Matinee Heroes – Details, episodes & analysis

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