On June 25th, Rebekah Del Rio passed away. You might not know the name right away, but if you’ve seen Mulholland Drive or Twin Peaks: The Return on Showtime, you’ve definitely heard her voice. It’s haunting, unforgettable.

I met Rebekah back in 2020 at the Fayetteville Comic Show during a Twin Peaks reunion, which is part of the panel you’re about to hear. She was all over social media at the time. I actually first saw her at the airport, livestreaming to her followers on this jewel-covered phone. She had such a big, lively presence—exactly what you’ll hear in the panel.

She had some health issues, but 57 is still way too young. So this is just our small way of honoring her—sharing a bit of that Twin Peaks reunion panel from 2020 and remembering the spark she brought with her wherever she went.

Two NYPD detectives working in the Narcotics Bureau uncover a heroin smuggling operation with ties to Marseilles, France. What begins as routine surveillance quickly spirals into a dangerous international pursuit. Despite their best efforts, tracking down the smugglers and bringing their elusive ringleaders to justice becomes a maddening game of cat and mouse.

Craig and Elisabeth end June Hackman month talking about dirty cops, blind snipers, 1970s New York and the movie “The French Connection” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

• 0:51

  Craig and Elisabeth talk about recent job interviews and their favorite Gene Hackman movies.

• 7:00

  Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The French Connection"

• 36:03

  Recasting

• 51:46

  Double Feature

• 54:35

  Final Thoughts

Next week, we bring you a special episode as we present our first inductees into the William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame!

After the Cold War, a rogue Russian republic with nukes threatens global security. Captain Frank Ramsey brings on a sharp but untested officer—Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter, —to join him aboard the USS Alabama. When conflicting orders come in and Ramsey pushes for a strike, Hunter fears they could start a nuclear war, setting off a tense standoff that could decide the fate of the world.

Craig, Elisabeth and Alan talk about personal interpretation, celebrating Gene Hackman, the confusion of war and the movie “Crimson Tide” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!!

Show Notes

• 1:04

  Craig, Elisabeth and Alan continue June Hackman month by discovering which Gene Hackman movies are Alan's favorites.

• 7:34

  Craig, Elisabeth and Alan discuss "Crimson Tide"

• 34:16

  Recasting

• 55:04

  Double Feature

• 59:39

  Final Thoughts

• 1:12:35

  A preview of next week's episode "The French Connection"

Next week, we end June Hackman with his Oscar winning role in "The French Connection"