George Miller – Fat Guys at the Movies

Episode 813 – Spirited Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2022

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This Week: Kevin gets a jump on the holidays this week thanks to the eager Christmas releases. He starts off with the box office, then complains about nepo-babies in entertainment. Later, he looks at new trailers for Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Magic Mike’s Last Dance. Next, he reviews Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Spirited, A Christmas Story Christmas, Grogu and the Dust Bunnies and The Santa Clauses. Finally, he wraps things up with the Home-Cinema Round-Up with a spotlight on Three Thousand Years of Longing.

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Episode 462 – The Big, Fat Oscar Special 2016

Posted on February 26, 2016

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This Week: It’s Oscar weekend in the Magical Studio in the Sky, so Kevin hunkers down and prepares his awards ballot for big wins on Sunday night. He, of course, covers some news and breaking trailers before launching into limited reviews of Gods of Egypt, Triple 9 and Eddie the Eagle. Finally, he answers a listener question, offers some box office wisdom and takes a look at the films available in the home cinema this week.

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Marathon Chat #18

Posted on January 26, 2016

On This Episode: Kevin and Joe take the upcoming 33rd Annual Ohio 24-Hour Science Fiction Movie Marathon. They discuss the newly announced movies and what to expect from the event.

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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Blu-ray Review

Posted on September 1, 2015

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

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

STARRING
Tom Hardy as MAX ROCKATANSKY
Charlize Theron as IMPERATOR FURIOSA
Nicholas Hoult as NUX
Hugh Keays-Byrne as IMMORTAN JOE
Josh Helman as SLIT
Nathan Jones as RICTUS ERECTUS
Zoë Kravitz as TOAST THE KNOWING
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as THE SPLENDED ANGHARAD
Riley Keough as CAPABLE
Abbey Lee as THE DAG
Courtney Eaton as CHEEDO THE FRAGILE

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: George Miller
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Episode 436 – Dropping Some Fat Beats

Posted on August 28, 2015

This Week: Kevin gives a quick analysis of why Max Landis has gotten it all wrong about why people didn’t go see American Ultra last week. He also talks about some development news about the DC Cinematic Universe and the potential box office of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Later in the show, he launches into reviews of We Are Your Friends, No Escape, Z for Zachariah, Digging for Fire and the 80s post-apocalyptic homage that is Turbo Kid! Finally, he discusses the slower August box office and gives some recommendations in the world-famous DVD Round-Up!

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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Movie Review by Kevin Carr

Posted on May 15, 2015

madmaxfuryroad_sm Rated R
Opens: May 15, 2015
Studio: Warner Bros.
Starring: Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Zoë Kravitz, Nicholas Hoult
Directed by: George Miller

Kevin says Mad Max: Fury Road kinda rocks!

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Episode 421 – Big Bird, Mad Maxine and Explodey Goodness!

Posted on May 15, 2015

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This Week: Kevin takes a break from talking too much about gender politics in Hollywood (though not completely) to run down some development and TV news. Then he looks at trailers for some fall movies, one which may be unexpected good and another that will have fans freaking out with holographic rage. Later, Kevin reviews a huge slate of big and small films, including Mad Max: Fury Road, Pitch Perfect 2, Far From the Madding Crowd, I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story, Animals and Echoes of War. Finally, Kevin explains why the Bellas might beat the Avengers at the box office before unleashing his Cylon raiders on the galaxy-famous DVD Round-Up!

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Second Reel Ep. 25 – Horror Movies Anthologies

Posted on October 25, 2012

Fat Guys at the Movies Second Reel

On This Episode: Kevin invites semi-regular Second Reel guest host Steve “Gabe” Reeves into the Magical Studio in the Sky to reminisce about scary anthology movies. They highlight the big ones from the 70s and the 80s, then move into the new century, offering a look at the most recent one, V/H/S.

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‘Happy Feet Two’ Blu-ray Review

Posted on March 13, 2012

HAPPY FEET TWO

(PG)
MOVIE: ** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ***1/2 (out of 5)
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Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 03/13/12

Posted on March 13, 2012

Kevin's DVD Rundown for 03-13-12

Kevin’s picks on DVD this week: The Adventures of Tintin, Wizards: 35th Anniversary Blu-ray, The Descendants, Melancholia, My Week With Marilyn, The Three Musketeers and Happy Feet Two

Stinker of the week: Young Adult

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'Happy Feet Two' Movie Review

Posted on November 18, 2011

HAPPY FEET TWO
(PG)
*1/2 (out of 5)

November 18, 2011

STARRING
Elijah Wood as MUMBLE
Pink as GLORIA
Hank Azaria as THE MIGHTY SVEN
Brad Pitt as WILL THE KRILL
Matt Damon as BILL THE KRILL
Robin Williams as RAMON/LOVELACE

Directed by: George Miller
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Movie Review: ‘Happy Feet Two’

Posted on November 17, 2011

Happy Feet Two
Rated PG
Opens: November 18, 2011
Studio: Warner Bros.
Starring: Elijah Wood, Pink, Elizabeth Daily, Sofía Vergara and Robin Williams
Directed by: George Miller