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Matinee Heroes · August 8 · 1 hr 4 min

In America

IN AMERICA The Sullivan family leaves Ireland for New York City, where Johnny hopes to make it as an actor. They settle into a cramped Hell’s Kitchen apartment and struggle to build a new life. While Johnny looks for acting work, his wife Sarah takes a job at an ice cream parlor. Both are still grieving the death of their son, Frankie, as their daughter Christie captures the family’s journey through her video camera. Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about immigrations, grief, Alan turning 57 and the movie “In America” as we celebrate Alan’s Matinee Birthday! Show Notes 1:02 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss Alan’s birthday plans. 8:40 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss “In America.” 30:24 Recasting 50:48 Double Feature 1:23:56 Final Thoughts 1:01:33 A preview of next week’s episode “Bridesmaids.” Next week, love is in the air. Or is it? We discuss the comedy classic “Bridesmaids.”

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IN AMERICA

The Sullivan family leaves Ireland for New York City, where Johnny hopes to make it as an actor. They settle into a cramped Hell’s Kitchen apartment and struggle to build a new life. While Johnny looks for acting work, his wife Sarah takes a job at an ice cream parlor. Both are still grieving the death of their son, Frankie, as their daughter Christie captures the family’s journey through her video camera.

Craig, Alan and Elisabeth talk about immigrations, grief, Alan turning 57 and the movie “In America” as we celebrate Alan’s Matinee Birthday!

Show Notes

  • 1:02 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss Alan’s birthday plans.
  • 8:40 Craig, Alan and Elisabeth discuss “In America.”
  • 30:24 Recasting
  • 50:48 Double Feature
  • 1:23:56 Final Thoughts
  • 1:01:33 A preview of next week’s episode “Bridesmaids.”
Next week, love is in the air. Or is it? We discuss the comedy classic “Bridesmaids.”

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