Fat Guys at the Movies &#187; Michael Bay

FSR’s Weekly Report Card for Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Larry Crowne

Episode Schedule:

Part I: A preview of Larry Crowne (8:50)

Part II: A review of Transformers: Dark of the Moon (10:40)

Part III: More on Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Box Office Recap, Box Office Predictions, Listener Feedback and the Fat Guy Five: Five Movie Stars or Characters That Sound Like Booze (33:00)

Part IV: DVD Round-Up: The Lord of the Rings Blu-ray, Zathura, Jumaji, Barney’s Version, Sucker Punch, Season of the Witch, Warehouse 13: Season 2 and The Warrior’s Way (6:35)

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A week off to avoid seeing The Zookeeper

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Movie Review: ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’

Kevin Carr — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:13:24 +0000

Rated PG-13
Opens: June 29, 2011
Studio: Paramount
Starring: Lots of Robots Blowing Shit Up
Directed by: Michael Bay

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Episode 207 – With Apologies to Splinter

Kevin Carr — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:00:49 +0000

This Week: Kevin welcomes Rudie Obias from Gordon and the Whale into the Magical Studio in the Sky. Even though Kevin hasn’t seen any of the films this week (with no thanks to the studios, who didn’t screen them anywhere in his state), he’s able to talk about them. Rudie takes a look at the kick-ass nature of Sucker Punch while Kevin tries to explain the appeal of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Together they chat about box office, the state of 3D versus ticket price, DVD picks and a look at five fun films (and film series) aimed at the 14-year-old boy in all of us.

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FSR’s Weekly Report Card for Sucker Punch and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Episode Schedule:

Part I: Preview of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (8:50)

Part II: Review of Sucker Punch (10:40)

Part III: Box Office Recap, Box Office Predictions, 3D and Ticket Prices and the Fat Guy Five: Five Fun Films Geared Toward 14-Year-Old Boys (38:00)

Part IV: DVD Round-Up: Yogi Bear, Scarecrow & Mrs. King: Season 2, Skyline, How Do You Know? and (God help us!) The Tourist (6:35)

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A look at Hop, Insidious and Source Code

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Celluloid Spotlight: Episode 63 – Caged Light

Merrill Barr — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:00:11 +0000

In this episode, Merrill and Hash get into a lengthy, but necessary debate over the merits of the man, the myth, the legend Nicolas Cage.

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Celluloid Spotlight: Episode 61 – Genre Light

Merrill Barr — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:00:30 +0000

In this episode, Merrill and Hash are joined by Dr. Cole Abaius to help dive through the magical world of film genre.

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Celluloid Spotlight: Episode 53 – Special Light

Merrill Barr — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:00:33 +0000

In this episode, Merrill and Hash hop the light train and break down the wonders of special effects.

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Celluloid Spotlight: Episode 37 – Over The Spot

Merrill Barr — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:20:22 +0000

In this episode, Robert Fure returns to help Merrill dissect what it means to be over the top.

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Celluloid Spotlight: Episode 34 – Marketing Light

Merrill Barr — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:00:46 +0000

In this episode, coming off the heals of the biggest marketing convention ever devised, Comic-Con. Merrill invites Film School Rejects’ own Robert Fure to help break down why studios always drop the ball when it comes to film marketing. As well as figure out how important film marketing is today. Hold on to your hats, because this episode is going to take you on the ride of your life… Well according to the TV spot anyway.

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Episode 169 – Jonah Fat Story 3D

Kevin Carr — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:05:38 +0000

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On This Week’s Show: Kevin and Neil open their toy box to review Pixar’s latest masterpiece, Toy Story 3D. They also give a curt nod to Jonah Hex and discuss their favorite Pixar characters. Finally, before leading into the DVD segment and fighting off an army of Daleks, Neil accepts a challenge from The Idiot Boxers co-host Merrill Barr in regards to Michael Bay fandom.

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FSR’s Weekly Report Card for Toy Story 3D and Jonah Hex

Episode Schedule:

Part I: Preview of Jonah Hex (8:50)

Part II: Review of Toy Story 3D (10:40)

Part III: More on Toy Story 3D, Box Office Recap, Michael Bay Challenge and the Fat Guy Five (21:00)

Part IV: DVD Round-Up: Youth in Revolt and Mary & Max, American Dad: Vol. 5, Family Guy: Vol. 8, When in Rome, Burma VJ, Adopted, The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Vol. 4, Sanctuary: Season 2, Air Bud World Pup on DVD with The Book of Eli, Flash Gordon, Supernatural: Season One and Darkman on Blu-ray (6:35)

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Knight and Day and Grown Ups

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Celluloid Spotlight: Episode 24 – The Great Debate, Buisness vs Art

Merrill Barr — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:00:56 +0000

In this episode, Merrill and Hash take sides in one of the most prominent film debates going on today. They break down what happens when business and art collide.

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Blu-ray Blitz: ‘Armageddon’ and ‘Tombstone’

Kevin Carr — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:15:33 +0000

Fat Guy Kevin Carr reviews Walt Disney Studios’ Blu-rays of Armageddon and Tombstone.

Armageddon
Rated PG-13
Studio: Touchstone
What it’s about: Michael Bay blows a lot of shit up when Bruce Willis and a gang of deep-core drillers lay the smack down on a planet-killing asteroid the size of Texas.

The movie: Rocks! – While I am far from a Michael Bay fan, I count Armageddon as his most enjoyable film ever. I think part of the reason it works so well is that in 1998, Michael Bay didn’t command the control he does now. This allowed the studio to meddle with the script and actually force him to do some work with the characters (even if the forced post-Titanic love story is a bit weak). Plus, it doesn’t hurt to have J.J. Abrams helping with the script. This movie is a blast… literally. The cast is excellent and the action is awesome. And with the exception of a few visual effects that don’t quite hold up, it still looks great even 12 years after it was made.

The bonus material: Kinda sucks – There’s a disturbing trend with studios releasing films on Blu-ray. Many releases come with fewer bonus features than the original DVD release… or none at all. The features on the Armageddon Blu-ray are very sparse, with only the “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” music video and the standard-definition trailers. This is further bothersome considering the Criterion DVD release of Armageddon was fantastic and loaded.

Notes on the Blu-ray experience: The only reason to pick up a release like this is to see the film in high definition because there is no reason to get the few features on Blu-ray. Fortunately, being a Michael Bay movie, it’s made for high definition. Bay’s films always look fantastic, and the transfer is crisp and clean. Not for the features, but for the film, this is worth checking out in this format… if you can handle looking at Billy Bob Thornton and Steve Buscemi’s teeth in 1080p.

Tombstone
Rated R
Studio: Hollywood Pictures
What it’s about: Kurt Russell plays Wyatt Earp, kicking ass and taking names in the lawless town of Tombstone, Arizona.

The movie: Rocks! – I hadn’t realized how long it has been since Tombstone was released until I looked at the date. For a film that hit the theaters damn near 20 years ago, I am impressed as hell at how this movie holds up. There are few modern westerns made, and this is one of the best. It has a great set-up and fantastic acting. The action is likewise gritty and visceral. I loved the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral, but that’s just the beginning (or rather, the middle) of the story. Having been to Tombstone, Arizona with the family about five years ago, I found a new appreciation for the set design, but it’s the acting and the powerful action that makes this film remain awesome to this day.

The bonus material: Kinda rocks – Unlike the aforementioned Armageddon, I have not browsed through the original DVD release of Tombstone, and while this disc has relatively few special features, there’s at least something more on it than the movie. The most interesting thing is the featurette “The Making of Tombstone,” which has some nice interviews, including one with future Twilight-director Catherine Hardwicke as the production designer. Additional special features include the director’s original storyboards and a slew of trailers and TV spots.

Notes on the Blu-ray experience: Like Armageddon, this film is great in high definition, showing the gorgeous landscape of the American cinematic western. Tombstone is full of testosterone, piss and vinegar, and it all comes across in rich colors in this presentation. Looks great. Sounds great. Love it.

Second Reel Episode 2 – Who Blows Shit Up Better?

Kevin Carr — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:45 +0000

On This Episode: Kevin welcomes special guests Mel Valentin and Robert Fure to discuss the topic that everyone is debating: Who Blows Shit Up Better, Roland Emmerich or Michael Bay?

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Episode 121 – Revenge of the Fattened

fatguy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:40:42 +0000

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On This Week’s Show: Neil hoses down the Magical Studio in the Sky with bodily fluids and testosterone after watching Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen not once, but twice. Kevin tries to keep a level head while suffering through a review of My Sister’s Keeper. There’s a minor Fat Guy smackdown as Neil tries to justify his stalker-ish excitement for all things Michael Bay, but eventually he agrees with Kevin with his Jurassic Park analogy. Then they serve up a Fat Guy Five about movies that assault the senses. Awesome!

Films Reviewed this Week: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and My Sister’s Keeper.

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FSR’s Weekly Report Card for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and My Sister’s Keeper

Episode Schedule:

Segment 1 [8:50] – Review of My Sister’s Keeper

Segment 2 [10:40] – Review of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Segment 3 [12:45] – Box office recap and predictions and the Fat Guy Five: Five Movies That Assault Your Senses

Segment 4 [6:35] – DVD Round-Up: Neil’s pick is Waltz with Bashir; Kevin’s picks include the past releases of the BBC’s Mistresses along with Fatal Attraction and Indecent Proposal on Blu-ray while his new releases include Pink Panther 2, Inkheart, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Reba: Season Six and Tom & Jerry The Chuck Jones Collection; Review Recap and a look ahead to next week.

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Neil and Kevin will be taking the week off so they can drink beer at 9 a.m. and watch fireworks

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Movie Review: ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’

fatguy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:10:24 +0000

Rated PG-13
Opens: June 26, 2009
Studio: DreamWorks
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Rainn Wilson, Hugo Weaving and John Turturro
Directed by: Michael Bay

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Episode 84 – The Miracle of St. Fatty

Kevin Carr — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:07:01 +0000

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On This Week’s Show: Kevin and Neil swear they aren’t planning on offending anyone in this show… until they start talking about unsubstantiated Kirk Cameron rumors. Neil proves that he is devious, sexy and funny, but Kevin insists he’s still a whore. The Fat Guys take on the Lucky Ones, Spike Lee’s joints, Diane Lane’s awful new movie and the director who could be the next Michael Bay.

Films Reviewed this Week: Eagle Eye, Miracle at St. Anna, Nights at Rodanthe, The Lucky Ones and Choke.

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The 10 Remaining Must See Movies of 2008
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Episode 62 – Fat Guys Escape From the Magical Studio in the Sky

Kevin Carr — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:09:11 +0000

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On This Week’s Show: After a botched flight to Amsterdam, Kevin and Neil are sent to Guantanamo Bay… then escape back to the Magical Studio in the Sky. There, they discuss the ins and outs of pregnant SNL stars, Harold and Kumar’s smoking habits and how to get into that cool little sex club with Huge Jackman and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Films Reviewed this Week: Baby Mama, Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay and Deception.

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- The Ten Hottest Baby Mamas in Movie History – The Fat Guys’ Top Ten!
- Michael Bay is Being a Huge Douche About Transformers 2 – Neil Miller Lashes Out at Michael Bay
- Wonder Woman Survives to Script Stage
- Every Iron Man Story on Film School Rejects

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