Episode 477 – Part 2

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This Week: Kevin takes a few shots at the Warcraft success in China and LGBT demands for Pixar and Star Wars before launching into the reviews of the sequels of the summer, including The Conjuring 2 and Now You See Me 2. Other films reviewed include Warcraft, Maggie’s Plan and Rabin: The Last Day. In the final segment, Kevin offers a bit of Ghostbusters love with a Fat Guy Movie Food Review of the Key Lime Slime Twinkie and the Hi-C Ecto-Cooler, before talking about some of the home cinema recommendations for the week.

Featured music: Now You See Me 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Brian Tyler


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Cinema @ Home – June 7, 2016

This week’s suggestions of new content on Blu-ray, DVD and streaming for maximum home viewing enjoyment.

Be sure to listen live each Tuesday morning on 700 WLW, when Kevin gives his top recommendations to Mike McConnell.

Also, tune in each week to the Fat Guys at the Movies radio program to hear Kevin talk about the top recommendations for home cinema for the week.

TOP PICK


Zootopia
Rated PG
Studio: Disney
Formats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
This charming Disney animated film finds a rabbit becoming a police officer in the integrated city of Zootopia. It works as a great little kids’ movie, but it also has a nice detective story along with it as well. Special features include a slate of family-friendly behind-the-scenes information, including “Zoology: The Rountables,” “The Origin of an Animal Tale,” “Research: A True-Life Adventure,” “Z.P.D. Forensic Files,” “Scoretopia,” plus deleted scenes, deleted characters and Shakira’s “Try Everything” music video.
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Episode 476 – As Relevant as Kanye West’s Burps

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This Week: Kevin continues explaining why fan service based on Internet demands is a bad thing, particularly when it comes to the new Star Wars movie. He also offers a fresh alternative to the grand James Bond debate. Later, he reviews the new films Me Before You, The Congressman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Almost Holy and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Finally, as he wraps things up, he offers some box office insight and home cinema recommendations.


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Cinema @ Home – May 31, 2016

This week’s suggestions of new content on Blu-ray, DVD and streaming for maximum home viewing enjoyment.

Be sure to listen live each Tuesday morning on 700 WLW, when Kevin gives his top recommendations to Mike McConnell.

Also, tune in each week to the Fat Guys at the Movies radio program to hear Kevin talk about the top recommendations for home cinema for the week.

TOP PICK


Gods of Egypt
Rated PG-13
Studio: LIonsgate
Formats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
Though overdone with CGI and starring B-level actors, this is a fun and silly look at Egyptian mythology in a Clash of the Titans sort of way.
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Episode 475 – I Want to Play Iron Man!

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This Week: Kevin takes a small break from the outrageous news stories to offer some words of caution about John Carpenter returning to the Halloween series, and he also wags his finger at the entertainment news sites puking out stories about actor speculation. He then takes a point to review the Memorial Day movies, including X-Men Apocalypse, Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Ones Below, The Lobster and The Meddler. Later, he offers some box office predictions and suggest some home cinema recommendations.


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‘Mystery-Science Theater 3000: Volume II’ DVD Review



mst3k2dvdMYSTERY-SCIENCE THEATER 3000: VOLUME II

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MOVIE: ***** (out of 5)
DVD EXPERIENCE: ** (out of 5)

STARRING
Joel Hodgson as JOEL ROBINSON
Michael J. Nelson as MIKE NELSON
Trace Beaulieu as CROW T. ROBOT
Kevin Murphy as TOM SERVO
Trace Beaulieu as DR. CLAYTON FORRESTER
Frank Conniff as TV’s FRANK

Studio: Shout Factory

Created by: Joel Hodgson
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‘How to Be Single’ Blu-ray Review



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(R)
MOVIE: ** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: **1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Dakota Johnson as ALICE
Rebel Wilson as ROBIN
Alison Brie as LUCY
Leslie Mann as MEG
Anders Holm as TOM
Nicholas Braun as JOSH
Damon Wayans Jr. as DAVID
Jake Lacy as KEN
Jason Mantzoukas as GEORGE

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Christian Ditter
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Find Your Drink Number: “How to Be Single” Drinking Game

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Back on Valentine’s Day weekend, the female sex comedy “How to Be Single” hit theaters. It was crushed by “Deadpool” at the box office, but that doesn’t mean that it didn’t grab the interest of at least a few ladies for a girl’s night out a the movies.

Now, “How to Be Single” is out on all home cinema formats, allowing girlfriends to gather together in the sanctity of their own homes. Forget high heels and tight skirts at the singles’ bars. Wear sweat pants and drink their wine as you watch this latest relationship comedy.

The film features some talented ladies in the cast, including Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie and Rebel Wilson. It may not have been the biggest hit at the box office, but it should certainly find an audience on Blu-ray and DVD,

And now, to cover our butts… This game is only for people over the age of 21. Please drink responsibly, and remember to practice safe sex (whether you’re drunk or not).
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