BEN-HUR
An aristocratic Jew living in Judaea incurs the wrath of a childhood friend, now a Roman tribune. Forced into slavery on a galley and made to witness the brutal persecution of his family, he survives, silently nurturing a relentless dream of vengeance.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about historical fiction, intermissions, inner fat kids and the movie “Ben Hur” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes



1:04
Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about their inner and outer fat kids.
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10:04
Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Ben-Hur"
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47:30
Recasting

1:10:09
Double Feature

1:13:09
Final Thoughts
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1:20:09
A preview of next week's episode "The Deer Hunter"


Our next no-ender is the post-Vietnam drama "The Deer Hunter"

TITANIC
A young aristocratic woman named Rose, suffocating in a rigid engagement, falls for free-spirited third-class passenger Jack Dawson aboard the unsinkable ocean liner - Titanic. Their secret romance defies class and her possessive fiancé as the ship sails toward disaster. When it hits an iceberg, their struggle to survive reveals love, sacrifice, and the brutal divide between those rescued and those left behind.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Ryley Brown talk about touchstone cinema, historical fiction, PCP chowder and the movie “Titanic” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes



1:20
Craig, Elisabeth and Ryley Brown talk about boats.
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7:37
Craig, Elisabeth and Ryley discuss "Titanic"
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1:08:03
Recasting

1:44:36
Double Feature

1:47:42
Final Thoughts
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1:56:31
A preview of next week's episode "Ben-Hur"


Our next no-ender is the biblical fiction "Ben-Hur"

Enrico Colantoni brought warmth, candor, and craft to the stage at FanX Salt Lake in September 2025, moving from first-time motion capture on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to lived-in stories from Veronica Mars, Flashpoint, and Person of Interest, blending practical acting insights with dry wit, a steady respect for the work, and genuine connection with the audience.


Enrico recounts his first stab at motion capture on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, cracking up about the clingy gray suit and the pure imagination it takes to act to a green void.

The infamous Veronica Mars black eye turns out to be a street-hockey souvenir, and the father–daughter magic with Kristen Bell comes from leading with heart instead of tricks.

Whether commanding in Flashpoint or charmingly dangerous in Person of Interest, he builds every role by finding the human first, even when the character would rather hide it.



“It’s my heart with different language. My heart in a different costume” - Enrico Colantoni



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DANCES WITH WOLVES
A Civil War soldier on the frontier bonds with a Lakota band and is drawn to the clarity of their way of life. Welcomed into the community and given the name Dances with Wolves, he falls for a white woman raised within the tribe. That fragile peace breaks when Union soldiers arrive to claim the land.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about reconciling America's bloody past, life on the frontier, confident dogs and the movie “Dances with Wolves” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes



0:57
Craig, Elisabeth and Annie Bulloch talk about Texas and dogs.
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15:32
Craig, Elisabeth and Annie discuss "Dances with Wolves"
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1:24:35
Recasting

1:52:30
Double Feature

2:02:08
Final Thoughts
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2:06:40
A preview of next week's episode "Titanic"


Our next no-ender is the monster hit "Titanic"

SINNERS
Two estranged twins head back to their Mississippi hometown hoping for a clean slate, but old grudges, buried secrets, and a town that doesn’t forget greet them at the county line. Soon they discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about uncomfortable truths, the allure of vampires, Halloween candy and the movie “Sinners” on this week’s Matinee Villains!

Show Notes



1:16
Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about vampires and zombies.
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11:38
Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Sinners"
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1:05:01
Recasting

1:34:30
Double Feature

1:42:45
Final Thoughts
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1:50:00
A preview of next week's episode "Dances with Wolves"


November brings a month of long epics! No-ender starts with the 4-hour "Dances with Wolves"

TAXI DRIVER
Travis Bickle can’t sleep, so he drives a cab all night. The city wears him down and he starts to crack. After meeting campaign worker Betsy, he fixates on “saving” the world. First by plotting a hit on a politician, then by trying to rescue a 12-year-old prostitute named iris as he descends into vigilante delusion, one ride at a time.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about sweaty New York, anti-hero or villain, Halloween goings on and the movie “Taxi Driver” on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

Show Notes



1:00
Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan Agnew talk about Marion's Halloween costume.
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6:00
Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss "Taxi Driver"
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54:54
Recasting

1:24:59
Double Feature

1:31:19
Final Thoughts
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1:35:37
A preview of next week's episode "Sinners"


Matinee Villains month concludes one of the best horror movies of 2025:  "Sinners"

AMERICAN PSYCHO
Patrick Bateman is a polished Wall Street executive. Behind the perfect suit, he hides a predatory, psychopathic ego from his coworkers. After hours in 1980s New York, he unleashes it as a brutal serial killer.

Craig and Elisabeth are joined by Everything I Learned From Movies Steve and Izzy to discuss the 80’s greed, unreliable narrators, the International Gay Rodeo and the movie “American Psycho” on this week’s Matinee Villains.

Show Notes



1:00
Craig, Elisabeth, Steve and Izzy talk about Stizzy's trip to Reno for the International Gay Rodeo.
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15:08
Craig, Elisabeth, Steve and Izzy discuss "American Psycho"
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36:33
Recasting

56:01
Double Feature

1:00:00
Final Thoughts
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1:09:08
A preview of next week's episode "Taxi Driver"


Matinee Villains month continues with an all time classic, still relevant today "Taxi Driver"

Two icons of 90s television and beyond—Rose McGowan (Scream, Planet Terror) and Holly Marie Combs (Picket Fences, Pretty Little Liars)—took the stage at FanX Salt Lake City 2023 for a heartfelt, funny, and wide-ranging conversation that delighted longtime fans. From sharing memories of growing up as child actors to reflecting on their post-Hollywood lives, the panel blended nostalgia, honesty, and plenty of laughs.

* Both McGowan and Combs began working as teenagers, navigating the strange realities of Hollywood at a young age. Combs spoke about finding “family” on the set of Picket Fences, while McGowan described how life in the industry made relationships feel temporary—but also taught her how to bond quickly and deeply with cast and crew.
* The conversation wasn’t just about their acting careers. Combs revealed her lifelong connection to the restaurant world—her family worked in the industry, and she and her husband now own a diner and an Italian spot where he perfected the fries after months of testing. McGowan, meanwhile, discussed her activism and her quieter life in Mexico, where she spends time observing monkeys in the jungle and escaping the chaos of Hollywood.
* The most powerful moments came when both reflected on resilience and inspiration. Combs pointed to co-star and longtime friend Shannon Doherty, calling her “tougher than she’s ever been” as she continues treatment and meets fans with strength and generosity. McGowan praised everyday “quiet heroes”—single parents and working families who inspire her with their perseverance.


“It’s pretty magical that this many people still care about the thing we’re not supposed to talk about.” – Holly Marie Combs

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FRESH
Noa’s dating life is a dumpster fire of ghosters and red flags, until she meets Steve, who seems refreshingly normal. A romantic getaway soon feels… off. She discovers he has a taste for something truly monstrous and must fight back to make it out alive.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Mark Woodring talk about the current state of dating, Nine-Inch Nails, cannibalism and the movie “Fresh” on this week’s Matinee Villains!!

Show Notes



1:09
Craig, Elisabeth and Mark Woodring talk about Nine Inch Nails and FanX.
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11:29
Craig, Elisabeth and Mark discuss "Fresh"
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46:05
Recasting

1:00:20
Double Feature

1:03:40
Final Thoughts
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1:09:33
A preview of next week's episode "American Psycho"


Matinee Villains month continues with the Christian Bale in "American Psycho"

LIVE FROM COMICPALOOZA 2025 - CASTOFF!!
4 players enter - 2 will win.  Live from this past Comicpalooza, the BryFy podcast vs Spoop Squad recast Andor while the hosts of the Cult 45 podcast battle each other over recasting Revenge of the Sith.

Next week, Matinee Villains month starts and we sink our teeth into "Fresh"