Matinee Idles

New Website!

2010-05-11T11:37:00.001-07:00

It's time to say goodbye to the blog page, and go visit our brand new website at www.matineeidles.com

Episode 21 - Kick-Ass

2010-05-09T15:39:00.000-07:00

In this episode Alec, Joey, Matt, and Vern sit down for probably the most heated discussion since the "True Romance" episode to talk about Matthew Vaughn's 2010 film "Kick-Ass". Everything is discussed from Creator Rights, Early 90's Image comics, the entertainment vs. substance debate, the awesomeness of Nic Cage, the comic industry vs. the movie industry, the awesomeness of John Romita Jr., and just about anything else you can think of. We also discuss the movie too if you are intrested in that. Also, stick around for the announcement of the next 4 Matinee Idles roundtrable discussion picks. Enjoy!

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Episode 20 - Jaws

2010-04-28T14:51:00.000-07:00

In this episode Alec, Joey, Matt, and Vern are joined by Christopher Neseman (of 11 O'Clock Comics and Around Comics) to talk about the 1975 Steven Spielberg directed classic "Jaws". Mayhem ensues! Listen in to hear everything discussed from the actors, various interpretations, the age of the Kintner mother, the logic behind Jaws 4, and just about anything else related to the movie. So grab a bow-legged woman, a bucket of chum, and enjoy!

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Episode 19 - More Trailer Talk!

2010-04-12T15:57:00.000-07:00

In this episode Joey, Matt, and Vern discuss some recent trailers, and veer off on just as many tangents as usual including the Matinee Idles drinking game, Jean Claude Van Damme's career choices, Iron Man 2, and Wall Street 2. Enjoy!

trailers discussed:

Four Lions (11:29)
Get Him To The Greek (18:27)
The Greatest (23:52)
Holy Rollers (28:57)
The Joneses (34:25)
The Mechanic (40:25)
Predators (47:40)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (55:06)
Solitary Man (1:00:06)
Tron Legacy (1:06:04)

Music:
Adam WarRock - I Gotta Believe! (The Scott Pilgrim Recap)
beats by Slum Village

check out more of Adam WarRock at
http://www.adamwarrock.com/

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Next Selection Announcement

2010-04-08T13:08:00.000-07:00

Matt Burden announces what our next club selection is going to be, and who our special guest is going to be.

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Episode 18 - Broken Flowers

2010-04-06T18:46:00.001-07:00

In this episode Alec, Joey, and Vern take a look at Jim Jarmusch's 2005 film "Broken Flowers" starring the one and only Bill Murray. The hosts take a more free-form approach to this one but still disucss everything from the script, actors, directorial style, and even art-house cinema in general. Enjoy!

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Matinee Idles Extra - Dogtown and Z-Boys

2010-03-31T11:11:00.000-07:00

In this edition of Matinee Idles Extra, Matt Burden looks back at Stacy Peralta's 2001 critically acclaimed documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys".

Music:
Suicidal Tendencies - Go Skate! (Possessed To Skate '97)

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Matinee Idles Extra - Shoot 'Em Up

2010-03-25T19:39:00.000-07:00

Alec Berry takes a look at Michael Davis' 2007 film "Shoot 'Em Up".

Music:
Head Automatica - I Shot William H. Macy

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Episode 17 - Judgment Night

2010-03-21T19:26:00.000-07:00

The whole gang is back to discuss the 1993 Stephen Hopkins' directed film "Judgment Night". 3 of the hosts really enjoyed the film, but one host not so much (guess which one). Topics discussed include the Gulf War and it's impact on early 90's cinema, what it means to be a man, the acting talents of Everlast, Happy Walter's effect on movie soundtracks, what makes a great movie villain, friendship in all it's many forms, and Denis Leary's stylish jacket. So hop in your RV, grab some alcohol (Or a slice of pizza!), and Enjoy!

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Matinee Idles Extra - Cop Out

2010-03-10T22:44:00.000-08:00

Joey Aulisio takes a look at Kevin Smith's 2010 film "Cop Out" in our new segment Matinee Idles Extra.

Music:
KRS-ONE - Sound Of Da Police

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Episode 16 - Listener Feedback

2010-03-08T21:15:00.001-08:00

In this episode Joey, Matt, and Vern go through all the recent e-mails sent to the show. Everything from Inglourious Basterds, Star Trek, Street Fighter, Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths, and superhero fashion is discussed. Also, Matt ponders the age old question "What's wrong with Jive?".

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Matinee Idles Extra - The Hurt Locker

2010-03-07T14:32:00.000-08:00

Alec Berry takes a look at Kathryn Bigelow's 2008 film "The Hurt Locker" in our new segment Matinee Idles Extra.

Music:
Nine Inch Nails - Hurt

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Episode 15.5 - Matt Burden's Kung-Fu Explosion

2010-03-03T22:04:00.000-08:00

Bonus episode! In this episode Matt talks a bit about some kung-fu movies he watched recently which were recommended by our good friend Shawn Pryor (of the PKD Black Box podcast).

movies discussed:
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Five Deadly Venoms
Chocolate

Music by Wu-Tang Clan

Check out PKD Black Box Episode #5 here

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Episode 15 - The Wolfman, Edge Of Darkness, and more

2010-02-28T23:06:00.000-08:00

In this episode Joey, Matt, and Vern are joined by listener Alan White (a.k.a New Mutant) to discuss some recent watches including The Wolfman, Edge Of Darkness, and The Frog And The Princess. Everything from Benecio Del Toro's bad acting, the casting of Captain America, the racial credence of Australians, to the annoyance of 3-D technology is discussed. So listen in or Vern will go Mel on your ass!

topics discussed

00:09:05 The Wolfman
00:44:34 Edge Of Darkness
01:04:54 The Frog and the Princess
01:18:38 Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths

listen to more of Alan's work at:
http://brokensea.com/betaflight/
http://brokensea.com/feedback/

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Episode 14 - Blade Runner

2010-02-21T14:15:00.001-08:00

In this long-awaited episode, Alec, Joey, and Vern sit down to discuss Ridley Scott's seminal sci-fi/noir masterpiece "Blade Runner". Listen in for over 2 hours of in-depth discussion on the film including everything from it's long-storied production history, the look, the performances, the music, the inevitable "Is Deckard a Replicant?" debate, and it's legacy in film history. Also, Matt stops by to give his controversial thoughts on the film. So put down that pleasure model, pour a glass of Black Label Whiskey, and Enjoy!

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Episode 13 - Trailer Talk

2010-02-07T21:26:00.000-08:00

Matt, Joey, and Alec sit down to discuss some recently released trailers.

trailers discussed:

The A-Team
Buried
Chloe
The Company Men
Cyrus
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
The Expendables
Greenberg
Hot Tub Time Machine (newest trailer)
The Losers

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Episode 12 - Best Of 2009

2010-02-01T01:45:00.000-08:00

In this episode check out what (at least) one of the hosts thought the best movies of 2009 were followed up by some updates on upcoming shows.

movies discussed:
(500) Days Of Summer
Adventureland
Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Big Fan
Crank: High Voltage
Drag Me To Hell
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Funny People
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Inglourious Basterds
In The Loop
Julie & Julia
Observe And Report
Paper Heart
Public Enemies
The Taking Of Pelham 123
Up
Up In The Air
World's Greatest Dad
Zombieland

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Episode 11 - The Book of Eli, Youth in Revolt and Daybreakers

2010-01-18T08:16:00.000-08:00

In this episode Joey and Alec discuss some recent theatrical releases, as well as some movie news.

movies discussed:
Daybreakers (1:02)
Youth In Revolt (14:40)

The Book Of Eli (26:15)

The Anniversary trailer (43:55)

(http://www.the-anniversary.com/)

Spider-Man movie reboot (49:31)
Jurassic Park 4 (1:00:21)

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Episode 10 - Shootin' The Shit w/ Shawn Pryor of PKD Media

2010-01-11T19:43:00.000-08:00

Matt, Joey, and Alec sit down with their pal Shawn Pryor of PKD Media to discuss some recent movie trailers. If you ever wondered about why asshole kids follow the Karate Kid endlessly, who would win in a fight between Billy Costigan and Cobra Commander, if it was alright legally to appreciate Dakota Fanning in lingerie, or why a buddy cop revival will be the most important thing to happen to cinema, then this might be the show for you.

trailers discussed:

Clash Of The Titans

Cop Out

Hot Tub Time Machine

Inception (newest trailer)

Iron Man 2

The Karate Kid

Kick-Ass

Robin Hood

The Runaways

Toy Story 3

RELEASE THE KRAKEN!

check out Shawn's work at

http://pkdmedia.com/

http://thepkdblackbox.podbean.com/

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Episode 9 - Based on a True Story....Sort of

2010-01-03T20:37:00.000-08:00

The All-New, All-Different Matinee Idles starts here! (not really) but this is the first episode of a new format version of the show we are trying out. Listen in to hear Joe and Alec discuss some recent watches both old and new including the just released Sherlock Holmes from director Guy Ritchie.

movies discussed:
Domino (3:40)
Brick (9:52)
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (15:05)
High Fidelity (21:47)
Whatever Works (27:20)
Sherlock Holmes (29:46)

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Episode 8 - General B/S 2 (Electric Boogaloo)

2009-12-28T07:55:00.000-08:00

In this episode Matt, Joey, and Alec sit down and discuss some recent films they watched, upcoming trailers, and the whereabouts of Vern.

Items discussed:

Paranormal Activity

The Box

The Third Age web series (http://thethirdagebegins.com)

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Paransus

Remember Me

The Yellow Handkercheif

Youth In Revolt

The Wolfman

Inception

Avatar

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Episode 7 - The Lookout

2009-12-21T17:04:00.000-08:00

To say we enjoyed this movie would be an understatement. So grab your notebooks and listen in to hear us gush about Scott Frank's 2007 crime drama "The Lookout".

BEWARE EUGENE !

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Episode 6 - (Not) Manhunter

2009-12-16T14:32:00.000-08:00

While we all loved Michael Mann's 1986 cult classic, our recorder didn't. Joe quickly fills us in on what's been going wrong behind the scenes and how we tried to record this episode not once but TWICE to no avail. Then stick around for the final 30 min of the original "Manhunter" recording which is actually pretty entertaining. The jury is still out on whether or not this was a fiendish plot by the Tooth Fairy to tear the hosts of this show apart or it was just a case of shitty technology. You be the judge.

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Episode 5 - The Bourne Identity

2009-11-02T06:45:00.000-08:00

In this episode the guys discuss Doug Liman's 2002 action thriller The Bourne Identity starring Boston's own Matt Damon. Nothing clever to say here, just listen!

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Episode 4 - A Scanner Darkly

2009-10-19T07:02:00.000-07:00

In this episode the guys discuss Richard Linklater's 2006 rotoscope-animated adaptation of Phillip K. Dick's seminal novel "A Scanner Darkly". Listen in to hear Joe and Vern defend their love of Keanu Reeves, and the postives and negatives of drug use. Meanwhile Matt attempts to divert their attention away from the film with topics ranging from the merits of Punisher War Zone, Steven Seagal, and the british government's ability to see the future of deviant crime. Also Alec communicates with the group from a different time and space. So pop a cap of Substance D, slip on your scramble suit, and Enjoy!

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Cinefile: Robert De Niro with Quentin Tarantino

2009-09-28T13:30:00.000-07:00

You may of heard our host Matt Burden mention this on the recent "True Romance" episode, and i figured people might now be intrested in checking this out. This is the program "Cinefile" and in this episode they profiled Robert De Niro and had Quentin Tarantino basically give his thoughts on the actor in terms of his craft, style, directors he choses to work with, and some of his standout performances.

One thing i noticed when watching this was that Tarantino calls out De Niro as basically not being an exciting actor anymore towards the end which i found quite a ballsy move for a young director on the rise at the time (Keep in mind De Niro was still seen as an untouchable actor at this time by most people, cinephile and mainstream audience alike).

He says that he needs to take more chances and pick more "dangerous" roles (contrasting his career to that of Harvey Keitel who had been picking more "dangerous" parts including a role in Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs" which garned him much acclaim), or he will grow stale. De Niro oddly enough did start doing this for awhile including a role in Tarantino's "Jackie Brown" a few years later, but has kind of sadly turned into exactly the kind of actor Tarantino feared he would become back then. Intresting definetly, atleast from a historical point of view.

Episode 3 - True Romance

2009-09-27T20:34:00.000-07:00

In this episode the guys discuss Tony Scott's 1993 cult classic "True Romance", but not everyone is a fan. Listen in to hear one host lose their mind, several hosts doing their best Drexl impersonations, the inevitable "Reservoir Dogs" comparison and debate, and one host's taste is called into question. So sit back, break out your prints of Doctor Zhivago, and enjoy.

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Episode 2 - General B/S

2009-08-24T08:01:00.000-07:00

Time to sit back and talk about what we have recently watched; titles ranging from G.I. Joe, to District 9, to 500 Days of Summer. Also discussed: trailers for upcoming releases.

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Episode 1 - Ghostbusters

2009-08-09T22:34:00.000-07:00

Who you gonna call? In this installment the gents discuss an all out, largely loved movie classic, yet (GASP!) one of them has never seen it before! Wonder who? Hmmm....But, yes, the Matinee Idles are tackling Ghostbusters, and they are sure to be slimed.

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Burden's World Special on Matinee Idles

2009-08-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

Our host Matt Burden dedicated a whole episode of his internet video show, Burden's World, to Matinee Idles. Check it out if you haven't listened to the prequel episode yet, or if you just want to witness Matt speak the British talk.

Matinee Idles - Prequel

2009-07-21T21:58:00.000-07:00

A prequel! A prequel! In this short installment the guys get together, break the show idea, give history on themselves, BS in a general sense, and announce their first Movie Club selection. Download this now, people! You want to witness the beginning!

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The Beginning!

2009-07-06T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here she be! A new podcast showcasing four talkative gents (three of which know a lot about movies) who will discuss and debate classic film selections while also shooting the breeze on some recent watches. Matinee Idles will work one part as a "movie club" podcast which will make group selections allowing the listeners to play along, and one part four friends talking about current movies and shooting the shit.

This is a podcast that is not to be missed!