Monthly Archives: December 2011

Episode 245 – The Big, Fat End of the Year Special

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This Week: As 2011 comes to a close, Kevin invites The Idiot Boxers’ co-host Merrill Barr into the Magical Studio in the Sky to look at the best and worst films of the year. They also look at some of the new films this week, including the Christmas Day release of The Darkest Hour as well as the limited release films The Iron Lady, Albert Nobbs, Angels Crest, Pariah and A Separation. Then they talk about box office winners and predictions before Merrill gets alarmingly shrill at the topic of the DVD Round-up. Then the Fat Guys Network says good-bye to 2011 and hello to 2012.


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Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 12/27/11

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Kevin’s picks on DVD this week: Archer: The Complete Season Two, Apollo 18, Final Destination 5, In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds and Hostel: Part III

Stinker of the week: Jersey Shore: Season Four

Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 12/27/11
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'Archer: The Complete Season Two' Blu-ray Review

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archer2bdARCHER: THE COMPLETE SEASON TWO

(not rated)
MOVIE: *** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: **1/2 (out of 5)
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'Final Destination 5' Blu-ray Review

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finaldestination5bdFINAL DESTINATION 5

(R)
MOVIE: *** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: **1/2 (out of 5)
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'Apollo 18' Blu-ray Review

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apollo18bdAPOLLO 18

(PG-13)
MOVIE: *** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: *** (out of 5)
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'In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds' Blu-ray Review

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inthenameoftheking2bdIN THE NAME OF THE KING 2: TWO WORLDS

(R)
MOVIE: ***1/2 (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: *** (out of 5)
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'Sid & Nancy' Blu-ray Review

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sidandnancybdSID & NANCY

(R)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: *** (out of 5)
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The Idiot Boxers – Bonus Episode: American Horror Story

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In this very special episode: Kevin and Merrill may be on break from the usual but that won’t stop Merrill from watching as much TV as possible. And with the help of Dave Gonzales from Operation Kino, the two of them talk the wonder and bat shit insanity that is American Horror Story.

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Episode 244 – The Most Awkward Happy Meal Toy

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This Week: Preparing for the long Christmas weekend, Kevin invites fellow critic and live-tweeter Mel Valentin into the Magical Studio in the Sky for an early episode. Together, they look at the 586 new releases this holiday week, including The Adventures of Tintin, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and War Horse. They also take a quick look at some of the award films in limited release before talking box office, examine the latest The Dark Knight Rises and The Hobbit trailers and answer some long-overdue listener feedback. After laying out a Fat Guy Five about English-language remakes, Kevin and Mel whip through the DVD Rundown and then sail away into the sunset.


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'The Adventures of Tintin' Movie Review

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tintinTHE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN
(PG)
**** (out of 5)

December 21, 2011

STARRING
Jamie Bell as TINTIN
Andy Serkis as CAPTAIN HADDOCK
Daniel Craig as IVANOVICH SAKHARINE
Simon Pegg as INSPECTOR THOMPSON
Nick Frost THOMSON

Directed by: Stven Spielberg
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Movie Review: ‘War Horse’

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Rated PG
Opens: December 25, 2011
Studio: DreamWorks
Starring: Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Peter Mullan, Niels Arestrup and Tom Hiddleston
Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Kevin says War Horse ROCKS!
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'The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Volume Five' DVD Review

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americanteenager5dvdTHE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER: VOLUME FIVE

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MOVIE: *** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ** (out of 5)
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'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' Movie Review

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dragontattooTHE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
(R)
****1/2 (out of 5)

December 20, 2011

STARRING
Daniel Craig as MIKAEL BLOMKVIST
Rooney Mara as LISBETH SALANDER
Christopher Plummer as HENRIK VANGER
Stellan Skarsgård as MARTIN VANGER
Robin Wright as ERIKA BERGER
Joely Richardson as ANITA VANGER

Directed by: David Fincher
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Movie Review: ‘The Adventures of Tintin’

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Rated PG
Opens: December 21, 2011
Studio: Paramount
Starring: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost
Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Kevin says The Adventures of Tintin ROCKS!
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Movie Review: ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’

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Rated R
Opens: December 20, 2011
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Robin Wright and Stellan Skarsgård
Directed by: David Fincher

Kevin says The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ROCKS!
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