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Episode 743 – The LeBron James of Movie Reviews

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This Week: Kevin kicks things off this week with a look back at the box office and Disney+ Premiere money from Black Widow. Then he moves into some thoughts on the Emmy nominations. Next, he looks at new trailers for Turning Red and Free Guy. Later, he reviews Space Jam: A New Legacy, Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, How to Deter a Robber, Gunpowder Milkshake and Fear Street: Part III – 1666. Finally, he wraps things up with the Home-Cinema Round-Up with a spotlight on Schmigadoon!


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Episode 742 – Fat Widow

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This Week: Kevin starts the show with a farewell to director Richard Donner. Then he offers some news about Comic-Con and the box office. Next, he looks at new trailers for What If?… and Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. Later, he reviews Black Widow, Son, Vicious Fun, No Sudden Move and Fear Street: Part II – 1978. Finally, he wraps things up with a look at AppleTV+’s Trying: Season 2.


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Episode 695 – Not the Right Lessons

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This Week: Kevin geeks out about some Star Wars news and then gives a rundown on what to expect as cinema chains start to re-open next week. Next, he looks at new trailers for I’m Thinking of Ending Things and Judas and the Black Messiah. Then, he reviews Project Power, Sputnik, Boys State, Don’t Look Deeper and Ted Lasso. Finally, he ends the show with the Home-Cinema Round-Up with a spotlight on Kiki’s Delivery Service.


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‘Captain America: Civil War’ Movie Review

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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 470 – The Humpsman Meets Elvis

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This Week: Kevin slides into spring with some smaller movies for the week, as well as one that was supposed to be big but is a huge dud. He follows up on the story from last week about AMC CEO Adam Aron contemplating cell phone use in theaters, then offers his thoughts on new trailers for the week. Later, he reviews The Huntsman: Winter’s War, Elvis & Nixon, Miles Ahead, Holidays and April and the Extraordinary World. Finally, he gives a rare Fat Guy Five about the best portmanteau horror movies as well as some suggestions for the home cinema. Thank you! Thank you very much!


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‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Blu-ray Review

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avengersageofultronbdAVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

(PG-13)
MOVIE: *** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ***1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK / IRON MAN
Chris Hemsworth as THOR
Mark Ruffalo as BRUCE BANNER / HULK
Chris Evans as STEVE ROGERS / CAPTAIN AMERICA
Scarlett Johansson as NATASHA ROMANOFF / BLACK WIDOW
Jeremy Renner as CLINT BARTON / HAWKEYE
James Spader as ULTRON
Samuel L. Jackson as NICK FURY
Don Cheadle as JAMES RHODES / WAR MACHINE
Aaron Taylor-Johnson as PIETRO MAXIMOFF / QUICKSILVER
Elizabeth Olsen as WANDA MAXIMOFF / SCARLET WITCH
Paul Bettany as JARVIS / VISION
Cobie Smulders as MARIA HILL

Studio: Marvel

Directed by: Joss Whedon
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‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Movie Review

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avengersageofultronAVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
(PG-13)
*** (out of 5)

May 1, 2015

STARRING
Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK / IRON MAN
Chris Hemsworth as THOR
Mark Ruffalo as BRUCE BANNER / HULK
Chris Evans as STEVE ROGERS / CAPTAIN AMERICA
Scarlett Johansson as NATASHA ROMANOFF / BLACK WIDOW
Jeremy Renner as CLINT BARTON / HAWKEYE
James Spader as ULTRON
Samuel L. Jackson as NICK FURY
Don Cheadle as JAMES RHODES / WAR MACHINE
Aaron Taylor-Johnson as PIETRO MAXIMOFF / QUICKSILVER
Elizabeth Olsen as WANDA MAXIMOFF / SCARLET WITCH
Paul Bettany as JARVIS / VISION
Cobie Smulders as MARIA HILL

Studio: Marvel

Directed by: Joss Whedon
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‘Iron Man 3’ Blu-ray Review

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ironman3bdIRON MAN 3

(PG-13)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ***1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK
Gwyneth Paltrow as PEPPER POTTS
Don Cheadle as COLONEL JAMES RHODES
Guy Pearce as ALDRICH KILLIAN
Rebecca Hall as MAYA HANSEN
Jon Favreau as HAPPY HOGAN
Ben Kingsley as THE MANDARIN

Studio: Marvel Studios

Directed by: Shane Black
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‘Iron Man 3’ Movie Review

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ironman3IRON MAN 3
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

May 3, 2013

STARRING
Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK
Gwyneth Paltrow as PEPPER POTTS
Don Cheadle as COLONEL JAMES RHODES
Guy Pearce as ALDRICH KILLIAN
Rebecca Hall as MAYA HANSEN
Jon Favreau as HAPPY HOGAN
Ben Kingsley as THE MANDARIN

Studio: Marvel Studios

Directed by: Shane Black
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“Iron Man 3” Movie Review by Kevin Carr

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ironman3_smRated PG-13
 Opens: May 3, 2013
Studio: Marvel
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau and Guy Pearce
Directed by: Shane Black

Kevin says Iron Man 3 ROCKS!

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Movie Review: ‘Flight’

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Rated R
Opens: November 2, 2012
Studio: Paramount
Starring: Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman and Bruce Greenwood
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Kevin says Flight SUCKS!

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‘Flight’ Movie Review

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flightFLIGHT
(R)
*1/2 (out of 5)

November 2, 2012

STARRING
Denzel Washington as WHIP WHITAKER
Bruce Greenwood as CHARLIE ANDERSON
John Goodman as HARLING MAYS
Don Cheadle as HUGH LANG
Kelly Reilly as NICOLE
Nadine Velzaquez as KATERINA MARQUEZ

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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The Idiot Boxers – Bonus Episode: House of Lies Season One Wrapup

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In this very special episode: Merrill bring back Jacob Cole to talk Lies… House of Lies.

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'Iron Man 2' Movie Review

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ironman2IRON MAN 2
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

May 7, 2010

STARRING
Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK
Don Cheadle as JAMES RHODES
Scarlett Johansson as NATALIE RUSHMAN
Gwyneth Paltrow as PEPPER POOTS
Sam Rockwell as JUSTIN HAMMER
Mickey Rourke as IVAN VANKO
Samuel L. Jackson as NICK FURY

Studio: Paramount

Directed by: Jon Favreau
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Episode 163 – Iron Fat 2XL

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On This Week’s Show: Kevin is sick but Neil keeps the show moving. The Fat Guys give some love to Iron Man 2 before being inspired to lay down a Fat Guy Five about awesome superhero sequels, which wasn’t very easy to come up with.


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