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Episode 746 – Deep Existential Dread

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This Week: Kevin kicks off the show with a grim look at what the Delta variant surge might do to movie theaters and Hollywood as an industry, and why someone didn’t predict this would happen (spoiler: he did… three months ago). Next, he looks at new trailers for Venom: Let There Be Carnage and House of Gucci. Later, he reviews The Suicide Squad, Nine Days, Vivo, The Boy Behind the Door and Mr. Corman. Finally, he finishes things off by looking at Masters of the Universe: Revelation in the Home-Cinema Round-Up!


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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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Episode 691 – The New Normal

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This Week: Kevin looks at the continuing conundrum of when movie theaters might open wide, then he looks at new trailers for Project Power and The One and Only Ivan. Later, he reviews Palm Springs, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, Useless Humans and Cursed. Finally, he takes a quick look at the odd box office before heading into the Home-Cinema Round-Up with spotlights on Trolls World Tour and Kiss of the Vampire.


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Episode 687 – Mask Requirements Required

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This Week: Kevin starts things off with a look at the shifting date of Tenet, then dives into criticisms of how theaters are planning to reopen (spoiler alert: they should require masks but do not). Next, he looks at trailers for Greyhound and Money Plane. Later, he reviews the new films You Should Have Left, 7500, Babyteeth, Blood Machines and Good Boy. Finally, he wraps things up with a look back at Nicolas Cage in National Treasure in the Home-Cinema Round-Up!


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Episode 491 – Don’t Say This On the Radio

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This Week: Kevin runs through some geeky development news before becoming super horny while watching the trailer for Fifty Shades Darker. Later, he reviews a slate of new movies, including Snowden, Blair Witch, Bridget Jones’s Baby, Hillsong: Let Hope Rise, Finding Altamira and White Girl. He then wraps up the show with a look at the box office and some suggestions for the home cinema this weekend.


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Cinema @ Home – January 5, 2016

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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


Sicario
Rated R
Studio: Lionsgate
Formats available: BD, DVD, VOD
My pick for the best film of 2015, this thriller about the drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border is shot like a horror movie, featuring fantastic performances by Benecio Del Toro and Josh Brolin.
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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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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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thewalkTHE WALK
(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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‘Don Jon’ Movie Review

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donjonDON JON
(R)
** (out of 5)

September 27, 2013

STARRING
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as JON
Scarlett Johansson as BARBARA
Julianne Moore as ESTHER
Tony Danza as JON SR.
Glenne Headly as ANGELA
Brie Larson as MONICA
Rob Brown as BOBBY
Jeremy Luke as DANNY

Studio: Relativity Media

Directed by: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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‘Don Jon’ Movie Review by Kevin Carr

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donjon_smRated R
Opens: September 27, 2013
Studio: Relativity Media
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Brie Larson, Tony Danza
Directed by: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Kevin says Don Jon kinda sucks!

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Episode 336 – Squat on a Rocket

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This Week: Kevin comes out with strong support for pornography, leaving Kristin hanging her head in shame. They also talk about Rush, which is not about the band or the conservative talk show host. Kevin’s favorite subject of food comes up again for the adorable Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and that second-favorite subject comes up with Don Jon. There’s also more eye rolling at Baggage Claim, with some love for the token white guy. Finally, Kevin and Kristin talk about box office and home video releases before sending you on your merry way.


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Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 12/18/12

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Kevin’s picks on DVD this week: Pitch Perfect, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, Premium Rush, Trouble with the Curve and Total Recall

Stinker of the week: Arbitrage

Kevin Carr’s DVD Rundown for 12/18/12

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Movie Review: ‘Lincoln’

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Rated PG-13
Opens: November 9, 2012
Studio: Touchstone
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook and Tommy Lee Jones
Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Kevin says Lincoln ROCKS!

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