Episodes

  • Escape From Alcatraz

    Escape From Alcatraz
    May 25 2024
    ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ Frank Morris, a hardened con with a history of prison breaks, is sent to serve the rest of his life sentence at Alcatraz -- America's most infamously brutal and inescapable maximum-security prison. Morris quickly realizes the prison's dehumanizing effects and clashes with its cruel warden. Fed up with life at Alcatraz, Morris and two convict brothers meticulously plan the unthinkable: an escape from the island. Craig along with guest cohosts Elizabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring discuss breaking out of the rock, actors too big to go into small holes, paper mâché heads and the movie “Escape from Alcatraz" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:06 Craig, guest cohost Elisabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring talk about how Mark feels towards the great Mr. Eastwood. 9:53 Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "Escape From Alcatraz" 30:00 Recasting 49:35 Double Feature 52:59 Final Thoughts 59:14 A preview of next week's episode "Sideways" Next week, we get a little tipsy with the movie "Sideways" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGP8PwCpxLk&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Million Dollar Baby

    Million Dollar Baby
    May 18 2024
    MILLION DOLLAR BABY Frankie Dunn, a seasoned boxing trainer in Los Angeles, is known for keeping his distance from others. However, when Maggie Fitzgerald, a young woman from working-class Missouri, seeks out Frankie's guidance at his gym, he reluctantly agrees to train her. As they work together, a strong bond forms between them, ultimately leading to a transformation that will profoundly impact both of their lives. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about euthanasia, snot bubble endings, the Origins Game Fair and the movie “Million Dollar Baby” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:10 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Craig is a Clint Eastwood fan. 11:17 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Million Dollar Baby" 56:08 Recasting 1:10:48 Double Feature 1:14:59 Final Thoughts 1:35:21 A preview of next week's episode "Escape From Alcatraz" Next week, we end Clint Eastwood month with one of history's greatest jailbreaks "Escape from Alcatraz" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUGneGTb_Pw&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Dirty Harry

    Dirty Harry
    May 11 2024
    DIRTY HARRY Detective Harry Callahan, known for his unyielding determination and relentless pursuit of justice, becomes embroiled in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with a sadistic serial killer named Scorpio. As the body count rises and the city's fear intensifies, Callahan's methods, marked by their unorthodox nature and disregard for bureaucratic constraints, come under scrutiny. Yet, it is precisely these methods that make him both feared and revered. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about dirty cops, the aftermath of the 60’s, The Crying Dad Review With Alan Cerny and the movie “Dirty Harry” on this week’s Matinee Heroes Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Alan appreciates Clint Eastwood. 18:43 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Dirty Harry" 41:39 Recasting 1:21:24 Double Feature 1:24:34 Final Thoughts 1:35:21 A preview of next week's episode "Million Dollar Baby" Next week, grab the Kleenex as we watch "Million Dollar Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_RsHRmIRBY&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • The Beguiled

    The Beguiled
    May 4 2024
    THE BEGUILED A wounded Union soldier finds himself at the mercy of an all-female Southern boarding school during the Civil War. Initially welcomed for his injuries, tensions quickly escalate as the soldier's presence stirs up jealousy, desire, and ultimately, betrayal among the women and girls of the school. Craig and resident Clintologist Elisabeth Rappe talk about scuzzy Southern Gothics, free wheeling racoons, a creepy Clint Eastwood and the movie “The Beguiled” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about the allure of Clint Eastwood. 11:48 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The Beguiled" 43:51 Recasting 1:03:51 Double Feature 1:06:12 Final Thoughts 1:17:42 A preview of next week's episode "Dirty Harry" Next week, one of the most iconic names in cinema history come to Matinee Heroes: "Dirty Harry" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wN-KnYUaOc&ab_channel=WarnerBros.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Pumping Iron

    Pumping Iron
    Apr 27 2024
    PUMPING IRON Craig and Alan discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, body building, the horny 70's and the documentary "Pumping Iron" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we look at a Hollywood icon and Matinee Hero for the entire month of May. Clint Eastwood Month starts off with a little know gem called "The Beguiled" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47_BZ2pj5U&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers
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    50 mins
  • Victory

    Victory
    Apr 20 2024
    VICTORY Craig and Alan discuss HBO in the 80s, a smart Stallone, the end of F#@K NAZIS month and "Victory" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go apex predator to wrap up Athletic April with Ah-nuld in "Pumping Iron" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4zACggrNsY&ab_channel=TrailerChan
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    40 mins
  • The Longest Yard

    The Longest Yard
    Apr 13 2024
    THE LONGEST YARD Alan and Craig celebrate the start to football season discussing heroes who should be in jail, finding self worth, Craig's ban on Adam Sandler and the original "The Longest Yard" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go from football to futbol with "Victory". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfn5jjFIZJg&ab_channel=GrindhouseMovieTrailers
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    42 mins
  • Field of Dreams

    Field of Dreams
    Apr 6 2024
    FIELD OF DREAMS Alan and Craig discuss the faith around baseball, getting through dark times, how sweet James Earl Jones really is and the movie "Field of Dreams" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we go old school with the original "The Longest Yard". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51HdID9JhBo&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers
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    1 hr