Episode 442 – I’m Sorry I Have a Penis, Meryl Streep

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This Week: Kevin takes on hard-hitting news items by lashing out at both Doctor Who and Meryl Streep. Later, he reviews the new films Pan, He Named Me Malala, Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, Peace Officer and Big Stone Gap. He also has a chance to chat with Paul Wilson, whose family was heavily involved in the development and production of Big Stone Gap. Finally, Kevin looks at the box office and gives some suggestions in the DVD Round-Up!


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‘Gravy’ Blu-ray Review



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(unrated)
MOVIE: *** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: *** (out of 5)

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Michael Weston as ANSON
Jimmi Simpson as STEF
Sutton Foster as KERRY
Lily Cole as MIMI
Molly Ephraim as CRICKET
Paul Rodriguez as CHUY
Gabriel Luna as HECTOR
Lothaire Bluteau as YANNICK
Gabourey Sibide as WINKETTA
Sarah Silverman as BETHANY

Studio: Scream Factory

Directed by: James Roday
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‘The Martian’ Movie Review



themartianTHE MARTIAN
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

October 2, 2015

STARRING
Matt Damon as MARK WATNEY
Jessica Chastain as MELISSA LEWIS
Kristen Wiig as ANNIE MONTROSE
Jeff Daniels as TEDDY SANDERS
Michael Peña as RICK MARTINEZ
Sean Bean as MITCH HENDERSON
Kate Mara as BETH JOHANSSEN
Sebastian Stan as CHRIS BECK
Aksel Hennie as ALEX VOGEL
Chiwetel Ejiofor as VINCENT KAPOOR
Benedict Wong as BRUCE NG
Mackenzie Davis as MINDY PARK
Donald Glover as RICH PURNELL

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Directed by: Ridley Scott
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Episode 441 – Thor: Fraggle Rock

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This Week: Kevin dives into the first episode of the show in Halloween season with a review of James Roday’s horror comedy Gravy along with an interview with Roday about the film. Of course, first he looks at the news and trailers, then reviews the other films of the week, including The Martian, The Walk, Sicario, Partisan and Sleeping with Other People. Then, after talking with James Roday, Kevin gives out his two cents on the box office and the movies to enjoy in the DVD Round-Up!


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‘The Walk’ Movie Review



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(PG)
***1/2 (out of 5)

September 30, 2015

STARRING
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as PHILIPPE PETIT
Ben Kingsley as PAPA RUDY
Charlotte Le Bon as ANNIE ALLIX
James Badge Dale as J.P.
Ben Schwartz as ALBERT
Steve Valentine as BARRY GREENHOUSE

Studio: Sony

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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‘The Bear’ Blu-ray Review



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

STARRING
Bart the Bear as THE KODIAK BEAR
Youk the Bear as THE BEAR CUB
Tchéky Karyo as TOM
Jack Wallace as BILL
André Lacombe as LE CHASSEUR AUX CHIENS

Studio: Shout Factory

Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud
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Episode 440 – The Muppets vs. One Million Moms

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This Week: Before Kevin launches into the early sampling of horror movies (and horror-themed movies) in cinemas, he sounds off about The Muppets and the idiots in One Million Moms. Later, he reviews The Green Inferno, Wildlike, Hotel Transylvania 2, The Intern, Meet the Patels and Unbranded. Then, he pulls out his whip for the world-famous DVD Round-Up after rattling off his infallible box office predictions.


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‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ Movie Review



hoteltransylvania2HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2
(PG)
***1/2 (out of 5)

September 25, 2015

STARRING
Adam Sandler as DRACULA
Andy Samberg as JONATHAN
Selena Gomez as MAVIS
Kevin James as FRANKENSTEIN
Steve Buscemi as WAYNE
David Spade as GRIFFIN
Keegan-Michael Key as MURRAY

Studio: Sony

Directed by: Genndy Tartakovsky
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‘The Intern’ Movie Review



theinternTHE INTERN
(PG-13)
***1/2 (out of 5)

September 25, 2015

STARRING
Robert De Niro as BEN
Anne Hathaway as JULES
Rene Russo as FIONA
Anders Holm as MATT
JoJo Kushner as PAIGE
Andrew Rannells as CAMERON
Adam DeVine as JASON
Zack Pearlman as DAVIS
Jason Orley as LEWIS
Christina Sherer as BECKY

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Nancy Meyers
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‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ Movie Review

mazerunnerthescorchtrialsMAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS
(PG-13)
*1/2 (out of 5)

September 18, 2015

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Dylan O’Brien as THOMAS
Ki Hong Lee as MINHO
Kaya Scodelario as TERESA
Thomas Brodie-Sangster as NEWT
Dexter Darden as FRYPAN
Alexander Flores as WINSTON
Jacob Lofland as ARIS JONES
Rosa Salazar as BRENDA
Giancarlo Esposito as JORGE
Patricia Clarkson as AVA PAIGE
Aidan Gillen as JANSON

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Directed by: Wes Ball
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‘Intro to Hitchcock’ at the Gateway Film Center

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As part of the Gateway Film Center’s “Film’s Cool” class, it will present “Intro to Hitchcock – The Films and Obsessions of the Master of Suspense” on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Taught by Johnny DiLoretto and John DeSando, “Intro to Hitchcock” takes a look at the films to be shown at the film center as part of its annual Hitchcocktober celebration. The class will examine Alfred Hitchcock’s life and early career, including analyzing the style and technique in his films.

Films covered in the seminar include “Psycho,” “Rear Window,” “North by Northwest,” “Strangers on a Train,” and “The Lodger.”

Cost is $25 for GFC members and $50 for non-members. For $100, students will receive admission to the class along with a lanyard that allows them into all the Hitchcocktober film screenings at the center.

Visit GatewayFilmCenter.com for more information including pricing and directions.

‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ Movie Review by Kevin Carr

mazerunnerthescorchtrials_smRated PG-13
Opens: September 18, 2015
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito, Ki Hong Lee
Directed by: Wes Ball

Kevin says Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials SUCKS!

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