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Matinee Heroes

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Matinee Heroes is a podcast dedicated to exploring heroic cinema. In a time when we need heroes more than ever, we try to understand just what makes our cinematic heroes tick, and how we can use that heroism in our everyday life.

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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 2d

Enrico Colantoni on choosing craft over fame: “I wanted to be a working actor.”
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#EnricoColantoni #WorkingActor #FanXSaltLake #ConversationsWithCraig

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 2d

Enrico Colantoni on choosing craft over fame: “I wanted to be a working actor.”
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#EnricoColantoni #WorkingActor #FanXSaltLake #ConversationsWithCraig

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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 2d

Premieres November 3.
Enrico Colantoni on choosing craft over fame: “I wanted to be a working actor.”
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#EnricoColantoni #WorkingActor #FanXSaltLake #ConversationsWithCraig

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 3d

“Jessica Fletcher… massive serial killer? I like that theory.”

Hear more: moderatorcraigprice.com/rose-mcgowan...

#MurderSheWrote #Charmed #Podcast

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 5d

Now Playing: Taxi Driver
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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 6d

Elisabeth’s London story has everything. Sidewalk chaos, a laptop bag, and the most London advice ever.
Hear it here: matineeheroes.com/episodes/ame...

#MatineeHeroes #Podcast #London #Storytime

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 8d

American Psycho is satire. Some viewers missed the memo. We look at how films get misread and why it matters.
Play it here: matineeheroes.com/episodes/ame...

#AmericanPsycho #MoviePodcast #MatineeHeroes

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 9d

Was it real? We debate American Psycho’s unreliable narrator and the wild chainsaw moment that splits the audience.
Hear it: matineeheroes.com/episodes/ame...

#AmericanPsycho #MoviePodcast #MatineeHeroes

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 10d

American Psycho endures for a reason. We dig into the satire, the style, and Christian Bale’s precision.
Play it here: matineeheroes.com/episodes/ame...

#AmericanPsycho #ChristianBale #MoviePodcast

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 10d

“It’s quite magical that this many people… still care… it feels like we’re on our third generation.”

Hear the full convo: moderatorcraigprice.com/rose-mcgowan...

#Charmed #Podcast #Legacy

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 12d

Now playing: American Psycho
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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 15d

Good manners don’t cancel bad vibes. If something’s off, prioritize safety and leave.
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#MatineeHeroes #Fresh2022 #RedFlags #DatingHorror #Boundaries

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 15d

The Fresh reveal flips the table from cute to carnivorous. We dig into power dynamics and why fear ruins everything—on purpose.
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#MatineeHeroes #Fresh2022 #MoviePodcast #HorrorThriller #RedFlags

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 16d

“Too good to be true” isn’t a cliché—it’s a warning. Our Fresh clip breaks down the dating-horror mechanics (no spoilers) and why ignoring red flags is the real monster.
Listen: matineeheroes.com/episodes/fre...

#MatineeHeroes #Fresh2022 #MoviePodcast #DatingHorror #RedFlags

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 17d

Full convo tomorrow: moderatorcraigprice.com/rose-mcgowan...

#RoseMcGowan #Charmed #Podcast #Monkeys

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 17d

“I live very close to a jungle and I see monkeys very often and I study them and observe them. They’re just like us.”

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 19d

Now Playing: Fresh
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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks for posting this pic. I moderated the panel and didn’t get any pics!!

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · 26d

Enrico Colantoni (Galaxy Quest, Just Shoot Me, The English Teacher) #fanxsaltlake #FanXSLC 2025

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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 26d

Now Playing: CastOFF! live from Comicpalooza 2025
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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 28d

Judith Hoag almost turned down TMNT — until Robin Williams stepped in. 🐢✨ A comic book fan, he told her she had to play April O’Neill. Full story 👉 matineeheroes.com/episodes/tee...

#TMNT #RobinWilliams #MatineeHeroes #MoviePodcast

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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 29d

Foam latex + sweat = the real TMNT villain. 🐢👃 Those suits probably smelled like a New York subway in July. Full debate 👉 matineeheroes.com/episodes/tee...

#TMNT #MatineeHeroes #MoviePodcast

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · 29d

FanX Salt Lake is on! Craig's moderating:
Fri—My Hero Academia 1–2 PM (250A); Dylan McDermott 6–7 PM (250A)
Sat—Enrico Colantoni 2–3 PM (251D); Avatar: TLA 5–6 PM (250A); Sliders Reunion 6–7 PM (Grand Ballroom)
Sept 25–27 • Salt Palace. Come say hi!

Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · Sep 23

TMNT was almost a Roger Corman film — with green-painted comedians as turtles. Yep, Gallagher included, hammer subbing for Donatello’s staff. 🍕🐢
Full ep 👉 matineeheroes.com/episodes/tee...

#TMNT #MatineeHeroes #MoviePodcast

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Matinee Heroes @matineeheroes.bsky.social · Sep 23

The original TMNT movie: genius puppetry or total cheese? 🐢🐀 We debate Jim Henson’s final project, why Splinter looks like a Dark Crystal leftover, & whether it’s a cult classic or a hot mess. 🎬
Full ep 👉 matineeheroes.com/episodes/tee...