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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"

HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER When a nameless stranger rides into the town Lago, he is met with skepticism and disapproval by the townspeople. But once he shows his skills with a pistol, the locals realize he may be able to help them fend off a band of criminals who have been terrorizing the town. He agrees to help the townspeople but does so with his own secret agenda. Craig, Alan and resident Clint-ologist Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about bad things happening to bad people, dangerous movies, recent concerts and the movie “High Plains Drifter” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:14 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about their recent outings to see the Boss (Bruce Springsteen) and William Shatner. 21:32 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "High Plains Drifter" 52:30 Recasting 1:19:21 Double Feature 1:23:15 Final Thoughts 1:29:27 A preview of next week's episode "John Wick 3" Next week, we celebrate the release of John Wick 4 with a patreon episode we did in 2019 "John Wick 3"

PIG Living alone in the Oregon wilderness, a truffle hunter returns to Portland to find the person who stole his beloved pig. Craig and Alan spoil this Nic Cage movie, talk loss and grief, lament Cage's lack of hygiene in the movie and discus "PIG" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 00:37 Craig and Alan discuss "Pig" 30:55 Recasting 40:06 Double Feature 43:22 Final Thoughts 49:50 A preview of next week's episode "High Plains Drifter" Next week, we dig into the dark supernatural western "High Plains Drifter"

REMAINS OF THE DAY During the 1930s, James Stevens serves as a proper English butler to the doltish Lord Darlington. Stevens is so dedicated that he forgoes visiting his father on his deathbed in order to serve while overlooking Darlington's Nazi sympathies and growing anti-Semitism. Twenty years after his employer's death, Stevens tries to reconnect with Miss Kenton Darlington's head housekeeper, and begins to regret his loyalty to his former master. Craig, Alan and guest Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film on twitter) talk about the sacrifice of service, literary adaptations, “But Have You Read The Book” out March 7th and the movie Remains of the Day on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Alan welcome Kristen Lopez to celebrate her new book "But Have You Read the Book" available March 7th. 19:08 Craig, Alan and Kristen discuss "Remains of the Day" 42:34 Recasting 1:07:05 Double Feature 1:13:35 Final Thoughts 1:03:20 A preview of next week's episode "PIG" Next week, we celebrate the Oscars by celebrating a snub! Nic Cage's is subtle performance in "Pig"

THE LAST SAMURAI An American military officer is hired by the Emperor of Japan to train the country's first army in an attempt to eradicate the ancient Samurai warrior class in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly policies. The officer finds himself unexpectedly affected by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds. Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about amazing Japanese actors, bowling ball dogs, stinky Americans and the movie “The Last Samurai” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:45 Craig and Elisabeth talk about Colorado winters and the value of bowling ball dogs. 13:54 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The Last Samurai" 38:20 Recasting 58:02 Double Feature 1:01:14 Final Thoughts 1:03:20 A preview of next week's episode "Remains of the Day" Next week, friend of the show Kristen Lopez comes on to talk about her book and the movie "Remains of the Day"

13 ASSASSINS Shinzaemon Shimada leads a team of assassins in 19th-century Japan to eliminate a ruthless Lord who is wreaking havoc against his own people. Hired secretly by a government official hoping to end the Lord’s reign of terror, Shimada recruits the best samurai in Japan and then sets a trap for the lord's large contingent of faithful bodyguards. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) discuss dad-bod samurai, getting the band back together, Japanese mythology and the movie “13 Assassins" on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:56 Craig and Brendan talk about Samurais and 6-year-olds crying over Avengers Infinity War. 7:59 Craig and Brendan discuss "13 Assassins" 29:39 Recasting 47:06 Double Feature 51:37 Final Thoughts 54:13 A preview of next week's episode "The Last Samurai" Samurai month concludes with the apropos "The Last Samurai"

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Young Kubo's peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin on twitter) talk about the anti-Disney movie, grief vs remembrance, year-round football and the movie “Kubo and the Two Strings” On this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:57 Craig and Alan catch up with the Clubhouse Podcast's Rob Ervin as he explains football is pretty much year round. 11:02 Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "Kubo and the Two Strings" 25:40 Recasting 42:41 Double Feature 48:11 Final Thoughts 52:34 A preview of next week's episode "13 Assassins" Samurai month continues with the epic "13 Assassins"

YOJIMBO A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. The ronin convinces both businessmen, a silk merchant and a sake merchant to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men. Craig and Alan talk about samurai tropes, The Ghost of Tsushima, double-crosses and the movie “Yojimbo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:01 Craig and Alan talk samurai tropes and how the game Ghost of Tsushima inspired this month's theme. 11:15 Craig and Alan discuss "Yojimbo" 30:10 Recasting 47:46 Double Feature 50:39 Final Thoughts 56:01 A preview of next week's episode "Kubo and the Two Strings" Samurai month continues with the mythic stop-motion animated "Kubo and the Two Strings"

THE FABELMANS Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. But the young man uncovers a shattering family secret while learning the power of film and imagination. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) discuss the master filmmaker, how art will crush your heart, the Houston Film Critics Society’s 2022 nomination list and the movie “The Fabelmans” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:56 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the upcoming Houston Film Critics Society awards ceremony on February 18th. 18:32 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Fabelmans" 40:04 Recasting 54:52 Double Feature 1:03:01 Final Thoughts 1:10:16 A preview of next week's episode "Yojimbo" February is going to be samurai month and we're starting with the all-time classic "Yojimbo"

TOP GUN: MAVERICK After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. Craig, Alan and Guest Blake Casselman talk about legacy sequels, Tom Cruise, Blake’s upcoming film “Limbo” and the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:58 Craig, Alan and Blake Casselman talk about Blake's micro-budget feature "Limbo" coming out in February on Observable Universe. 8:31 Craig, Alan and Blake discuss "Top Gun: Maverick" 33:23 Recasting 1:00:53 Double Feature 1:09:09 Final Thoughts 1:13:01 A preview of next week's episode "The Fablemans" Next week we finish our best of 2022 with the master, Steven Spielberg's "The Fablemans"

THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT Unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, actor Nick Cage accepts a $1 million offer to attend a wealthy fan's birthday party. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when a CIA operative recruits Cage for an unusual mission. Taking on the role of a lifetime, he soon finds himself channeling his most iconic and beloved characters to save himself and his loved ones. Craig and Stizzy from Everything I Learned from Movies (@EILFMovies on Twitter) talk Nic Cage’s marriages, sweet drug lords, upcoming theme months and the movie “The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:57 Craig, Steve and Izzy discuss the upcoming theme months on their podcast Everything I Learned from Movies. 11:52 Craig, Steve and Izzy discuss "Everything Everywhere All At Once" 28:26 Recasting 47:21 Double Feature 51:52 Final Thoughts 58:26 A preview of next week's episode "Top Gun: Maverick" Next week we continue 2023 and our best of 2022 with legacy sequel "Top Gun: Maverick"

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Craig, Alan and guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) discuss the need for empathy, the ever-expanding multiverse, voice over acting and the movie “Everything Everywhere All At Once" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:15 Craig and Alan talk to Meredith about her latest voice over jobs and writing gigs. 11:06 Craig, Alan and Meredith discuss "Everything Everywhere All At Once" 37:50 Recasting 1:18:19 Double Feature 1:23:09 Final Thoughts 1:33:38 A preview of next week's episode "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" Next week we continue 2023 and our best of 2022 with Nicolas Cage being Nicolas Cage in "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent"

STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT After an epic battle against cybernetically-enhanced life forms called the Borg, Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise follow the Borg Sphere back into the 21st century to prevent the Borg from contaminating Earth’s timeline and preventing Earth’s first contact. Picard and the crew must work together to battle the Borg Queen before she assimilates all of mankind and changes history forever. Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about Strange New Worlds, looking ahead at 2023, a live panel with Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) and the movie “Star Trek: First Contact” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:14 Craig, Alan and Brendan talk about the upcoming year. 10:31 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "Star Trek: First Contact" 31:15 Recasting 46:53 Double Feature 50:17 Final Thoughts 54:14 Brent Spiner & John De Lancie talk with Craig live from Fan X Salt Lake 2022 1:38:20 A preview next week's movie "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" We start the new year with a full month of movies we loved from last year starting with the surprising "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once"

THE HOBBIT Craig and Alan go there and back again as they discuss movie Gollum vs animated Gollum, the lack of Tolkien in the 70s, the month of Lord of the Rings and the movie "The Hobbit" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:47 Craig and Alan discuss "The Hobbit" 28:47 10 things the Hobbit Animation Did Right and Did Wrong list 27:35 Double Feature 33:07 Final Thoughts Next week we end the year with a first, a live Star Trek panel with Q and Data and we talk "Star Trek: First Contact"!

AVATAR On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet's environment is poisonous, human/Na'vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. Jake Sully, a paralyzed former Marine, becomes mobile again through one such Avatar and falls in love with a Na'vi woman. As a bond with her grows, he is drawn into a battle for the survival of her world. Craig and Alan discuss backlashes to success, betting against James Cameron, the new Indiana Jones trailer and the movie “Avatar” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:10 Craig and Alan talk about the new "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" trailer. 10:05 Craig and Alan discuss "Avatar" 34:47 Recasting 47:49 Double Feature 49:54 Final Thoughts 54:50 A preview of next week's episode "The Hobbit" Next week we celebrate the Christmas with a Patreon episode featuring the Rankin/Bass animated musical "The Hobbit".

FULL METAL JACKET A smart-aleck Private Joker and pudgy Private Pyle try to endure the rigors of basic training. Though Pyle takes a frightening detour, Joker graduates to the Marine Corps and is sent to Vietnam as a journalist, covering -- and eventually participating in -- the bloody Tet Offensive. Craig and Alan talk about the amazing R. Lee Ermy, the deconstruction of soldiers, Craig’s full panel with Vincent D’Onofrio at FanX Salt Lake and the movie “Full Metal Jacket” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and Alan discuss an upcoming visit to Los Angeles 8:21 Craig and Alan discuss "Full Metal Jacket" 22:07 Recasting 31:33 Double Feature 35:48 Final Thoughts 38:42 Vincent D'Onofrio and Craig talk Live from Fan X Salt Lake 2022 1:23:32 A preview next week's movie "Avatar" With the new sequel coming out next week, Craig and Alan don the 3d glasses and watch "Avatar" on the next Matinee Heroes!

PRESUMED INNOCENT Rusty Sabich is a dedicated criminal prosecutor seduced into a short-lived extramarital affair by a beautiful colleague. When she is found dead--apparently the victim of rape and murder--all the evidence incriminates Sabich. Now, the prosecutor must fight a seemingly hopeless legal battle for his very life. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) talk about ACAB, looking at different perspectives, traffic tickets and the movie “Presumed Innocent” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe discuss small time courts and traffic tickets. 6:50 Craig, Alan and Elizabeth discuss "Presumed Innocent" 38:24 Recasting 1:24:35 Double Feature 1:31:01 Final Thoughts 1:35:33 A preview of next week's episode "Full Metal Jacket" Next week we celebrate the holidays with Craig's interview with Vincent D'Onofrio from FanX and the movie "Full Metal Jacket"

MY COUSIN VINNY Two pals traveling through Alabama are mistakenly arrested and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer - Vincent Gambini, a former auto mechanic from Brooklyn who just passed his bar exam after his sixth try. Vinny's never been in court - or in Alabama – and now must prove to his cousin, his girlfriend and himself that he’s up to the task or they’ll get the death penalty. Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin on twitter) discuss following procedures, the sweet side of Joe Pesci, Rob moderating events and the movie “My Cousin Vinny” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:01 Craig and Rob Ervin catch up and swap moderating stories 12:27 Craig and Rob discuss "My Cousin Vinny" 36:47 Recasting 1:11:58 Double Feature 1:13:58 Final Thoughts 1:18:42 A preview of next week's episode "Presumed Innocent" Next week finish Court-vember with a powerful Harrison Ford performance in "Presumed Innocent"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GREASE Welcome to Episode 28of Season 4 Show Notes You're the one that I want... to be recasting! Oooh oooh oooh! Jenn Rohm and Justin Harlan wrap up season 4 by recasting Grease! If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] to offer up feedback, suggest movies for the Castoff or just to say "hey". You can also watch the CastOFF! live every Tuesday 9pm/6pm ET/PT on http://twitch.tv/matineeheroes & https://youtube.com/channel/UCnxw7gfxe_ChqBXnchT8vFA

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

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE Welcome to Episode 23 of Season 4 Show Notes Get all gussied up, we’re going to talk the cut throat world of children’s pageants and recast Little Miss Sunshine. If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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"