Matinee Heroes

THE MATRIX Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 4 Show Notes We return to the LA Comic Con with a live contest between Derek McCaw and Bryan Richards as they recast the Matrix on the CastOFF! If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

IN BRUGES After a particularly difficult job, hit men Ray and Ken head to Belgium to hide out until things cool down and await orders from their ruthless boss. Their experiences become increasingly surreal and possibly life changing as they encounter tourists, locals, an American dwarf and a reckoning of past wrongs. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@elisabethrappe on twitter) discuss mental health, pug rescue, some Oscars talk and the movie “In Bruges” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:03 Craig and Alan are joined by regular Elisabeth Rappe as she talks about her new pug rescue "Jesse" 9:39 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss the movie "In Bruges" 33:22 Recasting 51:07 Double Feature 1:07:00 Final Thoughts 1:11:42 A preview of next week's episode "Michael Clayton" Next week...we get all corporate conspiratorial with the thriller "Michael Clayton"

RESERVOIR DOGS Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 4 Show Notes We’re getting gritty and bloody as Steve Kondrick from Everything I Learned from Movies goes up against Alex Barnhill of the Clubhouse Podcast to recast RESERVOIR DOGS on the CastOFF! If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND After a painful breakup, Clementine undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved Craig and Alan are joined by Movies That Makes Us (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) co-host Tracy Mangum to talk erasing guilt, marathons, medical ethics, and the movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Alan welcome guest Tracy Mangum and talk about why he hates jogging yet runs in so many half-marathons 10:24 Craig, Alan and Tracy discuss the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" 28:58 Recasting 1:14:17 Double Feature 1:22:32 Final Thoughts 1:27:48 A preview of next week's episode "In Bruges" Next week...we chill in a town Colin Ferrell where isn't really happy to be: In Bruges

DICK TRACY Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 4 Show Notes Calling all Cars! Calling all Cars!! We’re recasting Dick Tracy with Michael Worth and Avish Parashar from the "In a World...Improvised Movie Podcast" on the this episode of CastOFF! If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

ROUNDERS When Mike McDermott loses all his money in a poker game against Russian gangster Teddy "KGB” he promises his girlfriend, Jo he’ll quit gambling. This lasts until his friend, Lester "Worm" Murphy gets out of prison and needs to pay off an old debt. Mike finds out the debt is owed to Teddy and makes one last-ditch effort to beat the Russian. Craig, Alan, and guest Valerie Cameron (@IamValCameron on twitter) discuss gambling, bluffing too much, all of Val’s podcasts and the movie “Rounders” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:04 Craig and Alan welcome guest Valerie Cameron and talk about all her projects as well as her new website https://www.whattoseewithval.com/ 6:29 Craig, Alan and Val discuss the movie "Rounders" 31:07 Recasting 58:48 Double Feature 1:05:24 Final Thoughts 1:12:11 A preview of next week's episode "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" Next week...we try to erase our past with the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"

MARS ATTACKS! Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 4 Show Notes We’ve sent probes and rovers but now they’re sick of our crap and Mars Attacks!!...the CastOFF with Steve Kondrick (@eilfmovies on twitter) and Tami Anderson (@tamimakesmovies) If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

SPACEBALLS In a distant galaxy, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called "Perri-Air." In desperation, Spaceball's leader President Skroob orders the evil Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa of oxygen-rich Druidia and hold her hostage in exchange for air. But help arrives for the Princess in the form of renegade space pilot Lone Starr and his half-man, half-dog partner, Barf. Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on twitter) talk about tattoos, the power of the schwartz, a metal geeks update and the movie “Spaceballs” on this week’s Matinee Heroes Show Notes 1:37 Craig and Cary talk about the Metal Geeks podcast and listening to Mel Brooks on audio books. 12:02 Craig and Cary discuss the movie "Spaceballs" 23:24 Recasting 43:11 Double Feature 45:18 Final Thoughts 49:02 A preview of next week's episode "Rounders" Next week...we ante up and await the flop as we discuss the poker movie "Rounders"

BATMAN RETURNS Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 4 Show Notes We go live in the past to LA Comic Con as two contestants recast Batman Returns in front of a live audience! If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART 1 From a crazy spoof of 2001 to the Roman Empire, to the French Revolution, where our beloved hero Mel Brooks plays a stand-up philosopher in Caesar's Palace, is King Louis XVI, and the Grand Inquisitor during the  Spanish inquisition, but this time, singing monks and swimming nuns perform fabulous musical numbers! Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin on twitter) talk about sketch movies, wrestling, the awesomeness of Gregory Hines and the movie “History of the World Part 1” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Rob Ervin discuss what's happening over at the Clubhouse Podcast and more. 11:17 Craig and Rob discuss the movie "History of the World, Part 1" 30:49 Recasting 45:57 Double Feature 48:17 Final Thoughts 52:44 A preview of next week's episode "Spaceballs" Next week... We end Mel Brook March with his sci-fi romp "Spaceballs"

MYSTERY MEN Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 4 Show Notes It’s a mystery who will win the castoff when Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) and Richard Jensen (@TheRagingCelt) recast Mystery MEN!! If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

BLAZING SADDLES A corrupt governor grants a reprieve to an African American convict if the condemned man agrees to serve as sheriff of a small Western town, believing that new sheriff will only live long enough to serve the needs of the governor and his nefarious railroad-baron backer. Craig and Alan welcome guest Craig Lindsey to discuss racial double standards, getting banned on twitter, “woke” society and the movie “Blazing Saddles” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:23 Craig, Alan and guest Craig Lindsey discuss freelancing film reviews and getting suspended from twitter. 10:27 Craig, Alan and Craig discuss the movie "Blazing Saddles" 25:51 Recasting 54:48 Double Feature 1:01:17 Final Thoughts 1:11:02 A preview of next week's episode "History of the World, Part 1" Next week... More Mel in March as we discuss his whirlwind trip through time with "History of the World, Part 1"

ARMAGEDDON Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 4 Show Notes The #1 competitive recasting show in the world has Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks) vs Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin) recasting ARMAGEDDON! If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor, Inga and the fearsome Frau Blücher. After he creates his own monster, new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth. Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) kickoff a month of Mel Brooks as they discuss the Genius of Gene Wilder, making fun of things you love, Alan’s non spoiler review of "The Batman" and the movie “Young Frankenstein” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw from FanboyPlanet.com talk about hanging at Gallifrey One and Alan's no-spoiler take on "The Batman". 16:37 Craig, Alan and Derek discuss the movie "Young Frankenstein" 37:17 Recasting 1:01:01 Double Feature 1:06:23 Final Thoughts 1:11:29 A preview of

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 4 Show Notes We're back, baby!!!  And we have the biggest movie of 2021 - Spider-Man: No Way Home. If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email MHCastoff@gmail.com to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

THE COLOR OF MONEY Fast Eddie Felson, he still believes that "money won is twice as sweet as money earned." To prove his point, he forms a profitable yet volatile partnership with Vince, a young pool hustler with a sexy, tough-talking girlfriend. But when Vince's flashy arrogance leads to more than a few lost matches, all bets are off between Eddie and him. Craig and Alan discuss the ego, legacy sequels, the Oscar nominations and the movie “The Color of Money" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and Alan talk about the big 6 categories of the 2022 Academy Awards. 15:32 Craig and Alan discuss the second part of their Patreon double feature for February "The Color of Money" 42:18 Recasting 55:39 Double Feature 59:46 Final Thoughts 1:03:05 A preview of next week's episode "Young Frankenstein" Next week... We kickoff a month of Mel in March with the classic comedy "Young Frankenstein"

VANILLA SKY Young, handsome and wealthy, publishing tycoon David Aames can have anything his heart desires. Still, David’s charmed life seems incomplete. One night, David meets the woman of his dreams and believes he may have found the missing piece. But a fateful encounter with a jealous lover suddenly sends David’s world out of control, rocketing him on a roller-coaster ride of romance, sex, suspicion and dreams Craig, Alan and guest Joe Scott (@downlowdpod on twitter) talk about strange dreams, the inner Tom Cruise, Joe’s podcast Downlowd and the movie “Vanilla Sky” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:08 Craig, Alan and guest Joe Scott go back in time to the early 2000's to discuss Ain't It Cool News and Joe's new podcast "Downlowd: The Rise and Fall of Harry Knowles and Ain't It Cool News" 18:31 Craig, Alan and Joe discuss the movie "Vanilla Sky" 53:34 Recasting 1:21:24 Double Feature 1:26:27 Final Thoughts 1:31:28 A preview of next week's episode "The Color of Money" Nex

ARGO On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez smuggle the six embassy workers to safety in a daring rescue Craig and guest cohost Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) discuss credibility, government red tape, visiting Hawaii and the movie “Argo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:04 Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring discuss Hawaiian vacations and goings ons at his Visually Stunning Movie Podcast 6:37 Craig and Mark discuss the movie "Argo" 29:20 Recasting 42:49 Double Feature 46:23 Final Thoughts 50:41 A preview of next week's episode "Vanilla Sky" Next week... Alan gets nostalgic with guest Joe Scott as we watch Cameron Crowe's mindbender "Vanilla Sky"

QUIZ SHOW When the network decides to bring in a more telegenic contestant, the WASP-ish Charles Van Doren (Ralph Fiennes), to replace Queens-born Herbie Stempel. Stempel takes aim at the show, announcing that the game is rigged. An idealistic young lawyer working for a Congressional subcommittee Dick Goodwin is brought in to examine the claim that winners were given the answers. Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards (@FirewaterCast on twitter) discuss entitlement, making a name for yourself, the Funnybooks and Firewater podcast and the movie Quiz Show on this week’s Matinee heroes!! Show Notes 0:54 Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards discuss his Funnybooks and Firewater podcast 18:31 Craig, Alan and Bryan discuss the movie "Quiz Show" 47:59 Recasting 1:11:21 Double Feature 1:16:22 Final Thoughts 1:22:15 A preview of next week's episode "Argo" Next week... The fall of the Shah leads to American hostages and the making of "Argo"

ALMOST FAMOUS 15-year-old William Miller’s writing talent and earnest passion for rock music earns him an assignment for Rolling Stone, interviewing and touring with Stillwater. Penny Lane is the young groupie who guides him through the wild world of rock heroes, all-night parties, and the most dangerous intensity of all—love. Craig, Alan, and guest Sam Mattos (@mevsyoupodcast on twitter) discuss dad rock, orbiting around celebrity, Sam’s podcast Me vs. You and the movie "Almost Famous" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:49 Craig, Alan and guest Sam Mattos discuss her podcast Me vs. You. 10:29 Craig, Alan and Sam discuss the movie "Almost Famous" 51:03 Recasting 1:20:10 Double Feature 1:21:40 Final Thoughts 1:27:06 A preview of next week's episode "Quiz Show" Next week... The fall of America's trust starts with a simple "Quiz Show"