Serpico

Published: July 21, 2018, 5:01 a.m.

SERPICO Frank Serpico is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners. When his superiors ignore Frank's accusations of corruption, he decides to go public with the allegations. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself.  Alan and Craig discuss fighting the system, June’s Comic Convention recap, silent heroism and the movie "Serpico" on this week’s Matinee Heroes Show Notes 1:05 Alan and Craig discuss the past few months including the San Francisco Comic Con, Monterey Comic Con and why cosplay is not consent. 20:15 Discussion of "Serpico" 49:39 Recasting 53:24 Double Feature 56:45 Final Thoughts 1:03:25   Alan and Craig preview next week's episode which is a Patreon patron selection "Second Hand Lions" Next week's episode is a Patreon patron selection "Second Hand Lions"