Who was the real Geoffrey Chaucer?

This week on Matinee Heroes, we ride into A Knight’s Tale.

“I don’t die” - Sarah Connor.

Craig, Elisabeth, and Alan discuss why the movie’s basic cop story is not a dealbreaker.

Sorry. I’m a bigot.

The mystery drug in ALIEN NATION is more than a plot device.

What happens when aliens don’t invade Earth, but move in next door?

Dane DiLiegro has a long-term plan.

Men In Black is a surprisingly kind, pro-immigrant story.

One of the best things in Men in Black? Vincent D’Onofrio as Edgar. 👽

Why does Men in Black work as well as it does? Tommy Lee Jones.

This week on Matinee Heroes: Men in Black 👽

“I’m the Predator.”

Alien April gets weird fast 👽

This is where Paul lost them. 👽

What is the biggest problem with Paul? 👽

Craig, Elizabeth, and guest Paul Hitchcock dive into Paul.

Dane talks about betting on himself and how that choice helped launch the next chapter of his career

Elisabeth shares a dear deer story.

What if Marlowe’s biggest weakness is that he actually wants to believe people?

What makes The Long Goodbye feel so locked into its moment?

A goodbye that never stays simple.

“Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.”

That nose-cutting scene in Chinatown is fast, brutal, and unforgettable.

Why does Chinatown feel so real?

This week on Matinee Heroes, we’re diving into Chinatown with Jeff Penn.

Kevin Conroy describing Batman as noir is the key.

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One of the darkest elements in The Third Man is the truth behind Harry Lime’s scheme.

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The Third Man is spotlighted on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Kevin Conroy describing the recording studio is honestly beautiful.

Kevin Conroy talks about the genius of Robin Williams.

What is Batman without Joker’s insanity?

Kevin Conroy understood Batman at the soul level.

All hail Bart the Bear!

That scene at the family plot hits like a brick.

New Matinee Heroes episode: Legends of the Fall.

Christopher Eccleston on the Doctor’s comedy

The screenplay mechanics in Marathon Man are nasty in the best way.

Craig talks his near Marathon Man-esque dentist visit.

This week on Matinee Heroes, Marathon Man

Christopher Eccleston on the Doctor’s comedy

Christopher Eccleston on Billy Piper.

Mark Woodring shares some of his favorite movies from 2025

We talk workplace bullying, why an HR move never happens, and how that feeds the movie’s comedy.

🎧 New episode: Night Shift

The Ninth Doctor’s look is iconic because it is simple on purpose.