Maggie Fitzgerald, a young woman from working-class Missouri, seeks out Frankie's guidance at his gym, he reluctantly agrees to train her. As they work together, a strong bond forms between them, ultimately leading to a transformation that will profoundly impact both of their lives. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about euthanasia, snot bubble endings, the Origins Game Fair and the movie “Million Dollar Baby” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:10 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Craig is a Clint Eastwood fan. 11:17 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Million Dollar Baby" 56:08 Recasting 1:10:48  Double Feature 1:14:59 Final Thoughts 1:35:21 A preview of next week's episode "Escape From Alcatraz" Next week, we end Clint Eastwood month with one of history's greatest jailbreaks "Escape from Alcatraz" https://www.

DIRTY HARRY Detective Harry Callahan, known for his unyielding determination and relentless pursuit of justice, becomes embroiled in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with a sadistic serial killer named Scorpio. As the body count rises and the city's fear intensifies, Callahan's methods, marked by their unorthodox nature and disregard for bureaucratic constraints, come under scrutiny. Yet, it is precisely these methods that make him both feared and revered. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about dirty cops, the aftermath of the 60’s, The Crying Dad Review With Alan Cerny and the movie “Dirty Harry” on this week’s Matinee Heroes Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Alan appreciates Clint Eastwood. 18:43 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Dirty Harry" 41:39 Recasting 1:21:24  Double Feature 1:24:34 Final Thoughts 1:35:21 A preview of next week's episode "Million Dollar Baby" Next week, grab the Kleenex as we watch "Million Dollar Baby" https://

THE BEGUILED A wounded Union soldier finds himself at the mercy of an all-female Southern boarding school during the Civil War. Initially welcomed for his injuries, tensions quickly escalate as the soldier's presence stirs up jealousy, desire, and ultimately, betrayal among the women and girls of the school. Craig and resident Clintologist Elisabeth Rappe talk about scuzzy Southern Gothics, free wheeling racoons, a creepy Clint Eastwood and the movie “The Beguiled” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about the allure of Clint Eastwood. 11:48 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The Beguiled" 43:51 Recasting 1:03:51  Double Feature 1:06:12 Final Thoughts 1:17:42 A preview of next week's episode "Dirty Harry" Next week, one of the most iconic names in cinema history come to Matinee Heroes: "Dirty Harry" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wN-KnYUaOc&ab_channel=WarnerBros.

PUMPING IRON Craig and Alan discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, body building, the horny 70's  and the documentary "Pumping Iron" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we look at a Hollywood icon and Matinee Hero for the entire month of May. Clint Eastwood Month starts off with a little know gem called "The Beguiled" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47_BZ2pj5U&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

VICTORY Craig and Alan discuss HBO in the 80s, a smart Stallone, the end of F#@K NAZIS month and "Victory" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go apex predator to wrap up Athletic April with Ah-nuld in "Pumping Iron" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4zACggrNsY&ab_channel=TrailerChan

THE LONGEST YARD Alan and Craig celebrate the start to football season discussing heroes who should be in jail, finding self worth, Craig's ban on Adam Sandler and the original "The Longest Yard" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go from football to futbol with "Victory". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfn5jjFIZJg&ab_channel=GrindhouseMovieTrailers

FIELD OF DREAMS Alan and Craig discuss the faith around baseball, getting through dark times, how sweet James Earl Jones really is and the movie "Field of Dreams" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go old school with the original "The Longest Yard". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51HdID9JhBo&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

THE INSIDER After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand, seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about whistleblowers, movies our parents loved, popcorn buckets and the movie “The Insider” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:15 Craig, Alan and Brendan talk about the movies their parents loved to watch. 9:47 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Insider" 39:00 Recasting 57:25  Double Feature 1:02:01 Final Thoughts 1:08:18 A preview of next week's episode "Field of Dreams" Next week we begin a month of sports flicks with an all-timer to coincide with MLB's Season Openers "Field of

FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe discuss the genre of Agricultural Movies, independent women, Colorado school systems and the movie "Far From the Maddening Crowd" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, Mature March ends with a bang and "The Insider". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGOb29aePyc&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

THE VERDICT When attorney Frank Calvin (Newman) is given an open-and-shut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win, he courageously decides to refuse a settlement from the hospital. Instead, he pulls himself together to bring the unpopular case to trial against strong opposition by the courts, the archdiocese and his own clients. Craig and Alan celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way, by talking about Boston Catholics, shamrock shakes,  how tech ruins cinema and the movie “The Verdict’ On this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:57 Craig and Alan talk about the adult holiday of St. Patrick's Day and the taste of Shamrock Shakes. 5:07 Craig and Alan discuss "The Verdict" 35:58 Recasting 50:33  Double Feature 57:13 Final Thoughts 1:01:00 A preview of next week's episode "Far From the Maddening Crowd" Next week we jump in the "Way Back" machine with a past pateron episode "Far From the Maddening Crowd" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jIf1okR6Nk&ab_channel=SearchlightPi

SPOTLIGHT When The Boston Globe’s tenacious "Spotlight" team of reporters delve into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. Craig and Alan talk about the need for journalism, dealing with “the grind”, Oscar picks and the movie “Spotlight” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:56 Craig and Alan share who they think will win and who should win this year's main Oscar categories. 29:31 Craig and Alan discuss "Spotlight" 57:04 Recasting 1:18:53  Double Feature 1:23:09 Final Thoughts 1:30:05 A preview of next week's episode "The Verdict" As St. Patrick Day and Mature March collide, we thought "The Verdict" would be a lucky pick for next week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwqUtCeODOk&ab_channel=HDRetroTrailers

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE When a pair of petty criminals attempt to rob his small-town diner, Tom Stall quickly and easily kills them both. In the flush of news coverage of Tom's seemingly heroic actions, a threatening stranger comes to town, fingering the unassuming family man as long-missing Philadelphia mobster Joey Cusack. To the horror of his wife and teenage son, Tom finds he has no choice but to confront his violent past. Craig, co-host Elisabeth Rappe and guest Mark Woodring talk about sex on the stairs, the lack of mature movies, Oscar predictions and the movie “A History of Violence” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Be sure to head over to our Oscar Pick'Em group where if you beat the other Matinee Heroes you can win an official Matinee Heroes t-shirt! Show Notes 1:07 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring give their thoughts on who will win and who should win this year's main Oscar categories. 23:58 Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "A History of Violence" 52:16 Recasting 1:11:14  Doub

RUNNING SCARED Craig and Alan dive into bromantic comedies, 80's cops vs present day, movies fueled only by chemistry and the movie "Running Scared" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, Mature March starts with "A History of Violence". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89oWVqLOXMw&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

BOWFINGER Craig and Alan discuss loving sleezeballs, making movies, Martin & Murphy and the movie "Bowfinger" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, more flashback funnies with "Running Scared." https://youtu.be/Qt2AyS-Zinw?si=9598oA1exK9e7_ut

AIRPLANE! FlashBack February continues to 2022 when Alan and Craig discussed dad jokes, non-sequiturs, parental norms in the 70s and "Airplane!" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, more flashback funnies with "Bowfinger" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQArw5Lu418&ab_channel=HDRetroTrailers

DEAD MEN DON'T WEAR PLAID It's FlashBack February and we go back to 2019 as Alan and Craig discuss the amazing Steve Martin, production artists and celebrate Feb-Noir-ary with this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, more flashback fun with "Airplane!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWNBROLN8Oc&ab_channel=HDRetroTrailers

THE GODFATHER PART II The saga of the Corleone family continues, by contrasting Vito Corleone's rise as mafia kingpin in 1920s New York with his son Michael's expansion of the family empire as he succumbs to the temptations of power and the brutality of the life he has chosen. Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk about the tale of two movies, masterpiece sequels, what they’re looking forward to in 2024 and the movie “The Godfather Part II” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:02 Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin celebrate a year's worth of Matinee Heroes episodes. 12:22 Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Godfather Part II" 44:35 Recasting 1:22:38  Double Feature 1:27:32 Final Thoughts 1:32:18 A preview of next week's episode "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" Next week we start "Flashback February" with a past Patreon episode of "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" https://youtu.be/rL_aElj93ws?si=KiktLwvBbmF3qQDV

BLADE RUNNER 2049 Officer K, a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about what defines real, what is human, success of 2023 and the movie “Blade Runner 2049” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about their successes from 2023. 15:08 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Blade Runner 2049" 39:55 Recasting 1:13:10  Double Feature 1:19:30 Final Thoughts 1:27:25 A preview of next week's episode "The Godfather: Part II" Next week we conclude a month of sequels with the masterpiece "The Godfather: Part II" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O1Iy9od7-A&ab_channel=ParamountMovies

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew discuss proper fan service, multiverses, family trips and the movie “Spider-Man: No Way Home” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:08 Craig and guest  co-host Brendan Agnew discuss travel plans in 2024. 8:44 Craig and Brendan discuss "Spider-Man: No Way Home" 29:08 Recasting 51:48  Double Feature 54:07 Final Thoughts 55:36 A preview of next week's episode "Blade Runner 2049" Next week we continue a month of sequels with "Blade Runner 2049" https://youtu.be/gCcx85zbxz4?si=CLKjNHji6JtYy_ZQ