A respected knight, known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield, finds himself at odds with a squire whose intelligence and eloquence have made him one of the most admired nobles in court. When the squire viciously assaults the knight's wife, she steps forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her own life in jeopardy. The ensuing trial by combat, a grueling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about the brutality of the Middle Ages, perspectives, tornados and the movie "The Last Duel" on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

• 1:23

  Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan catch up on Oklahoma weather and Marion's latest movies.

• 10:14

  Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss "The Last Duel."

• 50:00

  Recasting

• 1:11:01

  Double Feature

• 1:17:57

  Final Thoughts

• 1:22:04

  A preview of next week's episode "Throne of Blood."

The magical sword Excalibur begins in the hands of Uther Pendragon, but years later, it finds its way to his bastard son Arthur, the knave destined to become king. With the help of the mysterious Merlin, Arthur rises to fulfill his fate, bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. But even a legendary king is still a man, and Arthur must face love, betrayal, the search for the Holy Grail, and the fight to save the kingdom he was born to rule.

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about Arthurian Legend, the timeless Helen Mirren, panels at Comicpalooza and the movie "Excalibur" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 1:00

  Craig and Alan discuss all the panels they will be at for Comicpalooza 2026

• 13:02

  Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss "Excalibur."

• 49:08

  Recasting

• 1:15:03

  Double Feature

• 1:18:30

  Final Thoughts

• 1:25:18

  A preview of next week's episode "The Last Duel."

Born a peasant, William Thatcher sets out to change his stars, win the heart of a noble maiden, and shake up the medieval world around him. With the help of his loyal friends, he enters the brutal world of tournament jousting, where he must prove he has the courage, skill, and heart to become a legend.

Craig and Elisabeth talk about Chaucer, naughty cross-stitching, droopy eyes and the movie "A Knight's Tale" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 00:00:00

  Introduction

• 00:00:42

  Craig and Elisabeth talk about naught cross-stitch and embroidery.

• 00:08:46

  Craig and Elisabeth discuss "A Knight's Tale."

• 00:50:50

  Recasting

• 01:22:08

  Double Feature

• 01:24:52

  Final Thoughts

• 01:29:41

  A preview of next week's episode "Excalibur."

Terminator Cast - Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn and Edward Furlong - September 2024

Recorded live at FanX Salt Lake in 2024, this special episode of CONversations with Craig brings together three icons from the Terminator franchise: Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn and Edward Furlong. The panel looks back at the legacy of Sarah Connor, the genius and intensity of James Cameron, the practical stunt work behind The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and how a movie about killer machines somehow feels even more relevant in the age of AI.

• Linda Hamilton reflects on Sarah Connor's legacy, calling the role a "lucky accident" while recognizing the staying power of one of cinema's most iconic action heroes.
• Michael Biehn talks about James Cameron's work ethic and vision, including how Cameron's storytelling about the future still feels unsettlingly accurate decades later.
• Edward Furlong shares what it was like starting his career on Terminator 2, working with Cameron, Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger before fully understanding how massive the movie would become.

"Technology knows that I'm the enemy. And they treat me like the enemy. Go figure." - Linda Hamilton

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A charming thief pulls together a mismatched crew of adventurers to recover a powerful lost relic. Along the way, they face deadly magic, old betrayals, dangerous enemies, and plenty of bad decisions. What begins as a simple mission becomes a chance for this band of misfits to become the heroes no one expected.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about unsung movie gems, bending the rules, halfling hotties and the movie "Dungeon and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

• 00:00:00

  Introduction

• 00:01:15

  Craig, Elisabeth and Annie Bulloch talk about being a GM for D&D games.

• 00:12:29

  Craig, Elisabeth and Annie discuss "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves."

• 00:53:46

  Recasting

• 01:18:52

  Double Feature

• 01:21:04

  Final Thoughts

• 01:24:54

  A preview of next week's episode "A Knight's Tale"

In Los Angeles, three years after an alien ship comes to Earth, humans and extraterrestrial newcomers live side by side in a city divided by fear, prejudice, and violence. When a human police detective is assigned a newcomer partner, they must learn to work together while investigating a dangerous drug ring spreading through the alien community. As the case deepens, their uneasy partnership becomes the key to exposing a larger threat.

Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about concepts vs execution, physical media, sour milk addiction and the movie "Alien Nation" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 1:10

  Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about this year's Comicpalooza.

• 16:46

  Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "Alien Nation."

• 45:10

  Recasting

• 54:42

  Double Feature

• 58:55

  Final Thoughts

• 1:08:48

  A preview of next week's episode "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves."

An alien answers a NASA message and comes to Earth in peace, but his ship is shot down by the military. Stranded, he takes the form of a dead man and forces the man's widow to drive him to Arizona so he can meet a rescue ship. As the government hunts them down, the two form an unexpected bond.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Steve and Izzy talk about aliens on earth, road trips, Ape-ril and the movie "Starman" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 0:51

  Craig, Elisabeth and Steve & Izzy talk deer and Ape-ril.

• 15:35

  Craig, Elisabeth and Steve & Izzy discuss "Starman."

• 54:45

  Recasting

• 1:20:37

  Double Feature

• 1:28:59

  Final Thoughts

• 1:39:25

  A preview of next week's episode "Alien Nation."

A smart-mouthed New York cop discovers that aliens are secretly living on Earth and gets recruited into a hidden agency that keeps them under control. Paired with a stone-faced veteran, he must stop a deadly alien invader searching for a powerful object that could spark an intergalactic crisis. As he adjusts to a bizarre new world of disguises, weapons, and cosmic secrets, his first day on the job turns into a fight to save the planet.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Tami Anderson talk about immigration, galactic pugs, neurolyser damage and the movie "Men in Black" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 0:58

  Craig, Elisabeth and Tami Anderson talk alien encounters but with human beings.

• 7:28

  Craig, Elisabeth and Tami discuss "Men in Black."

• 52:12

  Recasting

• 1:12:59

  Double Feature

• 1:19:14

  Final Thoughts

• 1:24:19

  A preview of next week's episode "Starman."