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Episode 675 – Little Fries Everywhere

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This Week: Kevin says good-bye to master horror director Stuart Gordon, then he updates everyone on some delayed films. Next, he looks at trailers for The Lost Husband and The Willoughbys. Later, he reviews Vivarium, Banana Split, Little Fires Everywhere and Baghdad Central. Finally, he takes a look at the non-existent box office before rolling into the Home-Cinema Round-Up, with spotlights on 1917 and Frankenstein: The True Story.


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‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate Edition’ 3D Blu-ray Review

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batmanvsuperman3dbdBATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE – ULTIMATE EDITION

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

STARRING
Ben Affleck as BRUCE WAYNE / BATMAN
Henry Cavill as CLARK KENT / SUPERMAN
Amy Adams as LOIS LANE
Jesse Eisenberg as LEX LUTHOR
Diane Lane as MARTHA KENT
Laurence Fishburne as PERRY WHITE
Jeremy Irons as ALFRED
Holly Hunter as SENATOR FINCH
Gal Gadot as DIANA PRINCE / WONDER WOMAN
Scoot McNairy as WALLACE KEEFE

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Zack Snyder
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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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‘Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Movie Review

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batmanvsupermanBATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

March 25, 2016

STARRING
Ben Affleck as BRUCE WAYNE / BATMAN
Henry Cavill as CLARK KENT / SUPERMAN
Amy Adams as LOIS LANE
Jesse Eisenberg as LEX LUTHOR
Diane Lane as MARTHA KENT
Laurence Fishburne as PERRY WHITE
Jeremy Irons as ALFRED
Holly Hunter as SENATOR FINCH
Gal Gadot as DIANA PRINCE / WONDER WOMAN
Scoot McNairy as WALLACE KEEFE

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Zack Snyder
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Episode 466 – Fatman v. Superfat

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This Week: Kevin kicks off the summer movie blockbuster season early with a look at the highly-anticipated Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Of course, first, he takes a look at some news and the Trailer Park. Later, along with the superhero smackdown, he reviews My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, Creative Control, The 17th Annual Animation Show of Shows, Embrace of the Serpent and Baskin. Later, he looks at the potential box office success of this week’s showdown and then offers some selections for the home cinema round-up!


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Episode 448 – Mockingfat

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This Week: Kevin breathes a death rattle of relief as the Hunger Games finally comes to an end after dragging out the end of its once-promising franchise. He also reviews the other new films, including Secret in Their Eyes, The Night Before, Spotlight and The Hallow. But first, he talks about news items, including Jesse Eisenberg ripping off Shia LaBeouf’s plagiarized content, Rhonda Rousey hopefully no longer being courted by action movies, and Mystery-Science Theater 3000 making a return. Later in the show, he answers a listener’s voicemail about Star Wars and offers some box office insight and home cinema recommendations.


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Cinema @ Home – November 3, 2015

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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.

WORTH BUYING


Inside Out
Rated PG
Studio: Disney
Formats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
Pixar does it again with this brilliant animated film about a young girl’s emotions inside her head. It’s a great treat for the whole family and one of the best films of the year. (Bonus content includes shorts, multiple behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, commentary and trailers.)
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Episode 435 – You No Doctor Who!

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This Week: Kevin takes a few minutes to address the backlash to the success of Straight Outta Compton before dealing his own form of backlash to a celebrity who wants to be the new Doctor Who. Later, Kevin reviews American Ultra, Sinister 2, Hitman: Agent 47, The End of the Tour and Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet before moving into the box office news and his world-famous DVD Round-Up!


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‘American Ultra’ Movie Review by Kevin Carr

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americanultra_smRated R
Opens: August 21, 2015
Studio: Lionsgate
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Walton Goggins, Topher Grace, Jesse Eisenberg, Connie Britton
Directed by: Nima Nourizadeh

Kevin says American Ultra kinda rocks!

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‘The End of the Tour’ Movie Review by Kevin Carr

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theendofthetour_smRated R
Opens: August 21, 2015
Studio: A24 Films
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Segel, Anna Chlumsky, Joan Cusack, Mamie Gummer
Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Kevin says The End of the Tour kinda rocks!

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Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 08/26/14

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Kevin’s picks on DVD this week: Parks and Recreation: Season 6, The Mindy Project: Season 2, The Double, The Sacrament, Blended and Sons of Anarchy: Season 6

Stinker of the week: Legends of Oz

Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 08/26/14

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‘Rio 2’ Blu-ray Review

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rio2bdRIO 2

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

STARRING
Anne Hathaway as JEWEL
Jesse Eisenberg as BLU
Jemaine Clement as NIGEL
Kristin Chenoweth as GABI
Bruno Mars as ROBERTO
George Lopez as RAFAEL
Tracy Morgan as LUIZ
Leslie Mann as LINDA
Rodrigo Santoro as TULIO
Andy Garcia as EDUARDO
Jamie Foxx as NICO

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Directed by: Carlos Saldanha
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‘The Double’ Movie Review

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thedoubleTHE DOUBLE
(R)
***1/2 (out of 5)

May 9, 2014

STARRING
Jesse Eisenberg as SIMON/JAMES
Mia Wasikowska as HANNAH
Wallace Shawn as MR. PAPADOPOULOS
Yasmin Paige as MELANIE PAPADOPOULOS

Studio: Magnolia Pictures

Directed by: Richard Ayoade
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‘The Double’ Movie Review by Kevin Carr

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thedouble_smRated R
Opens: May 9, 2014
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn, Yasmin Paige, Noah Taylor
Directed by: Richard Ayoade

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