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EPISODE · May 3, 2025 · 1H 4M

Chicken Run

from Matinee Heroes

CHICKEN RUN When a flashy American rooster struts into the coop, the hens think he might just be their ticket to freedom. But when the farmers roll in a chicken-pie making machine, escaping becomes a lot more urgent—and they’ll have to hatch a new plan to get out alive. Time is running out, and the flock will need brains, bravery, and a little bit of luck to pull off the ultimate breakout. Craig and Elisabeth talk about rural business plans, deceptive fowls, 90s cartoons and the movie “Chicken Run” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:19 Craig and Elisabeth talk about the cartoons they watched as kids. 9:44 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Chicken Run" 37:25 Recasting 53:12 Double Feature 55:25 Final Thoughts 1:01:55 A preview of next week's episode "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" Next week Ani-MAY-tion gets extra quirky with Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2igjYFojUo&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures

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