Cinema @ Home – May 24, 2016

Posted on 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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‘Risen’ Movie Review

Posted on February 19, 2016

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

February 19, 2016

STARRING
Joseph Fiennes as CLAVIUS
Tom Felton as LUCIUS
Peter Firth as PILATE
Cliff Curtis as YESHUA
Maria Botto as MARY MAGDALENE
Luis Callejo as JOSES
Antonio Gil as JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA
Richard Atwill as POLYBIUS
Stewart Scudamore as PETER

Studio: Sony

Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
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Episode 461 – Harry Potter and Doctor Who Alums

Posted on February 19, 2016

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This Week: Kevin returns to the Magical Studio in the Sky after a short vacation to plow through a slate of new movies. These include Race, Risen, The Witch, Snowtime!, The Lady in the Van and the new Cabin Fever remake. He also takes some time to chat about R-rated news, reboot development and new home cinema choices. And just like last week, he manages to squeeze in an answer to a listener question about soundtrack and movie scores.

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Episode 458 – Fifty Shades of Fat

Posted on January 29, 2016

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This Week: Kevin dives into the movies this week with reviews of Kung Fu Panda 3, The Finest Hours, Fifty Shades of Black, Lazer Team and the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. Of course, before that he looks at the news and bids a fond farewell to Abe Vigoda as well as sounds off about Joseph Fiennes playing Michael Jackson and a new path for Doctor Who. Later, he gives some at-home viewing selections and takes a look at the box office.

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‘Hercules’ Movie Review by Kevin Carr

Posted on August 1, 2014

hercules_sm Rated PG-13
Opens: July 25, 2014
Studio: Paramount
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan
Directed by: Brett Ratner

Kevin says Hercules SUCKS!

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‘Hercules’ Movie Review

Posted on July 29, 2014

HERCULES
(PG-13)
* (out of 5)

July 25, 2014

STARRING
Dwayne Johnson as HERCULES
Ian McShane as AMPHIARAUS
John Hurt as LORD COTYS
Rufus Sewell as AUTOLYCUS
Aksel Hennie as TYDEUS
Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as ATALANTA
Reece Ritchie as IOLAUS
Joseph Fiennes as KING EURYSTHEUS
Tobias Santelmann as RHESUS
Peter Mullen as SITACLES
Rebecca Ferguson as ERGNIA

Studio: Paramount

Directed by: Brett Ratner
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‘American Horror Story: Asylum’ Blu-ray Review

Posted on October 22, 2013

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ASYLUM

(not rated)
MOVIE: *** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: **1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Sarah Paulson as LANA WINTERS
Jessica Lange as SISTER JUDE
Zachary Quinto as DR. OLIVER THREDSON
Joseph Fiennes as MONSIGNOR TIMOTHY HOWARD
Evan Peters as KIT WALKER
Lily Rabe as SISTER MARY EUNICE
Lizzie Brocheré as GRACE BERTRAND
James Cromwell as DR. ARTHUR ARDEN

Studio: FX

Created by: Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk
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The Idiot Boxers – American Horror Story: Asylum Wrap-Up

Posted on January 26, 2013

In this very special very special episode: Da7e Gonzales flies into the magical studio in the sky for one last go around with Merrill as they talk the insanity that was American Horror Story: Asylum.

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The Idiot Boxers – American Horror Story: Asylum Mid-Season Recap

Posted on November 26, 2012

In this very special very special episode: Da7e Gonzales hops back into the Magical Studio in the Sky for a ride of terror with Merrill down the tunnel of terror that is American Horror Story: Asylum.

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The Idiot Boxers – American Horror Story: Asylum Premiere

Posted on October 20, 2012

In this very special very special episode: Da7e Gonzales returns to the magical studio in the sky to talk American Horror Story: Asylum with Merrill.

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