Podcasts about matinee heroes

THE SURE THING Gib is a college freshman who can't catch a break with women. When he hears a gorgeous girl in California is interested in him, he joins a cross-country carpool to meet her. The catch? Alison, the uptight classmate who already rejected him, is along for the ride. What starts as a nightmare road trip slowly turns into something neither of them expected. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about if opposites attract, 50-year-old undergrads, summer in central California and the movie “The Sure Thing” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:01 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek talk vacationing in Central California. 9:46 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "The Sure Thing." 50:45 Recasting 1:13:20 Double Feature 1:17:58 Final Thoughts 1:24:48 A preview of next week's episode "The Great Outdoors." Next week, we wrap up our summer fun movies with "The Great Outdoors."

THE SANDLOT In the summer of 1962, new kid Scottie Smalls moves to town and is taken under the wing of a talented young baseball player and his rowdy sandlot team. He quickly gets pulled into their chaotic summer and learns that fitting in can be just as tricky as playing the game. But when a prized baseball is hit over a fence, the boys must retrieve it from the yard of the legendary Beast. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Rob Ervin talk about coming of age movies, convention going, PR photos and the movie “The Sandlot” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Elisabeth and Rob Ervin talk about this year's conventions they've attended. 15:53 Craig, Elisabeth and Rob discuss "The Sandlot." 56:30 Recasting 1:05:33 Double Feature 1:10:32 Final Thoughts 1:15:36 A preview of next week's episode "The Sure Thing." Next week, we continue to celebrate fun movies with "The Sure Thing."

THE HANGOVER Two days before his wedding, Doug heads to Las Vegas with three friends for one unforgettable bachelor party. The next morning, his friends wake up with no memory of the night before, and Doug is nowhere to be found. With the wedding fast approaching, they must retrace their chaotic night and find him in time to get back to Los Angeles for the ceremony. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Paul Hitchcock talk about bachelor parties, tattoo highs and lows,  Las Vegas and the movie “The Hangover” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:05 Craig, Elisabeth and Paul Hitchcock talk about trips to Las Vegas 12:44 Craig, Elisabeth and Paul discuss "The Hangover." 1:04:05 Recasting 1:17:23 Double Feature 1:22:49 Final Thoughts 1:31:40 A preview of next week's episode "The Sandlot." Next week, we continue to celebrate the summer with "The Sandlot."

THRONE OF BLOOD Returning to their lord's castle, two samurai warriors are stopped by a mysterious spirit who foretells their futures. When the first part of the prophecy comes true, one warrior begins to believe the rest may follow. Urged on by his ambitious wife, he is pushed toward betrayal, murder, and the bloody pursuit of power. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Blake Casselman talk about adapting classics, paranoia, sake and the movie “Throne of Blood” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:54 Craig, Elisabeth and Blake Casselman talk about "The Mandalorian and Grogu." 6:15 Craig, Elisabeth and Blake discuss "Throne of Blood." 35:54 Recasting 49:48 Double Feature 52:55 Final Thoughts 57:25 A preview of next week's episode "The Hangover." Next week, we celebrate the summer with goofy, fun movies, starting with "The Hangover."

THE LAST DUEL A respected knight, known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield, finds himself at odds with a squire whose intelligence and eloquence have made him one of the most admired nobles in court. When the squire viciously assaults the knight's wife, she steps forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her own life in jeopardy. The ensuing trial by combat, a grueling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about the brutality of the Middle Ages, perspectives, tornados and the movie “The Last Duel” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:23 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan catch up on Oklahoma weather and Marion's latest movies. 10:14 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss "The Last Duel." 50:00 Recasting 1:11:01 Double Feature 1:17:57 Final Thoughts 1:22:04 A preview of next week's episode "Throne of Blood." Next week, we head to medieval Japan to talk "Throne of Blood."

EXCALIBUR The magical sword Excalibur begins in the hands of Uther Pendragon, but years later, it finds its way to his bastard son Arthur, the knave destined to become king. With the help of the mysterious Merlin, Arthur rises to fulfill his fate, bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. But even a legendary king is still a man, and Arthur must face love, betrayal, the search for the Holy Grail, and the fight to save the kingdom he was born to rule. Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about Arthurian Legend, the timeless Helen Mirren, panels at Comicpalooza and the movie “Excalibur” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Alan discuss all the panels they will be at for Comicpalooza 2026 13:02 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Excalibur." 49:08 Recasting 1:15:03 Double Feature 1:18:30 Final Thoughts 1:25:18 A preview of next week's episode "The Last Duel." Next week, it's like three movies in one as we discuss "The Last Duel."

Less than 2 weeks away from our road trip to Houston, Tx, forCOMICPALOOZAas members of the Podcast Track.We're looking forward to talking about a lot of great movies and taking part in some additional panels, as well.Friend of the show Craig Price from MATINEE HEROES is here to help Mark get prepped for his first trip to this long-running and respected event.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://instagram.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Threads (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://threads.net/@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)BlueSky (@vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social) (https://bsky.app/profile/vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social)YouTube (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://youtube.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our audio wherever you listen to podcasts (https://shows.acast.com/vsmoviepodcast).And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page (https://VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A KNIGHT'S TALE Born a peasant, William Thatcher sets out to change his stars, win the heart of a noble maiden, and shake up the medieval world around him. With the help of his loyal friends, he enters the brutal world of tournament jousting, where he must prove he has the courage, skill, and heart to become a legend. Craig and Elisabeth talk about Chaucer, naughty cross-stitching, droopy eyes and the movie “A Knight's Tale” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:42 Craig and Elisabeth talk about naught cross-stitch and embroidery. 00:08:46 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "A Knight's Tale." 00:50:50 Recasting 01:22:08 Double Feature 01:24:52 Final Thoughts 01:29:41 A preview of next week's episode "Excalibur." Next week, medieval May continues with the 80's classic "Excalibur."

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES A charming thief pulls together a mismatched crew of adventurers to recover a powerful lost relic. Along the way, they face deadly magic, old betrayals, dangerous enemies, and plenty of bad decisions. What begins as a simple mission becomes a chance for this band of misfits to become the heroes no one expected. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about unsung movie gems, bending the rules, halfling hotties and the movie "Dungeon and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:15 Craig, Elisabeth and Annie Bulloch talk about being a GM for D&D games. 00:12:29 Craig, Elisabeth and Annie discuss "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves." 00:53:46 Recasting 01:18:52 Double Feature 01:21:04 Final Thoughts 01:24:54 A preview of next week's episode "A Knight's Tale" Next week, medieval May continues with a fan favorite "A Knight's Tale."

ALIEN NATION In Los Angeles, three years after an alien ship comes to Earth, humans and extraterrestrial newcomers live side by side in a city divided by fear, prejudice, and violence. When a human police detective is assigned a newcomer partner, they must learn to work together while investigating a dangerous drug ring spreading through the alien community. As the case deepens, their uneasy partnership becomes the key to exposing a larger threat. Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about concepts vs execution, physical media, sour milk addiction and the movie “Alien Nation” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 00:01:10 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about this year's Comicpalooza. 00:16:46 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "Alien Nation." 00:45:10 Recasting 00:54:42 Double Feature 00:58:55 Final Thoughts 01:08:48 A preview of next week's episode "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves." Next week, medieval May starts with the vastly underrated "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves."

STARMAN An alien answers a NASA message and comes to Earth in peace, but his ship is shot down by the military. Stranded, he takes the form of a dead man and forces the man's widow to drive him to Arizona so he can meet a rescue ship. As the government hunts them down, the two form an unexpected bond. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Steve and Izzy talk about aliens on earth, road trips, Ape-ril and the movie “Starman” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Craig, Elisabeth and Steve & Izzy talk deer and Ape-ril. 15:35 Craig, Elisabeth and Steve & Izzy discuss "Starman." 54:45 Recasting 1:20:37 Double Feature 1:28:59 Final Thoughts 1:39:25 A preview of next week's episode "Alien Nation." Next week, Alien April ends with the cult classic "Alien Nation."

MEN IN BLACK A smart-mouthed New York cop discovers that aliens are secretly living on Earth and gets recruited into a hidden agency that keeps them under control. Paired with a stone-faced veteran, he must stop a deadly alien invader searching for a powerful object that could spark an intergalactic crisis. As he adjusts to a bizarre new world of disguises, weapons, and cosmic secrets, his first day on the job turns into a fight to save the planet. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tami Anderson talk about immigration, galactic pugs, neurolyser damage and the movie “Men in Black” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:58 Craig, Elisabeth and Tami Anderson talk alien encounters but with human beings. 7:28 Craig, Elisabeth and Tami discuss "Men in Black." 52:12 Recasting 1:12:59 Double Feature 1:19:14 Final Thoughts 1:24:19 A preview of next week's episode "Starman." Next week, Alien April continues with the low-key adventure "Starman."

PAUL For the past 60 years, a wisecracking alien named Paul has been held at a top-secret military base in America's UFO heartland. When he decides he's had enough of Earth, he escapes and jumps into the first vehicle he finds, a rented RV driven by two British sci-fi geeks, Graeme and Clive. With federal agents and an angry father chasing them, the two come up with a wild plan to help Paul get back to his spaceship. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Paul Hitchcock talk about sincerity in comedy, Elisabeth's starring role, Comic Con fatigue and the movie “Paul” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:15 Craig, Elisabeth and Paul Hitchcock talk alien encounters. 5:44 Craig, Elisabeth and Paul discuss "Paul." 54:14 Recasting 1:20:59 Double Feature 1:27:21 Final Thoughts 1:37:01 A preview of next week's episode "Men in Black." Next week, Alien April continues with the blockbuster "Men in Black."

THE LONG GOODBYE Private detective Philip Marlowe gives his friend Terry Lennox a ride to Mexico. But when Marlowe gets back to Los Angeles, he is pulled into the investigation of Terry's wife's death. Then comes word that Terry has died by suicide in Mexico but Marlowe isn't buying it. As he starts chasing the truth, he takes on a new case from a woman who has a surprising connection to Terry's past. Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about Robert Altman's disjointed style, candle cults, the Oscars and the movie “The Long Goodbye” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:29 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about the 2026 Oscars. 11:48 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "The Long Goodbye." 34:38 Recasting 54:23 Double Feature 59:54 Final Thoughts 1:06:43 A preview of next week's episode "Paul." Next week, Alien April kicks off with Elisabeth's feature film debut "Paul."

REAR WINDOW Confined to his apartment with a broken leg, a newspaper photographer passes the time by watching the lives unfolding outside his window. But what starts as idle curiosity turns into something far more dangerous when he becomes convinced he has witnessed a murder. With help from his nurse and the woman he loves, he sets out to prove it, before the suspected killer realizes he is watching. Craig, Elisabeth and Movies that Make Us cohost Tracy Mangum talk about Voyeurism, BDE, Boysenberries and the movie “Rear Window” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:22 Craig, Elisabeth and Tracy Mangum talk a recent trip to Knott's Berry Farm. 13:20 Craig, Elisabeth and Tracy discuss "Rear Window." 52:42 Recasting 1:12:52 Double Feature 1:17:31 Final Thoughts 1:21:17 A preview of next week's episode "The Long Goodbye." Next week, Mystery March ends with an Altman take on a classic character in "The Long Goodbye."

CHINATOWN   A Los Angeles private detective thinks he is handling a routine infidelity case, until he meets the man's real wife and realizes he was hired by an impostor. When the husband turns up dead, the case pulls him into a web of corruption, deception, and disturbing family secrets, with the wife's powerful father at the center of it all. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Jeff Penn from Deep Cuts the game talk about private investigators, Canadian utopias, LA in the 30s and the movie “Chinatown” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:13 Craig, Elisabeth and Jeff Penn talk about Jeff's podcast Deep Cuts: The Game. 8:56 Craig, Elisabeth and Jeff discuss "Chinatown." 1:00:37 Recasting 1:20:14 Double Feature 1:25:25 Final Thoughts 1:33:45 A preview of next week's episode "Rear Window." Next week, Mystery March continues with the classic Hitchcock tale "Rear Window."

THE THIRD MAN Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives broke to visit his childhood friend Harry Lime, only to discover that Harry is dead. Suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, including reports of a mysterious third man at the scene, pull Holly into a growing conspiracy. As he digs deeper, he faces resistance from a British officer and falls hard for Harry's grieving lover, Anna. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about black markets, inept protagonists, Horror Not Hate and the movie “The Third Man” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk the crowdfunding of Horror Not Hate and introduce Mystery March. 10:55 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "The Third Man." 57:30 Recasting 1:13:08 Double Feature 1:18:12 Final Thoughts 1:22:16 A preview of next week's episode "Chinatown." Next week, Mystery March continues with the classic neo-noir "Chinatown."

DO THE RIGHT THING Sal Fragione owns a pizzeria in Brooklyn, where the Wall of Fame features only Italian celebrities. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, argues that a business in a Black neighborhood should also honor Black icons, but Sal refuses. The wall becomes a symbol of exclusion, and as more people take sides, tensions escalate. Craig and Elizabeth talk about racial tensions, boom box culture, the Winter Olympics and the movie “Do the Right Thing” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:15 Craig and Elisabeth talk about the Winter Olympics and the smell of death. Not in that order. 16:05 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Do the Right Thing." 1:05:42 Recasting 1:26:44 Double Feature 1:28:32 Final Thoughts 1:32:55 A preview of next week's episode "The Third Man." Next week, Mystery March kicks off with the all-time classic "The Third Man."

TIGHTROPE A New Orleans detective hunts a brutal sex killer stalking the French Quarter, but the case forces him to face the darkest side of his own personality. His Jekyll-and-Hyde inner conflict grows more intense when he falls for the psychologist assigned to help catch the killer. Craig and Elisabeth discuss awkward sex thrillers, New Orleans, directors with porn names and the movie “Tight Rope” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:57 Craig and Elisabeth talk about their visits to New Orleans. 12:06 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Tightrope." 42:41 Recasting 50:07 Double Feature 1:00:04 Final Thoughts 1:02:49 A preview of next week's episode "Tightrope." Next week, we celebrate Black History Month with "Do the Right Thing."

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN Two rookie reporters and rivals at The Washington Post investigate the botched 1972 break-in at the Democratic Party's headquarters in the Watergate complex. With help from a shadowy source known as Deep Throat, they connect the burglars to the White House and keep digging despite mounting pressure and threats. Following the money, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about the current state of journalism, widespread corruption, president's Day and the movie “All the President's Men” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:55 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk (reluctantly) about their favorite presidents. 8:11 Craig, Elisabeth and Annie discuss "All The President's Men". 51:11 Recasting 1:14:25 Double Feature 1:20:11 Final Thoughts 1:25:17 A preview of next week's episode "Tightrope." Next week, we celebrate Mardi Gras with the New Orleans based "Tightrope."

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Maria is a spirited, tomboyish young woman training at an Austrian abbey, and she's sent out to work as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. In the captain's strict, quiet household, she shakes things up with warmth, playfulness, and music, gradually bringing the family back to life and forging an unexpected bond with their guarded father. Craig and Elisabeth wrap up F#@K Nazis month by talking about what's happening in America right now, living with 8 kids, taking principled stands and the movie “The Sound of Music” on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:12 Craig and Elisabeth talk about the sad state of affairs in America. 13:42 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The Sound of Music". 47:31 Recasting 59:05 Double Feature 1:04:29 Final Thoughts 1:07:47 A preview of next week's episode "Legends of the Fall." Next week, we celebrate Elisabeth's birthday with one of her favorite movies "Legends of the Fall".

SISU During the last days of World War II, a solitary prospector crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide to steal his gold, they quickly discover they just tangled with no ordinary miner. Craig, Elisabeth and Cary Gordon discuss revenge fantasies, adaptable anti-heroes, heavy metal cruises and the movie “Sisu” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:47 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Cary Gordon talk about heavy metal cruising. 7:01 Craig, Elisabeth and Cary discuss  "Sisu". 28:05 Recasting 46:10 Double Feature 50:05 Final Thoughts 56:11 A preview of next week's episode "The Sound of Music." F#@K Nazis month end with a song or two with "The Sound of Music".

JUDGEMENT AT NUREMBERG Judge Dan Haywood presides over the trial of four German judges accused of collaborating with the Nazi regime by sentencing innocent men to death during World War II. As testimony unfolds, the visiting Americans and their wary German hosts are forced to confront what the war did to their countries, and the lasting moral damage it left behind. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Valerie Cameron talk about society's role in atrocities, fighting fascism at home, the film sports nerd Venn diagram and the movie “Judgement at Nuremburg” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Valerie Cameron (https://www.whattoseewithval.com/) talk about her latest musings and postings. 8:32 Craig, Elisabeth and Adam discuss  "Marathon Man". 1:03:29 Recasting 1:29:34 Double Feature 1:33:54 Final Thoughts 1:36:58 A preview of next week's episode "Sisu." F#@K Nazis month continues with a movie that is just pure revenge "Sisu."

MARATHON MAN A Columbia grad student and committed long-distance runner has no clue his older brother is a government agent hunting a Nazi war criminal, until that brother is murdered and he's yanked into a vicious web of stolen gems and sadistic killers. Even his girlfriend starts to look like she might be hiding something, and in a hurry, everything he believed about his life gets turned inside out. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Adam Marcus talk about paranoia thrillers, never underestimate an old Nazi, nut butter and the movie “Marathon Man” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:14 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Adam Marcus talk about Adam's documentary Heart of Darkness: The making of "The Final Friday". 15:54 Craig, Elisabeth and Adam discuss  "Marathon Man". 1:15:30 Recasting 1:45:49 Double Feature 1:48:51 Final Thoughts 1:55:13 A preview of next week's episode "Judgement at Nuremberg." F#@K Nazis month continues with a movie that explains how a society allows Nazis in "Judgement at Nuremberg."

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER It's 1941, and the world is deep in the chaos of war. A determined young man wants to enlist and serve his country, but he's turned away again and again because of his slight build. Then a top-secret experiment gives him the chance he's been fighting for, transforming him into the super-soldier known as Captain America. With a trusted friend at his side and a fearless agent in the field, he takes the battle to the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Rob Ervin kick off F#@K Nazis month talking about what makes a hero, the early marvel days, a retro expo preview and the movie “Captain America: The First Avenger” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Rob Ervin talk Pho and preview Retro Expo in March. 11:32 Craig, Elisabeth and Rob discuss "Captain America: The First Avenger" 1:08:12 Recasting 1:33:11 Double Feature 1:35:16 Final Thoughts 1:39:30 A preview of next week's episode "Marathon Man." F#@K Nazis month continues with a more menacing turn with "Marathon Man."

NIGHT SHIFT Chuck has quit his stressful stockbroker life and now works the night shift at a New York City morgue because he wants something easy and quiet. His new co-worker, Bill, is a nonstop hustler who spots an “opportunity” when Chuck's neighbor Belinda needs a safe place to see clients. Bill convinces Chuck to turn the morgue into an after-hours brothel, and the two of them start running the operation as her pimps. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast talk about Only Fans, 2025's Movies, more egg nog and the movie “Night Shift” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast talk about the films of 2025. 12:51 Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "Night Shift" 38:51 Recasting 55:19 Double Feature 58:10 Final Thoughts 1:02:28 A preview of next week's episode "Captain America: The First Avenger". The way the world's been lately, we feel we must make another public stand. So we're bringing back F#$K Nazis month, starting with "Captain America: The First Avenger".

UNCLE BUCK When Cindy and her husband, Bob, have to leave town for a family emergency, there is only one person available to watch their three kids: Bob's lazy, carefree brother, Buck. He hits it off right away with the two younger children, but if he wants to be a responsible caregiver, he'll have to overhaul his bachelor routine to handle the household's most challenging assignment: his angst-filled teenage niece Tia… who is not impressed. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Jenn Rohm talk about favorite uncles, felony assault, film festivals and the movie “Uncle Buck” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:10 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Jenn Rohm from Selig Film News talk about film festivals. 11:45 Craig, Elisabeth and Jenn discuss "Uncle Buck" 51:32 Recasting 1:11:33 Double Feature 1:16:41 Final Thoughts 1:22:45 A preview of next week's episode "Night Shift" We end 2025 on a fun note with a hidden gem "Night Shift".

TOOTSIE New York actor Michael Dorsey is a talented perfectionist who is so hard on himself and others that his agent can no longer find work for him. After a soap opera audition goes poorly, Michael reinvents himself as actress Dorothy Michaels and lands the role. What begins as a short-term gig becomes a long contract, and when Michael falls for his castmate Julie, the secret threatens to unravel everything. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about destroying trust, the one Avatar Fan, gender dynamics and the movie “Tootsie” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:14 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk holidays and Avatar. 5:21 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss "Tootsie" 46:30 Recasting 1:09:47 Double Feature 1:16:09 Final Thoughts 1:21:56 A preview of next week's episode "Uncle Buck" We dive into the heart of the 80's with a John Candy classic: Uncle Buck

CAPTAIN RON Mild-mannered family man Martin Harvey expects a simple Caribbean trip when he inherits an old yacht and heads south to claim it. After he and his family reach a tiny island and see the boat is barely seaworthy, they reluctantly hire carefree Captain Ron to sail it to Miami. Their straightforward trip quickly becomes a chaotic adventure as Ron's anything-goes style drives the Harveys from one mishap to the next. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about Caribbean guerillas, egg nog, sexy mullets and the movie “Captain Ron” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:08 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk holiday movies and egg nog. 11:55 Craig, Elisabeth and Annie discuss "Captain Ron" 50:55 Recasting 1:09:27 Double Feature 1:15:12 Final Thoughts 1:19:53 A preview of next week's episode "Tootsie" We get a bit gender bendery next episode with the classic comedy "Tootsie"

GONE WITH THE WIND A sheltered, scheming Southern belle clashes with a roguish profiteer in a turbulent romance as their world collapses with the end of slavery and is painfully reshaped through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tami Anderson discuss romanticizing the South, surviving war, milksops and the movie “Gone with the Wind” on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tami Anderson talk about producing theater and films. 6:03 Craig, Elisabeth and Tami discuss "Gone with the Wind" 1:10:49 Recasting 1:38:40 Double Feature 1:44:27 Final Thoughts 1:50:02 A preview of next week's episode "Captain Ron" 2025 was kind of a rough year so we're ending on a fun note with some of our favorite comedies. We start with one of Elizabeth's favorites "Captain Ron"

THE DEER HUNTER Michael, Nick and Steven are lifelong friends who work in the mill, hang out at the local bar, and bond on regular deer hunts in the mountains. Before they ship out to Vietnam, they celebrate Steven's wedding and take one last trip together, completely unaware of how the war will destroy their innocence. In Vietnam, they are thrown into brutal combat and captivity that leaves them physically and emotionally scarred, and for the survivors, it becomes almost impossible to ever truly find their way back home. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Blake Casselman talk about post-Vietnam attitudes, trauma bonding, the streaming premiere of “Limbo” and the movie “The Deer hunter” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:22 Craig, Elisabeth and guest Blake Casselman talk about the streaming debut of his film "Limbo" now playing at Reveel.net 13:37 Craig, Elisabeth and Blake discuss "The Deer Hunter" 58:09 Recasting 1:27:01 Double Feature 1:30:44 Final Thoughts 1:40:13 A preview of next week's episode "Gone with the Wind" Our next no-ender you may not give a damn about but it's "Gone with the Wind"

BEN-HUR An aristocratic Jew living in Judaea incurs the wrath of a childhood friend, now a Roman tribune. Forced into slavery on a galley and made to witness the brutal persecution of his family, he survives, silently nurturing a relentless dream of vengeance. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about historical fiction, intermissions, inner fat kids and the movie “Ben Hur” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about their inner and outer fat kids. 10:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Ben-Hur" 47:30 Recasting 1:10:09 Double Feature 1:13:09 Final Thoughts 1:20:09 A preview of next week's episode "The Deer Hunter" Our next no-ender is the post-Vietnam drama "The Deer Hunter"

TITANIC A young aristocratic woman named Rose, suffocating in a rigid engagement, falls for free-spirited third-class passenger Jack Dawson aboard the unsinkable ocean liner - Titanic. Their secret romance defies class and her possessive fiancé as the ship sails toward disaster. When it hits an iceberg, their struggle to survive reveals love, sacrifice, and the brutal divide between those rescued and those left behind. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Ryley Brown talk about touchstone cinema, historical fiction, PCP chowder and the movie “Titanic” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:20 Craig, Elisabeth and Ryley Brown talk about boats. 7:37 Craig, Elisabeth and Ryley discuss "Titanic" 1:08:03 Recasting 1:44:36 Double Feature 1:47:42 Final Thoughts 1:56:31 A preview of next week's episode "Ben-Hur" Our next no-ender is the biblical fiction "Ben-Hur"

DANCES WITH WOLVES A Civil War soldier on the frontier bonds with a Lakota band and is drawn to the clarity of their way of life. Welcomed into the community and given the name Dances with Wolves, he falls for a white woman raised within the tribe. That fragile peace breaks when Union soldiers arrive to claim the land. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about reconciling America's bloody past, life on the frontier, confident dogs and the movie “Dances with Wolves” on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 0:57 Craig, Elisabeth and Annie Bulloch talk about Texas and dogs. 15:32 Craig, Elisabeth and Annie discuss "Dances with Wolves" 1:24:35 Recasting 1:52:30 Double Feature 2:02:08 Final Thoughts 2:06:40 A preview of next week's episode "Titanic" Our next no-ender is the monster hit "Titanic"

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES In New York City, a mysterious ooze transforms four ordinary turtles into wisecracking, pizza-loving, ninja-fighting heroes. Trained in the art of Ninjutsu by their wise rat sensei, Splinter, the brothers — Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, and Leonardo — take to the streets to fight crime. But when a deadly rogue ninja, a former student of Splinter, shows up and unleashes chaos on the city, it's up to the turtles to step up and save the day. Craig and Rob talk about foam rubber animals, regional accents, Retro Expo and the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Next week, another live episode from Comicpalooza as we dust off the game show CastOFF! for 2 Star Wars themed competitions.

SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT Kryptonian warlord General Zod and his deadly crew are accidentally released from their space prison—and they've got their sights set on Earth. Just as they begin their reign of terror, Superman makes a life-changing choice: give up his powers to be with Lois Lane. Now the world's greatest hero has to decide—love or duty—while the planet hangs in the balance. Craig and Rob Ervin talk about their favorite Superman, athletic nerds, Retro Expo and the movie "Superman II" on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Next week, another live episode from Retro Expo with Rob Ervin. Craig is forced to talk about "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMJPwRWaZBI&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers  

LABYRINTH Frustrated with her baby brother, sixteen-year-old Sarah wishes the goblins would take him away—only to have her wish granted. Given thirteen hours to navigate a fantastical labyrinth, she must journey through a maze of strange creatures and challenges to rescue him from the Goblin King. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about the deception of nostalgia, the power of David Bowie, post–Comic-Con chit chat and the movie “Labyrinth” On this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about San Diego Comic Con. 6:20 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Labyrinth" 37:48 Recasting 55:41 Double Feature 1:01:31 Final Thoughts 1:04:36 A preview of next week's episode "Revenge of the Sith" September is in the air and the Matinee Heroes traditional month of rest will be all live! Pre-recorded of course. First, a live recording of "Revenge of the Sith" from Comicpalooza!

EVER AFTER After her father's death, Danielle is forced into servitude by her cruel stepmother. While her stepsisters vie for status, Danielle toils in silence—until she meets the charming Prince Henry. Their connection sparks a love that defies class and expectation. Craig and Elisabeth talk about 90's feminism, fairy tales, grounded fantasy and the movie “Ever After” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Elisabeth talk about fairy tales. 5:04 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Ever After" 26:30 Recasting 46:34 Double Feature 49:41 Final Thoughts 55:26 A preview of next week's episode "Ladyhawke" Next week, we celebrate Alan's birthday with "Ladyhawke" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGs4o_5jyhw&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Rewind

CONTAGION Beth Emhoff comes home from a business trip to Hong Kong feeling off, blaming it on jet lag. Two days later, she's dead—and doctors can't explain why. As others show the same symptoms, a global pandemic erupts. While doctors race to contain the deadly virus, society unravels and a rogue blogger fuels mass paranoia. Craig and Elisabeth talk about pandemics, COVID parallels, science as savior and the movie “Contagion” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:03 Craig and Elisabeth talk about their pandemic experiences. 10:55 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Contagion" 45:44 Recasting 1:01:33 Double Feature 1:04:53 Final Thoughts 1:11:20 A preview of next week's episode "Contagion" Next week, we start Fairy Tale month with "Ever After" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szP9U0uLl5U&ab_channel=FilmTrailerChannel

THE IMPOSSIBLE Maria, Henry, and their three kids spend Christmas in Thailand, hoping for a warm, relaxing escape. Their dream vacation turns into a nightmare when a massive tsunami strikes without warning, wreaking havoc and tearing the family apart. In the aftermath, each of them must fight to survive and hold onto the hope of reuniting against all odds. Craig and Elisabeth talk about survival, the horrors of the ocean, looking out for one another and the movie “The Impossible” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:09 Craig and Elisabeth talk about disasters they've encountered. 10:20 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The Impossible" 40:07 Recasting 55:30 Double Feature 58:07 Final Thoughts 1:02:51 A preview of next week's episode "Contagion" Next week, we bring you a disaster that was predicted!! Soderbergh's "Contagion" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sYSyuuLk5g&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesTrailers

THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE On New Year's Eve, the S.S. Poseidon is capsized by a massive tidal wave en route from New York to Greece. With the captain dead, a small group of survivors led by the determined Rev. Scott must navigate the overturned ship from the ballroom to safety. Battling fire, flooding, and crumbling wreckage, they fight for survival in a race against time. Craig and Elisabeth talk about cruise ships, helping yourself vs helping others, disasters they've lived through and the movie “The Poseidon Adventure” on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:08 Craig and Elisabeth talk about disasters they've encountered. 12:45 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The French Connection" 47:02 Recasting 1:11:51 Double Feature 1:14:46 Final Thoughts 1:21:43 A preview of next week's episode "The Impossible" Next week, we bring you another disaster...I mean, episode focusing on nature's fury in "The Impossible"!  

This month's episode of Matinee Heroes is a special presentation years in the making. We're not honoring heroes this time—we're saluting the cinematic chaos agents, the scene-stealing thorns in every protagonist's side. That's right: it's the long-awaited William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Co-host Craig Price is joined by Elizabeth Rapp and Derek McCaw for a red-carpet roast of honor as they induct the inaugural trio of actors: William Atherton – the original smarmy authority from Ghostbusters and Die Hard Ben Mendelsohn – the slick bureaucrat from Rogue One and Ready Player One Clancy Brown – towering menace from Highlander and Shawshank Redemption             Stream the full ceremony to celebrate the legends who made movie heroes suffer—and audiences cheer.

THE FRENCH CONNECTION Two NYPD detectives working in the Narcotics Bureau uncover a heroin smuggling operation with ties to Marseilles, France. What begins as routine surveillance quickly spirals into a dangerous international pursuit. Despite their best efforts, tracking down the smugglers and bringing their elusive ringleaders to justice becomes a maddening game of cat and mouse. Craig and Elisabeth end June Hackman month talking about dirty cops, blind snipers, 1970s New York and the movie “The French Connection” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Craig and Elisabeth talk about recent job interviews and their favorite Gene Hackman movies. 7:00 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The French Connection" 36:03 Recasting 51:46 Double Feature 54:35 Final Thoughts Next week, we bring you a special episode as we present our first inductees into the William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame!

CRIMSON TIDE After the Cold War, a rogue Russian republic with nukes threatens global security. Captain Frank Ramsey brings on a sharp but untested officer—Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter,  —to join him aboard the USS Alabama. When conflicting orders come in and Ramsey pushes for a strike, Hunter fears they could start a nuclear war, setting off a tense standoff that could decide the fate of the world. Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about personal interpretation, celebrating Gene Hackman, the confusion of war and the movie “Crimson Tide” on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan continue June Hackman month by discovering which Gene Hackman movies are Alan's favorites. 7:34 Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "Crimson Tide" 34:16 Recasting 55:04 Double Feature 59:39 Final Thoughts 1:12:35 A preview of next week's episode "The French Connection" Next week, we end June Hackman with his Oscar winning role in "The French Connection" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T76K3RxJY0A&ab_channel=20thCenturyStudios

THE BIRDCAGE Young engaged couple Val and Barbara bring their wildly different families together for one tense dinner. To win over Barbara's ultra-conservative father, Val's gay, club-owning dad Armand hides his drag queen partner Albert and pretends to embody straight-laced American values. But as the evening unravels, keeping up appearances gets hilariously out of hand. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Liz Serna talk about they gay 90's, despicable children, the sexiness of Christine Baranski and the movie “The Birdcage” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:58 Craig, Elisabeth and Liz Serna continue June Hackman month by discovering which Gene Hackman movies are Liz's favorites. 5:21 Craig, Elisabeth and Liz discuss "The Birdcage" 56:01 Recasting 1:22:45 Double Feature 1:32:52 Final Thoughts 1:38:11 A preview of next week's episode "Crimson Tide" Next week, we continue June Hackman with him dueling Denzel in "Crimson Tide" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3ItZQb-GLM&ab_channel=FilmTrailerChannel

THE CONVERSATION A meticulous surveillance expert begins to unravel when a routine wiretap reveals a conversation he doesn't fully understand—but can't ignore. As his paranoia grows, he's forced to question what's real, what's hidden, and whether he's complicit in something far darker than he imagined. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about paranoia, Christmas cookies, clogged toilets and the movie “The Conversation” on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 0:51 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan Agnew introduce June Hackman month by discovering which Gene Hackman movies are Brendan's favorites. 11:38 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss "The Conversation" 54:10 Recasting 1:09:25 Double Feature 1:15:00 Final Thoughts 1:23:32 A preview of next week's episode "The Birdcage" Next week we continue June Hackman with one of his funniest roles in "The Birdcage" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7FcPlt8hHc&ab_channel=AmazonMGMStudios

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON On the Viking Isle of Berk, young Hiccup defies tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. When an ancient threat endangers both dragons and humans, their bond becomes the key to survival. Together, they must rise above fear and forge a new path toward peace and leadership. Craig, Elisabeth and Guest Rob Ervin discuss parenting, the Minions, finding your place and the movie “How to Train your Dragon” on this week's Matinee Heroes!!! Show Notes 1:05 Craig, Elisabeth and Rob talk about cartoons and The Minions. 19:32 Craig, Elisabeth and Rob discuss "How to Train Your Dragon" 46:22 Recasting 1:04:36 Double Feature 1:08:17 Final Thoughts 1:15:03 A preview of next week's episode "The Conversation" Next week we celebrate June Hackman! An entire month dedicated to Gene Hackman and we start with "The Conversation" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elJL5D6HTvA&ab_channel=HDRetroTrailers

KUNG FU PANDA Po may be the laziest, clumsiest panda in the Valley of Peace, but he secretly dreams of becoming a kung fu legend. When the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung threatens the Valley, Po is unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy. Under Master Shifu's training, he embarks on a high-kicking adventure to stop Tai Lung's evil plans. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Riley Brown discuss fanboys, self-belief vs destiny, cryptic mentors and the movie “Kung Fu Panda” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:54 Craig, Elisabeth and Riley talk about cartoons and fandoms. 12:30 Craig, Elisabeth and Riley discuss "Kung Fu Panda" 48:56 Recasting 1:07:15 Double Feature 1:11:14 Final Thoughts 1:15:36 A preview of next week's episode "How to Train Your Dragon" Next week Ani-MAY-tion ends with a fan favorite "How to Train Your Dragon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfBHLVtbG6U&ab_channel=GavsTrailers

FANTASTIC MR. FOX After years of playing it safe, Mr. Fox breaks a promise to his wife and returns to his wild ways, stealing from the ruthless farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. His actions put his family and their animal friends in danger, forcing them to hide deep underground. Now, Mr. Fox must use all his cleverness to outsmart the farmers and save his community. Craig and Elisabeth are joined by Movies that Make Us hosts Tracy Mangum and Jake Dietz to discuss quirkiness, Wes Anderson, sex shops and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, Elisabeth, Tracy Mangum and Jake Dietz talk about the cartoons Jake's kids enjoy. 14:41 Craig, Elisabeth, Tracy and Jake discuss "Fantastic Mr. Fox" 51:33 Recasting 1:27:44 Double Feature 1:32:21 Final Thoughts 1:42:57 A preview of next week's episode "Akira" Next week Ani-MAY-tion gets retro with the classic 80's anime "Akira" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcAfl96FKQI&ab_channel=nickbtube

CHICKEN RUN When a flashy American rooster struts into the coop, the hens think he might just be their ticket to freedom. But when the farmers roll in a chicken-pie making machine, escaping becomes a lot more urgent—and they'll have to hatch a new plan to get out alive. Time is running out, and the flock will need brains, bravery, and a little bit of luck to pull off the ultimate breakout. Craig and Elisabeth talk about rural business plans, deceptive fowls, 90s cartoons and the movie “Chicken Run” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:19 Craig and Elisabeth talk about the cartoons they watched as kids. 9:44 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Chicken Run" 37:25 Recasting 53:12 Double Feature 55:25 Final Thoughts 1:01:55 A preview of next week's episode "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" Next week Ani-MAY-tion gets extra quirky with Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2igjYFojUo&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures