Miles, a struggling writer, and his best friend Jack, a has-been actor, go for a weekend in California wine country. Miles wants to golf and drink wine, while Jack, soon to be married, is on the prowl for one last hurrah before his nuptials.

Alan and Craig talk about wine, leaving your mark, summertime and the movie “Sideways” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

• 0:44

  Craig and Alan talk about the summer movie going experience.

• 8:30

  Craig and Alan discuss "Sideways"

• 32:27

  Recasting

• 52:07

  Double Feature

• 54:58

  Final Thoughts

• 58:04

  A preview of next week's episode "No Country for Old Men"

Next week, we get a jump on Matinee Villains month with "No Country for Old Men"

Frank Morris, a hardened con with a history of prison breaks, is sent to serve the rest of his life sentence at Alcatraz -- America's most infamously brutal and inescapable maximum-security prison. Morris quickly realizes the prison's dehumanizing effects and clashes with its cruel warden. Fed up with life at Alcatraz, Morris and two convict brothers meticulously plan the unthinkable: an escape from the island.

Craig along with guest cohosts Elizabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring discuss breaking out of the rock, actors too big to go into small holes, paper mâché heads and the movie “Escape from Alcatraz" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

• 1:06

  Craig, guest cohost Elisabeth Rappe and Mark Woodring talk about how Mark feels towards the great Mr. Eastwood.

• 9:53

  Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "Escape From Alcatraz"

• 30:00

  Recasting

• 49:35

  Double Feature

• 52:59

  Final Thoughts

• 59:14

  A preview of next week's episode "Sideways"

Next week, we get a little tipsy with the movie "Sideways"

Frankie Dunn, a seasoned boxing trainer in Los Angeles, is known for keeping his distance from others. However, when Maggie Fitzgerald, a young woman from working-class Missouri, seeks out Frankie's guidance at his gym, he reluctantly agrees to train her. As they work together, a strong bond forms between them, ultimately leading to a transformation that will profoundly impact both of their lives.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about euthanasia, snot bubble endings, the Origins Game Fair and the movie “Million Dollar Baby” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

• 1:10

  Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Craig is a Clint Eastwood fan.

• 11:17

  Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Million Dollar Baby"

• 56:08

  Recasting

• 1:10:48

  Double Feature

• 1:14:59

  Final Thoughts

• 1:35:21

  A preview of next week's episode "Escape From Alcatraz"

Next week, we end Clint Eastwood month with one of history's greatest jailbreaks "Escape from Alcatraz"