Matinee Heroes

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"

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE Welcome to Episode 16 of Season 4 Show Notes Look…on the internet! It’s a game, it’s a podcast its…the CastOFF and this time Troy Mangum and Elizabeth Serna are recasting the iconic Superman: The Movie If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email [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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE KING'S MEN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Welcome to Episode 14 of Season 4 Show Notes Rob Ervin and Alex Barnhill from the Clubhouse Podcast join forces for good as we replay the Who Needs Sleep Edition of the CastOFF from this past year's telethon. Please donate at https://www.whoneedssleep.org/donate/ If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email [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

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

MAGNOLIA Welcome to Episode 13 of Season 4 Show Notes Our next recast is biblical in a way….as Elisabeth Rappe and Paul Hitchcock pray for it to rain down frogs when they recast Magnolia! If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email [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

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

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

THE EXPENDABLES Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 4 Show Notes We’re all about the 80's action stars as Steve Kondrick and Elisabeth Rappe recast "The Expendables" If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email [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

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

PULP FICTION Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 4 Show Notes We're going to get medieval on this week's CastOFF as Austin Vashaw and Tami Anderson recast "Pulp Fiction" If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email [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

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

INCEPTION Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 4 Show Notes Go to sleep and dream a dream in dream…in a dream as we recast Inception with Ben Jones and Mark Woodring. If you want to watch the show, you can head over to matineeheroes.com/castoff where you’ll find all the links to past and current episodes. Feel free to email [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

MICHAEL CLAYTON Attorney Michael Clayton is a "fixer," the go-to-guy when his powerful New York law firm wants a mess swept under the rug. But now he's handed a crisis even he may not be able to fix. The firm's top litigator in a $3-billion case has gone from advocate to whistleblower. And the more Michael tries to undo the damage, the more he's up against forces that put corporate survival over human life—including Michael's. Craig Alan and Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) talk about corporate greed, movies coming back, the greatness of Sydney Pollock and the movie “Michael Clayton” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:01 Craig and Alan are joined by Mark Woodring to talk about movies coming back to the theaters. 7:59 Craig, Alan and Mark discuss the movie "Michael Clayton" 31:22 Recasting 50:30 Double Feature 53:37 Final Thoughts 59:18 A preview of next week's episode "A Simple Plan" Next week...we get all paranoid with a Raimi classic "A Simple Plan"

THE MATRIX Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 4 Show Notes We return to the LA Comic Con with a live contest between Derek McCaw and Bryan Richards as they recast the Matrix on the CastOFF! 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

IN BRUGES After a particularly difficult job, hit men Ray and Ken head to Belgium to hide out until things cool down and await orders from their ruthless boss. Their experiences become increasingly surreal and possibly life changing as they encounter tourists, locals, an American dwarf and a reckoning of past wrongs. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@elisabethrappe on twitter) discuss mental health, pug rescue, some Oscars talk and the movie “In Bruges” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:03 Craig and Alan are joined by regular Elisabeth Rappe as she talks about her new pug rescue "Jesse" 9:39 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss the movie "In Bruges" 33:22 Recasting 51:07 Double Feature 1:07:00 Final Thoughts 1:11:42 A preview of next week's episode "Michael Clayton" Next week...we get all corporate conspiratorial with the thriller "Michael Clayton"

RESERVOIR DOGS Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 4 Show Notes We’re getting gritty and bloody as Steve Kondrick from Everything I Learned from Movies goes up against Alex Barnhill of the Clubhouse Podcast to recast RESERVOIR DOGS on the CastOFF! 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

ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND After a painful breakup, Clementine undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved Craig and Alan are joined by Movies That Makes Us (@MoviesMakeUs on twitter) co-host Tracy Mangum to talk erasing guilt, marathons, medical ethics, and the movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Alan welcome guest Tracy Mangum and talk about why he hates jogging yet runs in so many half-marathons 10:24 Craig, Alan and Tracy discuss the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" 28:58 Recasting 1:14:17 Double Feature 1:22:32 Final Thoughts 1:27:48 A preview of next week's episode "In Bruges" Next week...we chill in a town Colin Ferrell where isn't really happy to be: In Bruges

DICK TRACY Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 4 Show Notes Calling all Cars! Calling all Cars!! We’re recasting Dick Tracy with Michael Worth and Avish Parashar from the "In a World...Improvised Movie Podcast" on the this episode of CastOFF! 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

ROUNDERS When Mike McDermott loses all his money in a poker game against Russian gangster Teddy "KGB” he promises his girlfriend, Jo he’ll quit gambling. This lasts until his friend, Lester "Worm" Murphy gets out of prison and needs to pay off an old debt. Mike finds out the debt is owed to Teddy and makes one last-ditch effort to beat the Russian. Craig, Alan, and guest Valerie Cameron (@IamValCameron on twitter) discuss gambling, bluffing too much, all of Val’s podcasts and the movie “Rounders” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:04 Craig and Alan welcome guest Valerie Cameron and talk about all her projects as well as her new website https://www.whattoseewithval.com/ 6:29 Craig, Alan and Val discuss the movie "Rounders" 31:07 Recasting 58:48 Double Feature 1:05:24 Final Thoughts 1:12:11 A preview of next week's episode "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" Next week...we try to erase our past with the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"

MARS ATTACKS! Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 4 Show Notes We’ve sent probes and rovers but now they’re sick of our crap and Mars Attacks!!...the CastOFF with Steve Kondrick (@eilfmovies on twitter) and Tami Anderson (@tamimakesmovies) 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

SPACEBALLS In a distant galaxy, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called "Perri-Air." In desperation, Spaceball's leader President Skroob orders the evil Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa of oxygen-rich Druidia and hold her hostage in exchange for air. But help arrives for the Princess in the form of renegade space pilot Lone Starr and his half-man, half-dog partner, Barf. Craig and guest co-host Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks on twitter) talk about tattoos, the power of the schwartz, a metal geeks update and the movie “Spaceballs” on this week’s Matinee Heroes Show Notes 1:37 Craig and Cary talk about the Metal Geeks podcast and listening to Mel Brooks on audio books. 12:02 Craig and Cary discuss the movie "Spaceballs" 23:24 Recasting 43:11 Double Feature 45:18 Final Thoughts 49:02 A preview of next week's episode "Rounders" Next week...we ante up and await the flop as we discuss the poker movie "Rounders"

BATMAN RETURNS Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 4 Show Notes We go live in the past to LA Comic Con as two contestants recast Batman Returns in front of a live audience! 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

HISTORY OF THE WORLD PART 1 From a crazy spoof of 2001 to the Roman Empire, to the French Revolution, where our beloved hero Mel Brooks plays a stand-up philosopher in Caesar's Palace, is King Louis XVI, and the Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish inquisition, but this time, singing monks and swimming nuns perform fabulous musical numbers! Craig and guest co-host Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin on twitter) talk about sketch movies, wrestling, the awesomeness of Gregory Hines and the movie “History of the World Part 1” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:00 Craig and Rob Ervin discuss what's happening over at the Clubhouse Podcast and more. 11:17 Craig and Rob discuss the movie "History of the World, Part 1" 30:49 Recasting 45:57 Double Feature 48:17 Final Thoughts 52:44 A preview of next week's episode "Spaceballs" Next week... We end Mel Brook March with his sci-fi romp "Spaceballs"

MYSTERY MEN Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 4 Show Notes It’s a mystery who will win the castoff when Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) and Richard Jensen (@TheRagingCelt) recast Mystery MEN!! 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

BLAZING SADDLES A corrupt governor grants a reprieve to an African American convict if the condemned man agrees to serve as sheriff of a small Western town, believing that new sheriff will only live long enough to serve the needs of the governor and his nefarious railroad-baron backer. Craig and Alan welcome guest Craig Lindsey to discuss racial double standards, getting banned on twitter, “woke” society and the movie “Blazing Saddles” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:23 Craig, Alan and guest Craig Lindsey discuss freelancing film reviews and getting suspended from twitter. 10:27 Craig, Alan and Craig discuss the movie "Blazing Saddles" 25:51 Recasting 54:48 Double Feature 1:01:17 Final Thoughts 1:11:02 A preview of next week's episode "History of the World, Part 1" Next week... More Mel in March as we discuss his whirlwind trip through time with "History of the World, Part 1"

ARMAGEDDON Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 4 Show Notes The #1 competitive recasting show in the world has Cary Gordon (@metalgeeks) vs Rob Ervin (@YesTHATRobErvin) recasting ARMAGEDDON! 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

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather's experiments with the help of servants Igor, Inga and the fearsome Frau Blücher. After he creates his own monster, new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor's fiancée, Elizabeth. Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) kickoff a month of Mel Brooks as they discuss the Genius of Gene Wilder, making fun of things you love, Alan’s non spoiler review of "The Batman" and the movie “Young Frankenstein” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:03 Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw from FanboyPlanet.com talk about hanging at Gallifrey One and Alan's no-spoiler take on "The Batman". 16:37 Craig, Alan and Derek discuss the movie "Young Frankenstein" 37:17 Recasting 1:01:01 Double Feature 1:06:23 Final Thoughts 1:11:29 A preview of next week's episode "Blazing Saddles" Next week... More Mel in March as we discuss his greatest accomplishment "Blazing Saddles"

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 4 Show Notes We're back, baby!!! And we have the biggest movie of 2021 - Spider-Man: No Way Home. 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 COLOR OF MONEY Fast Eddie Felson, he still believes that "money won is twice as sweet as money earned." To prove his point, he forms a profitable yet volatile partnership with Vince, a young pool hustler with a sexy, tough-talking girlfriend. But when Vince's flashy arrogance leads to more than a few lost matches, all bets are off between Eddie and him. Craig and Alan discuss the ego, legacy sequels, the Oscar nominations and the movie “The Color of Money" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and Alan talk about the big 6 categories of the 2022 Academy Awards. 15:32 Craig and Alan discuss the second part of their Patreon double feature for February "The Color of Money" 42:18 Recasting 55:39 Double Feature 59:46 Final Thoughts 1:03:05 A preview of next week's episode "Young Frankenstein" Next week... We kickoff a month of Mel in March with the classic comedy "Young Frankenstein"

VANILLA SKY Young, handsome and wealthy, publishing tycoon David Aames can have anything his heart desires. Still, David’s charmed life seems incomplete. One night, David meets the woman of his dreams and believes he may have found the missing piece. But a fateful encounter with a jealous lover suddenly sends David’s world out of control, rocketing him on a roller-coaster ride of romance, sex, suspicion and dreams Craig, Alan and guest Joe Scott (@downlowdpod on twitter) talk about strange dreams, the inner Tom Cruise, Joe’s podcast Downlowd and the movie “Vanilla Sky” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:08 Craig, Alan and guest Joe Scott go back in time to the early 2000's to discuss Ain't It Cool News and Joe's new podcast "Downlowd: The Rise and Fall of Harry Knowles and Ain't It Cool News" 18:31 Craig, Alan and Joe discuss the movie "Vanilla Sky" 53:34 Recasting 1:21:24 Double Feature 1:26:27 Final Thoughts 1:31:28 A preview of next week's episode "The Color of Money" Next week...It's back to back Tom Cruise as we hustle up "The Color of Money"

ARGO On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez smuggle the six embassy workers to safety in a daring rescue Craig and guest cohost Mark Woodring (@VSMoviePodcast on twitter) discuss credibility, government red tape, visiting Hawaii and the movie “Argo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:04 Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring discuss Hawaiian vacations and goings ons at his Visually Stunning Movie Podcast 6:37 Craig and Mark discuss the movie "Argo" 29:20 Recasting 42:49 Double Feature 46:23 Final Thoughts 50:41 A preview of next week's episode "Vanilla Sky" Next week... Alan gets nostalgic with guest Joe Scott as we watch Cameron Crowe's mindbender "Vanilla Sky"

QUIZ SHOW When the network decides to bring in a more telegenic contestant, the WASP-ish Charles Van Doren (Ralph Fiennes), to replace Queens-born Herbie Stempel. Stempel takes aim at the show, announcing that the game is rigged. An idealistic young lawyer working for a Congressional subcommittee Dick Goodwin is brought in to examine the claim that winners were given the answers. Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards (@FirewaterCast on twitter) discuss entitlement, making a name for yourself, the Funnybooks and Firewater podcast and the movie Quiz Show on this week’s Matinee heroes!! Show Notes 0:54 Craig, Alan and guest Bryan Richards discuss his Funnybooks and Firewater podcast 18:31 Craig, Alan and Bryan discuss the movie "Quiz Show" 47:59 Recasting 1:11:21 Double Feature 1:16:22 Final Thoughts 1:22:15 A preview of next week's episode "Argo" Next week... The fall of the Shah leads to American hostages and the making of "Argo"

ALMOST FAMOUS 15-year-old William Miller’s writing talent and earnest passion for rock music earns him an assignment for Rolling Stone, interviewing and touring with Stillwater. Penny Lane is the young groupie who guides him through the wild world of rock heroes, all-night parties, and the most dangerous intensity of all—love. Craig, Alan, and guest Sam Mattos (@mevsyoupodcast on twitter) discuss dad rock, orbiting around celebrity, Sam’s podcast Me vs. You and the movie "Almost Famous" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:49 Craig, Alan and guest Sam Mattos discuss her podcast Me vs. You. 10:29 Craig, Alan and Sam discuss the movie "Almost Famous" 51:03 Recasting 1:20:10 Double Feature 1:21:40 Final Thoughts 1:27:06 A preview of next week's episode "Quiz Show" Next week... The fall of America's trust starts with a simple "Quiz Show"

OUT OF SIGHT When a bank robber and his partner escape from prison, they soon find US marshals hot on their trail. Unexpectedly, however, the robber soon finds himself falling for one of the cops trying to arrest him. Craig and Alan discuss movies for adults, getting over Covid, Elmore Leonard and the movie "Out of Sight" on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:47 Craig and Alan discuss Alan's recent bout with Covid and looking forward to 2022 13:53 Craig and Alan discuss the movie "Out of Sight" 37:39 Recasting 58:47 Double Feature 53:31 Final Thoughts 1:01:03 A preview of next week's episode "Almost Famous" Next week... we're touring in the 70's for Rolling Stone in the movie "Almost Famous"

CONTACT Dr. Ellie Arroway races to interpret a possible message originating from the Vega star system. Once first contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence is proven, Arroway contends with restrictive National Security Advisors and religious fanatics bent on containing the implications of such an event. An incredible message is found hidden in the signal, but will Arroway be the one to answer its call? Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring (@vsmoviepodcast on twitter) discuss are we alone, science vs faith, billionaires in space and the movie Contact on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:07 Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring from the Visually Stunning Movie Podacast discuss 2022 4:56 Craig and Mark discuss the movie "Contact" 30:28 Recasting 51:21 Double Feature 53:31 Final Thoughts 57:30 A preview of next week's episode "Out of Sight" Next week... We get all Elmore Leonard hot and bothered with "Out of Sight"