Episodes

  • A Quiet Place

    A Quiet Place
    Nov 23 2024
    A QUIET PLACE A family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. Knowing that even the slightest whisper or footstep can bring death, Evelyn and Lee are determined to find a way to protect their children while desperately searching for a way to fight back. Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about extreme parenting, loud kids, entry points into horror and the movie “A Quiet Place” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:52 Craig and guest co-host Brendan Agnew talk about Brendan's movie "gaps". 7:33 Craig and Brendan discuss "A Quiet Place" 30:41 Recasting 36:26 Double Feature 40:34 Final Thoughts 44:54 A preview of next week's episode "Hook" Next week, a surprising movie Alan has never seen - Steven Spielberg's "Hook" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-vwgt8cwEM
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    47 mins
  • Vertigo

    Vertigo
    Nov 16 2024
    VERTIGO A retired San Francisco detective, burdened by a debilitating fear of heights, is hired by an old friend to follow his wife, who exhibits strange and troubling behavior. As he delves deeper, he becomes dangerously obsessed with her, entangling himself in a web of deceit, murder, and illusion. His fixation leads to a haunting cycle of identity, madness, and lies that blurs the line between reality and obsession. Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw discuss film auteurs, toxic masculinity, how films grow beyond their original meanings and the movie “Vertigo” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:55 Craig and guest co-host Derek McCaw talk about Derek's movie "gaps". 12:00 Craig and Derek discuss "Vertigo" 35:54 Recasting 48:56 Double Feature 51:43 Final Thoughts 54:08 A preview of next week's episode "A Quiet Place" Next week, another new movie for Craig - the widely praised "A Quiet Place" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR7cc5t7tv8
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    56 mins
  • Doctor Zhivago

    Doctor Zhivago
    Nov 9 2024
    DOCTOR ZHIVAGO During the Russian Revolution, young doctor Yuri Zhivago, raised by his aunt and uncle, falls in love with the beautiful Lara, who has been having an affair with the unscrupulous businessman Victor Komarovsky. Despite marrying his cousin, Tonya, Yuri's love for Lara remains. Years later when by chance he and Lara meet again, the spark of love reignites. Craig and guest co-host Elizabeth Rappe discuss Russian history, tragic love stories, middle-aged comedies and the movie “Doctor Zhivago” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:01 Craig and guest co-host Elisabeth Rappe talk about Elizabeth's movie "gaps". 8:51 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Doctor Zhivago" 48:49 Recasting 1:09:01 Double Feature 1:12:22 Final Thoughts 1:16:01 A preview of next week's episode "Vertigo" Next week, another new movie for Craig - the Hitchcock masterpiece "Vertigo" https://youtu.be/UHhsEYDg8GI?si=O659q3JhyzEat0l3
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • The Long Kiss Goodnight

    The Long Kiss Goodnight
    Nov 2 2024
    THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT Schoolteacher and single mother Samantha Caine lives a quiet suburban life until strange memories and unusual physical skills emerge. She hires private detective Mitch Hennessey to prober her past, uncovering that she's actually a highly trained government assassin with amnesia. Now, her former handlers are determined to bring her back. Craig and Alan start New-vember talking about not being ashamed of content gaps, 90’s action flicks and a movie Craig has never seen “The Long Kiss Goodnight” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:03 Craig and Alan talk about movie "gaps". 11:42 Craig and Alan discuss "The Long Kiss Goodnight" 29:33 Recasting 51:00 Double Feature 57:57 Final Thoughts 1:02:00 A preview of next week's episode "Doctor Zhivago" Next week, another new movie for Craig and a Russian history lesson from guest Elisabeth Rappe as they talk "Doctor Zhivago". https://youtu.be/CGGr21PilKY?si=8Zw_lVEI-dmkdIqJ
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Crimson Peak

    Crimson Peak
    Oct 26 2024
    CRIMSON PEAK After marrying the charming Sir Thomas Sharpe, young Edith moves to his remote gothic mansion, where his enigmatic sister, Lady Lucille, guards dark family secrets. Gifted with the ability to communicate with the dead, Edith seeks to uncover the mystery behind the haunting visions in her new home. But as she delves deeper, she may discover that true monsters are made of flesh and blood. Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about gothic romance, creepy vibe movies, 80’s Halloween memories and the movie “Crimson Peak” on this week’s Matinee Villains! Show Notes 0:53 Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about Halloween when they were growing up. 14:25 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Black Swan" 40:20 Recasting 1:01:58 Double Feature 1:09:16 Final Thoughts 1:18:28 A preview of next week's episode "The Long Kiss Goodnight" Next week, we start a whole month of movies that either Craig or Alan have never seen for "New"vember. Staring with Craig's first viewing of "A Long Kiss Goodnight". https://youtu.be/tQAacfslueQ?si=8JWS1g1gHYfNDThg
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Black Swan

    Black Swan
    Oct 19 2024
    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_
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Evil Dead 2

    Evil Dead 2
    Oct 12 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Arachnophobia

    Arachnophobia
    Oct 5 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 3 mins