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  

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

BLADE RUNNER 2049 Officer K, a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about what defines real, what is human, success of 2023 and the movie “Blade Runner 2049” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about their successes from 2023. 15:08 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Blade Runner 2049" 39:55 Recasting 1:13:10  Double Feature 1:19:30 Final Thoughts 1:27:25 A preview of next week's episode "The Godfather: Part II" Next week we conclude a month of sequels with the masterpiece "The Godfather: Part II" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O1Iy9od7-A&ab_channel=ParamountMovies

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew discuss proper fan service, multiverses, family trips and the movie “Spider-Man: No Way Home” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:08 Craig and guest  co-host Brendan Agnew discuss travel plans in 2024. 8:44 Craig and Brendan discuss "Spider-Man: No Way Home" 29:08 Recasting 51:48  Double Feature 54:07 Final Thoughts 55:36 A preview of next week's episode "Blade Runner 2049" Next week we continue a month of sequels with "Blade Runner 2049" https://youtu.be/gCcx85zbxz4?si=CLKjNHji6JtYy_ZQ

ALIEN 3 Ellen Ripley is the only survivor when she crash lands on a bleak wasteland inhabited by former inmates of the planet's maximum security prison. Once again, Ripley must face skepticism and the alien as it hunts down the prisoners and guards. Without weapons or modern technology of any kind, Ripley leads these men into battle against the terrifying creature. Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring talk about what 2024 may bring, special editions, prison planets and the movie “Alien 3” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring talk about the what 2024 may have in store for them. 9:25 Craig, Alan and Mark discuss "Alien3" 40:03 Recasting 1:01:32  Double Feature 1:04:11 Final Thoughts 1:08:30 A preview of next week's episode "Spider-Man: No Way Home" Next week we continue a month of sequels starting with "Spider-Man: No Way Home" https://youtu.be/JfVOs4VSpmA?si=5icyOnR6fdwb0UbH

CLUE Six blackmail victims are invited to an isolated mansion by a man who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts. On arrival, each is given a pseudonym drawn from Cluedo before being introduced to the blackmailer. Each is handed a weapon, at which point the lights are switched off and the blackmailer is killed. Can the guests uncover the murderer before they all become victims? Craig, Alan and guest Cary Gordon discuss murder mysteries, the most fun films of 2023, multiple endings and the movie “Clue” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:10 Craig, Alan and guest Cary Gordon talk about the movies of 2023 they had the most fun watching. 22:00 Craig, Alan and Cary discuss "Clue" 46:34 Recasting 1:08:10  Double Feature 1:14:09 Final Thoughts 1:18:28 A preview of next week's episode "Alien3" Next week we start a new year with a month of sequels starting with "Alien3" https://youtu.be/TtOBa2SMSPs?si=stjguZVOs2ZVPnc9

THE SECRET OF NIHM Mrs. Brisby is a widowed mouse who must move her children out of their home in a field before the local farmer starts plowing. Unable to leave because her son is ill, Mrs. Brisby seeks the help of nearby rats, who have heightened intelligence after being the subjects of scientific experiments. She receives an unexpected gift from the elder rat, Nicodemus but Mrs. Brisby is soon caught in a conflict among the rats, jeopardizing her mission to save her family. Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk dark animation, Craig’s exclusive interview with Don Bluth, breaking away from Disney and the movie “The Secret of NIHM” on this holiday edition of Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:11 Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin discuss meeting Don Bluth and his legacy. 9:12 Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Secret of NIHM" 34:06 Recasting 46:55  Double Feature 51:31 Final Thoughts 57:35 Craig's exclusive interview with Don Bluth recorded live at FanX 2023 in Salt Lake City. 1:44:41 A preview of next week's episode "Clue: The Movie" Next week we end the year on a mystery with a fan favorite "Clue: The Movie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEXdWfsKZ1k

THE NEVERENDING STORY On his way to school, Bastian ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading the novel about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about kid movie influences, nihilism in children’s tales, horse trauma and the movie “The Neverending Story” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:24 Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about movies they grew up with. 10:29 Craig and Brendan discuss "The Neverending Story" 31:39  Double Feature 36:06 Final Thoughts 39:45 A preview of next week's episode "The Secret of NIHM" The 80's kids movies continue with a special FanX panel with Craig and Don Bluth, creator of  "Secret of NIHM" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4xHs01SUA4&ab_channel=MGM

THE GOONIES With brothers Mikey and Brand's house slated for demolition by greedy land developers, the boys decide their only hope lies in finding a long-lost treasure. They uncover a treasure map and with their friends descend to a subterranean sea and an abandoned galleon looking for the "X" and trying to get away from a group of bad guys who also want the treasure. Craig, guest co-hosts Elisabeth Rappe and Billy Donnelly talk about that friend with a pool, kids who save the day, films we grew up with and the movie “the Goonies” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:14 Craig and guest co-hosts Elisabeth Rappe and Billy Donnelly talk about movies they grew up with 15:37 Craig Elisabeth and Billy discuss "The Goonies" 51:27  Double Feature 1:06:04 Final Thoughts 1:18:29 A preview of next week's episode "The Neverending Story" The 80's kids movies continue next week with "The Neverending Story" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN02NqddSCk&ab_channel=WarnerBros.

THE LAST STARFIGHTER After finally achieving the high score on Starfighter, his favorite arcade game, everyday teenager Alex Rogan meets the game's designer, Centauri who reveals that he created the game as a training ground for developing and recruiting actual pilots to help fight a war in space. Whisked away from the banality of his trailer park life to a distant alien planet, Alex struggles to use his video game-playing skills to pilot a real ship, with real lives at stake. Craig and guest Co-Host Rob Ervin talk about 80s nostalgia, musical adaptations, life in moderation and the movie ‘The Last Starfighter” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:14 Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin of the Clubhouse Podcast talk about their recent moderating duties. 11:04 Craig and Rob discuss "The Last Starfighter" 38:25 Recasting 50:30  Double Feature 53:32 Final Thoughts 56:36 A preview of next week's episode "The Goonies" The 80's kids movies continue next week with "The Goonies" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaM2vMbY4_Y&ab_channel=Amblin

JFK New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison launches a controversial investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Challenging the official "single assassin" and "magic bullet" theories that have long haunted the nation, Garrison becomes suspicious of the official explanation and delves into a web of conspiracy theories, uncovering alleged government involvement and cover-ups. Craig and Alan talk about why people believe conspiracy theories, the difficulty of cover-ups, the 60th anniversary of a tragedy and the movie “JFK” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:08 Craig and Alan talk conspiracy theories and why people believe them. 10:42 Craig and Alan discuss "JFK" 35:10 Recasting 1:06:19  Double Feature 1:10:48 Final Thoughts 1:18:32 A preview of next week's episode "The Last Starfighter" Next week we have a whole month of 80's kids movies starting with a classic sci-fi adventure "The Last Starfighter" https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=UwZ-kdHgTi8&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

CAPTAIN MARVEL Alan and Craig discuss if Captain Marvel is "for them", Alan's experience with ScreenX and 4DX and the movie "Captain Marvel" on this week's Matinee Heroes!'' Next week, we remember the 60th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination with Oliver Stone's classic "JFK"

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 GHOST AND THE DARKNESS Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions. Craig, guest co-host Brendan Agnew and Elisabeth Rappe discuss scary animals, the story of the Tsavo man-eaters, old school movies and the movie “The Ghost and the Darkness” On this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:58 Craig, Brendan Agnew and Elisabeth Rappe talk about animals that scare them. 9:23 Craig, Brendan and Elizabeth discuss "The Ghost and The Darkness" 40:57 Recasting 1:06:44  Double Feature 1:11:48 Final Thoughts 1:18:45 A preview of next week's episode "Captain Marvel" Next week we get excited for the release of "The Marvels" with a past patreon episode of "Captain Marvel"

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON David Kessler and Jack Goodman arrive in Northern England for a walking tour. One night, a beast attacks them, killing Jack. Three weeks later David awakens to a new nightmare: Jack, who was killed, returns to warn David that a werewolf was their assailant - and that David has become the last of their werewolves! Craig, Alan and guest Rob Saucedo talk graphic novels, peanut butter powers, Where Wolf and the movie “An American Werewolf in London” On this week’s matinee Villains!! Show Notes 1:20 Craig and Alan talk with guest Rob Saucedo about his new graphic novel "Where Wolf" available in bookstores everywhere! 10:34 Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "An American Werewolf in London" 39:29 Recasting 54:14  Double Feature 58:05 Final Thoughts 1:04:52 A preview of next week's episode "The Ghost and the Darkness" Next week we talk about animals that want to eat us when we revisit "The Ghost and the Darkness" https://youtu.be/jGsiY-2CkPU?si=-eEqSRl_5Hs2RAFW

BLOW OUT While recording sound effects for a slasher flick, Jack Terri stumbles upon a real-life horror: a car careening off a bridge and into a river. Jack jumps into the water and fishes out Sally from the car, but the other passenger is already dead -- a governor intending to run for president. As Jack does some investigating of his tapes, and starts a perilous romance with Sally, he enters a tangled web of conspiracy that might leave him dead. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew discuss dour endings, sleazy Travolta, Brendan’s new podcast Make Me Watch It and the movie “Blow Out” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 1:20 Craig and Alan talk with guest Brendan Agnew about his new podcast with another Brendan called Make Me Watch It! 10:34 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "Good Will Hunting" 39:29 Recasting 54:14  Double Feature 58:05 Final Thoughts 1:04:52 A preview of next week's episode "An American Werewolf in London" Next week we wrap up another villainous month with guest Robert Saucedo and "An American Werewolf in London"

CREEPSHOW Two horror masters - writer Stephen King and director George A. Romero - conjure up five shocking yarns, each a virtuoso exercise in the ghouls-and-gags style of classic '50s horror comics. A murdered man emerges from the grave. A meteor's ooze makes everything ... grow. A professor selects his wife as a snack. A scheming husband plants two lovers up to their necks in terror. While A malevolent millionaire with an insect phobia becomes the prey of a cockroach army. Craig and Alan talk villains of 2023, anthologies, multiple recasts and the movie “Creepshow” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 1:29 Craig and Alan talk about some of the villains of 2023 movies. 8:54 Craig and Alan discuss "Creepshow" 48:24  Double Feature 52:28 Final Thoughts 55:25 A preview of next week's episode "Blow Out" Next week we see an all time villain actor John Lithgow in one of his first villainous performances in "Blow Out"

SINISTER Craig and Alan discuss horror with gore, the movie "Black Phone" and Alan's unashamed conflict of interest concerning the movie "Sinister" on this week's Matinee Villains!'' Next week, our first anthology movie in 350 episodes with "Creepshow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFIZXAEzdM&ab_channel=GrindhouseMovieTrailers

KISS KISS BANG BANG Alan and Craig know it’s not Christmas without a Shane Black movie! The two talk buddy movies, snappy dialogue and the movie Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang! on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week we start Matinee Villains month with a title that has as theme "Sinister" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apghx7q9oeY&ab_channel=Blumhouse

BOOGIE NIGHTS Alan and Craig discuss the mundanity of porn, how families are made, remembering the great Burt Reynolds and the movie "Boogie Nights" on this this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week it's an unsung gem "Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang!"  

TROPIC THUNDER Alan and Craig discuss black face, controversy and can agents be good people while celebrating Matinee Birthdays Month with the great comedy "Tropic Thunder" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week it's go big or go home with "Boogie Nights" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQL36MyOR5o&ab_channel=WarnerBros.

THE SIXTH SENSE Alan and Craig continue there trek through 1999 and discuss keeping spoilers secret, buying your own BS, and the movie "The Sixth Sense" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week we get controversial with "Tropic Thunder" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfeo12qvxxw&ab_channel=Amblin

THE EQUALIZER Alan and Craig discuss "old man" action heroes, charming pigs, a review of The Equalizer 2 and the movie " The Equalizer " on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week we see dead people with the movie "The Sixth Sense" https://youtu.be/3-ZP95NF_Wk?si=5ETj3Nge0yY78XEn

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 Poseidon Adventure" 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"!  

GOOD WILL HUNTING Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are discovered by a professor who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, the Professor makes a deal to get leniency for him if he will get treatment from a therapist Craig and Alan discuss positive representations of therapy, going home, turning the big 5-0 and the movie “Good Will Hunting” as we celebrate Craig’s Matinee Birthday!! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Alan talk about Craig's birthday and turning 50. 10:26 Craig and Alan discuss "Good Will Hunting" 30:12 Recasting 51:26  Double Feature 54:01 Final Thoughts 57:23 A preview of next week's episode "The Equalizer" Next week we celebrate the latest Denzel action epic with a look back on "The Equalizer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjctHUEmutw&ab_channel=SonyPicturesEntertainment

STRANGE BREW Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw discuss the Hamlet influence, smart stupid movies, SCTV and the movie "Strange Brew" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week we celebrate Craig's 50th birthday with one of his favorites "Good Will Hunting" https://youtu.be/OVTGHtHbG60

WONDER BOYS A professor, suffering from writer's block, tries to deal with the pressures of his complex love life and his troubled students' assorted problems. He finds release in his friendship with a lonely but gifted student, but the news of his lover's pregnancy further complicates his already difficult life. Craig and Alan talk about the burden of creativity, turning 54, Harrison Ford vs Tom Cruise and the movie “Wonder Boys” as we celebrate Alan’s Matinee Birthday! Show Notes 0:54 Craig and Alan talk about Alan's birthday and turning 54. 9:53 Craig and Alan discuss "Wonder Boys" 40:12 Recasting 59:47  Double Feature 1:02:42 Final Thoughts 1:06:10 A preview of next week's episode "The Ghost and the Darkness" Next week we watch another Michael Douglas movie "The Ghost and the Darkness"

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT Ethan Hunt and the IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. A group of terrorists known as the Apostles plan to use three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on the Vatican, Jerusalem and Mecca, Saudi Arabia. When the weapons go missing, Ethan and his crew find themselves in a desperate race against time to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podcast (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) talk about peak action, a brief "Dead Reckoning: Part One" review, having a formidable villain and the movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:14 Craig and Alan finally review "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" . 13:41 Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring discuss "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" 36:12 Recasting 50:50  Double Feature 56:01 Final Thoughts 1:03:51 A preview of next week's episode "Wonder Boys" Next week we celebrate Alan's birthday with one of his favorites "Wonder Boys"

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt out in the cold, a new threat, called the Syndicate, soon emerges. The Syndicate is a network of highly skilled operatives who are dedicated to establishing a new world order via an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Faced with what may be the most impossible mission yet, Ethan gathers his team and joins forces with a disavowed British agent who may or may not be a member of this deadly rogue nation. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) talk about upping the ante, the clinking of the roller coaster, Marion’s first Rated R film and the movie "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew discuss the first R-rated movies they ever saw. 13:41 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" 28:24 Recasting 40:50  Double Feature 44:20 Final Thoughts 50:04 A preview of next week's episode "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" Next week we  wrap up our look back on Mission: Impossible with a review of the new movie and  "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" https://youtu.be/wb49-oV0F78

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL Blamed for a terrorist attack on the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt and the entire IMF agency are disavowed by the U.S. government, while the president initiates the Ghost Protocol. Forced to go "off the grid" -- left without resources or backup -- Hunt must somehow clear the agency's name and prevent another attack. Complicating matters even more, Ethan must undertake the impossible mission with a group of fellow IMF fugitives whose actual motives are suspect. Your mission, if you chose to accept it, is to listen to Craig, Alan and Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about improbable bad guys, the start of something good, Brad Bird’s live action debut and the movie “Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:56 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe discuss the first half of 2023 and the movies they liked. 10:32 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth Rappe discuss "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" 38:46 Recasting 58:24  Double Feature 1:04:01 Final Thoughts 1:10:16 A preview of next week's episode "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" Next week we introduce a great character to the franchise when Rebecca Ferguson's Ilsa appears in  "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation"

NORMA RAE This week's scheduled episode has been interrupted with a special message from Craig and Alan as they try and explain the SAG-AFTRA WGA strike and why it's important to take a stand to help these important unions. Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund, which assists all entertainment workers affected by the strike. On this special @sagaftra @WGAWest support episode, Alan and Craig go back into the Patreon archives to 2019 and discuss the lack of physical media, poor working conditions, the timelessness of Sally Fields and the movie "Norma Rae" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt (Tom faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian , an international broker of arms and information, who is as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear -- including the woman Hunt loves. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to Craig and guest co-host Avish Parashar talk about if Tom Cruise is a box office draw, mid-life milestones, mystery box misgivings and the movie "Mission Impossible III” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:05 Craig and guest co-host Avish Parashar discuss turning 50, having a daughter and other mid-life milestones. 7:14 Craig and Avish discuss "Mission: Impossible III" 27:28 Recasting 42:24  Double Feature 45:45 Final Thoughts 48:59 A preview of next week's episode "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" Next week we kick the franchise into gear and start experiencing the greatness of  "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol"

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE U.S. government operative Ethan Hunt and his mentor, Jim Phelps go on a covert assignment that takes a disastrous turn. Jim is killed, and Ethan becomes the prime murder suspect. Now a fugitive, Hunt recruits disavowed agents help him sneak into a heavily guarded CIA building to retrieve a confidential computer file that will prove his innocence. Your mission, if you chose to accept it, is to listen to Craig and Alan talk about Tom Cruise, 27 years of longevity, a great start to a franchise and the Movie "Mission: Impossible" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and Alan reflect on the entire Mission: Impossible franchise to celebrate the latest movie "Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1" out in theaters July 12th. 8:38 Craig and Alan discuss "Mission: Impossible”" 32:29 Recasting 48:51  Double Feature 53:45 Final Thoughts 59:36 A preview of next week's episode "Mission: Impossible III" Next week we skip the only real dud in the franchise and go straight to "Mission: Impossible III"

PITCH BLACK Alan and Craig go back into the Patreon archives to 2019 and discuss bad guys who turn into less bad guys, Vin Diesel's acting and the strange science that abounds in "Pitch Black" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week we start a full month of Mission: Impossible movies going all the way back to the beginning with 1996's "Mission: Impossible"

Recorded live at the Fayetteville Comic Show, this episode of CONversations with Craig features a raw, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation with actor C. Thomas Howell. From his early days as a child stunt rider to breakout roles in E.T. and The Outsiders, Howell shares stories from a career that spans Hollywood classics, cult thrillers, and gritty television drama. Whether he’s recalling a tense lunch with Rutger Hauer or reflecting on what it means to stay authentic in an industry built on illusion, Howell brings humor, humility, and a cowboy’s clarity to the stage. The Spielberg Spark: A nervous teen, a pack of Marlboros, and a surprise audition landed Howell a shot at E.T.—thanks to some fast thinking from his stuntman dad. Rutger's Rule: A cryptic lunch with The Hitcher co-star Rutger Hauer revealed a performance philosophy that would shape Howell’s future as a villain on Criminal Minds. Cowboy Credentials: Whether it's wrangling roles or actual horses, Howell proves that sometimes the best special effect is doing your own stunts. “What I do is bullshit. You’ve got people out here saving lives, man. I play a guy that saves a life.” – C. Thomas Howell Want more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the people who bring your favorite characters to life? Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcasting platform for more behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews.

AVENGERS: ENDGAME Alan and Craig go back into the Patreon archives to 2019 and discuss the internet spoiling movies, what they thought of SPOILER REDACTED, how SPOILER REDACTED when SPOILER REDACTED and all the spoilers in this unredacted spoiler filled recap of "Avengers: Endgame"  on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week we start a full month of Mission: Impossible movies going all the way back to the beginning with 1996's "Mission: Impossible"

THE ABYSS A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it. Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) talk about hard to find media, pushing your crew to the limit, leftist indoctrination of the rankest type and “The Abyss” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and Mark respond to Apple Podcast reviews to the show. 11:39 Craig Alan and Mark discuss "The Abyss”" 1:01:48 Recasting 1:24:38  Double Feature 1:29:35 Final Thoughts 1:35:32 A preview of next week's episode "Avengers: Endgame" Next week we talk about one of the biggest superhero movies of all time "Avengers: Endgame"

BILL AND TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE Bill Preston and Ted Logan are two totally excellent dudes facing one most heinous history exam. With the help of Rufus an ultra-cool messenger in a time traveling phone booth, the triumphant twosome bag a bevy of historical heavyweights like the Bodacious Philosopher So-crates, One Very Excellent Barbarian Genghis Khan, the Short Dead Dude Napoleon and Noah's Wife Joan of Arc to stage the most hysterical high school project ever. Craig, Alan and guest Meredith Nudo (@MeredithNudo on twitter) talk about sincerity, where woofs, improv and sketch comedy and the movie “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:07 Craig, Alan and Meredith talk up Rob Saucedo's upcoming graphic novel "Where Wolf" coming out July 7th. 12:32 Craig Alan and Meredith discuss "Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”" 33:14 Recasting 50:17  Double Feature 55:43 Final Thoughts 58:55 A preview of next week's episode "The Abyss" Next week we go deep down to talk about James Cameron's "The Abyss"

FIRST BLOOD Vietnam veteran and drifter John J. Rambo wanders into a small Washington town in search of an old friend but is met with intolerance and brutality by the local sheriff. When the sheriff’s deputies rough up Rambo, he flashes back to his time as a prisoner of war and unleashes his fury on the officers. He narrowly escapes the manhunt, but it will take Rambo’s former commander to save the hunters from the hunted. Craig and guest cohost Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) talk about the way soldiers are viewed now vs the 70s, Miyazaki retrospective at Cinapse, over confident locals and the movie First Blood on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:58 Craig and Brendan talk about the series of articles Brendan has written for Cinapse.co regarding Miyazaki's anime films. 12:20 Craig and Brendan discuss "First Blood" 32:53 Recasting 43:30  Double Feature 46:43 Final Thoughts 49:31 A preview of next week's episode "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" Next week is the totally bodacious movie "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"

ROAD HOUSE Dalton is a legendary bouncer who comes to Jasper, Missouri, for a special purpose: to restore order at the notorious Double Deuce and rid the bar of thugs and henchmen. But when he runs afoul of a ruthless crime boss who controls the town, the stage is set for a blistering showdown that'll leave only one man standing! Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter)talk about professional bouncers, growing up in the 80s, the angelic Patrick Swayze and the movie “Road House” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Alan welcome Annie Bulloch back from a long hiatus from the show and talk about growing up in the 80's 13:47 Craig, Alan and Annie discuss "Road House" 40:10 Recasting 1:14:18  Double Feature 1:21:22 Final Thoughts 1:29:18 A preview of next week's episode "First Blood" Next week, the 80s nostalgia continues with the grounded start to an overblown franchise "First Blood" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIKcO4u5YmQ&ab_channel=YouTubeMovies

HIGHLANDER When the mystical Russell Nash kills a man in a sword fight in a New York City parking lot, he leaves a sliver of an ancient weapon lodged in a car in the process. After brilliant forensics specialist Brenda Wyatt recovers evidence of the mysterious weapon, she and her partner, Lt. Frank Moran embark on an investigation Of Nash that will land them in the middle of a dangerous, centuries-old feud between powerful immortals. Craig, guest cohost Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) and Derek McCaw (@FanboyPlanet) talk about immortals, upcoming conventions, if there can only be one why are there so many sequels and the movie “The Highlander” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:12 Craig is joined by guests Mark Woodring and Derek McCaw to talk about the upcoming convention season and where the 3 will be this summer 8:45 Craig, Mark and Derek discuss "Highlander" 44:04 Recasting 1:08:38  Double Feature 1:10:36 Final Thoughts 1:15:06 A preview of next week's episode "Road House" Next week, the 80s nostalgia continues with the unlikely hit "Road House"

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM Intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones, on the trail of fortune and glory in Old Shanghai, is ricocheted into a dangerous adventure in India. With his faithful companion Short Round and nightclub singer Willie Scott, Indy goes in search of the magical Sankara stone, and uncovers an ancient evil which threatens all who come into contact with it. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about the power of Ke Huy Quan’s Short Round, Geeks Who Drink, peak Harrison Ford and the movie “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:55 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about Geeks Who Drink and Craig moderating at Comic Con Revolution Ontario. 15:02 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" 48:32 Recasting 1:02:20  Double Feature 1:09:23 Final Thoughts 1:18:24 A preview of next week's episode "Highlander" Next week, we talk about a movie Craig wishes there was only one of "Highlander"

LOGAN LUCKY Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to pull off an elaborate heist during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway But they’ll need the help of Joe Bang, a convicted safe-cracker who is currently doing time. All they have to do is break Joe out, blow the racetrack vault, get away with the cash, return Joe to prison, and get Jimmy to his daughter's beauty pageant on time. Craig and co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about American accents, family secrets, films they don’t make anymore and the movie “Logan Lucky” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:58 Craig and Elisabeth talk about her family secrets (not really so secret...it's on a podcast) 14:39 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Logan Lucky" 35:44 Recasting 59:12  Double Feature 1:01:44 Final Thoughts 1:04:34 A preview of next week's episode "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" Next week, we start a month of 80's flicks with an all time great "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN A Mexican village is at the mercy of Calvera, the leader of a band of outlaws. The townspeople, too afraid to fight for themselves, hire seven American gunslingers to free them from the bandits' raids. The professional gunmen train the villagers to defend themselves, then plan a trap for the evil Calvera. Craig Alan and guest Austin Vashaw (@VforVashaw on Twitter) talk about the undying coolness of Yul Brenner, the 10th anniversary of Cinapse, the lackluster sequels and the movie “The Magnificent Seven” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:01 Craig, Alan and Austin talk about the upcoming 10 year anniversary of Cinapse.co 8:17 Craig, Alan and Austin discuss "The Magnificent Seven" 32:15 Recasting 49:15  Double Feature 50:42 Final Thoughts 54:25 A preview of next week's episode "Logan Lucky" Next week, we end our ensemble month with a heist like no other in "Logan Lucky"

OCEAN'S ELEVEN Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan. Following three rules: Don't hurt anybody, don't steal from anyone who doesn't deserve it, and play the game like you've got nothing to lose. Danny orchestrates the most sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in history. Craig and guest co-host Chauncey Telese (@bigchaunc64 on twitter) talk about who’s a movie star, personality driven movies, off-season football, and the movie “Ocean’s Eleven” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:54 Craig and Chauncey Telese talk about Tom Brady and some off-season football. 13:27 Craig and Chauncey discuss "Ocean's Eleven" 38:52 Recasting 57:10  Double Feature 58:46 Final Thoughts 1:01:03 A preview of next week's episode "Magnificent Seven" Next week, we keep our "movies with numbers in the title" streak at two with "The Magnificent Seven"

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.

RONIN A shadowy Irish operative puts together a team of experts that she tasks with stealing a valuable briefcase, the contents of which are a mystery. As their operation gets underway, several team members are found to be untrustworthy, and everyone must complete the mission with a watchful eye on everyone else. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about competency porn, DeNiro as James Bond, thoughts on “Picard” and the movie “Ronin” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:05 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew have thoughts on the latest season of "Picard" 18:46 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "Ronin" 38:31 Recasting 1:03:27  Double Feature 1:08:38 Final Thoughts 1:13:30 A preview of next week's episode "Ocean's Eleven" Next week, we get hip and head to Vegas to pull off an impossible casino heist with "Ocean's Eleven"

DRAGONSLAYER A horrifying fire-breathing dragon terrorizes the sixth-century British countryside. The only hope for the beleaguered citizens is Ulrich, an aging sorcerer. But when Ulrich is killed, the task to confront the dragon falls to the wizard's apprentice, Galen whose mission is complicated by resistance from the king - and by falling in love - but his biggest challenge comes when he is suddenly face to face with the dreaded beast, Vermithrax Pejorative. Craig, Alan and guest Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) discuss nostalgia, Guillermo Del Toro, a review of “Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” and the movie “Dragonslayer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and Mark Woodring review the new movie "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" 14:46 Craig, Alan and Mark discuss "Dragonslayer" 27:42 Recasting 46:24  Double Feature 51:32 Final Thoughts 57:24 A preview of next week's episode "Ronin" Next week, we go back to the 90s and character driven action with Robert DeNiro's under-rated classic "Ronin"

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM After gunning down a member of the High Table -- the shadowy international assassin's guild -- legendary hit man John Wick finds himself stripped of the organization's protective services. Now stuck with a $14 million bounty on his head, Wick must fight his way through the streets of New York as he becomes the target of the world's most ruthless killers. Alan and Craig discuss massive action scenes, ball chomping dogs, Elton John's "Rocketman" and a spoiler filled review of the movie "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:00 Craig and Alan review "John Wick: Chapter 4" 5:55 Craig and Alan discuss "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" 25:34 Final Thoughts 31:38 A preview of next week's episode "Dragonslayer" Next week, we celebrate the release of "Dungeon and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" with a fantasy classic "Dragonslayer"