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Matinee Minutiae
by DJ Starsage & Matt Burlingame
## **Matinee Minutiae: The Cinema Deep-Dive for True Movie Nerds**Ever found yourself ignoring the plot of a movie because you were too busy wondering why that one character actor looks so familiar? Or maybe you've paused a film just to look up the exact month it was released to see if it coincided with a forgotten snack food launch? If you live for the "Wait, was that...?" moments, **Matinee Minutiae** is the podcast you’ve been searching for.---### **What is Matinee Minutiae?**Hosted by **DJ Starsage** and **Matt Burlingame**, this isn't just another "two guys talking about movies" show. *Matinee Minutiae* is a deep-dive expedition into the DNA of film history. While other shows give you a 20-minute recap of the plot, we spend nearly two hours unearthing the trivia, the casting "what-ifs," and the cultural landscape that surrounded your favorite films.From 90s conspiracy thrillers like *The Net* to 80s creature features like *Invaders from Mars*, we treat every film—whether it'
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The Peanutbutter Solution (1985)
We dive right into The Peanut Butter Solution — a wonderfully bonkers 1985 kids’ fantasy where 11-year-old Michael loses all his hair after a spooky encounter, uses a ghost-given peanut-buttery potion that makes his hair grow out of control, and gets kidnapped by a sinister art teacher who wants…
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The After Hours (1960)
Welcome to Patty's Video Palace, where we’re diving headfirst into the bizarre and mind-bending world of "The Twilight Zone" with a focus on the episode "After Hours." The main point we're tackling today? The shocking twist that our protagonist, Marcia, discovers she's not just a regular gal but…
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Big Eden (2000)
Today, we're diving into the heartwarming film "Big Eden," which tells the story of Henry Hart, a successful gay artist who returns to his small Montana hometown to care for his ailing grandfather. The main takeaway here is about letting go of past romantic ideals to embrace new possibilities—and...
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Pecker (1998)
Pecker's journey through the wild world of art and fame takes center stage as we dive into this episode! From his humble beginnings in Baltimore to being thrust into the limelight, Pecker grapples with the clash between his artistic integrity and the demands of the pretentious art world. We share…
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Starman (1984)
We're diving into the heartwarming yet quirky world of "Starman," where an alien takes on the form of a deceased husband to reconnect with his widow. This episode is all about exploring the complexities of love, loss, and what it means to be human. As we meander through the story, we laugh and...
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Second Sight (1989)
We’re diving into the wacky world of “Second Sight” today, a delightful romp from 1989 that pairs a psychic detective with his skeptical partner on a wild chase to solve a disappearance. The main point? It’s all about the chaos that ensues when the supposed psychic powers of Bobby, played by...
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Going In Style (1979)
Get ready to dive into the world of "Going in Style," where three elderly friends, played by the legendary George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg, decide to spice up their mundane lives by plotting a bank heist. Right from the start, we tackle the reality of aging and how these lovable...
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Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983)
We’re diving into a wild ride with “Starflight: The Space Plane That Couldn't Land,” where the stakes are as high as the orbit! This episode's main highlight is the chaotic journey of a commercial space plane that gets stuck in a dangerously high orbit, leaving the crew scrambling for survival…
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Dolores Claiborne (1995)
Spring is in the air, and so is the drama in our latest chat about the film "Dolores Claiborne"! We dive right into the heart of the episode by exploring the gripping tension between love and sacrifice through the lens of Kathy Bates' powerful performance as Dolores. The film, adapted from…
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Foul Play (1978)
Mother Nature really pulled a fast one on us this week, going from a lovely 70 degrees back down to freezing in a snap! I mean, what gives? It's like she decided to give us the cold shoulder right after I finally took my first morning walk since last fall. Seriously, I'm not impressed. Speaking…
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Misfits of Science (1985)
Hey there, my fabulous friends! Today, we're diving into the wild world of creativity—specifically, how to unleash your inner artist, even if you think you’ve got two left feet (or hands, in this case)! We’ll be chatting about the joys of letting go of perfection and embracing the messy…
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Inside Daisy Clover (1965)
Happy Valentine's Day, folks! In today's episode, we dive into the wild world of Hollywood through the lens of *Inside Daisy Clover*, a film that showcases the harsh realities of fame and the studio system. We explore how Daisy, played by the iconic Natalie Wood, navigates her tumultuous rise to...
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Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
We're diving into the fun and fabulous world of "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion" where two best friends navigate the ups and downs of adulthood with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of nostalgia. The main point here? It's all about the pressure to impress at reunions and the lengths we go…
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Right of Way (1983)
Episode Summary DJ and Matt return from the holiday break at the trailer park to discuss the 1983 HBO original film "Right of Way". This "Trauma TV" era drama stars screen legends Bette Davis and James Stewart as an elderly couple facing a terminal diagnosis and the controversial decision to end...
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Mulberrry (1992)
Ringing in the new year from the "Gopher Gulch" video store, DJ and Matt take a time-traveling trip back to 1992. After reflecting on the historic shifts and cinematic blockbusters of the early 90s, the duo dives into the hidden gem of British television: the supernatural sitcom Mulberry. They...
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The Desk Set (1957)
Episode Summary In this festive installment, the hosts shake off their "Wild Turkey" hangovers and travel back to 19571111. After a deep dive into the historical and cultural shifts of the late 1950s—from the launch of Sputnik to the debut of Leave it to Beaver—the discussion turns to the…
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Switch (1991)
We're diving into the chaotic world of "Switch," where a womanizing ad executive meets his messy demise and gets a second chance at life—this time in the body of a woman! As we chat about the film's wild ride through gender dynamics and personal growth, we can't help but crack jokes about the...
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Stella (1990)
Matinee Minutia: Stella (1990) - The Divine Ms. M.'s Selfless Motherhood Episode 804: Show Notes This week, DJ and Matt travel back to a world of cargo pants, Aquanet, and dial-up—1990! Before diving into Bette Midler’s heartbreaking turn as a single mom, the duo catches up on Lula May's...
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Elvira: Mistress of The Dark (1988)
Takeaways: In this episode, we dive into the wild world of Halloween traditions and spooky treats, including our favorite candies that have haunted our childhoods. It's a sugar rush of nostalgia! We chat about classic Halloween activities and the quirky costumes we wore growing up, revealing some...
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Invaders from Mars (1986)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1986 Horror, Sci-Fi film "Invaders from Mars" starring Karen Black & Louise Fletcher. Recommendations: "The Faculty" (1998) and "The Monster Squad" (1987) Next Time: "Elvira: Mistress of The Dark" To Be Released on 10/31
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The Net (1995)
In their Season Premiere DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1995 Conspiracy Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama "The Net" starring Sandra Bullock and Jeremy Northam. Next Time: "Invaders from Mars" (1986) To Be Released 10/24 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our...
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Somewhere In Time (1980)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Period Drama, Fantasy, Romance "Somewhere In Time" starring Christoper Reeves, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer. Our Season Finale. New Episide Resume in September Recommendations: The Time Traveler's Wife (2009), and Starman (1984) Write to DJ &...
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Always (1989)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1989 Drama, Fantasy, Romance "Always" starring Holly Hunter, Richard Dreyfuss and John Goodman. A Steven Spielberg Film. Recommendations: Heaven Can Wait (1978) and Ghost (1990) Next Time: Our Season Finale "Somewhere In Time" (1980) Write to DJ & Matt at...
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Vibes (1988)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1988 Adventure, Comedy, Romance film "Vibes" starring Cyndi Lauper, Jeff Goldblum and Peter Falk. Next Time: Always (1989) To Be Released 8/15. Recommendations: "Romancing The Stone" (1984), "High Spirits" (1988) Write to DJ & Matt at...
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How To Beat The High Cost of Living (1980)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Comedy, Crime Film "How To Beat The High Cost of Living" starring Susan Saint James, Jane Curtain and Jessica Lange. Next Time: Vibes (1988) To Be Released on 8/01 Recommendations: "Crackers" (1984) and "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" (1982)…
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The Sting (1973)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1973 Caper, Comedy, Crime Drama "The Sting" starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Recommendations: "Going In Style" (1979), "Klute" (1971) Next Time: How To Beat The High Cost of Living (1980) To Be Released 7/18 Write to DJ & Matt at...
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Bros (2022)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 2022 Romantic Comedy "Bros" starring Billy Eichner and Luke MacFarlane. Happy Pride! Next Time: The Sting Recommendations: "Going In Style" (1979), "Klute" (1971) Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at...
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Rope (1948)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1948 Crime Drama, Mystery Thriller "Rope" starring James Stewart. An Alfred Hitchcock film. Next Time: Bros (2022) To Be Released On 6/20 Related Recommendations: “Under The Silver Lake” (2018) and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf? (1966) Write to DJ & Matt…
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Death Becomes Her (1992)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1992 Dark Comedy "Death Becomes Her" starring Meryl Streep & Goldie Hawn. A Robert Zemeckis film. Next Time: Rope (1948) an Alfred Hithcock film. To Be Released 6/06 Recommendations: "My Boyfriend's Back" (1993) and "She-Devil" (1989) Write to DJ & Matt at...
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Come Back Mrs. Noah (1977)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1977 UK Sci-Fi Comedy TV Series "Come Back Mrs. Noah" starring Molly Sugden. Next Time: Death Becomes Her. To Be Released 4/09 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky View...
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Harriet the Spy (1996)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1996 Comedy, Drama "Harriet the Spy" starring Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O'Donnell. Next Time: Come Back Mrs. Noah To Be Released 4/18 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on...
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Legend (1985)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1985 Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Romance "Legend" starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara and Tim Curry. Next Time: "Harriet The Spy" To Be Released on 4/04 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the…
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Return to Oz (1985)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1985 Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Family film "Return To Oz" starring Fairuza Balk, Laurie Piper and Jean Marsh. Based upon the books by L. Frank Baum. Next Time: Legend (1985) To Be Released 3/21 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment…
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The Last Starfighter (1984)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1984 Action Adventure Sc-Fi film "The Last Starfighter" starring Lance Guest and Robert Preston. Next Time: Return to Oz. To Be Released on 3/07 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the…
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The Lost Saucer (1975)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1975 Sid & Marty Krofft Family Sci-Fi TV Series "The Lost Saucer" starring Ruth Buzzi & Jim Nabors. Next Time: The Last Starfighter. To Be Released on 2/14 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com...
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Ruthless People (1986)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1986 Comedy, Crime "Ruthless People" starring Danny DeVito and Bette Midler. Next Time: The Lost Saucer To Be Released on 1/31 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky.…
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Chances Are (1989)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1989 Romantic Comedy "Chances Are" starring Cybil Shepherd and Robert Downey Jr. Happy Holidays! Next Time: Ruthless People To Be Released 1/17/24 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the...
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The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1986 Drama, Fantasy "The Boy Who Could Fly" starring Jay Underwood, Lucy Deakins and introducing Fred Savage. Next Time: "Chances Are" To Be Released 12/20 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com...
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Stepping Out (1991)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1991 Musical Comedy "Stepping Out" starring Liza Minnelli and Shelley Winters. Next Time: "The Boy Who Could Fly" (1986) To Be Released on 12/06 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the…
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
DJ & Matt discuss the 1971 Adventure, Comedy, and Fantasy "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" starring Angela Lansbury & David Tomlinson. Next Time: Stepping Out (to be released on 11/15) Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on...
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Batteries Not Included (1987)
DJ & Matt discuss the 1987 Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama "Batteries Not Included" starring Hume Cronyn & Jessica Tandy. Next Time: "Bedknobs & Broomsticks" To Be Released on 11/01 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on…
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The Telephone (1988)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1988 Comedy, Drama "The Telephone" starring Whoopi Goldberg & Elliott Gould, a film by Rip Torn. View our recording sessions on YouTube. Next Time: "Batteries Not Included" to be released 10/18 Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment...
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The Ice Pirates (1984)
DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1984 Sci-Fi, Comedy "The Ice Pirates" starring Robert Urich and Mary Crosby Write to DJ & Matt at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook...
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Road Tour Edition: Prologue
After a few days on the road DJ decides to make a stop at a cute little restaurant in a curious little town. There he meets Matt, a guy who's just as much as movie and tv nerd as him. Have a listen at their first meeting. Join us for new episodes beginning on Friday, September 20th Write to DJ &...
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The Oblongs (2001)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2001 Animated Comedy Series "The Oblongs" with the voices of Will Farrell & Jean Smart. Toppie's Last Appearance. DJ will return with new episodes Mid September Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at...
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Klute (1971)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1971 Crime Myster Thriller "Klute" starring Jane Fonda & Donald Sutherland with returning guest Paul ("The Shy Life Podcast") shyyeti.libsyn.com Join us for our Season Finale on YouTube Fri 8/02 at 9pm EDT Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected]...
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Common Ground (2000)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2000 LGBT History TV Movie "Common Ground" starring Brittany Murphy, Steven Weber and Jonathan Taylor Thomas Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our…
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A League of Their Own (1992)
DJ, Toppie & Returning Guest D'Manda Martini discuss the 1992 Comedy, Drama, Sports Film "A League of Their Own" starring Geena Davis & Tom Hanks. Join us again Live on YouTube Fri 7/05 at 9pm EDT Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com...
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My Bodyguard (1980)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Comedy, Drama "My Bodyguard" starring Chris Makepeace & Matt Dillon. Also: Toppie takes a step back Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos…
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## **Matinee Minutiae: The Cinema Deep-Dive for True Movie Nerds**Ever found yourself ignoring the plot of a movie because you were too busy wondering why that one character actor looks so familiar? Or maybe you've paused a film just to look up the exact month it was released to see if it coincided with a forgotten snack food launch? If you live for the "Wait, was that...?" moments, **Matinee Minutiae** is the podcast you’ve been searching for.---### **What is Matinee Minutiae?**Hosted by **DJ Starsage** and **Matt Burlingame**, this isn't just another "two guys talking about movies" show. *Matinee Minutiae* is a deep-dive expedition into the DNA of film history. While other shows give you a 20-minute recap of the plot, we spend nearly two hours unearthing the trivia, the casting "what-ifs," and the cultural landscape that surrounded your favorite films.From 90s conspiracy thrillers like *The Net* to 80s creature features like *Invaders from Mars*, we treat every film—whether it'
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## **Matinee Minutiae: The Cinema Deep-Dive for True Movie Nerds**Ever found yourself ignoring the plot of a movie because you were too busy wondering why that one character actor looks so familiar? Or maybe you've paused a film just to look up the exact month it was released to see if it coincided...
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