TOWER HEIST
(PG-13)
MOVIE: ***1/2 (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ***1/2 (out of 5)
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
The Idiot Boxers – Bonus Episode: Key & Peele
In this very special episode: Merrill invites Fozziebare into the magical studio in the sky to help discuss Comedy Central’s new sketch series, Key & Peele.
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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 51
In this very special episode: The Idiot Boxers are back for a fun-filled episode of cynicism, swearing and really offensive rants about celebrity worship and the death of Whitney Houston (and they apologize in advance for what is said in the show). They also talk about the latest TV news and get down with some reviews, including a scathing analysis of Kevin Smith’s Comic Book Men. But since Merrill had such a great week, there’s few things Kevin can say to bring him down. Poor kid. Later, they sound-off about Netflix viewership, then offer some DVD suggestions and Idiot Recommendation. It’s been a long couple weeks between episodes, but the Idiots make sure to not disappoint with their unique analysis of the idiocy happening in the world of entertainment. As Whitney Cummings circa 1998 would say, it’s their jam!
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‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ Movie Review
GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE(PG-13)
** (out of 5)
February 17, 2012
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Nicolas Cage as JOHNNY BLAZE
Violante Placido as NADYA
Ciarán Hinds as ROARKE
Idris Elba as MOREAU
Johnny Whitworth as RAY CARRIGAN
Fergus Riordan as DANNY
Directed by: Neveldine/Taylor
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Movie Review: ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’
Rated PG-13
Opens: February 17, 2012
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Idris Elba, Ciaran Hinds, Christopher Lambert and Violante Placido
Directed by: Neveldine/Taylor
Kevin says Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance kinda sucks!
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Episode 252 – Vomit Bullets and Wee-Wee Fire
This Week: It is a dark time for movie reviewers. Being the middle of February, most of the releases are absolute crap, and the studios haven’t screened them. But that doesn’t stop honey-badger reviewer Kevin Carr from pushing ahead with the Fat Guys at the Movies podcast. He invites Ronald Nicholls from BoxOfficeBuz.com to not review the new films this week, including Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (which was not screened for anyone, and that’s the studio that screened Jack and Jill) and This Means War (which suffered from marketing confusion and botched Valentine’s Day screenings). They also tip their hats to The Secret World of Arrietty, which is probably all kinds of awesome, but Disney didn’t screen it much because it is such a limited release. Kevin and Ron also answer a listener question, talk about the box office and list some of the best Studio Ghibli movies in the Fat Guy Five.
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‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Blu-ray Review
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
(not rated)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ** (out of 5)
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Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 02/14/12
Kevin’s picks on DVD this week: The Rum Diary, All Quiet on the Western Front Blu-ray, Take Shelter, Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe and The Lorax: Deluxe Edition
Stinker of the week: Human Centipede II (Full Sequence)
Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 02/14/12
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Movie Review: ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D’
Rated PG
Opens: February 10, 2012
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd and Ian McDiarmid
Directed by: Michael Sucsy
Kevin says Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D ROCKS!
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Movie Review: ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’
Rated PG-13
Opens: February 10, 2012
Studio: New Line Cinema
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens and Kristin Davis
Directed by: Brad Peyton
Kevin says Journey 2: The Mysterious Island kinda rocks!
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Movie Review: ‘Safe House’
Rated R
Opens: February 10, 2012
Studio: Universal
Starring: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson and Sam Shephard
Directed by: Daniel Espinosa
Kevin says Safe House kinda sucks!
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Movie Review: ‘The Vow’
Rated PG-13
Opens: February 10, 2012
Studio: Screen Gems
Starring: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill, Scott Speedman and Jessica Lange
Directed by: Michael Sucsy
Kevin says The Vow SUCKS!
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‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ Movie Review
JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND(PG)
***1/2 (out of 5)
February 10, 2012
STARRING
Dwayne Johnson as HANK
Michael Caine as ALEXANDER
Josh Hutcherson as SEAN
Luis Guzman as GABATO
Vanessa Hudgens as KAILANI
Kristin Davis as LIZ
Directed by: Brad Peyton
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‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D’ Movie Review
STAR WARS: EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENACE 3D(PG)
**** (out of 5)
February 10, 2012
STARRING
Liam Neeson as QUI-GON JINN
Ewan MacGregor as OBI-WAN KENOBI
Natalie Portman as PADME AMIDALA
Jake Lloyd as ANAKIN SKYWALKER
Ian McDiarmid as SENATOR PALPATINE
Directed by: George Lucas
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Episode 251 – As Good As Part One, But With Boobs
This Week: Kevin is as giddy as a school girl with the anticipation of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace in 3D. So much so, he paints his face like Darth Maul and invites Michael Neel, director of The Drive-In Horrorshow to join him in the Magical Studio in the Sky. Together they bemoan the presence of Channing Tatum in films today as well as wonder if Ryan Reynolds can hold up against Denzel Washington in an action movie. They also chat about The Rock’s latest family adventure film, then head into the middle segment to talk about box office and answer a listener email. They also chat about Michael’s anthology horror flick and lay down a Fat Guy Five about absolute crap films that they love. Then it’s the DVD Rundown and a big good-bye for the week.
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