300 episodes

Matinee Heroes is a podcast dedicated to exploring hero cinema - from adventurers, heroes, and superheroes; from Jedi to buddy cops; from the Wild West, to the distant past, to futures both hopeful and dystopian, from ancient lands to the deepest reaches of outer space. In a time when we need heroes more than ever, Alan and Craig will try to understand just what makes our cinematic heroes tick, and how we can use that heroism in our everyday life.

Matinee Heroes Alan Cerny & Craig Price

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 36 Ratings

Matinee Heroes is a podcast dedicated to exploring hero cinema - from adventurers, heroes, and superheroes; from Jedi to buddy cops; from the Wild West, to the distant past, to futures both hopeful and dystopian, from ancient lands to the deepest reaches of outer space. In a time when we need heroes more than ever, Alan and Craig will try to understand just what makes our cinematic heroes tick, and how we can use that heroism in our everyday life.

    Victory

    Victory

    VICTORY

    Craig and Alan discuss HBO in the 80s, a smart Stallone, the end of F#@K NAZIS month and "Victory" on this week's Matinee Heroes!



    Next week, we go apex predator to wrap up Athletic April with Ah-nuld in "Pumping Iron"



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4zACggrNsY&ab_channel=TrailerChan

    • 40 min
    The Longest Yard

    The Longest Yard

    THE LONGEST YARD

    Alan and Craig celebrate the start to football season discussing heroes who should be in jail, finding self worth, Craig's ban on Adam Sandler and the original "The Longest Yard" on this week's Matinee Heroes!



    Next week, we go from football to futbol with "Victory".



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfn5jjFIZJg&ab_channel=GrindhouseMovieTrailers

    • 41 min
    Field of Dreams

    Field of Dreams

    FIELD OF DREAMS

    Alan and Craig discuss the faith around baseball, getting through dark times, how sweet James Earl Jones really is and the movie "Field of Dreams" on this week's Matinee Heroes!



    Next week, we go old school with the original "The Longest Yard".



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51HdID9JhBo&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

    • 59 min
    The Insider

    The Insider

    THE INSIDER

    After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand, seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats.



    Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew talk about whistleblowers, movies our parents loved, popcorn buckets and the movie “The Insider” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.



    Show Notes







    1:15

    Craig, Alan and Brendan talk about the movies their parents loved to watch.

    *

    9:47

    Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Insider"

    *

    39:00

    Recasting



    57:25 

    Double Feature



    1:02:01

    Final Thoughts

    *

    1:08:18

    A preview of next week's episode "Field of Dreams"









    Next week we begin a month of sports flicks with an all-timer to coincide with MLB's Season Openers "Field of Dreams"



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le-J-9IPlT4&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Far From the Maddening Crowd

    Far From the Maddening Crowd

    FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD

    Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe discuss the genre of Agricultural Movies, independent women, Colorado school systems and the movie "Far From the Maddening Crowd" on this week's Matinee Heroes!



    Next week, Mature March ends with a bang and "The Insider".



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGOb29aePyc&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

    • 1 hr 3 min
    The Verdict

    The Verdict

    THE VERDICT

    When attorney Frank Calvin (Newman) is given an open-and-shut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win, he courageously decides to refuse a settlement from the hospital. Instead, he pulls himself together to bring the unpopular case to trial against strong opposition by the courts, the archdiocese and his own clients.



    Craig and Alan celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the right way, by talking about Boston Catholics, shamrock shakes,  how tech ruins cinema and the movie “The Verdict’ On this week’s Matinee Heroes!



    Show Notes







    0:57

    Craig and Alan talk about the adult holiday of St. Patrick's Day and the taste of Shamrock Shakes.

    *

    5:07

    Craig and Alan discuss "The Verdict"

    *

    35:58

    Recasting



    50:33 

    Double Feature



    57:13

    Final Thoughts

    *

    1:01:00

    A preview of next week's episode "Far From the Maddening Crowd"









    Next week we jump in the "Way Back" machine with a past pateron episode "Far From the Maddening Crowd"



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jIf1okR6Nk&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

HurmHurmHurm ,

Love the passion !

Craig’s showmanship and Alan’s critic background give this podcast a unique flavor among movie podcasts. Carry on, gents!

horgar ,

Leftist Drivel

So much leftism. So little time. Every show is indoctrination of the rankest type.

Damir C ,

Great insights by 2 great movie buffs !!

Extremely fun & educational
Listen for all movie fans .

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