Matinee Heroes

Alan Cerny & Craig Price
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Matinee Heroes

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.

  1. Black Swan

    6 DAYS AGO

    Black Swan

    BLACK SWAN Nina, a repressed and dedicated ballerina, lives solely for dance. Chosen to replace the prima ballerina in "Swan Lake," she faces competition from free-spirited newcomer Lily. While Nina embodies the fragile White Swan, Lily exudes the seductive Black Swan. As their rivalry intensifies into a complex friendship, Nina's darker side begins to emerge. Craig and guest co-host Elizabeth Rappe talk about bad co-workers, women body horror, broken toenails and the movie “Black Swan” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 1:02 Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe talk about bad co-workers. * 9:43 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Black Swan" * 39:59 Recasting 54:51 Double Feature  1:02:34 Final Thoughts *  1:01:51 A preview of next week's episode "Crimson Peak" Next week, we continue Matinee Villains month with a gothic romance called "Crimson Peak" https://youtu.be/oquZifON8Eg?si=gPMSQBtrwoaWOrA_

    1h 10m
  2. Evil Dead 2

    OCT 12

    Evil Dead 2

    EVIL DEAD 2 After discovering an audiotape left by a college professor containing a recording of incantations from the Book of the Dead, Ash's girlfriend, Linda, becomes possessed by the evil spirits awakened by the voices on the tape. As the demonic forces take hold, Ash realizes there is no escape from the cursed woods. Armed with only his wits and a chainsaw, he must battle for survival against the relentless evil. Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bullock talk about slap stick horror, Cerny and Hooch, Annie’s Cetaphobia and the movie “Evil Dead 2” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 1:19 Craig, Alan and guest Annie Bulloch talk about what scare them. * 8:41 Craig, Alan and Annie discuss "Evil Dead 2" * 34:09 Recasting 52:07 Double Feature  57:10 Final Thoughts *  1:01:51 A preview of next week's episode "Black Swan" Next week, we continue Matinee Villains month with a psychological thriller "Black Swan" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jaI1XOB-bs

    1h 8m
  3. Arachnophobia

    OCT 5

    Arachnophobia

    ARACHNOPHOBIA After a nature photographer dies on assignment in Venezuela, a deadly spider sneaks into his coffin and is shipped to his hometown in rural California. There, arachnophobic Dr. Ross Jennings, who has just moved to the town with his family, suspects spiders when locals begin dying mysteriously. Jennings must confront his deepest fears in order to help stop the deadly infestation before its too late. Craig along with Make Me Watch This Co-hosts Brendons Agnew and Foley talk about what critters scare them, practical scares, Amblin horror flicks and the movie “Arachnophobia” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 1:19 Craig and the Brendons from Make Me Watch This talk about what animals scare them. * 8:41 Craig and the Brendons discuss "Arachnophobia" * 34:09 Recasting 52:07 Double Feature  57:10 Final Thoughts *  1:01:51 A preview of next week's episode "Evil Dead 2" Next week, we continue Matinee Villains month with the cult classic "Evil Dead 2". https://youtu.be/7qBGnzz7mPI?si=5rNFRPGIurL0XRFy

    1h 3m
  4. Episode 400!! Casablanca

    SEP 28

    Episode 400!! Casablanca

    CASABLANCA In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine runs the city's hottest nightspot. Cynical and solitary, he comes into possession of two valuable letters of transit. When a Nazi Major arrives, the opportunistic Captain Renault goes out of his way to appease him, even detaining Czech underground leader Victor Laszlo who shows up with Rick's former love, Ilsa. Bitter over Ilsa's betrayal in Paris, Rick is conflicted, but when he learns her reasons, they plot to escape together using the letters of transit—though their plan may not unfold as expected. Craig and Alan discuss the great Humphrey Bogart, timeless stories, our favorite past episodes and the all time classic “Casablanca” on this 400th episode of Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:19 Craig and Alan look back at 400 episodes. * 12:21 Craig and Alan discuss "Casablanca" * 37:53 Recasting 50:52 Double Feature  55:10 Final Thoughts *  59:13 A preview of next week's episode "Arachnophobia" Next week, we start our annual Matinee Villains month with a creep fest "Arachnophobia" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2EZkRcw3LA

    1h 1m
  5. The Running Man

    SEP 21

    The Running Man

    THE RUNNING MAN In the year 2019, America is a totalitarian state where the favorite television program is "The Running Man" -- a game show in which prisoners must run to freedom to avoid a brutal death. Having been made a scapegoat by the government, an imprisoned Ben Richards has the opportunity to make it back to the outside again by being a contestant on the deadly show, although the twisted host, Damon Killian has no intention of letting him escape. Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk about spandex, burning garbage, reviews for Transformer One and the movie “The Running Man” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:57 Craig lets Alan and guest Rob Ervin gush over Transformers One. * 8:45 Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Running Man" * 39:22 Recasting 57:39 Double Feature  1:00:57 Final Thoughts *  1:06:27 A preview of next week's episode "Casablanca" Next week, we celebrate episode 400 with an all time great "Casablanca" https://youtu.be/S9ID5DHsX8g?si=WFOCf2KO6aZxTdXq

    1h 9m
  6. Oppenheimer

    SEP 14

    Oppenheimer

    OPPENHEIMER During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history. Craig and Alan talk about Christopher Nolan at his peak, shingles, horny communists and the movie “Oppenheimer” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:05 Craig and Alan focus their "Old Man" segment on Alan's recent shingles vaccination. * 4:07 Craig and Alan discuss "Oppenheimer" * 26:29 Recasting 41:22 Double Feature 45:00 Final Thoughts * 52:16 A preview of next week's episode "The Running Man" Next week, we get real as we go into the future of 2017  and reality TV with 1987's "The Running Man" https://youtu.be/QIVal6aPmiY?si=BiDpc47bUvVumF0k

    54 min
  7. Beetlejuice

    SEP 7

    Beetlejuice

    BEETLEJUICE After the Maitlands die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice, a rambunctious spirit whose "help" quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia. Craig, Alan and guest Derek McCaw talk about the Beetlejuice Afterlife Experience,  the creativity of Tim Burton, the ghost with the most and the movie “Beetlejuice” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:20 Craig, Alan and Derek McCaw talk about Derek's recent visit to the LA Pop-up BeetleJuice Afterlife Experience. * 9:26 Craig, Alan and Derek discuss "Beetlejuice" * 36:56 Recasting 58:04 Double Feature 1:03:37 Final Thoughts * 1:11:53 A preview of next week's episode "Oppenheimer" Next week, we blow things up with the explosive movie of 2023 "Oppenheimer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6ldnjE3Y0

    1h 14m
  8. Memento

    AUG 31

    Memento

    MEMENTO Craig and Alan discuss unreliable narrators, video games, celebrating a month dedicated to Christopher Nolan and the movie "Memento" on this week's Matinee Heroes! Next week, we celebrate the ghost with the most with the original "Beetlejuice" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ickbVzajrk0

    58 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Alan Cerny & Craig Price
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    308
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Craig Price and Alan Cerny
  • Show Website
    Matinee Heroes

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