Matinee Heroes Alan Cerny & Craig Price

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

Once a celebrated star of the fictional 1950s television Western Bounty Law, Rick Dalton now grapples with the harsh reality of a fading Hollywood career. His days are filled with camaraderie alongside Cliff Booth, his easygoing best friend and longtime stunt double. Rick also happens to live next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate, whose futures will forever be intertwined with the tragic events orchestrated by the Manson Family.



Craig and Alan talk alternate history, Dad movies, old school Hollywood and the movie “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!



Show Notes







0:56

Craig and Alan celebrate a belated Father's Day talking about what makes a "Dad" movie.

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6:35

Craig and Alan discuss "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood"

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28:36

Recasting



37:47 

Double Feature



39:38

Final Thoughts

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46:48

A preview of next week's episode "In the Land of Saints and Sinners"









Next week, Liam Neeson takes us on a tour "In The Land of Saints and Sinners".



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THE DEPARTED

Undercover cop Billy Costigan infiltrates gangland chief Frank Costello’s organization, while career criminal Colin Sullivan acts as a spy in the State Police for his syndicate boss. As both sides discover a mole, Billy and Colin must uncover each other’s identities to survive.



Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about Boston food, nasty weather, bloody falls and the movie “The Departed” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!



Show Notes







0:51

Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the nasty weather down south.

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7:53

Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Departed"

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32:04

Recasting



54:54 

Double Feature



58:14

Final Thoughts

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1:02:40

A preview of next week's episode "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood"









Next week, we talk alternative history with Quinton Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood"



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NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss  finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss.



Craig and Alan talk about nihilistic endings, fate, VOD making theaters DOA and the movie “No Country for Old Men” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!



Show Notes







1:06

Craig and Alan talk about the theater vs. VOD war.

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8:15

Craig and Alan discuss "No Country For Old Men"

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39:40

Recasting



55:55 

Double Feature



59:35

Final Thoughts

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1:02:119

A preview of next week's episode "The Departed"









Next week, we go to Boston to talk rats and finks with "The Departed"

SIDEWAYS

Miles, a struggling writer, and his best friend Jack, a has-been actor, go for a weekend in California wine country. Miles wants to golf and drink wine, while Jack, soon to be married, is on the prowl for one last hurrah before his nuptials.



Alan and Craig talk about wine, leaving your mark, summertime and the movie “Sideways” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.



Show Notes







0:44

Craig and Alan talk about the summer movie going experience.

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8:30

Craig and Alan discuss "Sideways"

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32:27

Recasting



52:07 

Double Feature



54:58

Final Thoughts

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58:04

A preview of next week's episode "No Country for Old Men"









Next week, we get a jump on Matinee Villains month with "No Country for Old Men"



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ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ

Frank Morris, a hardened con with a history of prison breaks, is sent to serve the rest of his life sentence at Alcatraz -- America's most infamously brutal and inescapable maximum-security prison. Morris quickly realizes the prison's dehumanizing effects and clashes with its cruel warden. Fed up with life at Alcatraz, Morris and two convict brothers meticulously plan the unthinkable: an escape from the island.



Craig along with guest cohosts Elizabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring discuss breaking out of the rock, actors too big to go into small holes, paper mâché heads and the movie “Escape from Alcatraz" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!



Show Notes







1:06

Craig, guest cohost Elisabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring talk about how Mark feels towards the great Mr. Eastwood.

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9:53

Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "Escape From Alcatraz"

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30:00

Recasting



49:35 

Double Feature



52:59

Final Thoughts

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59:14

A preview of next week's episode "Sideways"









Next week, we get a little tipsy with the movie "Sideways"



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MILLION DOLLAR BABY

Frankie Dunn, a seasoned boxing trainer in Los Angeles, is known for keeping his distance from others. However, when Maggie Fitzgerald, a young woman from working-class Missouri, seeks out Frankie's guidance at his gym, he reluctantly agrees to train her. As they work together, a strong bond forms between them, ultimately leading to a transformation that will profoundly impact both of their lives.



Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about euthanasia, snot bubble endings, the Origins Game Fair and the movie “Million Dollar Baby” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.



Show Notes







1:10

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Craig is a Clint Eastwood fan.

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11:17

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Million Dollar Baby"

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56:08

Recasting



1:10:48 

Double Feature



1:14:59

Final Thoughts

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1:35:21

A preview of next week's episode "Escape From Alcatraz"









Next week, we end Clint Eastwood month with one of history's greatest jailbreaks "Escape from Alcatraz"



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