Matinee Heroes
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Matinee Heroes is a podcast dedicated to exploring heroic cinema. In a time when we need heroes more than ever, we try to understand just what makes our cinematic heroes tick, and how we can use that heroism in our everyday life.
Tony recruited Peter to fight Captain America, ignored his warnings about the Vulture, then took away his suit for being irresponsible. Was Tony teaching Peter a lesson, or was he being a hypocrite? matineeheroes.com/episodes/spi... #SpiderMan #MatineeHeroes
Marvel often shows its heroes rescuing civilians during the fight. Snyder-era DC seemed more interested in smashing buildings and dealing with the consequences afterward. Which approach makes for the better superhero movie? matineeheroes.com/episodes/spi... #Marvel #DC
No unnecessary origin story required. 🕷️ Craig, Elisabeth, and guest Nick Mears discuss the John Hughes influences, the perfect Peter Parker, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. matineeheroes.com/episodes/spi... #SpiderMan #MatineeHeroes
“The best piece of advice I’ve ever gotten is be grateful for everything.” Harry Hamlin connects gratitude, particle physics and the extraordinary odds of being alive. Full conversation: moderatorcraigprice.com/harry-hamlin... #HarryHamlin #RetroExpo
Now Playing Spider-Man: Homecoming matineeheroes.com/episodes/spi...
Spider-Man: Homecoming - Matinee Heroes
Craig, Elisabeth and guest Nick Mears talk about unnecessary origin stories, John Hughes films, the perfect Peter parker and the movie “Spider-Man: Homecoming” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
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Nothing says friendship like admiring the man you were hired to kill. For International Friendship Day, Mark Dacascos explains how Zero’s hilarious scene beside John Wick was ad-libbed with Keanu Reeves, then reenacts it with Craig. matineeheroes.com/episodes/bro... #JohnWick
Royal naturalists were sold as the Indiana Joneses of the 18th century. In reality, they may have been “fat, waddling nerds” who were extremely good at drawing. Meet the experts sent to investigate the Beast of Gévaudan. matineeheroes.com/episodes/bro...
Was the Beast of Gévaudan a wolf, an escaped lion, a striped hyena or an Italian “mob” wolf? Craig, Elisabeth and Alex examine the real mystery behind Brotherhood of the Wolf, plus cement shoes, double taps and other completely legitimate historical evidence. matineeheroes.com/episodes/bro...
Something is hunting the French countryside, but the conspiracy may be worse than the beast. Craig, Elisabeth and Alex Barnhill discuss Brotherhood of the Wolf, the Beast of Gévaudan, and a full Mark Dacascos interview. matineeheroes.com/episodes/bro... #MoviePodcast
Now Playing: Brotherhood of the Wolf matineeheroes.com/episodes/bro... Includes the Comicpalooza panel with Mark Dacascos!!
The O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack became a phenomenon of its own, introducing a huge new audience to bluegrass and traditional American music. matineeheroes.com/episodes/o-b...
Water repeatedly stands in Everett’s way in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, mirroring Odysseus battling Poseidon and the sea. From baptism to the final flood, Greek mythology is woven throughout the film. matineeheroes.com/episodes/o-b...
Tim Blake Nelson thought the Coen brothers sent him O Brother, Where Art Thou? because they wanted a classics consultant. He had studied classics and read The Odyssey. They actually wanted him to play Delmar. matineeheroes.com/episodes/o-b...
O Brother, Where Art Thou? mixes a Mississippi prison escape with The Odyssey, Southern Gothic storytelling and an urgent need for the right pomade. Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan Agnew discuss it on Matinee Heroes. matineeheroes.com/episodes/o-b...
David Anders played an immortal on Heroes and thought he had job security. Then the writers’ strike happened. “Freaking comic books, man.” moderatorcraigprice.com/david-anders...
Happy Gilmore turns a hockey slap shot into a golf superpower. But hitting a tiny ball toward a tiny hole hundreds of yards away? The logic is doing serious heavy lifting. matineeheroes.com/episodes/hap... #HappyGilmore
Christopher McDonald made Shooter McGavin feel like classism personified: polished, smug and way too sure he is better than everyone else. Craig and the crew explain why he belongs in the William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame. matineeheroes.com/episodes/hap...
Christopher McDonald turned Shooter McGavin into the gold standard for smug movie rivals. Craig, Elisabeth and Jeff Penn celebrate his William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame induction on Matinee Heroes. matineeheroes.com/episodes/hap... #HappyGilmore
Happy Gilmore only wanted to play hockey. Instead, he brought slap shots, rage, and total chaos to professional golf. Craig, Elisabeth and Jeff Penn talk Happy Gilmore, mannequin hands, and Christopher McDonald’s Hall of Fame-level smugness. matineeheroes.com/episodes/hap... #MoviePodcast
David Anders was 21 when the studio doubted he could pull off Alias. J.J. Abrams backed him anyway: come watch him work. That trust helped launch a role that lasted for years. moderatorcraigprice.com/david-anders...
Hey @everyone - Episode 500 is just around the corner. I was hoping some of you might record a special greeting or shoutout for us to play on the show. Doesn't have to be long, 30 seconds or so. Record it by the 16th (in two weeks) and send it to us via facebook or matineeheroes@gmail.com
The Beast was never really a monster. He was a misunderstood English Mastiff seen through the terrified imaginations of a group of kids. Not a monster. Just one enormous good boy. matineeheroes.com/episodes/the... #TheSandlot #MatineeHeroes
Baseball is the original crossover between athletes and nerds. More than a century of statistics means endless comparisons, fantasy leagues, historical debates, and a paradise for anyone who loves numbers. matineeheroes.com/episodes/the... #TheSandlot #MatineeHeroes
Ham hits the team’s only baseball over the fence and still talks trash while everyone smacks him with their gloves. “High and inside, just like I like it.” Perfect casting. Perfect chaos. matineeheroes.com/episodes/the... #TheSandlot #MatineeHeroes
One priceless baseball. One legendary Beast. One unforgettable summer. Rob Ervin joins Craig and Elisabeth to revisit The Sandlot, coming-of-age movies, convention adventures, and more. matineeheroes.com/episodes/the... #TheSandlot #MatineeHeroes
