Cinema @ Home – May 24, 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


The Finest Hours
Rated PG-13
Studio: Disney
Formats available: BD, DVD, VOD
THis inspirational Disney movie tells the story of a daring Coast Guard rescue mission. Chris Pine headlines a strong cast and an uplifting message. Bonus content includes a look at the real town behind the story, two spotlights on the cast, some stories of real Coast Guard rescues and a look at the real heroes of the Coast Guard. The Blu-ray also includes the DVD and deleted scenes.
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Episode 474 – Neo-Feminism in Movie Criticism

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This Week: Kevin dives into hot water and takes on the neo-feminist film critics with a scathing rebuttal of why it’s not sexist to be skeptical of the new Ghostbusters and later why Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising isn’t anything to be proud of. He also looks at other new movies like The Angry Birds Movie, A Bigger Splash and The Nice Guys. Finally, he dissects who is really at fault for the shake-up at DC and Warner Bros., and eventually offers his take on this week’s box office and some home cinema recommendations.

Featured music: The Nice Guys Original Motion Picture Score by John Ottman and David Buckley


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‘The Witch’ Blu-ray Review



thewitchbdTHE WITCH

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

STARRING
Anya Taylor-Joy as THOMASIN
Ralph Ineson as WILLIAM
Kate Dickie as KATHERINE
Harvey Scrimshaw as CALEB
Ellie Grainger as MERCY
Lucas Dawson as JONAS
Bathsheba Garnett as THE WITCH

Studio: A24

Directed by: Robert Eggers
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Wouldst Thou Like to Drink Deliciously?: “The Witch” Drinking Game

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Earlier this winter, Robert Eggers’ tale of New England horror “The Witch” hit theaters. With a story culled from primary source accounts of witches in the 1600s, “The Witch” became an instant classic of slow-burn atmosphere, paranoia and overbearing religious practice.

Unfortunately, it also became famous for revealing the jerks in the theater who couldn’t shut up during the deliberately-paced, unconventional film. Now, “The Witch” is available on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand, which allows you to watch it with total control of your environment. It also means that you can watch it and not have to pay exorbitant prices for alcohol at your local theater-turned-bar.

And now, to cover our butts… This game is only for people over the age of 21. Please drink responsibly, and remember that Black Phillip says you are wicked.
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Episode 473 – Lamenting PG-13 Horror

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This Week: Kevin takes on the silliness of PG-13 horror with one of the worst examples of the bunch since last year’s Poltergeist remake. But before the movie reviews, he responds to some legal news and takes a few jabs at Kevin Smith and his godawful Yoga Hosers trailer. Later, he reviews The Darkness, Money Monster, High-Rise, The Man Who Knew Infinity and The Family Fang. Finally, he rounds out the show with a look at the box office and home cinema selections.


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‘Captain America: Civil War’ Movie Review



captainamericacivilwarCAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

May 6, 2016

STARRING
Chris Evans as STEVE ROGERS / CAPTAIN AMERICA
Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK / IRON MAN
Scarlett Johansson as NATASHA ROMANOFF / BLACK WIDOW
Sebastian Stan as BUCKY BARNES / WINTER SOLDIER
Anthony Mackie as SAM WILSON / FALCON
Don Cheadle as JAMES RHODES / WAR MACHINE
Jeremy Renner as CLINT BARTON / HAWKEYE
Chadwick Boseman as T’CHALLA / BLACK PANTHER
Paul Bettany as VISION
Elizabeth Olsen as WANDA MAXIMOFF / SCARLET WITCH
Paul Rudd as SCOTT LANG / ANT-MAN
Emily VanCamp as SHARON CARTER
Tom Holland as PETER PARKER / SPIDER-MAN
Daniel Brühl as ZEMO

Studio: Marvel

Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo
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Episode 472 – I Am Super Mr. Mom

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This Week: Kevin launches into the summer movie season by welcoming in the return of the Avengers with Captain America: Civil War. Of course, first he has to address nonsense about gender-specific Power Rangers outfits and whitewashing in movies. Later, he also reviews the RiffTrax Live edition of Time Chasers and interviews the original film’s director. Other films reviewed include Bite, Tale of Tales and Phantom of the Theater, and the show wraps up with bold box office predictions and the world-famous home cinema round-up!


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