Matinee Heroes

A FEW GOOD MEN Lt. Daniel Kaffee is a military lawyer defending two U.S. Marines charged with killing a fellow Marine at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Although Kaffee is known for seeking plea bargains, a fellow lawyer, Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway, convinces him that the accused marines were most likely carrying out an order from a commanding officer. Kaffee takes a risk by calling Col. Nathan R. Jessep to the stand in an effort to uncover the conspiracy. Craig is joined by guest co-host Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet on twitter) and guest Bryan Richards (@FirewaterCast on twitter) to discuss acting well when you don’t fit the part, why craig didn’t join the military, realistic lawyer movies and the movie “A Few Good Men” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:09 Craig, Derek and Bryan talk about their podcasts and the Son of Monsterpalooza event 7:52 Craig, Derek and Bryan discuss "A Few Good Men" 28:48   Recasting 1:01:53  Double Feature 1:05:36 Final Thoughts 1:10:46 A preview

IN MEMORIAM: KEVIN CONROY 1955-2022 Today, November 11th, we all got the news that the one and true Batman, Kevin Conroy passed. We’re going something we haven’t done before and hope we don’t have to do again for a while, We’re replaying a episode we did on The Mask of the Phantasm that included my panel with him from San Francisco Comic Con on June 8th, 2018.  I was fortunate enough to meet Kevin a few times, I just talked him in December at the LA Comic Con and he was always gracious, he loved being known for Batman, He loved saying "I am Vengeance" but more importantly, you can always tell he really loved the fans. Thank you, Kevin, for sharing yourself with us.

12 ANGRY MEN Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, 12 members of a jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate. Craig, Alan and guest Sam Levitt discuss how reasonable doubt should work, being the apple of a killer’s eye, #12AngryMuppets and the movie “12 Angry Men” on this week Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:54 Craig, Alan and Sam talk about jury duty and when a defendant hits on you. 9:57 Craig, Alan and Sam discuss "12 Angry Men" 36:19   Recasting 1:02:46  Double Feature 1:07:18 Final Thoughts 1:15:14 A preview of next week's episode "A Few Good Men" You can't handle next week's podcast when guests Derek McCaw and Bryan Richards talk about "A Few Good Men"

WHAT LIES BENEATH When Claire Spencer begins seeing ghostly images and hearing mysterious voices in their home, her husband Norman suspects it's just her imagination - until the images turn real. Now, together they must uncover the truth, confront their worst fears and find "what lies beneath" Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) discuss Harrison Ford as a sexual being, what to give kids for Halloween, giving the movie away in the marketing and the movie “What Lies Beneath” in this weeks Matinee Villains. Show Notes 0:53 Craig and Elisabeth talk about 2 things that scare Elisabeth: ghosts and aliens! 10:51 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "What Lies Beneath" 31:05   Recasting 51:43  Double Feature 54:11 Final Thoughts 1:02:31 A preview of next week's episode "12 Angry Men" Order in the court as we start a full month of courtroom cinema, starting with "12 Angry Men"

THE FOG According to legend, six sailors killed when shipwrecked 100 years ago in Antonio Bay, California, will rise to avenge their deaths. As daylight fades, a mysterious fog envelops the town and begins to strew panic and death. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss ghost stories, is Craig a John Carpenter fan, what do you show a 5-year-old for Halloween and the movie “The Fog” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 0:57 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about what little 5-year-old Marion is watching this Halloween season. 7:38 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Fog" 31:51   Recasting 47:27  Double Feature 52:56 Final Thoughts 59:43 A preview of next week's episode "What Lies Beneath" Matinee Villains month concludes with Harrison's heel turn in "What Lies Beneath"

NIGHTCRAWLER Lou Bloom is a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime. Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling -- where freelance camera crews film crashes, fires, murder, and other mayhem for money. Lou soon blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Craig and Alan talk about first page Google knowledge, their adventures at FanX and fantastic fest, CEO psychopaths and the movie “NightCrawler” on this 300th episode of Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 0:57 Craig and Alan look back at a hectic September with Alan covering Fantastic Fest and Craig moderating at FanX Salt Lake 25:12 Craig and Alan  discuss "Nightcrawler" 49:03   Recasting 1:01:02    Double Feature 1:02:47 Final Thoughts 1:06:34 A preview of next week's episode "The Fog" Matinee Villains month continues with an unsung John Carpenter ghost story "The Fog"

HELLRAISER Larry and his wife Julia move into their new home, unaware that something evil lurks beneath the floorboards of the dilapidated house - something that wants human blood... Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards (@FireWaterCast on twitter) discuss, National Cinema Day, defending the Human Centipede, the return of Funny Books and Fire water and the movie “Hellraiser” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 0:57 Craig, Alan and Bryan Richards talk about Alan's recent media blitz on TV and Podcasts as well as the upcoming return of Bryan's Funny Books and Firewater podcast. 7:38 Craig, Alan and Bryan discuss "Hellraiser" 31:51   Recasting 47:27  Double Feature 52:56 Final Thoughts 59:43 A preview of next week's 300th episode "Nightcrawler" Matinee Villains month continues with the 300th episode!! Craig and Alan get creepy with "Nightcrawler"

GREASE Welcome to Episode 28of Season 4 Show Notes You're the one that I want... to be recasting! Oooh oooh oooh!  Jenn Rohm and Justin Harlan wrap up season 4 by recasting Grease! 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! on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA Count Dracula, a 15th-century prince, is condemned to live off the blood of the living for eternity. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker is sent to Dracula's castle to finalize a land deal, but when the Count sees a photo of Harker's fiancée, Mina, the spitting image of his dead wife, he imprisons him and sets off for London to track her down. Craig and Alan are joined by Everything I learned from Movies Steve and Izzy (@EILFMovies on twitter) to discuss bad accents, over the top acting, shadow puppets and the movie “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” on this week's Matinee Villains! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, Alan and Stizzy (Steve and Izzy) talk about Goo-tober on Everything I Learned From Movies. 9:23 Craig, Alan, Steve and Izzy discuss "Bram Stoker's Dracula" 40:16   Recasting 1:12:30  Double Feature 1:17:31 Final Thoughts 1:24:59 A preview of next week's episode "Hellraiser" Matinee Villains month continues with the original "Hellraiser"

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK Welcome to Episode 27 of Season 4 Show Notes Recasting....why'd it have to be recasting? Elisabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring will ask the same thing as they recast "Raiders of the Lost Ark"! 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

CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON - FANX 2021 Have a listen as Craig sits down with a former Doctor, Christopher Eccleston as he talk about his new show "Dodger" where he plays Fagin and more. Get ready for next week's episode as we start Matinee Villains month with "Bram Stoker's Dracula"

ALIENS Welcome to Episode 26 of Season 4 Show Notes Game over, MAN!! Steve Kondrick and Cary Gordon are recasting Aliens!! 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

ED WOOD Ambitious but troubled movie director Edward D. Wood Jr. tries his best to fulfill his dreams, despite his lack of talent. Craig and Alan talk horrible movie makers, the Great Bela Lugosi, Johnny Depp's acting and the movie "Ed Wood" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 3:28 Craig and Alan discuss "Ed Wood" 28:47    Recasting 41:49  Double Feature 44:19 Final Thoughts Next week we interrupt our regularly scheduled program for a special presentation as Craig interviews Christopher Eccleston live from 2021's FanX Salt Lake.

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Welcome to Episode 25 of Season 4 Show Notes Light up the barbeque and grab the chianti, Tracy Mangum and Tami Anderson are recasting Silence of the Lambs!! 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 BATMAN A killer targets Gotham's elite sending Batman on an investigation. As evidence mounts, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to corruption. Craig and Alan light the Bat Signal to spoil, review and recast using Mel Brooks alum the movie "The Batman" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 2:35 Craig and Alan discuss "The Batman" 28:31   Recasting 42:09  Double Feature 44:21 Final Thoughts 47:39 A preview of next week's episode "Ed Wood" We're continue with the Matinee Heroes Patreon vault by releasing Tim Burton's "Ed Wood"!

TOP GUN Welcome to Episode 24 of Season 4 Show Notes I feel the need…the need to recast an 80s classic that they pretty much remade but then called it a sequel! Jake Dietz and Stephanie Lisman are recasting the original Top Gun! 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

RIDERS OF JUSTICE Recently deployed Markus returns home to care for his daughter after his wife is killed in an accident. But, Markus begins to suspect his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission of revenge. Craig and Alan discuss circumstance, mental health, when remakes are needed and "Riders of Justice" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 2:22 Craig and Alan discuss "Riders of Justice" 28:32   Recasting 49:13  Double Feature 51:34 Final Thoughts 50:40 A preview of next week's episode "The Batman" We're continue with the Matinee Heroes Patreon vault by releasing an opening weekend edition of  "The Batman"!

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE Welcome to Episode 23 of Season 4 Show Notes Get all gussied up, we’re going to talk the cut throat world of children’s pageants and recast Little Miss Sunshine. 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

TAKEN When his estranged daughter is kidnapped in Paris, a former CIA spy enlists in a one-man war, to rescue her and take down her ruthless abductors. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about the power of Neeson, protecting your daughters, a lack luster summer for kids’ movies and the movie “Taken” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Brendan Agnew lament the lack of quality summer kids movies in 2022. 6:17 Craig and Brendan discuss "Taken" 30:56   Recasting 43:03  Double Feature 46:05 Final Thoughts 50:40 A preview of next week's episode "Riders of Justice" We're opening the Matinee Heroes Patreon vault and releasing "Riders of Justice" next week!

MEN IN BLACK Welcome to Episode 22 of Season 4 Show Notes It's Craig's Birthday!! Here come the men from FanX! Chris Provost and Blake Casselman from FanX Salt Lake compete to recast 2022's guest Vincent D'Onofrio's "Men In Back". There will be not one, but two CastOFF! games played this year, Sept 22nd-24th so go to http://fanxsaltlake.com to get tickets today!! 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