Matinee Heroes

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"

THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS The last members of a dying Native American tribe, the Mohicans -- live in peace alongside British colonists. But when the daughters of a British colonel are kidnapped by a traitorous scout, they must rescue them in the crossfire of a gruesome military conflict of which they wanted no part: the French and Indian War. Craig, Elisabeth Rappe (@elisabethrappe on twitter) and Brendan Agnew (@blcAgnew on twitter) discuss frontier life for women, hunky Daniel Day-Lewis, hopes for 2022 and the movie “The Last of the Mohicans” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:06 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan look forward to 2022 11:11 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss the movie "The Last of the Mohicans" 42:38 Recasting 59:34 Double Feature 1:08:04 Final Thoughts 1:12:18 A preview of next week's episode "Contact" Next week... We go in search of intelligent life with Jodie Foster with "Contact"

TRUE GRIT Mattie Ross is determined to avenge her father's blood by capturing Tom Chaney, the man who shot and killed him for two pieces of gold. Just fourteen, she enlists the help of Rooster Cogburn, a one-eyed, trigger-happy U.S. Marshall with an affinity for drinking and hardened Texas Ranger LaBoeuf to track the fleeing Chaney. Despite their differences, their ruthless determination leads them on a perilous adventure that can only have one outcome: retribution. Craig is joined by Movies That Make Us (@MoviesMakeUs on Twitter) hosts Jake Dietz and Valerie Cameron to discuss hopes for the new year, a rant on the manliness of Timothée Chalamet, tough teen women and the movie “True Grit” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:07 Craig, Jake and Valerie discuss their 2021 and hope for 2022 12:42 Craig, Jake and Valerie discuss the movie "True Grit" 44:19 Recasting 1:14:12 Double Feature 1:17:08 Final Thoughts 1:21:38 A preview of next week's episode "Last of the Mohicans" Next week... We go into the wilds of the new world as we watch "Last of the Mohicans"

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Frank Abagnale, Jr. worked as a doctor, a lawyer, and as a co-pilot for a major airline -- all before his 18th birthday. A master of deception, he was also a brilliant forger, whose skill gave him his first real claim to fame: At the age of 17, Frank became the most successful bank robber in the history of the U.S. FBI Agent Carl Hanratty makes it his prime mission to capture Frank and bring him to justice, but Frank is always one step ahead of him. Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) discuss how crime does pay, living a lie, the end of Spielberg month and the movie “Catch Me If You Can” on this Christmas Edition of Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:11 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew discuss Spielberg as well as what Marion is getting for Christmas. 9:46 Craig, Alan, and Brendan discuss the movie "Catch Me If You Can" 37:53 Recasting 1:00:10 Double Feature 1:05:30 Final Thoughts 1:11:03 A preview of next week's episode "True Grit" Next week... A New Year needs a bit of "True Grit"

JURASSIC PARK Paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park's mastermind, billionaire John Hammond, assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt. Craig, Alan and guest Charlie Brigden (@filmsonwax on twitter) discuss the brilliance of John Williams, CGI with weight, cinematic scores and the movie “Jurassic Park” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:13 Craig, Alan and special guest Charlie Bridgen discuss the maestro John Williams and his relationship with Steven Spielberg 16:35 Craig, Alan, and Charlie discuss the movie "Jurassic Park" 47:26 Recasting 1:20:18 Double Feature 1:29:32 Final Thoughts 1:39:23 A preview of next week's episode "Catch Me If You Can" Next week we celebrate Christmas with the gift that is "Catch Me If You Can"

AI: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE In the not-so-distant future an advanced prototype robot child named David is programmed to show unconditional love, but his human family find themselves unprepared for the consequences. Suddenly, David is on his own in a strange and dangerous world. Befriended by a streetwise Mecha, David embarks on a spectacular quest to discover the startling secret of his own identity. Craig and Alan are joined by Drew McWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny on twitter) to discuss the responsibilities of love, Spielberg’s dark side, Drew’s Netflix show VOIR and the movie “AI: Artificial Intelligence” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:59 Craig, Alan and special guest Drew McWeeny discuss their love of Steven Spielberg and how the director was a huge help behind the scenes of Drew's latest project for NetFlix "Voir". 17:20 Craig, Alan, and Drew discuss the movie "AI: Artificial Intelligence" 52:23 Recasting 1:18:02 Double Feature 1:25:56 Final Thoughts 1:30:56 A preview of next week's episode "Jurassic Park" Next week we get old school...Jurassic period old school with the all-time great "Jurassic Park"

LINCOLN With the Civil War raging, and the death toll rising, the president of the United States focuses his energies on passage of the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery in the untold story of the final four months of the man regarded as America's greatest President. Abraham Lincoln Craig, Alan and special guest James Oliphant (@JamesOliphant on twitter), the white house correspondent at Reuters, talk the power of compromise, politics, a whole month celebrating Steven Spielberg and the movie "Lincoln" on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:06 Craig, Alan and special guest James Oliphant discuss their love of Steven Spielberg. 16:04 Craig, Alan, and James discuss the movie "Lincoln" 46:26 Recasting 1:25:20 Double Feature 1:31:10 Final Thoughts 1:40:10 A preview of next week's episode "Lincoln" Next week we bring out the big guns as Drew McWeeny joins the show to discuss "AI: Artificial Intelligence"

PADDINGTON After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear makes his way to England in search of a new home. Although taken in by the Brown family who are charmed by Paddington's amazement at urban living, someone else has her eye on him: A taxidermist who has designs on the rare bear and his hide. Craig, Alan, Elisabeth Rappe (@ElisabethRappe on twitter) and Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter)come together to celebrate the holidays as they discuss what they are thankful for, the dignity of a Peruvian bear, inappropriate google searches and the movie “Paddington” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:05 Craig, Alan, Elisabeth and Brendan take stock in the past 18 months and say what they're thankful for this Holiday Season. 10:46 Craig, Alan, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss the movie "Paddington" 26:47 Recasting 58:27 Double Feature 1:02:33 Final Thoughts 1:08:00 A preview of next week's episode "Lincoln" Next week we start a month long celebration of Steven Spielberg's 75th birthday with the movie "Lincoln"

APOLLO 13 Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell Fred Haise and Jack Swigert find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit. However, when an oxygen tank explodes, their scheduled moon landing is called off. Tensions within the crew and mounting technical problems threaten both the astronauts' survival and their safe return to Earth. Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring (@vsmoviepodcast on twitter) are joined by screenwriter and comic creator Blake Casselman (@blake_casselman on twitter) to talk about teamwork, fixing problems, FanX Salt Lake and the movie “Apollo 13” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:03 Craig and guest co-host Mark Woodring talk to Blake Casselman about comic book script writing and how het got involved with FanX Salt Lake. 21:30 Craig, Mark and Blake discuss the movie "Apollo 13" 45:13 Recasting 1:08:47 Double Feature 1:14:48 Final Thoughts 1:18:58 A preview of next week's episode "Paddington" Next week is Thanksgiving so join the whole Matinee Heroes family as we discuss "Paddington"

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS In the early 1960s, during the height of the Cold War, a mutant named Charles Xavier meets a fellow mutant named Erik Lehnsherr. As the world teeters on the brink of a nuclear war, Charles and Erik with other mutants join forces to save humanity. However, a situation soon tears their friendship apart. Craig and guest co-host Zaki Hassan (@zakiscorner on twitter) discuss lost opportunities, binding comic books, Michael Fassbender's mutant abilities and the movie "X-Men: First Class" on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:57 Craig and guest co-host Zaki Hassan talk binding comic books into bound editions. 12:15 Craig and Zaki discuss the movie "X-Men: First Class" 33:25 Recasting 49:24 Double Feature 51:54 Final Thoughts 55:03 A preview of next week's episode "Apollo 13" Next week we prepare for THanks giving with a Tom Hanks classic "Apollo 13"

DUNE Welcome to Episode 30 of Season 3 Show Notes The spice must flow on the season finale of CastOFF as Steve Kondrick and Cary Gordon recast the original Dune. 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

DUNE In the year 10191, a spice called melange is the most valuable substance known in the universe, and its only source is the desert planet Arrakis. A royal decree awards Arrakis to Duke Leto Atreides and ousts his bitter enemies, the Harkonnens. However, when the Harkonnens violently seize back their fiefdom, it is up to Paul, Leto's son, to lead the Fremen, the natives of Arrakis, in a battle for control of the planet and its spice Craig Alan and Devin Pike (@justdevin on twitter) talk about both versions of Dune, The Who Needs Sleep Telethon, Craig failed attempt to explain the plot and the movie “Dune on this week’s Matinee Heroes Show Notes 1:15 Craig, Alan and Devin Pike talk about All-Con and the upcoming Who Needs Sleep telethon. 11:39 Craig, Alan and Devin discuss "Dune" 44:38 Recasting 1:18:24 Double Feature 1:21:30 Final Thoughts 1:26:30 A preview of next week's episode "X-Men: First Class" Next week Zaki Hassan returns to talk mutants in "X-Men: First Class"

DOCTOR WHO LIVE FROM FANX SALT LAKE Welcome to Episode 29 of Season 3 Show Notes Live from FanX Salt Lake, Robert Neal and Brandon Ushio recast Doctor Who!! 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

SCREAM After a series of mysterious deaths, an offbeat group of scary movie fans become the target of a masked killer. As the body count begins, it's clear that the rules must be followed, and everyone's a suspect. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on twitter) talk about the language of Horror, breaking the rules, the Great Pumpkin and the movie “Scream’ on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 0:43 Craig and Brendan talk about what scares Brendan as we approach Halloween. 11:03 Craig and Brendon discuss "Scream" 34:10 Recasting 55:31 Double Feature 57:47 Final Thoughts 1:01:55 A preview of next week's episode "Dune" Next week we compare and contrast the new rendition with the old rendition of "Dune"

ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES Welcome to Episode 28 of Season 3 Show Notes They're crazy and they're kooky - Not our contestants Elisabeth Rappe and Jake Dietz - but the movie their recasting: Addams Family Values! 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

THEY LIVE A wanderer without meaning in his life, discovers a pair of sunglasses capable of showing the world the way it truly is. both the media and the government are comprised of subliminal messages meant to keep the population subdued, and that most of the social elite are skull-faced aliens bent on world domination. With this shocking discovery, Nada fights to free humanity from the mind-controlling aliens. Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw (@fanboyplanet on twitter) discuss how the world is stacked against you, FanX and Fantastic Fest, our 250th episode and the movie “They Live” on this week’s Matinee Villains!! Show Notes 1:09 Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw discuss Fanboy Planet, Alan's visit to Fantastic Fest and Craig's adventures at FanX Salt Lake. 25:47 Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "They Live" 1:12:08 Recasting 1:25:40 Double Feature 1:31:33 Final Thoughts 1:39:19 A preview of next week's episode "Scream" Next week we wrap-up Matinee Villains month with the original "Scream"

BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA Welcome to Episode 27 of Season 3 Show Notes John Wick takes on Commissioner Gordon in Bram Stoker’s Dracula as Randy REDACTED takes on Tracy Mangum to recast Bram Stoker's Dracula! 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 OMEN American diplomat Robert secretly adopts Damien when his wife, Katherine delivers a stillborn child. As a series of mysterious events and violent deaths occur around the family and Damien enters childhood, they come to learn he is in fact the prophesied Antichrist. Craig is joined by Avish Parashar and Michael worth of the In a World... Improvised Movie Homages podcast to discuss antichrist or regular child, decapitations, Atticus Finch killing kids and the move “The Omen” on this week’s Matinee Villains. Show Notes 1:12 Craig, Avish Parashar and Michael Worth discuss their podcast In a World... Improvised Movie Homages. 9:46 Craig, Avish and Michael discuss "The Omen" 52:12 Recasting 1:17:57 Double Feature 1:22:32 Final Thoughts 1:29:08 A preview of next week's episode "They Lie" Next week we continue Matinee Villains month and celebrate episode 250 with "They Live"

INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Welcome to Episode 26 of Season 3 Show Notes To celebrate Matinee Villains month we have a upcoming guests Avish Parashar and Michael Worth of the In a World Improvised Movie Homages going toe to toe to recast Interview with a Vampire. 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

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS When an office full of New York City real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two will be fired at the end of the week, the atmosphere begins to heat up. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe (@Elisabeth Rappe on twitter) talk the corruption of capitalism, recasting with Muppets and Simpsons characters, jump scares and the movie “GlenGarry Glen Ross on this weeks, Matinee Villains! Show Notes 0:57 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about what scares her and some of the effective jump scares in movies. 13:04 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "GlenGarry Glen Ross" 37:43 Recasting 1:06:48 Double Feature 1:11:19 Final Thoughts 1:21:42 A preview of next week's episode "The Omen" Next week we continue Matinee Villains month with the tale of demon children and crazy priests in "The Omen"

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS LIVE FROM FANX Welcome to Episode 25 of Season 3 Show Notes Live from FanX, a rematch pitting brother vs brother as Troy Mangum defends his title against his brother Tracy as they recast GlenGarry Glen Ross but with Muppets!!! 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 WOLF OF WALL STREET Jordan Belfort in the early 1990s, while still in his 20s, founds his own Wall Street brokerage firm, Stratton Oakmont. Together with his trusted lieutenant and a merry band of brokers, Belfort makes a huge fortune by defrauding wealthy investors out of millions. However, while Belfort and his cronies partake in a hedonistic brew of sex, drugs and thrills, the SEC and the FBI close in on his empire of excess. Craig Alan and guest Devin Pike discuss how Crime Does Pay, the villainy of stockbrokers, Devin’s (@justdevin on twitter)podcast The Big Film Show (@bigfilmshow on twitter) and the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 0:57 Craig, Alan and guest Devin Pike talk about what scary movies they're watching in October for The Big Film Show. 10:44 Craig, Alan and Devin discuss "The Wolf of Wall Street" 28:14 Recasting 1:15:21 Double Feature 1:23:03 Final Thoughts 1:26:34 A preview of next week's episode "GlenGarry Glen Ross" Next week we continue Matinee Villains month with the tale of sales and toxic masculinity "GlenGarry Glen Ross"

SKYFALL Welcome to Episode 24 of Season 3 Show Notes The name's OFF...CastOFF and this week we say farewell to Daniel Craig as Bond when Sam Mattos and Richard Jensen recast SKYFALL 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

HANNIBAL Patreon Membership month concludes with a patreon episode from October 2020. Craig and Alan discuss binging episodes, high class horror, fungus and the TV series "Hannibal" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate! Show Notes 1:10 Discussion of "Hannibal" 32:31 Recasting 1:00:36 Double Feature 1:03:32 Final Thoughts Next week's we kick off Matinee Villains month with Devin Pike and "The Wolf of Wall Street"

ROGUE ONE Welcome to Episode 23 of Season 3 Show Notes The story of the Death Star's destruction live from Comicpalooza! Erica Corbett and Mark Neiser recast "Rogue One". 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

WALK THE LINE Patreon Membership month continues with a patreon episode from January 2021. Craig and Alan discuss common biopic tropes, Johnny Cash, changing opinions on movies and "Walk the Line" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Please consider becoming a patreon member by going to http://patreon.com/matineeheroes or you can give a one time donation at matineeheroes.com/donate! Show Notes 0:55 Discussion of "Walk the Line" 21:32 Recasting 36:42 Double Feature 40:32 Final Thoughts Next week's we conclude our Patreon Membership Drive with "Hannibal"

THE USUAL SUSPECTS Welcome to Episode 22 of Season 3 Show Notes Since Craig is in Utah visiting friends and getting ready for FanX he thought he'd get Austin Vashaw and Steve Kondrick to recast "The Usual Suspects" 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