Uprooted from his pampered life in California, the oversized dog Buck finds himself in the harsh Alaskan Yukon during the 1890s Gold Rush. As part of a mail delivery sled team, he faces a life of hardship and survival. When Buck meets Thornton, a loner-turned-adventurer, it’s clear that the two are destined to experience the adventure of a lifetime.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk "sad dad" Harrison Ford, our own awesome dogs, holiday movies for Marion and the movie “The Call of the Wild” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 1:11

  Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan Agnew from "Make Me Watch It" talk about the holiday season.

• 9:56

  Craig, Elisabeth and Brenda discuss "The Call of the Wild"

• 55:33

  Recasting

• 1:13:35

  Double Feature

• 1:18:03

  Final Thoughts

• 1:23:44

  A preview of next week's episode "Babe"

Next week, we say Happy Holidays and ring in the New Year with "Babe"

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner. When he experiences the magical wonders inside the factory, the boy discovers that a kind heart is a far finer possession than a sweet tooth.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about dark children’s movies, wild internet theories, lazy grandparents and the movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 1:14

  Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw from Fanboy Planet talk about the holiday season.

• 12:43

  Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"

• 1:17:47

  Recasting

• 1:37:52

  Double Feature

• 1:42:53

  Final Thoughts

• 1:48:03

  A preview of next week's episode "Call of the Wild"

Next week, nothing says Christmas like lots of cold and snow! We head north to Alaska to answer "The Call of the Wild"

Paddington, happily living with the Brown family, is a beloved community member who spreads joy and marmalade everywhere he goes. One day, he finds the perfect gift for his aunt's 100th birthday — a pop-up book in an antique shop. But when the book is stolen, Paddington sets out on a daring quest to catch the thief before Aunt Lucy's celebration.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tracy Mangum discuss sentencing book thieves, Sebastian Stan stanning, Elisabeth’s first show as permanent host and the movie “Paddington 2” on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

• 1:06

  Craig, Elisabeth and Tracy from Movies That Make Us talk about the holiday season.

• 14:34

  Craig, Elisabeth and Tracy discuss "Paddington 2"

• 39:18

  Recasting

• 1:04:20

  Double Feature

• 1:09:31

  Final Thoughts

• 1:15:53

  A preview of next week's episode "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"

Next week, the holiday season ball keeps rolling with another all-time favorite "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"