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Matinee Heroes

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A movie podcast of swashbuckling and derring do!

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King Kong

October 12, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

KING KONG On a mysterious and dangerous island, film producer Carl Denham captures a giant ape and brings him back to New York in the hopes of capitalizing on his prize. But the imprisoned ape, known as Kong, has the hots for screen beauty Fay Wray and escapes in pursuit of her. Before his famous and tragic fall from the Empire State Building, he wreaks havoc on the city. Alan and Craig are joined by Tom Nix to discuss movie monsters, A quick review of the new Joker movies, the magic of stop...

The Shining

October 05, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

THE SHINING Writer and former teacher Jack Torrance signs on as caretaker for a hotel with a long, violent past -- a past that puts everyone in the hotel in a precarious situation. As Jack slowly grows more violent and angry about his life, his son Danny tries to use a special talent called the shining to warn people outside about what's happening at the hotel. Alan and Craig are joined by Movies That Make Us Tracy Mangum as they discuss the book vs the movie, what scares them, addiction and...

Krull

September 28, 2019 05:01 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

KRULL Patreon Membership ends with Alan and Craig discussing laser beams vs metal swords, 80's nerd nostalgia  and the movie "Krull" on this week's Patreon Exclusive Edition of Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 3:33 Discussion of "Krull" 22:22 Recasting 29:55 Double Feature 32:42 Final Thoughts Next week we kick off Matinee Villains month with "The Shining"

Selma

September 21, 2019 05:01 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

SELMA Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing Dr. Martin Luther King, the women's march, a bunch of politics, LBJ buying pants and the movie "Selma" on this weeks Patreon Exclusive Edition of Matinee Heroes Show Notes 2:23 Discussion of "Selma" 29:27 Recasting 35:23 Double Feature 37:44 Final Thoughts Next week we wrap-up our Patreon Membership Drive with "Krull"

Rudy

September 14, 2019 05:01 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

RUDY Patreon Membership continues with Alan and Craig discussing putting in the work, Alan's Wilford Brimley impression, Samwise Gamgee and the movie "Rudy" on this week's Matinee Heroes - Patreon Edition! Show Notes 2:01 Discussion of "Rudy" 23:11 Recasting 32:52 Double Feature 36:28 Final Thoughts Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Selma"

The Shape of Water

September 07, 2019 05:01 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

THE SHAPE OF WATER Patreon Membership month kick's off with Alan and Craig discussing fish sex, empathy, Archimedes Principle and the movie "The Shape of Water" on this month's Matinee Heroes - Patreon Edition!  Show Notes 2:25 Discussion of "The Shape of Water" 20:53 Recasting 31:05 Double Feature 32:30   Final Thoughts Next week's we continue our Patreon Membership Drive with "Rudy"

Aladdin

August 31, 2019 05:01 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

ALADDIN In a mythical city, Aladdin, a street-smart commoner, and clever, confident Princess Jasmine join forces against the evil sorcerer Jafar and put an end to his plans to take over the kingdom! Along the way, Aladdin learns to believe in himself with the help of a hysterically funny, shape-shifting, 10,000-year-old Genie and three wishes that change everything! Alan and Craig are joined by Metal Geeks ( @metalgeeks on twitter) Cary Gordon to discuss the amazing vocal talents of Robin Wi...

What Dreams May Come

August 24, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

WHAT DREAMS MAY COME After Chris Nielsen dies in a car accident, he is guided through the afterlife by his spirit guide, Albert.  His new world is beautiful and can be whatever Chris imagines. Even his children are there. But, when his wife, commits suicide and is sent to hell, Chris ignores Albert's warnings and journeys there to save her. But soon Chris finds that rescuing Annie will be more difficult than he'd imagined. Alan and Craig discuss spiritualism and the afterlife, Kevin Conroy r...

Good Morning Vietnam

August 17, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM Deployed to Saigon to host a morning radio show during the Vietnam War, Adrian Cronauer's side splitting antics and rapid-fire wit make him an instant hit with the troops in the field but soon get him in hot water with his by-the-book superiors. Alan and Craig along with the Nerdy Bitches podcast’s Liz (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) discuss the raw power of Robin Williams, naked photos of Walter Brennan, and knowing in their heart they are funny as well as the movie ‘Goo...

The World According to Garp

August 10, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP When Jenny Fields decides to become a mother, she has no intention of finding a husband or of having marital sex, so she gets herself pregnant by a hospitalized solder on his deathbed. And so begins the unusual life of Garp who is destined to be anything except what he himself desires most... to be normal. Alan and Craig discuss what is normal, Alan turning 50, Robin Williams Live at the Met and the movie “The World According to Garp" on this week’s Matinee Heroes...

Dead Poets Society

August 03, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

DEAD POETS SOCIETY For generations, Welton Academy students have been groomed to live lives of conformity and tradition - until new professor John Keating inspires them to think for themselves, live life to the fullest and "Carpe Diem." This unconventional approach awakens the spirits of the students, but draws the wrath of a disapproving faculty when an unexpected tragedy strikes the school. Alan and Craig along with guest Valerie Cameron (@moviesmakeus on Twitter) discuss privilege, mentor...

Fight Club

July 27, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

FIGHT CLUB A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Together they create a new "fight club" where young men come to relieve their frustrations by beating each other to a pulp. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until a sensuous eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of control spiral toward oblivion. Alan and Craig are joined by Joe McDonald to discuss toxi...

Three Kings

July 20, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

THREE KINGS At the end of the Gulf War, a small group of American soldiers plot to steal a huge cache of gold reputedly hidden somewhere near their Iraqi desert base. After finding a map that they believe will lead them to the treasure, the men embark on a treacherous journey filled with unexpected events--a trip that dramatically forces them to confront their fears and flaws, while drastically altering their lives forever Alan and Craig are joined by Tom Nix to discuss never-ending global p...

The Iron Giant

July 13, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 58 MB

THE IRON GIANT A young boy rescues a huge robot which has rocketed to earth from space - and tries to protect the genial giant from a nosy government agent and the military! Alan and Craig are Joined by Jake Dietz (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) to discuss not having to be a gun, animated classics, Jake’s Podcast Movies the make us and the movie The Iron Giant On this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:14 Alan announces his moves to Vital Thrills and Jake tell us about his podcast Movies That ...

The Matrix

July 06, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

THE MATRIX When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. Neo joins legendary and dangerous rebel warrior Morpheus in the battle to destroy the illusion enslaving humanity. Now, every move, every second, every thought becomes a fight to stay alive--to escape The Matrix. Alan, Craig and director Adam Marcus discuss the church of Keanu, Scarface, musical...

Gravity

June 29, 2019 05:01 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

GRAVITY Dr. Ryan Stone is on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky helming his last flight before retirement. During a routine space walk by the pair, disaster strikes: The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. As fear turns to panic, they realize that the only way home may be to venture further into space. Alan and Craig discuss the theatrical experience, lamenting the lack of a s...

Rogue One

June 22, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction. Alan and Craig are joined by Heather and Liz, the Nerdy Bitches (@nerdybitchespod on twitter) to discuss petty bureaucrats, star wars spinoffs, recording in person in a hotel room and the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Heather and Liz join the podcast to...

Jackie Brown

June 15, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

JACKIE BROWN When flight attendant Jackie Brown is busted smuggling money for her arms dealer boss, the cops want her help to bring down him down. Facing jail time for her silence or death for her cooperation, Brown decides instead to double-cross both parties and make off with the smuggled money. Alan and Craig are joined by Izzy and Steve from Everything I Learned from Movies (@eilfmovies on twitter) to talk badass Pam Grier, grown up love, why Dana Gould won’t come on the show and the mov...

Victor Victoria

June 08, 2019 05:01 - 56 minutes - 39.4 MB

VICTOR VICTORIA Out-of-work singer Victoria Grant conspires to pose as a female impersonator in order to get work on the Paris cabaret circuit. But her sudden success becomes complicated when American night club operator falls in love with her, correctly believing she really is a woman. Victoria tries to maintain the charade But keeping the truth a secret is no easy task. Alan and Craig are joined by Debra Sullivan (@DebSullivanM on twitter) to discuss gender swapping in the early 80s, coppi...

Working Girl

June 01, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

WORKING GIRL Savvy New York City receptionist Tess McGill gives her conniving boss, Katharine Parker  an excellent business tip, but Katharine simply steals the idea.  Pretending to be her boss, Tess initiates a major deal with an investment broker but things turn ugly after Katharine finds out what Tess has been up to. Alan and Craig as well as returning guest Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) discuss women’s struggles in the office, massive shoulder pads, the latest D&D exploits of th...

Saving Private Ryan

May 25, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 59 MB

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN Captain John Miller takes his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, while searching for Ryan, each man embarks upon a personal journey and discovers their own strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency and courage. Alan and Craig are joined by Tracy Mangum as they discuss how war changes a person, Tracy’s podcast Movies That Make Us (@moviesmakeus...

Batman – LIVE from Comicpalooza 2019

May 18, 2019 05:01 - 58 minutes - 40.9 MB

BATMAN Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.  Alan, Craig and special guest Heather (@NerdyBitch...

The Great Escape

May 11, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

THE GREAT ESCAPE Imprisoned during World War II in a German POW camp, a group of Allied soldiers are intent on breaking out, not only to escape, but also to draw Nazi forces away from battle to search for fugitives.  Outwitting their captors by digging a tunnel out of the prison grounds, the soldiers find the stakes much higher when escape becomes a reality. Alan and Craig are joined by Rebel Radio's Mark Neiser (@rebelradiopod on twitter) as they discuss happy Nazis, Comicpalooza, and Alan'...

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

May 04, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen. Alan and Craig discuss the legend of King Arthur, audio of Craig’s interview with John Cleese, a Monty Python panel from FanX and the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail on this wee...

2001: A Space Odyssey

April 27, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY When Dr. Dave Bowman and other astronauts are sent on a mysterious mission, their ship's computer system, HAL, begins to display increasingly strange behavior, leading up to a tense showdown between man and machine that results in a mind-bending trek through space and time. Alan and Craig are joined by Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned from Movies (@eilfmovies on twitter) to discuss Kubrick’s ego,  Pri-MAY-te month, Alan’s justification for AI homicide and the mast...

Schindler’s List

April 20, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

SCHINDLER'S LIST Businessman Oskar Schindler arrives in Krakow in 1939, ready to make his fortune from World War II. After joining the Nazi party primarily for political convenience, he staffs his factory with Jewish workers for similarly pragmatic reasons. When the SS begins exterminating Jews in the Krakow ghetto, Schindler arranges to have his workers protected to keep his factory in operation, but soon realizes that in so doing, he is also saving innocent lives. Alan and Craig discuss ho...

Lawrence of Arabia

April 13, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA Assigned to Arabia during World War I, T.E. Lawrence courageously unites the warring Arab fractions into a strong guerilla front and leads them to brilliant victories in treacherous desert battlefields where they battle against the Ottoman Turks. Alan and Craig are joined by guest Devin Pike (@justdevin on Twitter) to discuss the full theater experience, feeling out of place, Devin’s upcoming projects and the epic movie Lawrence of arabia on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Sh...

The Godfather

April 06, 2019 05:01 - 2 hours - 85.9 MB

THE GODFATHER When don Corleone’s youngest son, Michael, reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay, he is drawn deeper into the family business. Alan and Craig are joined by director Adam Marcus to discuss art in time of bingeing, Adam’s career and production company Skeleton Crew Productions (@SkeletonCrewPro on twitter) as well as kick off Epic April with the...

Captain America: Civil War

March 30, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR When an incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to hold the team accountable. The resulting battle drives a wedge between Captain America and Iron Man and pits the Avengers against each other. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss cumulative cinema, Dana Gould on every podcast but this one, the end of MARVELous March and the movie "Captain America: Civil War" on this week's Matin...

Black Panther

March 23, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

BLACK PANTHER When young King T'Challa is drawn into conflict with an old foe that puts his homeland Wakanda and the entire world at risk, he must release Black Panther's full power to save them.   Alan, Craig and  Randy Yarborough (@cult45podcast on twitter) discuss representation, Phantom Menace finales, the Cult 45 podcast and the movie BLACK PANTHER on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:50 Alan and Craig talk to Randy about the Cult 45 Podcast he co-hosts. 8:31 Discussion of "...

Doctor Strange

March 16, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

DOCTOR STRANGE World-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange’s life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place. Before long Strange – armed with newly acquired magical powers – is forced to choose whether to return to his old life or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence. Alan and Craig are joined by Debra Sull...

Thor: Ragnarok

March 09, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

THOR: RAGNAROK Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization. Alan, Craig and returning guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) discuss the comedy stylings of Chris Hemsworth, 1970s goodtime vans,  mispro...

Iron Man

March 02, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

IRON MAN After surviving an unexpected attack in enemy territory, jet-setting industrialist Tony Stark builds a high-tech suit of armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss, building a universe, the charms of Robert Downey Jr and the movie IRON MAN on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:49 Alan and Craig get an update from Annie about the 8th Dimension's Comics and Games Young Heroes League D&D game! ...

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

February 23, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? It's 1947 Hollywood and Eddie Valiant, a down-on-his-luck detective is hired to find proof that Marvin Acme, gag factory mogul and owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with femme fatale Jessica Rabbit, wife of Maroon Cartoon superstar, Roger Rabbit. When Acme is found murdered, all fingers point to Roger, who begs the Toon-hating Valiant to find the real evildoer. Alan and Craig talk with Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on Twitter)  about evolving special effects, Cary...

Double Indemnity

February 16, 2019 06:01 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MB

DOUBLE INDEMNITY A calculating wife encourages her wealthy husband to sign a double indemnity policy proposed by smitten insurance agent Walter Neff. As the would-be lovers plot the unsuspecting husband's murder, they are pursued by a suspicious claims manager. It's a race against time to get away with the perfect crime Alan And Craig discuss Actuary Tables, The Alamo Drafthouse’s annual Hullabaloo, biased journalism and the magnificent noir “Double Indemnity” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! ...

The Maltese Falcon

February 09, 2019 06:01 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

THE MALTESE FALCON Detective Sam Spade gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case brought to him by a beautiful but secretive woman. As soon as Miss Wonderly shows up, trouble follows as Sam's partner is murdered and Sam is accosted by a man demanding he locate a valuable statuette. Sam, entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, soon realizes he must find the one thing they all seem to want: the bejeweled Maltese falcon. Alan and Craig discuss defending your reputation, C...

Out of the Past

February 02, 2019 06:01 - 54 minutes - 39 MB

OUT OF THE PAST The quiet life of small-town gas station owner Jeff Baily is interrupted when a figure from his shady past, recognizes him.  A crooked gambler had hired Jeff to track down Kathie Moffet a girlfriend who shot him and made off with $40,000. Jeff and Kathie fell in love, but she left him to go back to the gambler, who now wants Jeff to settle a few old scores. Alan and Craig kick of Feb-noir-ary discussing double crosses, a preview of a month of Film noirs and the noiriest noir ...

Sneakers

January 26, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

SNEAKERS Martin Bishop is the head of a computer group who tests security systems. However, his political activist past catches up with him when the government uses it as a lever to force him into doing some of their hi-tech dirty work. Bishop and his team reluctantly comply, only to discover that the missing black box they have been hired to retrieve can break into any computer system in the world! Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss action movies ...

Starship Troopers

January 19, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

STARSHIP TROOPERS In the distant future, the Earth is at war with a race of giant alien insects. Little is known about the Bugs except that they are intent on the eradication of all human life. But there was a time before the war... A mobile infantry travels to distant alien planets to take the war to the Bugs. They are a ruthless enemy with only one mission: Survival of their species no matter what the cost... Alan and Craig are joined by Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned From Movies (...

Unbreakable

January 12, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

UNBREAKABLE After David Dunn emerges from a horrific train crash as the sole survivor -- and without a single scratch on him -- he meets a mysterious stranger who believes comic book heroes walk the earth. A haunting stranger, whose obsession with David will change his life forever. Alan and Craig discuss proto-superheroes, their plans for 2019, working within constraints and the movie “Unbreakable” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:02 Alan and Craig discuss their plans for 2019 ...

In the Line of Fire

January 05, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

IN THE LINE OF FIRE A Secret Service agent is taunted by calls from a would-be killer who has detailed information about the agent - including the fact that he failed to save President John F. Kennedy from assassination. The caller is revealed as an ex-CIA assassin, and the agent, who is investigating a threat to the current president, is determined not to let history repeat itself. Alan and Craig discuss aging action heroes, their top 5 movies of 2018, awkward running and the movie “In the ...

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

December 29, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH After falling in love with a U.S. Army sergeant, an East Berlin boy named Hansel undergoes a sex-change operation so that he can legally marry his beloved. But the operation is botched, leaving the boy less than a man, but not quite a woman. Deserted in a Kansas trailer park, the boy/girl, now named Hedwig, reinvents himself/herself as a rock star. Alan and Craig are joined by Jessica Pettit (@jesspettitt on twitter) to discuss empathy, transformation, The nominees ...

Mary Poppins

December 22, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

MARY POPPINS When the two children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary. Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert, the siblings try to pass on some of their nanny's sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents. Alan and Craig are joined by actor/writer/producer Debra Sullivan (@debsullivanm on twitter) to talk about whimsy and...

Moulin Rouge

December 15, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

MOULIN ROUGE Idealistic Christian is drawn into the dark, fantastical underworld of the Parisian nightclub, the Moulin Rouge.  In this seedy but glamorous haven of sex, drugs and electricity, he finds himself plunged into a passionate but ultimately tragic love affair with the club's highest paid star and the city's most famous courtesan, Satin Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) of 8th Dimension Comics and Games to discuss abusive relationships, elven marketi...

Little Shop of Horrors

December 08, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed human blood!! Alan and Craig are joined by returning guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) to discuss Capitalism, 90’s cartoons based on movies for adults, the Lee Pace SEO Hack and the movie “Little Shop of Horrors” on this week’s Matinee Musicals. Show Notes 0:55 Alan and Craig talk to Meredith about upcoming Pop and Schlock episodes feat...

Singin’ in the Rain

December 01, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Musician Don Lockwood rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont). When Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden  Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lockwood speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice. Alan and Craig are joined by Windy Bowlsby (@reeledumusical on twitter)as they discuss Gene K...

Superman: The Movie

November 24, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 71 MB

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE From the doomed planet of Krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth. Here he grows up to become Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice and the American Way. Alan and Craig discuss the history of the podcast, a Christopher reeve and Margot kidder tribute panel from Salt Lake FanX and one of the best superhero performan...

Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World

November 17, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

MASTER & COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey is a renowned fighting captain in the British Navy. But when his ship, the Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture his foe. With a badly damaged ship and an injured crew, this mission can save his reputation, or destroy them all. Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twi...

The Princess Bride

November 10, 2018 06:01 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

THE PRINCESS BRIDE Buttercup is a beautiful princess who-after being separated by her true love Westley-is captured by and forced to marry a conspiring prince. As the wedding day approaches her true love, a vengeful Spaniard and a kind giant come to her rescue. Alan and Craig are joined by returning guest Tom Nix to discuss swashbuckling and derring-do, Tom’s recent travels and one of the most quotable movies of all time, The Princess Bride, on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:49 Al...

Stand By Me

November 03, 2018 05:01 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

STAND BY ME In a small woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends are in search of a missing teenager's body. Wanting to be heroes in each other's and their hometown's eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. Alan and Craig discuss nostalgia, childhood friends, a horrorthon recap and the Stephen King movie “Stand By Me” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:48 Alan and Craig recap their time together at Horrorthon 9:51 Discussion...