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Matinee Heroes

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A movie podcast of swashbuckling and derring do!

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Looper

September 05, 2020 05:01 - 40.6 MB

LOOPER Patreon Membership month kick's off with a patreon episode from September 2019. Alan and Craig return from their travels to discuss Fantastic Fest, Time Travel, Rian Johnson and the movie "Looper" on this month's Matinee Heroes! Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate! Show Notes 1:13 Discussion of "Looper" 35:48 Recasting 45:15 Double Feature 49:56 Final Thoughts N...

Unforgiven

August 29, 2020 05:01 - 59.9 MB

UNFORGIVEN When a prostitute is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel workers post a reward for their murder, much to the displeasure of sheriff Little Bill Daggett whose brand of law enforcement ranges from unconventional to ruthless. Former Outlaws Will Munny and Ned Logan pick up their guns one last time to collect the bounty clashing with other gunslingers and the sheriff. Craig, Alan and Guest Rob Ervin (@yesthatrobervin on twitter) discuss the west...

The Hunt for Red October

August 22, 2020 05:01 - 48.8 MB

THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER Somewhere under the freezing Atlantic, a Soviet sub commander has just made a fateful decision. The Red October is heading west. The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. The chase for the highly advanced nuclear submarine is on--and there's only one man who can find her: Jack Ryan! Alan and Craig discuss intelligent heroes, how to identify a Russian cook, the star power of Sean Connery and the movie “The Hunt for Red October” on Craig's birthday edition of...

Escape from New York

August 15, 2020 05:01 - 37.7 MB

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. When the US president crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission (and his life) unless he succeeds! Craig is joined by guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) ...

Angels with Dirty Faces

August 08, 2020 05:01 - 45.5 MB

ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES Boyhood friends Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connolly take radically different paths as adults. Rocky becomes a criminal, while Jerry serves as a neighborhood priest desperately trying to influence young boys to take the “straight-and-narrow” path in life. When Rocky becomes an idol to some of the boys, it puts him in conflict with his old friend. Alan and Craig discuss friendships, Korean DVDs, ambiguous endings and “Angels with Dirty Faces” on Alan’s Birthday Edition of...

Snowpiercer

August 01, 2020 05:01 - 47.9 MB

SNOWPIERCER A post-apocalyptic ice age forces humanity's last survivors aboard a globe-spanning super train. One man (Chris Evans) will risk everything to lead a revolt for control of the engine and the future of the world. Craig and guest co-host Dallas Robinson (@wedostuffpod on twitter) discuss class warfare, uprisings, D&D podcasts, and the movie “Snowpiercer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF! The CastOFF playoffs move i...

Inception

July 25, 2020 05:01 - 73.2 MB

INCEPTION Dom Cobb is the best there is at extraction - stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind's vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a fugitive and cost him dearly but Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible inception: planting an idea rather than stealing one. But no planning or expertise can prepare him for a dangerous enemy that seems to predict his every move. Alan and Craig along with guest author James Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on tw...

Dunkirk

July 18, 2020 05:01 - 44.9 MB

DUNKIRK Hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. Craig and guest co-host Randy (@Cult45podcast on twitter) discuss overwhelming odds, experiencing a movie, having white friends as stupid questions and the movie Dunkirk on this week’s Matinee Heroes! This week's episode is sponsored by Matinee Heroes presents CastOFF! The playoffs continue!! La...

The Dark Knight Rises

July 11, 2020 05:01 - 50.8 MB

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, sacrificing everything for what he hoped would be the greater good. However, the arrival of a cunning cat burglar and a merciless terrorist named Bane forces Batman out of exile and into a battle he may not be able to win. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@blcagnew on Twitter) discuss class warfare, face plants, bad Bane impressions and the movie “The Dark Knight Rises" on this week's Matinee Heroes! T...

The Prestige

July 04, 2020 05:01 - 60 MB

THE PRESTIGE Two young, passionate magicians, are friends and partners until one fateful night when their biggest trick goes terribly wrong. Now the bitterest of enemies, they will stop at nothing to learn each other's secrets. As their rivalry escalates into a total obsession full of deceit and sabotage, they risk everything to become the greatest magician of all time. Alan and Craig, as well as guest Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us (@moviesmakeus on twitter) kick of No-ly, a full month...

Spartacus

June 27, 2020 05:01 - 41.2 MB

SPARTACUS Born and raised a slave, Spartacus is sold into Gladiator training. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes. Craig is joined by guest co-host Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt on twitter)  as they talk about rising up against oppressors, dealing with corrupt governments, tyra...

Say Anything

June 20, 2020 05:01 - 52.8 MB

SAY ANYTHING A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college. But her overly possessive, divorced father doesn't approve and it will take more than the power of love to conquer all. Alan and Craig are joined by Rob Ervin (@yesTHATRobErvin on twitter) to discuss early Grunge music history, Patreon supporters, odd couple romances and the movie “Say anything” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes present...

The Grey

June 13, 2020 05:01 - 51.2 MB

THE GREY After their plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness, a roughneck group of oil drillers are forced to find a way back to civilization. As the camp hunter leads the injured survivors through the brutal snow and ice, they are relentlessly tracked by a vicious pack of rogue wolves that will do anything to defend their territory. Alan, Craig and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss grieving, toxic masculinity, the misrepresentation of wolves and the movie “The Grey...

Point Break

June 06, 2020 05:01 - 57.7 MB

POINT BREAK Johnny Utah is a young FBI agent going undercover to unmask a band of thrill-seeking surfers who rob banks to fund their addiction to pulling off the most daring score, surviving the greatest danger . . . and riding the biggest wave. Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss meatball sandwiches, bromances, D&D online and the movie “Point Break on this week’s Matinee Heroes! This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live this...

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

May 30, 2020 05:01 - 67.3 MB

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS When ancient god-sized monsters rise again, the crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah as they all vie for supremacy. Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) discuss Kaiju stomping, Fanboy Planet, when a moth loves a lizard and the movie “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! This week’s episode of  Matinee Heroes presents Castoff! is live this Tuesday at 9pm E...

The Three Musketeers

May 23, 2020 05:01 - 45.7 MB

THE THREE MUSKETEERS Young D'Artagnan travels to Paris hoping to become a musketeer, one of the French king's elite bodyguards, only to discover that the corps has been disbanded by conniving Cardinal Richelieu who secretly hopes to usurp the throne. Fortunately, Athos, Porthos and Aramis have refused to lay down their weapons and continue to protect their king. Craig and guest host Rob Ervin (@yesTHATRobErvin on twitter) discuss midnight movies, public domain, the Clubhouse podcast and the ...

Days of Thunder

May 16, 2020 05:01 - 41.2 MB

DAYS OF THUNDER Rookie hotshot Cole Trickle is teamed with legendary crew chief Harry Hogge to race for the Winston Cup at the Daytona 500. A fiery crash nearly ends Cole’s career and he must turn to a beautiful doctor to regain his nerve and the true courage needed to race, to win and to live. Craig and guest co-host Valerie Cameron (@multiplanePC on twitter) discuss rubbin and racin, the new Multiplane Podcast, the power of Tom Cruise's charm and the movie "Days of Thunder" on this week’s ...

The Bourne Identity

May 09, 2020 05:01 - 35.6 MB

THE BOURNE IDENTITY Pulled from the sea with two bullets in his back, Jason Bourne discovers he has the skills of a very dangerous man and no memory of his violent past. Racing to unlock the secret of his own identity, he discovers the deadly truth: he's an elite government agent. But to the government, Jason Bourne isn't just their property, he's a malfunctioning thirty million dollar weapon. Now, the government's top operative has become its number one target. Craig and guest co-host Brend...

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

May 02, 2020 05:01 - 56.2 MB

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, it is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott who decides to keep its existence a secret. But soon the E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien. Craig and guest Chris Evangelista (@CEvangelista413 on twitter) welcome back Alan as we talk about the power of ET, 21st Century Spielberg, ugly feet and the movie “E.T the Extra Terrestrial” on th...

Rocky

April 25, 2020 05:01 - 46.8 MB

ROCKY Rocky Balboa is a struggling Philadelphia boxer who is chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed...The Champ touts the fight as a chance for a 'nobody' to become a 'somebody' and so he can easily win the bout himself. But someone forgot to tell Rocky... To everyone's surprise, Rocky trains earnestly while tentatively beginning a relationship with the sweet wallflower Adrian Craig and guest co-host Brandon Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter)  discuss being the und...

Tombstone

April 18, 2020 05:01 - 38.6 MB

TOMBSTONE Wyatt Earp and his brothers  have left their gunslinger ways behind them to settle down and start a business in the town of Tombstone, Ariz. While they aren't looking to find trouble, trouble soon finds them when they become targets of the ruthless Cowboy gang. Now, together with Wyatt's best friend, Doc Holliday the brothers pick up their guns once more to restore order to a lawless land. Craig and Guest co-host Liz Serna (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) discuss westerns with heart, ...

Braveheart

April 11, 2020 05:01 - 51.1 MB

BRAVEHEART William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I's throne before he is captured and executed, but not before becoming a symbol for a free Scotland. Craig and guest host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) discuss Prima Nocte, veterinary care in the time of corona, Scottish history and the...

Dick Tracy

April 04, 2020 05:01 - 34.7 MB

DICK TRACY Dick Tracy sets out to end Big Boy Caprice's reign of terror on the city, putting him in the path of goons and a femme fatale while causing a rift between himself and his companion, Tess Trueheart. Craig and guest co-host Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt on twitter) discuss skirting the law, tips for battling media overload, 90’s putty makeup and the movie "Dick Tracy" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:15 Craig talks with Richard about self-isolating, media overload and ...

Red Dawn

March 28, 2020 05:01 - 78.9 MB

RED DAWN The outbreak of World War III has occurred, leaving a group of mid-western high school students turned refugees to slowly organize themselves into an effective guerrilla force. In their brutality, are they becoming just like their enemies? Craig and guest host Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) discuss life under quarantine, Devin reflects on his panels at the Fayetteville Comic Show, Craig’s entire panel with actor C Thomas Howell and the movie "Red Dawn" on this week’s Matinee Her...

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

March 21, 2020 05:01 - 86.5 MB

TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME In the town of Twin Peaks, everybody has their secrets—but no one more than Laura Palmer. Homecoming queen by day and drug-addicted thrill seeker by night, Laura leads a double life that pulls her deeper and deeper into horror as she pieces together the identity of the assailant who has been terrorizing her for years. Craig has the panel at the Fayetteville Comic Show with 8 members of the cast of Twin Peaks,  Guests Steve and Izzy Kondrick (@EILFMovies on twitt...

The Mask of Zorro

March 14, 2020 05:01 - 37.4 MB

THE MASK OF ZORRO After being imprisoned for 20 years, Zorro or Don Diego de la Vega as he is publicly known, receives word that his old enemy, Don Rafael Montero (has returned. He escapes and returns to his old headquarters, where he trains aimless drunk Alejandro Murrieta to be his successor. Meanwhile, Montero -- who has secretly raised Diego’s daughter, Elena as his own -- hatches a plot to rob California of its gold. Craig and guest co-host Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) discuss k...

Witness

March 07, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

WITNESS When a young Amish woman and her son get caught up in the murder of an undercover narcotics agent, their savior turns out to be hardened Philadelphia detective John Book who goes into hiding in Amish country to protect the child until the trial. Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) discuss fish out of water, nasty dog bites, peak Harrison Ford and the movie “Witness” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig listens to a play-by-play of ho...

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

February 29, 2020 06:01 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST When Randle Patrick McMurphy gets transferred for evaluation from a prison farm to a mental institution, he assumes it will be a less restrictive environment. But Nurse Ratched runs the psychiatric ward with an iron fist, keeping her patients cowed through abuse, medication and sessions of electroconvulsive therapy. The battle of wills between the rebellious McMurphy and the inflexible Ratched soon affects all the ward's patients. Craig and guest co-host Randy...

MIRACLE

February 22, 2020 06:01 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

MIRACLE Determined coach, Herb Brooks, had an impossible dream – beat the seemingly unbeatable Soviets at their own game. Starting with a handpicked group of undisciplined kids, Brooks coached them to play like they never played before, and turned them into a team that believed they could achieve the unachievable – and in the process, united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Craig and guest co-host Jake Dietz (@moviesmakeus on twitter) discuss team building, helmet hair, next week’s Fayet...

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

February 15, 2020 06:01 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe. Crai...

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-verse

February 08, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE After being bitten by a radioactive spider, Brooklyn teen Miles Morales gets a crash course in web-slinging from his alternate-dimension counterparts. Craig and guest co-host Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) discuss surpassing expectations, Gallifrey One and The Fayetteville Comic Show, and one of the best superhero movies ever made in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and Devin discuss being panelis...

Defending Your Life

February 01, 2020 06:01 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MB

DEFENDING YOUR LIFE An ad executive dies in a car collision and finds himself in Judgement City, defending his life before a celestial court. When he falls in love with a fellow candidate, his interest in staying in heaven changes. Craig and guest co-host Rich Bonaduce (@rodowobo on twitter) discuss the afterlife, horror movies, press junkets and the movie "Defending Your Life" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:44 Craig and Rich discuss Rich's YouTube channel "Critical Mass Movie...

The Mandalorian

January 25, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 46 MB

THE MANDALORIAN After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter. Craig and guest Co-host Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) discuss, binge viewing, remakes, a recap of EmpireCon and the show “The Mandalorian” on this week’s Matinee Heroes…plus! Show Notes 0:47 Craig and Devin discuss EmpireCon, working shows and more. 18:03 Craig and Devin discuss "The Mand...

The Black Cauldron

January 18, 2020 06:01 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

THE BLACK CAULDRON When a fearsome warrior’s quest for invincibility leads him to the Black Cauldron, he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran. Now, with help from his furry sidekick Gurgi and Princess Eilonwy, Taran must locate the magical black cauldron before the Horned King is able to use its mystical powers to summon an army of the undead. Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@MetalGeeks on twitter) discuss facing evil, Norwegian death me...

The Rescuers

January 11, 2020 06:01 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

THE RESCUERS Two mice from the "Rescue Aid Society" help a young orphan girl to escape the clutches of an evil woman who wishes to use the girl to retrieve a fabulous diamond. Craig and guest co-host Richard Jensen (@TheRagingCelt on twitter) discuss everyday heroes, child abduction, Richard’s latest film projects and the movie "the Rescuers" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Plus! Show Notes 0:21 Craig and Richard discuss Richard's latest film projects and plans for 2020. 7:37 Craig and ...

Newsies

January 04, 2020 06:01 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

NEWSIES A courageous group of newsboys become unlikely heroes when they team up to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon. When publisher Joseph Pulitzer sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike. Craig and Jake Dietz discuss child labor, being too young to be scared, Jake's podcast Movies that Makes Us and the musical "Newsies" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Plus! Show Notes 0:43 Craig and Jake catch up and look at what Jake...

Holiday Bonus #4 – Behind the Scenes of the Original Star Wars Trilogy LIVE from EmpireCon

December 28, 2019 06:16 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MB

BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ORIGINAL STAR WARS TRILOGY For this last panel, we have Model maker and Visual Effects artist Charlie Bailey, Empire Strikes Back 2nd unit Director Harley Cokeliss, three jaws including Andrea Wickman, Tim Donaldson and Frazer Diamond, and returning Champion Puppeteer Mike Quinn. This is the 4th of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.

Holiday Bonus #3 – Matte Painter Harrison Ellenshaw LIVE from EmpireCon

December 28, 2019 06:11 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

HARRISON ELLENSHAW Harrison is an amazing matte artist and is best known for his work on TRON (1982), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), and Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Ellenshaw eventually became the head of Disney’s effects studio, Buena Vista Visual Effect, and worked as its executive producer in Escape from L.A. (1996, John Carpenter) This is the 3rd of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empi...

Holiday Bonus #3- Matte Painter Harrison Ellenshaw LIVE from EmpireCon

December 28, 2019 06:11 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

HARRISON ELLENSHAW Harrison is an amazing matte artist and is best known for his work on TRON (1982), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), and Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Ellenshaw eventually became the head of Disney’s effects studio, Buena Vista Visual Effect, and worked as its executive producer in Escape from L.A. (1996, John Carpenter) This is the 3rd of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empi...

Holiday Bonus #2 – Yoda Puppeteers Mike Quinn and David Barclay LIVE from EmpireCon

December 28, 2019 06:06 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

MIKE QUINN & DAVID BARCLAY This is Q&A session with the puppetry and voice-over artists Mike Quinn and David Barclay who've worked on classics such as THE DARK CRYSTAL, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI. Both we're Frank Oz's main go to puppeteers for Yoda, Mike in JEDI and David during EMPIRE which means there was a brief cameo by a green Jedi Master! This is the 2nd of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past D...

Holiday Bonus #1- After the Rise of Skywalker panel LIVE from EmpireCon

December 28, 2019 06:01 - 53 minutes - 37.5 MB

AFTER THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Once the Skywalker Saga wraps up, what does the future hold for STAR WARS on the big screen? Craig along with Jonathan London of  Geekscape.net and past guest Devin Pike discuss the announced plans and poke holes in the various rumored productions with a panel of film industry professionals. This is the 1st of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.

Holiday Bonus #1 – After the Rise of Skywalker panel LIVE from EmpireCon

December 28, 2019 06:01 - 53 minutes - 37.5 MB

AFTER THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Once the Skywalker Saga wraps up, what does the future hold for STAR WARS on the big screen? Craig along with Jonathan London of  Geekscape.net and past guest Devin Pike discuss the announced plans and poke holes in the various rumored productions with a panel of film industry professionals. This is the 1st of four special episodes highlighting panels from the Los Angeles Empire Con this past December 6th-8th.

Kung-Fu Hustle

December 21, 2019 06:01 - 45 minutes - 32 MB

KUNG-FU HUSTLE A petty thief aspires to become a member of the notorious Axe Gang during the 1940s in Canton, China. Alan and Craig discuss Looney Tunes cartoons, an Empire Con recap, Alan's last show for awhile and the movie selected by our Patreon Patron Matthew Knuckles "Kung Fu Hustle" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and Alan talk about Empire Con where Craig moderated several panels 12:08 Alan and Craig discuss "Kung-Fu Hustle" 26:39 Recasting 36:17 Doubl...

The Shawshank Redemption

December 07, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION A prominent banker unjustly convicted of murder spends many years in the Shawshank prison. He is befriended by a convict who knows the ropes and helps him to cope with the frightening realities of prison life. Alan and Craig discuss underrated classics, Alan's big announcement, a full panel from FanX Salt Lake and one of the best movies ever made "The Shawshank Redemption" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:53 Alan makes an announcement regarding the start...

Casino Royale

November 30, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

CASINO ROYALE After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to a man who finances terrorist organizations. Learning that this man plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest "00" operative will topple the man's organization. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) to discuss the brutal bond, sweaty agents, Northern Californi...

Goldeneye

November 23, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

GOLDENEYE When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond can save the world from an awesome space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! Alan and Craig are joined by power couple Steve and Izzy as they discuss Pierce Brosnan’s turn as Bond, video games, 90’s era computer skills and the movie “Goldeneye” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:59 Alan and Craig catch up with Steve and Izzy and all the happening...

The Living Daylights

November 16, 2019 06:01 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MB

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS Secret agent James Bond helps a KGB officer defect during a symphony performance. During his debriefing, the officer reveals that a policy of assassinating defectors has been instated by new head of the KGB.  But as Bond explores this threat, a counterplot surfaces, involving a shady American arms dealer and a pair of Russian assassins. Alan and Craig discuss Bond in the 80’s, arming the Taliban, A quick review of Doctor Sleep and the movie “The Living Daylights” on this...

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

November 09, 2019 06:01 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE Agent 007 and the adventurous Tracy Di Vicenzo join forces to battle the evil SPECTRE organization in the treacherous Swiss Alps. But the group's powerful leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld is launching his most calamitous scheme yet: a germ warfare plot that could kill millions! Alan and Craig discuss being the one and done bond, overly creepy fathers, the most promiscuous Bond ever and the movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service as we celebrate Bondvember on Matinee...

Dr. No

November 02, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

DR. NO James Bond, Agent 007, battles the mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. Bond travels to Jamaica where he encounters the beautiful Honey Rider and confronts the megalomaniac in his evil island lair. Alan and Craig kick off Bondvember discussing primordial Bond, the franchise template, Star Wars news and the movie Dr. No on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Alan and Craig catch-up on the latest Star Wars news and discuss their ide...

The Exorcist

October 26, 2019 05:01 - 2 hours - 86.5 MB

THE EXORCIST The frightening and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her and two priests - one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith - joined in battling ultimate evil. Alan and Craig are joined by director Adam Marcus (@SkeletonCrewPro on twitter) as they discuss behind the scenes drama, good vs evil, Adam’s new Indiegogo campaign and the scariest movie ever made “The Exorcist” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes...