# Matinee (1993)

> A charismatic B-movie impresario turns Cold War panic into theatrical entertainment while teenagers discover how cinema can make fear feel communal and exhilarating.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15038

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Joe Dante
- Cast: John Goodman, Cathy Moriarty, Simon Fenton, Omri Katz, Lisa Jakub, Kellie Martin, Jesse Lee Soffer, Lucinda Jenney
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107529/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, nostalgic, warm, movie night, nostalgia viewing

## Synopsis

A quirky showman brings a unique cinematic experience to a small town during a tense historical moment.

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