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"

Detective Harry Callahan, known for his unyielding determination and relentless pursuit of justice, becomes embroiled in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with a sadistic serial killer named Scorpio. As the body count rises and the city's fear intensifies, Callahan's methods, marked by their unorthodox nature and disregard for bureaucratic constraints, come under scrutiny. Yet, it is precisely these methods that make him both feared and revered.

Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about dirty cops, the aftermath of the 60’s, The Crying Dad Review With Alan Cerny and the movie “Dirty Harry” on this week’s Matinee Heroes

Show Notes

• 1:03

  Craig, Alan and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about why Alan appreciates Clint Eastwood.

• 18:43

  Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Dirty Harry"

• 41:39

  Recasting

• 1:21:24

  Double Feature

• 1:24:34

  Final Thoughts

• 1:35:21

  A preview of next week's episode "Million Dollar Baby"

Next week, grab the Kleenex as we watch "Million Dollar Baby"