Matinee Manatees

For arguably the spookiest month of the year, the manatees watched the really-more-action-fantasy-than-horror movie Hellboy, directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, and Doug Jones. And, spoiler, they really liked it. Also in this episode: the manatees discuss casting picks for the Hellboy reboot (Aubrey Plaza for Liz!), Ben attempts to bully Sam for being a slightly different kind of nerd than he is about Star Wars, and even more fawning appreciation for practical effects. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matinee-manatees/support

The Fantastic Four have been the stars of three separate movie franchises, four cartoon series, and a serialized radio drama over the last fifty years. Directed by Tim Story and starring Michael Chiklis, Chris Evans, Jessica Alba, and Ioan Gruffudd, 2005's Fantastic Four is certainly one of them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matinee-manatees/support

Ben finally convinces Sam to watch one of his favorite movies, John Carpenter's Big Trouble In Little China, starring Kurt Russell and Dennis Dun! But does it hold up? Also featuring the swan song of Ben's old microphone, which you can hear dying even as the episode progresses, and a half hour spiral on additional movie recommendations, the problems with CGI, and why 80s movies continue to hold a special place in one manatee's heart. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matinee-manatees/support

Based on the still-famous fighting game, 1995's Mortal Kombat is remembered more for its theme song than its merit as a film.  But is that because the movie was bad, or because that song is just so good?  And just how much does it have in common with Super Mario Bros?  We go back to 1995 and all the way to Outworld to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matinee-manatees/support

1993's Super Mario Bros. is widely regarded as one of the worst video game adaptations ever put to film.  Is that true, or is it one of the THE BEST MOVIES EVER? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matinee-manatees/support

Based on the popular video game series of the same name, Resident Evil spawned six sequels over the next fifteen years.  But is it any good?  In this episode, the manatees go back to the beginning to see what all the fuss is about with 2002's Resident Evil. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matinee-manatees/support