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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 51

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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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Movie Review: ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’

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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!
[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/heresthedeal/ghostrider2.mp3]
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Episode 252 – Vomit Bullets and Wee-Wee Fire

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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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Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 02/14/12

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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’

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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!
[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/heresthedeal/thephantommenace3d.mp3]
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Movie Review: ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’

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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!
[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/heresthedeal/journey2.mp3]
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Movie Review: ‘Safe House’

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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!
[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/heresthedeal/safehouse.mp3]
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Movie Review: ‘The Vow’

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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!
[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/heresthedeal/thevow.mp3]
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Episode 251 – As Good As Part One, But With Boobs

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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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Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 02/07/12

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Kevin’s picks on DVD this week: Lady and the Tramp Blu-ray, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas, Project Nim, The Elephant in the Living Room and Anonymous

Stinker of the week: The Twilight Non-Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I

Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 02/07/12
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Fat Guy 5: Five Reasons Why ‘Chronicle’ Sucks Ass

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On This Episode: Kevin digs out the old Second Reel podcast and dusts it over, giving it a new coat of paint so it also works as a Fat Guy Five. After loathing the new film Chronicle, Kevin seeks out Steve “Gabe” Reeves, who also detested the film. Instead of finding diverse opinions on the subject (because, let’s face it… if you want to find Chronicle love, you can look at just about every other web site out there). Instead, they take the time to berate the film and rattle off the five reasons why it is turrible.

[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/archived_shows/secondreel_episode20.mp3]

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The Idiot Boxers – Episode 50

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In this very special episode: It’s the big, fat 50th episode of The Idiot Boxers, so the Idiots proudly toast with glasses of donkey semen and urine to celebrate the event. (Trust us, after you listen to this show, it will all make sense to you.) They chat about how much they don’t care about the Super Bowl while Kevin discovers something amazing about Merrill and his dog. Then they talk TV news and are bewildered by some of the choices NBC is making in pilot season. Then, it’s off to review some shows while Kevin discusses the finer points of strip clubs in the Sound-Off segment. Finally, it’s an Idiot Recommendation before the Idiots look forward to another 50 episodes of the show.

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Movie Review: ‘Chronicle’

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Rated PG-13
Opens: February 3, 2012
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw and Anna Wood
Directed by: Josh Trank

Kevin says Chronicle SUCKS!
[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/heresthedeal/chronicle.mp3]
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Movie Review: ‘The Woman in Black’

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Rated PG-13
Opens: February 3, 2012
Studio: CBS Films
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Ciarán Hinds, Janet McTeer, David Burke and Shaun Dooley
Directed by: James Watkins

Kevin says The Woman in Black kinda rocks!
[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/heresthedeal/thewomaninblack.mp3]
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Movie Review: ‘Big Miracle’

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Rated PG
Opens: February 3, 2012
Studio: Universal Pictures
Starring: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, Tim Blake Nelson and Mark Ivanir
Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Kevin says Big Miracle kinda rocks!
[audio:https://www.fatguysatthemovies.com/fatguys/heresthedeal/bigmiracle.mp3]
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