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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 70 minutes
- Episodes
- 315
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
In Memoriam – Loretta Swit 1937-2025
IN MEMORIAM: LORETTA SWIT 1937-2025
Today, May 30th we lost past guest Loretta Swit.
As is tradition. we’re replaying a episode we did on the original MASH that included my panel with Loretta and he…
Today, May 30th we lost past guest Loretta Swit.
As is tradition. we’re replaying a episode we did on the original MASH that included my panel with Loretta and he…
Sat 31 May 2025
Kung Fu Panda
KUNG FU PANDA
Po may be the laziest, clumsiest panda in the Valley of Peace, but he secretly dreams of becoming a kung fu legend. When the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung threatens the Valley, Po is…
Po may be the laziest, clumsiest panda in the Valley of Peace, but he secretly dreams of becoming a kung fu legend. When the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung threatens the Valley, Po is…
Sat 24 May 2025
Akira
AKIRA
In the ruins of Neo-Tokyo, a secret military experiment unravels when a psychic child escapes confinement. His breakout pulls a rebellious biker gang into a deadly conspiracy of government cont…
In the ruins of Neo-Tokyo, a secret military experiment unravels when a psychic child escapes confinement. His breakout pulls a rebellious biker gang into a deadly conspiracy of government cont…
Sat 17 May 2025
Fantastic Mr. Fox
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
After years of playing it safe, Mr. Fox breaks a promise to his wife and returns to his wild ways, stealing from the ruthless farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. His actions put his fa…
After years of playing it safe, Mr. Fox breaks a promise to his wife and returns to his wild ways, stealing from the ruthless farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. His actions put his fa…
Sat 10 May 2025
Star Wars Puppeteers Mike Quinn and David Barclay – Dec 2019 – CONversations with Craig
Recorded live at EmpireCon 2019 in Los Angeles, this episode of Conversations with Craig dives deep into the foam, felt, and freakishly fun world of movie puppetry with two absolute legends: Mike Qui…
Mon 05 May 2025
Chicken Run
CHICKEN RUN
When a flashy American rooster struts into the coop, the hens think he might just be their ticket to freedom. But when the farmers roll in a chicken-pie making machine, escaping becomes a…
When a flashy American rooster struts into the coop, the hens think he might just be their ticket to freedom. But when the farmers roll in a chicken-pie making machine, escaping becomes a…
Sat 03 May 2025
Goon
GOON
A soft-spoken bouncer is recruited to a struggling minor league hockey team after showcasing his raw fighting skills during a brawl. Thrown into the brutal world of professional hockey, he battl…
A soft-spoken bouncer is recruited to a struggling minor league hockey team after showcasing his raw fighting skills during a brawl. Thrown into the brutal world of professional hockey, he battl…
Sat 26 Apr 2025
Special Presentation – Andor 2
The Matinee Heroes crew is back with a special presentation on Andor Season 2, and let’s just say—this one doesn’t play it safe.
Host Craig Price joins Alan Cerny and Elizabeth Rapp to discuss how An…
Host Craig Price joins Alan Cerny and Elizabeth Rapp to discuss how An…
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Hoosiers
HOOSIERS
Disgraced college coach Norman Dale lands a last-chance job leading a high school team in a small-town Indiana. With the town against him, a star player sidelined by a concerned teacher and …
Disgraced college coach Norman Dale lands a last-chance job leading a high school team in a small-town Indiana. With the town against him, a star player sidelined by a concerned teacher and …
Sat 19 Apr 2025
The Natural
THE NATURAL
Roy Hobbs was born to play baseball—and nothing was going to stand in his way. A natural talent with a lightning bolt for a bat, he quickly catches the eye of scouts and earns the admirat…
Roy Hobbs was born to play baseball—and nothing was going to stand in his way. A natural talent with a lightning bolt for a bat, he quickly catches the eye of scouts and earns the admirat…
Sat 12 Apr 2025
The Cast of Star Wars Animation – July 2024 – CONversations with Craig
Get ready to jump into the world of Star Wars animation with some of the most legendary voice actors in the galaxy! Recorded live at Retro Expo 2024 in Plano, Texas, this unforgettable panel reunite…
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Slap Shot
SLAP SHOT
In the gritty steel town of Charlestown, things look grim: the local mill is about to lay off 10,000 workers, and the minor league hockey team, the Charlestown Chiefs, faces its final seaso…
In the gritty steel town of Charlestown, things look grim: the local mill is about to lay off 10,000 workers, and the minor league hockey team, the Charlestown Chiefs, faces its final seaso…
Sat 05 Apr 2025
Cast Away
CAST AWAY
When obsessively punctual FedEx executive Chuck Noland boards a flight to Malaysia, a violent storm sends his plane crashing into the Pacific Ocean. Stranded alone on a deserted island, Chu…
When obsessively punctual FedEx executive Chuck Noland boards a flight to Malaysia, a violent storm sends his plane crashing into the Pacific Ocean. Stranded alone on a deserted island, Chu…
Sat 29 Mar 2025
The Martian
THE MARTIAN
After a violent Martian storm forces astronauts to abandon their mission, Mark Watney is mistakenly left behind and presumed dead. Stranded alone with limited resources, Watney must rely …
After a violent Martian storm forces astronauts to abandon their mission, Mark Watney is mistakenly left behind and presumed dead. Stranded alone with limited resources, Watney must rely …
Sat 22 Mar 2025
Far and Away
FAR AND AWAY
Joseph, a poor Irish farmer, and Shannon, a rebellious landlord's daughter, journey together from Ireland to America seeking freedom and a fresh start in the Oklahoma land rush. After ar…
Joseph, a poor Irish farmer, and Shannon, a rebellious landlord's daughter, journey together from Ireland to America seeking freedom and a fresh start in the Oklahoma land rush. After ar…
Sat 15 Mar 2025
3:10 to Yuma
3:10 TO YUMA
Outlaw Ben Wade terrorizes 1800s Arizona, preying on the Southern Railroad until he's finally captured. Struggling rancher Dan Evans volunteers to escort him to the 3:10 train to justice…
Outlaw Ben Wade terrorizes 1800s Arizona, preying on the Southern Railroad until he's finally captured. Struggling rancher Dan Evans volunteers to escort him to the 3:10 train to justice…
Sat 08 Mar 2025
Vincent D’Onofrio – Sept 2022 – CONversations with Craig
Get ready to dive into the world of one of the most dynamic and beloved actors in Hollywood – Vincent D’Onofrio! From his role as the iconic Kingpin in Daredevil to his unforgettable turn as Edgar t…
Mon 03 Mar 2025
The African Queen
THE AFRICAN QUEEN
After her missionary brother is killed in WWI Africa, A prim and proper spinster reluctantly accepts help from a rough-around-the-edges steamer captain to escape the danger. But whe…
After her missionary brother is killed in WWI Africa, A prim and proper spinster reluctantly accepts help from a rough-around-the-edges steamer captain to escape the danger. But whe…
Sat 01 Mar 2025
The Northman
THE NORTHMAN
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Slavi…
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Slavi…
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Dazed and Confused
DAZED AND CONFUSED
On the last day of school in 1976, Texas teens dive into a night of hazing, partying, and chasing the perfect summer kickoff. Freshman Mitch Kramer dodges relentless seniors, while…
On the last day of school in 1976, Texas teens dive into a night of hazing, partying, and chasing the perfect summer kickoff. Freshman Mitch Kramer dodges relentless seniors, while…
Sat 15 Feb 2025
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