A wounded Union soldier finds himself at the mercy of an all-female Southern boarding school during the Civil War. Initially welcomed for his injuries, tensions quickly escalate as the soldier's presence stirs up jealousy, desire, and ultimately, betrayal among the women and girls of the school.

Craig and resident Clintologist Elisabeth Rappe talk about scuzzy Southern Gothics, free wheeling racoons, a creepy Clint Eastwood and the movie “The Beguiled” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 0:55

  Craig and guest Elisabeth Rappe talk about the allure of Clint Eastwood.

• 11:48

  Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The Beguiled"

• 43:51

  Recasting

• 1:03:51

  Double Feature

• 1:06:12

  Final Thoughts

• 1:17:42

  A preview of next week's episode "Dirty Harry"

Next week, one of the most iconic names in cinema history come to Matinee Heroes: "Dirty Harry"

Craig and Alan discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's career, body building, the horny 70's and the documentary "Pumping Iron" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Next week, we look at a Hollywood icon and Matinee Hero for the entire month of May. Clint Eastwood Month starts off with a little know gem called "The Beguiled"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n47_BZ2pj5U&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers

Craig and Alan discuss HBO in the 80s, a smart Stallone, the end of F#@K NAZIS month and "Victory" on this week's Matinee Heroes!

Next week, we go apex predator to wrap up Athletic April with Ah-nuld in "Pumping Iron".