Character Relationships in Matinee
Lawrence Woolsey (played by John Goodman) is a protagonist in Matinee.
Ruth Corday / Carole (played by Cathy Moriarty) is a protagonist in Matinee.
Gene Loomis (played by Simon Fenton) appears in Matinee.
Stan (played by Omri Katz) appears in Matinee.
Sandra (played by Lisa Jakub) appears in Matinee.
Sherry (played by Kellie Martin) appears in Matinee.
Bob (played by John Sayles) appears in Matinee.
Herb (played by Dick Miller) appears in Matinee.
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Character Relationship Map: Matinee
Matinee (1993) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Lawrence Woolsey
(played by John Goodman) — protagonist
Ruth Corday / Carole
(played by Cathy Moriarty) — protagonist
Gene Loomis
(played by Simon Fenton) — supporting
Stan
(played by Omri Katz) — supporting
Sandra
(played by Lisa Jakub) — supporting
Sherry
(played by Kellie Martin) — supporting
Bob
(played by John Sayles) — minor
Herb
(played by Dick Miller) — minor
Key Relationships
Stan → Sherry
(Romantic Crush & Girlfriend)
Gene Loomis → Sandra
(Romantic Crush & Love Interest)
Gene Loomis → Stan
(Social Ally & Friend)
Lawrence Woolsey → Stan
(Social Ally & Benefactor)
Lawrence Woolsey → Sandra
(Social Ally & Benefactor)
Lawrence Woolsey → Bob
(Professional Manipulator & Actor)
Lawrence Woolsey → Herb
(Professional Manipulator & Actor)
Lawrence Woolsey → Gene Loomis
(Narrative Mentor & Fan)
Lawrence Woolsey → Ruth Corday / Carole
(Romantic Partner)
Story Analysis
A producer exploits the Cuban Missile Crisis to promote his horror film, while teenagers navigate romance and chaos during a premiere night.
Plot Progression
Cuban Tensions & Cinema Hype
School Drama & Staged Protests
Premiere Chaos & Shelter Trap
Rescue, Collapse & Evacuation
Directed by Joe Dante
Matinee (1993) · 6.7/10 · comedy, drama
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