BEETLEJUICE After the Maitlands die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice, a rambunctious spirit whose "help" quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia. Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw talk about the Beetlejuice Afterlife Experience,  the creativity of Tim Burton, the ghost with the most and the movie “Beetlejuice” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:20 Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw talk about Derek's recent visit to the LA Pop-up BeetleJuice Afterlife Experience. 9:26 Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "Beetlejuice" 36:56 Recasting 58:04 Double Feature 1:03:37 Final Thoughts 1:11:53 A preview of next week's episode "Oppenheimer" Next week, we blow things up with the explosive movie of 2023 "Oppenheimer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6ldnjE3Y0

MEMENTO Craig and Alan discuss unreliable narrators, video games, celebrating a month dedicated to Christopher Nolan and the movie "Memento" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we celebrate the ghost with the most with the original "Beetlejuice" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ickbVzajrk0

IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS Hoping to leave his dark past behind him, former assassin Finbar Murphy leads a quiet life in a coastal Irish town, far from the political violence that grips the rest of the country. When menacing terrorists show up, Finbar soon discovers that one of them has been abusing a local girl. Drawn into an increasingly vicious game of cat and mouse, he must choose between exposing his secret identity and defending his friends and neighbors. Craig and Alan discuss Actor Liam Neeson, evil zealots, patriotic film and the movie “The Land of Saints and Sinners” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:59 Craig and Alan celebrate the upcoming 4th of July talking about movies that embody America. 4:55 Craig and Alan discuss "In The Land of Saints And Sinners" 33:15 Recasting 46:30 Double Feature 52:10 Final Thoughts 56:09 A preview of next week's episode "Godzilla Minus One" Next week, Monster Month is here with lots of cool surprises. But nothing was more surprising than an Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7DqccP1Q_4

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"!

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Once a celebrated star of the fictional 1950s television Western Bounty Law, Rick Dalton now grapples with the harsh reality of a fading Hollywood career. His days are filled with camaraderie alongside Cliff Booth, his easygoing best friend and longtime stunt double. Rick also happens to live next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate, whose futures will forever be intertwined with the tragic events orchestrated by the Manson Family. Craig and Alan talk alternate history, Dad movies, old school Hollywood and the movie “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 0:56 Craig and Alan celebrate a belated Father's Day talking about what makes a "Dad" movie. 6:35 Craig and Alan discuss "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" 28:36 Recasting 37:47  Double Feature 39:38 Final Thoughts 46:48 A preview of next week's episode "In the Land of Saints and Sinners" Next week, Liam Neeson takes us on a tour "In The Land of Saints and Sinners". https://youtu.be/AUuqY0c-Zik?si=dOvRKE6OTDQ2MNfj

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

CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on a yacht, CIA Agent Jack Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As another agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible. Craig Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) discuss Harrison Ford as a nerd, sleazy government employees, Craig’s love of doughnuts and the movie "Clear And Present Danger" on Craig’s Birthday edition of Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss Craig's early childhood connections to doughnuts 7:58 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Clear and Present Danger" 34:29   Recasting 1:05:14  Double Feature 1:11:00 Final Thoughts 1:18:51 A preview of next week's episode "Taken" Action August ends where Liam Neeson's action career began...with "Taken"

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL Welcome to Episode 21 of Season 4 Show Notes Pack your bags and your imperialist colonialist ways as Troy Mangum and Richard Jensen recast the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. 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

TRON When talented computer engineer Kevin Flynn finds out that an executive at his company has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system. However, Flynn is transported into the digital world, where he has to face off against Sark, and the imposing Master Control Program. Aided by Tron and Yori, Flynn becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid. Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet on twitter) discuss just plain cool movies, #coderscrack, Derek’s dance party adventures at Comic Con and the movie Tron on this Birthday edition of Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and Derek talk about Alan's Birthday and Derek's time at the TRON themed party at Comic-C0n. 13:46 Craig, Alan and Derek discuss the movie "TRON" 41:40   Recasting 1:01:49 Double Feature 1:04:55 Final Thoughts 1:08:06 A preview of next week's episode "Clear and Present Danger" Next week...we celebrate Craig's birthday with one of his favorite movies "Clear and Present Danger"

LES MISERABLES Welcome to Episode 20 of Season 4 Show Notes We’re going to get more happy by recasting "Les Misérables" with Elisabeth Rappe and Derek McCaw. 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 ROCK FBI chemical warfare expert Stanley Goodspeed is sent on an urgent mission with a former British spy, John Patrick Mason to stop a righteous General from launching chemical weapons on Alcatraz Island into San Francisco. The mad General demands $100 million in war reparations to be paid to the families of slain servicemen who died on covert operations. After their SEAL team is wiped out, Stanley and John deal with the soldiers on their own. Craig, Alan and guest Billy Donnelly (@infamouskidd on twitter) discuss the indifference of Michael Bay, America’s need for mental health, irritating subordinates and the movie “The Rock” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig, Alan and Billy Donnelly dig into Craig's feelings of resentment and the inability to follow his dreams. 17:04 Craig, Alan and Billy discuss the movie "The Rock" 39:26   Recasting 1:06:02 Double Feature 1:09:12 Final Thoughts 1:15:13 A preview of next week's episode "TRON" Next week...we celebrate Alan's birthday with one of his favorite movies "TRON"

THE BIG LEBOWSKI Welcome to Episode 19 of Season 4 Show Notes Jake Dietz and Paul Hitchcock will really tie the podcast together when they recast The Big Lebowski.. 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

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson shows up. When the American’s lowbrow tactics impinge on his own work, Jamieson resolves to get rid of him and challenges Benson to a winner-takes-all competition: The first one who extracts $50,000 from the next woman they meet wins...and the other leaves town. Craig and Alan discuss the art of the con, British and American differences, the multitudes of Steve Martin and the movie “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:23 Craig and Alan discuss the movie "All of Me" 15:51   Recasting 37:13 Double Feature 40:49 Final Thoughts 45:36 A preview of next week's episode "The Rock" Next week...we start Action August with Michael Bay's "The Rock"

THE DEPARTED Undercover cop Billy Costigan infiltrates gangland chief Frank Costello’s organization, while career criminal Colin Sullivan acts as a spy in the State Police for his syndicate boss. As both sides discover a mole, Billy and Colin must uncover each other’s identities to survive. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about Boston food, nasty weather, bloody falls and the movie “The Departed” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the nasty weather down south. 7:53 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Departed" 32:04 Recasting 54:54  Double Feature 58:14 Final Thoughts 1:02:40 A preview of next week's episode "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" Next week, we talk alternative history with Quinton Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELeMaP8EPAA

THE UNTOUCHABLES Welcome to Episode 18 of Season 4 Show Notes This week we do it the Chicago way as newly christened Sam Levitt and Cinapse’s Austin Vashaw try to put each other in the morgue recasting the Untouchables. 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

ALL OF ME Edwina Cutwater is dying millionaire heiress who wants her soul transferred into a younger, willing woman. When something goes wrong, she ends up inhabiting her lawyer Roger's body and controlling only its right side. Edwina and Roger are forced to work together to find a way to get her soul out his body and into the body she originally intended. Craig and guest Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) discuss Steve Martin’s virtuoso physical performance, working without CGI, Mark’s trip to FanExpo Denver and the movie “All of Me” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:12 Craig and Mark discuss his time at FanExpo Denver and his panel the Quotability Index. 13:38 Craig and Mark discuss the movie "All of Me" 25:13   Recasting 32:45 Double Feature 36:08 Final Thoughts 37:47 A preview of next week's episode "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" Next week...we end Steve Martin Month with a bang and a con with "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"

MAMMA MIA! Welcome to Episode 17 of Season 4 Show Notes Here we go again!  My My, it's Jared McClelland vs Mark Woodring recasting the ABBA musical Mamma Mia! 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

ROXANNE C. D. Bales is the witty, intelligent, and brave fire chief of a small Pacific Northwest town who, due to the size of his enormous nose, declines to pursue the girl of his dreams, lovely Roxanne Kowalski. Instead, when his shy underling Chris McConnell becomes smitten with Roxanne, Bales feeds the handsome young man the words of love to win her heart. Craig, Alan, and guest Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet on twitter) discuss Cyrano De Bergerac, adult Steve Martin, Derek’s upcoming trip to Comic Con and the movie "Roxanne" on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:14 Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw talk about Derek's upcoming San Diego Comic Con trip. 7:08 Craig, Alan and Derek discuss the movie "Roxanne" 28:11   Recasting 39:22 Double Feature 41:51 Final Thoughts 46:54 A preview of next week's episode "All of Me" Next week...we're getting two comedic geniuses in the body of one!  That's right, the classic possession movie "All of Me"

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE Welcome to Episode 16 of Season 4 Show Notes Look…on the internet! It’s a game, it’s a podcast its…the CastOFF and this time Troy Mangum and Elizabeth Serna are recasting the iconic Superman: The Movie 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

LA STORY With the help of a talking freeway billboard, "wacky weatherman" Harris  Telemacher tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world that is the city of Los Angeles. Craig, guest host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) and guest Andy Nelson (@sodacreekfilm on twitter)discuss sketch movies, the origins of Starbuck lexicon, Andy’s podcast the Next Reel and the movie “LA Story” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:08 Craig, Elisabeth and Andy talk about Andy's podcasts The Next Reel and Marvel Movie Minute. 14:42 Craig, Elisabeth and Andy discuss the movie "LA Story" 34:32   Recasting 56:54 Double Feature 1:02:25 Final Thoughts 1:12:05 A preview of next week's episode "Roxanne" Next week...we're getting all romantic with the classic telling in modern times of "Roxanne"

TOMB RAIDER Welcome to Episode 15 of Season 4 Show Notes Stephanie and Marlee from the Cutscenes and Cupcakes podcast recast Tomb Raider! 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 JERK A simpleminded, sheltered country boy suddenly decides to leave his family home to experience life in the big city, where his naivete is both his best friend and his worst enemy. Craig and Alan kickoff Steve Martin month by talking about how you need to be smart to play dumb, quotable movies, the "Star Wars" of comedy and “The Jerk” on this month’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:49 Craig and Alan talk about why they love Steve Martin 14:25 Craig and Alan discuss the movie "The Jerk" 34:53 Recasting 49:45 Double Feature 52:26 Final Thoughts 56:39 A preview of next week's episode "L.A. Story" Next week...we're showing some West Coast bias with "LA Story"

RATATOUILLE In one of Paris' finest restaurants, Remy, a determined young rat, dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Torn between his family's wishes and his true calling, Remy and his pal Linguini set in motion a chain of events that turns the City of Lights upside down! Craig, Alan and guest Chauncy Telese (@BigChaunc64 on twitter) talk about the reality of creativity, putting up a mirror to the house of mouse, rats in the kitchen and the movie Ratatouille on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:12 Craig, Alan and Chauncy from LA Podfidential talk about football and Tom Brady's lack of hobbies. 12:31 Craig, Alan and Chauncy discuss the movie "Ratatouille" 48:46 Recasting 1:02:17 Double Feature 1:04:04 Final Thoughts 1:06:20 A preview of next week's episode "The Jerk" Next week...we're starting a whole month of Steve Martin movies with one of the most quotable movies of all time "The Jerk!"

TOY STORY 2 Woody is stolen from his home by toy dealer Al McWhiggin leaving Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the gang to try to rescue him. But when Woody discovers that he's actually a valuable collectible from a once-popular television show called "Woody's Roundup" and is reunited with his horse Bullseye, Jessie the yodeling cowgirl and his faithful sidekick, Stinky Pete the Prospector, he not sure he wants to leave. Craig Alan and guest Blake Casselman discuss kids becoming adults, Funko Pop Boxes, Blake’s upcoming film "Limbo" and the movie “Toy Story 2” on this week’s Matinee Heroes Show Notes 1:14 Craig, Alan and Blake discuss Blake's upcoming film "Limbo" and a quick preview of FanX 2022. 19:00 Craig, Alan and Blake discuss the movie "Toy Story 2" 44:20 Recasting 1:01:56 Double Feature 1:06:44 Final Thoughts 1:12:44 A preview of next week's episode "Ratatouille" Next week...we finish up Pixar month with the simple story of rats in the kitchen with "Ratatouille"

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss  finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss. Craig and Alan talk about nihilistic endings, fate, VOD making theaters DOA and the movie “No Country for Old Men” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:06 Craig and Alan talk about the theater vs. VOD war. 8:15 Craig and Alan discuss "No Country For Old Men" 39:40 Recasting 55:55  Double Feature 59:35 Final Thoughts 1:02:119 A preview of next week's episode "The Departed" Next week, we go to Boston to talk rats and finks with "The Departed"

WALL•E After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable robot WALL•E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek robot named EVE.  EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Craig and the co-hosts of Multiplane Podcast (@MultiplanePC on twitter) Tyler Russel and Valerie Cameron discuss environmental collapse, consumption lifestyles, Valerie’s 1500 podcasts and the movie “WALL•E” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:11 Craig, Tyler and Val discuss Tyler's New Zealand centric food truck and Valerie's plethora of podcasts. 8:57 Craig, Tyler and Val discuss the movie "Up" 33:39 Double Feature 39:38 Final Thoughts 43:21 A preview of next week's episode "Toy Story 2" Next week...we're catching up with old friends in "Toy Story 2"

UP Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house. Craig and guests Tracy Mangum and Jake Dietz from Movies that Make Us (@MoviesMakeUs on Twitter) discuss art vs commerce, back-up kids, being lonely and the movie “Up” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:57 Craig, Tracy and Jake talk about what's been going on over at the Movies That Make Us podcast. 9:38 Craig Tracy and Jake discuss the movie "Up" 48:26 Recasting 1:00:36 Double Feature 1:05:50 Final Thoughts 1:11:49 A preview of next week's episode "Up" Next week...we're dooming the human race and only a robot can save us as we watch "WALL•E"

THE KING'S MEN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Welcome to Episode 14 of Season 4 Show Notes Rob Ervin and Alex Barnhill from the Clubhouse Podcast join forces for good as we replay the Who Needs Sleep Edition of the CastOFF from this past year's telethon. Please donate at https://www.whoneedssleep.org/donate/ 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

MIDNIGHT RUN Bail bondsman Eddie Moscone hires tight-lipped bounty hunter Jack Walsh to locate a mob accountant named "The Duke" and bring him to L.A., Eddie tells Jack that the job will be simple, or a "midnight run." But when Jack finds The Duke, the FBI and the mob are anxious to get their hands on him. In a cross-country chase, Jack must evade the authorities, hide from the Mob and prevent The Duke's erratic personality from driving him mad. Craig and Alan discuss road movies, video games, the importance of chemistry and the movie Midnight Run on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:03 Craig and Alan talk about video games and "Bob's Burgers". 10:28 Craig and Alan discuss the movie "Midnight Run" 34:03 Recasting 54:59 Double Feature 58:14 Final Thoughts 1:01:01 A preview of next week's episode "Up" Next week...we're starting a whole month of Pixar movies! First up:  UP!

MAGNOLIA Welcome to Episode 13 of Season 4 Show Notes Our next recast is biblical in a way….as Elisabeth Rappe and Paul Hitchcock pray for it to rain down frogs when they recast Magnolia! 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

DEADPOOL Wade Wilson is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when an evil scientist tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life. Craig and Alan discuss the charisma of Ryan Reynolds, "Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness", the new "Avatar" trailer and the movie “Deadpool” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Alan talk about "Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness" as well as the new "Avatar" trailer 9:07 Craig and Alan discuss the movie "Deadpool" 19:52 Recasting 31:37 Double Feature 33:35 Final Thoughts 37:43 A preview of next week's episode "Midnight Run" Next week...we're wrapping up our "fun" themed month with a cross-country trek and "Midnight Run"

THE DEPARTED Welcome to Episode 12 of Season 4 Show Notes Richard Jensen and Tracy Mangum pull their hair out trying to recast Scorsese’s The Departed 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 FIFTH ELEMENT In the 23rd century, a New York City cabbie, Korben Dallas, finds the fate of the world in his hands when Leeloo falls into his cab. As the embodiment of the fifth element, Leeloo needs to combine with the other four to keep the approaching Great Evil from destroying the world. Together with Father Vito Cornelius and zany broadcaster Ruby Rhod Dallas must race against time and the wicked industrialist Zorg to save humanity. Craig and guest co-host Sam Levitt (@MeVsYouPodcast on Twitter) talk about brightly lit sci-fi, an apology to Bruce Willis, the annoying Chris Tucker and the movie “The Fifth Element’ on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:54 Craig and guest Sam Levitt talk about her recent nuptials and her Me Vs. You Podcast. 12:59 Craig and Sam discuss the movie "The Fifth Element" 28:02 Recasting 48:10 Double Feature 50:41 Final Thoughts 52:25 A preview of next week's episode "Deadpool" Next week...we're breaking the 4th wall with Marvel's strangest superhero yet...Deadpool

THE EXPENDABLES Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 4 Show Notes We’re all about the 80's action stars as Steve Kondrick and Elisabeth Rappe recast "The Expendables" 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

FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and ropes with his best friend Cameron and his best girl Sloan into an unforgettable day out in Chicago. But close On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney, determined to catch him in the act. Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) discuss: is Ferris a psychopath? senioritis, their weekend at WonderCon and the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:22 Craig and Derek discuss their time at WonderCon 2022. 12:59 Craig and Derek discuss the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" 36:04 Recasting 1:07:20 Double Feature 1:10:43 Final Thoughts 1:15:35 A preview of next week's episode "The Fifth Element" Next week...grab your Multi-Pass as we head to the stars with Leeloo and "The Fifth Element" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ9RqgcR24g

SIDEWAYS Miles, a struggling writer, and his best friend Jack, a has-been actor, go for a weekend in California wine country. Miles wants to golf and drink wine, while Jack, soon to be married, is on the prowl for one last hurrah before his nuptials. Alan and Craig talk about wine, leaving your mark, summertime and the movie “Sideways” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:44 Craig and Alan talk about the summer movie going experience. 8:30 Craig and Alan discuss "Sideways" 32:27 Recasting 52:07  Double Feature 54:58 Final Thoughts 58:04 A preview of next week's episode "No Country for Old Men" Next week, we get a jump on Matinee Villains month with "No Country for Old Men" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0oNrgumrlE&ab_channel=Miramax

PULP FICTION Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 4 Show Notes We're going to get medieval on this week's CastOFF as Austin Vashaw and Tami Anderson recast "Pulp Fiction" 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

A SIMPLE PLAN While in the woods near their small town, upstanding local Hank Mitchell his dim brother Jacob and their friend Lou discover a crashed plane with two things in it -- a dead pilot, and a stash of more than four million dollars. Although Hank is reluctant to keep the money, Jacob and Lou convince him otherwise, and they devise a plan to split the fortune. Things quickly go wrong, however, dramatically affecting the trio and those around them. Craig, guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) and guest Chauncey Telese (@bigchaunc64 on twitter) discuss devolving paranoia, Boston sports fans, waiting to get paid and the movie “A Simple Plan” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:05 Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew are joined by Chauncey Telese of the LA Football Network.  They talk about sports, horrible Boston fans and the champion LA Rams. 13:34 Craig, Brendan and Chauncey discuss the movie "A Simple Plan" 38:00 Recasting 55:16 Double Feature 1:01:14 Final Thoughts 1:06:11 A preview of next week's episode "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" Next week...we take a day off with our favorite truant in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

INCEPTION Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 4 Show Notes Go to sleep and dream a dream in dream…in a dream as we recast Inception with Ben Jones and Mark Woodring. 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