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Episode 838 – All Kinds of Fatigue

Posted on May 12, 2023

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This Week: Kevin starts off with a look at the box office and the concept of Superhero Fatigue. Then he looks at trailers for Oppenheimer and The Meg 2: The Trench. Next, he reviews Book Club: The Next Chapter, Blackberry, Rally Road Racers, The Mother and Crater. Finally, he wraps things up with the Home-Cinema Round-Up with a spotlight on The Hobbit (1997).


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Posted in Fat Guys at the Movies, Podcast | Tags: Blackberry, Book Club: The Next Chapter, Candice Bergin, Christopher Nolan, Crater, Diane Keaton, Glenn Howerton, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Fonda, Jason Stathem, Jay Baruchel, Jennifer Lopez, Marvel, Mary Steenburgen, Oppenheimer, Rally Road Racers, The Hobbit, The Meg 2: The Trench, The Mother |

‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Extended Edition’ Blu-ray Review

Posted on November 17, 2015



thehobbit3extendedbdTHE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES – EXTENDED EDITION

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

STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Peter Jackson
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Posted in Blu-ray, Blu-ray & DVD Reviews | Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit |

‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ Movie Review

Posted on December 20, 2014



thehobbit3THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES
(PG-13)
***1/2 (out of 5)

December 19, 2014

STARRING
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Peter Jackson
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Posted in Movie Reviews | Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies |

‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Blu-ray Review

Posted on April 8, 2014



thehobbit2bdTHE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG

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

STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Peter Jackson
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Posted in Blu-ray, Blu-ray & DVD Reviews | Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit |

‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Movie Review

Posted on December 13, 2013



thehobbit2THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

December 13, 2013

STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Peter Jackson
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Posted in Movie Reviews | Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug |

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Blu-ray Review

Posted on March 22, 2013



thehobbitbdTHE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
Blu-ray Review
(PG-13)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ***1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Andy Serkis as GOLLUM
Hugo Weaving as ELROND
Cate Blanchett as GALADRIEL
Christopher Lee as SARUMAN

Studio: Warner Bros.

Directed by: Peter Jackson
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Posted in Blu-ray, Blu-ray & DVD Reviews | Tags: Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkein, Martin Freeman, Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |

Movie Review: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ by Kevin Carr

Posted on December 14, 2012

Rated PG-13
Opens: December 14, 2012
Studio: Warner Bros.
Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving and Elijah Wood
Directed by: Peter Jackson

Kevin says The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ROCKS!

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Posted in Podcast, Radio Reviews, Reviews | Tags: Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellan, J.R.R. Tolkein, Lord of the Rings, Martin Freeman, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Movie Review

Posted on December 14, 2012



thehobbitTHE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

December 14, 2012

STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Andy Serkis as GOLLUM
Hugo Weaving as ELROND
Cate Blanchett as GALADRIEL
Christopher Lee as SARUMAN

Directed by: Peter Jackson
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Posted in Movie Reviews | Tags: Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, Christpher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen, JRR Tolkien, Martin Freeman, Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |

Episode 295 – He Don’t Talk Amurican

Posted on December 13, 2012

This Week: With only one major movie opening this week, Kevin and Kristin gather a team of dwarves and wizards to return to Middle Earth. There they talk about upper Michigan coldness with Deadfall and how handjobs and hot dogs changed American history in Hyde Park on Hudson. They also talk about that little independent film you’ve heard of called The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. In keeping with the spirit of Peter Jackson, this episode is presented in 48fps (which stands for 48 fat pudgy spasms). Kevin and Kristin also chat about DVDs and Blu-rays and learn how to properly say French words in movie titles.


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Posted in Fat Guys at the Movies, Podcast | Tags: 48fps, Bill Murray, Deadfall, Eric Bana, FDR, HFR, Hyde Park on Hudson, Ian McKellan, J.R.R. Tolkein, Kate Mara, Laura Linney, Martin Freeman, Middle Earth, Olivia Wilde, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |

OSNAP #13: Dude, Seriously?

Posted on December 12, 2012

OSNAP: Dude, Seriously?
Hanukkah continues in the Magical Studio in the Sky with Merrill rattling off memorized Hebrew sayings throughout the show. Kevin then grills Merrill about how Jewish people actually pray, and Merrill has no good answers for him. Kevin continues to talk about feeling conflicted and uncomfortable during the show, but things look up when he describes the awesomeness of slutty brownies (which he calls the turducken of desserts). Later, Kevin and Merrill complain a little more about bloggers who get jealous about silly things and others that want to recall geek cards from anyone who doesn’t bleed green-copper blood. Finally, Kevin caps off the show with a disturbing stripper story. Oh, snap!


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Posted in OSNAP, Podcast | Tags: Award Season, Bloggers, Geeks, Hanukkah, Judiasm, Poop, Prayer, Slutty Brownies, Strippers, The Hobbit, Turducken |

Episode 277 – Did I Share Too Much?

Posted on August 9, 2012

This Week: The summer is almost over, so the last days of summer movies are upon us. Kevin invited Michelle McCue into the Magical Studio in the Sky to talk about the new movies of the week, including The Campaign, The Bourne Legacy and Hope Springs. They also chat a bit about movie trends, including the rush to push everything to a 2013 release date and what Joss Whedon needs to be careful of in his quest to make Avengers 2. Then, they lay down a Fat Guy Five about celebrities they don’t want to see having sex before handing out some DVD and Blu-ray selections and going on their merry way.


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Posted in Fat Guys at the Movies, Podcast | Tags: Avengers 2, Baz Lurhmann, David Frankel, G.I. Joe: Retribution, Hope Springs, Jay Roach, Jeremy Renner, Joss Whedon, Matt Damon, Meryl Streep, Old People Having Sex, Rachel Weisz, Steve Carell, The Bourne Legacy, The Campaign, The Great Gatsby, The Hobbit, Tommy Lee Jones, Tony Gilroy, Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis |

Episode 246 – I Need Some Scratch

Posted on January 5, 2012

This Week: In the cold wasteland of January, Kevin invites Rudie Obias back into the Magical Studio in the Sky to talk about the end of 2011 and what to look forward to in 2012. They also look briefly at The Devil Inside, which wasn’t screened for press and represents the only new wide release this week (an honor that is shared with Nicolas Cage’s Season of the Witch from last year). Kevin and Rudie talk about their most anticipated films of 2012 and what they though worked in 2011. They also go blue in the third segment, talking about what they would be willing to do to make money in the new year. They also go over the recent box office numbers and lay down a Fat Guy Five about great exorcist moments in film. Finally, they chat about the new DVDs and Blu-rays for the week before heading back out into that cold wasteland of January films.


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Posted in Fat Guys at the Movies, Podcast | Tags: 2011, 2012, Prometheus, The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, The Devil Inside, The Hobbit, Year in Review |

Episode 244 – The Most Awkward Happy Meal Toy

Posted on December 21, 2011

This Week: Preparing for the long Christmas weekend, Kevin invites fellow critic and live-tweeter Mel Valentin into the Magical Studio in the Sky for an early episode. Together, they look at the 586 new releases this holiday week, including The Adventures of Tintin, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and War Horse. They also take a quick look at some of the award films in limited release before talking box office, examine the latest The Dark Knight Rises and The Hobbit trailers and answer some long-overdue listener feedback. After laying out a Fat Guy Five about English-language remakes, Kevin and Mel whip through the DVD Rundown and then sail away into the sunset.


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Posted in Fat Guys at the Movies, Podcast | Tags: 3D, Award Season, Brad Bird, Daniel Craig, David Fincher, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Michelle Williams, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Motion Capture, My Week With Marilyn, Noomi Rapace, Rooney Mara, Steven Spielberg, The Adventures of Tintin, The Artist, The Dark Knight Rises, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Hobbit, Tom Cruise, War Horse |

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