What’s better than watching Roger Ebert talk about movies on TV? Listening to two Fat Guys from Film School Rejects spout off about movies in the comfort of your own office, car or even your bedroom (if you are Jessica Biel, that is. She listens to our show in the nude.). A revolution in Entertainment Podcasts…
Fat Guys at the Movies, hosted by Neil Miller and Kevin Carr.
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Episode 34 - We Own the Sexy - October 12, 2007
On this Week’s Show: This week we deliver both our best and worst segments of all time. We also talk about a few movies, including Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix in We Own the Night and Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth… again. We also take on topics like women as the lead in movies, Jon Heder’s acting career and Eric Bana in the new Star Trek movie. We also run down our official list of the Ten Sexiest Actresses on the Planet.
Films reviewed this week: We Own the Night, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? and The Final Season.
Episode 33 - Lets Get Smacked Around - October 5, 2007
On this Week’s Show: We’ve got “The Dark” rising and “The Heartbreak Kid” on the loose, with a very hot Malin Ackerman getting down and dirty. She can slap the shit out of us any day. Not together, of course. We also talk about a movie produced by Jennifer Lopez and a star vehicle for George Clooney. Finally, we run down our list of Ten Crazy Movie Bitches Who Are Worth the Risk and we discuss other topics that will potentially be interesting.
Films reviewed this week: The Heartbreak Kid, Feel the Noise, The Seeker: The Dark is Rising and Michael Clayton.
Episode 32 - It’s Nap Time - September 28, 2007
On this Week’s Show: We explore the topics of the entertainment industry in the comfort of a newly redesigned Magical Studio in the Sky, all while attempting to stay awake. We continue to explore the “Dane Cook Acting Experiment”, causing Kevin to launch a campaign against Cook’s involvement in feature films. We also debate the dynamic range of Rosie O’Donnell — lookout kids, she could be the next Wonder Woman.
Films reviewed this week: The Kingdom, The Gameplan, In the Valley of Elah and The King of Kong.
This Week’s Guest: Ed Cunningham, Producer of The King of Kong.
Episode 31 - Hot Chicks, Bad Movies - September 21, 2007
On this week’s show we explore the topic of which actresses in their 40’s we would most like to have relations which. We also talk about the upcoming Hollywood strike and all of the terrible sequels and remakes that studios are trying to push through before the strike happens. We also review 4 new films and attempt to hold back all of our inappropriate commentary surrounding Mr. Woodcock.
Films reviewed this week: The Brave One, Mr. Woodcock, Dragon Wars and Eastern Promises.
Episode 30 - Balls of Woodcock! - September 14, 2007
On this week’s show we explore the topic of which actresses in their 40’s we would most like to have relations which. We also talk about the upcoming Hollywood strike and all of the terrible sequels and remakes that studios are trying to push through before the strike happens. We also review 4 new films and attempt to hold back all of our inappropriate commentary surrounding Mr. Woodcock.
Films reviewed this week: The Brave One, Mr. Woodcock, Dragon Wars and Eastern Promises.
Episode 29 - Boobs. - September 7, 2007
That’s right, we said it. Boobs. It’s a dirty little word that we are not allowed to say on the radio. But then again, most people listen to our “Web Only” versions of the show, this week’s edition of which is filled with the word “boobs” and other things that rational human beings will find offensive. We also take on the topic of movies, including this week’s new releases and unleash our list of “Ten Deadly Inanimate Objects and the Badasses That Put Them to Use”.
Films reviewed this week: 3:10 to Yuma, Shoot ‘Em Up, The Brothers Solomon and The 11th Hour.
Episode 28 -We Like Us Some Bacon! - August 31, 2007
On this week’s show we take on the big steaming pile of suck that is the weekend new releases. Rob Zombie hacks up a classic with Halloween, Kevin Bacon snaps off a piece of badassery in Death Sentence and Christopher Walken shows up to do his best “Walken” impression in Balls of Fury. We also run you down the list of our ten favorite Halloween movies and the ten worst horror remakes of all-time.
Films reviewed this week: Halloween, Death Sentence and Balls of Fury
Episode 27 - It’s a Cinematic Showdown! - August 24, 2007
On this week’s show the Fat Guys are back into their groove, seeing movies and spewing venom about them. That is, until they are instantly distracted by a “Got Milk” ad featuring the recently turned 18 “Heroes” starlet Hayden Panettiere. They do eventually focus and return to the regularly scheduled and ultimately very busy show…
Films reviewed this week: War, The Nanny Diaries, Resurrecting the Champ, Illegal Tender and Mr. Bean’s Holiday
Episode 26 - We are Superbad! - August 17, 2007
On this week’s show Kevin Carr makes his triumphant return to the Magical Studio in the Sky to aid in some Superbad-assity. We attempt to stave of a Superbad Invasion, all while pondering the existance of The Last Legion. Or is it The Last Lesion. We also play back another Comic Con interview with The Film Crew’s Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett. Also, we run down our “Ten Best Remakes of All-Time” and await some hate mail.
Films reviewed this week: Superbad, The Invasion, The Last Legion and Death at a Funeral
Episode 25 - Nostradamus Ain’t Got Nothin’ On Us - August 10, 2007
This week we are still suffering from the Comic Con hangover and Kevin is still trapped in an undisclosed location with a trigger-happy Dick Cheney. We are forced to deliver some Premonition-like reviews. And we don’t mean they will have a terrible ending. We will also give a little fall preview, suffer from A.D.D. and take some breaks along the way.
Films reviewed this week: No films were hurt in the making of this episode, but we do talk about Rush Hour 3, Skinwalkers, Daddy Day Camp and Stardust.
Episode 24 - Get Bourne Again - August 3, 2007
This week Jason Bourne “Comes Back” (as the marketing campaign exclaims) and Kevin Carr goes away. While Neil sits alone in the Magical Studio in the Sky, pondering all that is right about the world — namely Comic-Con 2007 — Kevin is in an undisclosed bunker somewhere in the American south, dodging bullets with Vice President Cheney.
Films reviewed (and previewed) in this episode: THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM, UNDERDOG, HOT ROD, BECOMING JANE and BRATZ.
Episode 23 - Bring on the Con! - July 29, 2007
This week we are coming to you from sunny San Diego, California, the home of Comic-Con 2007! We are rubbing elbows with celebrities and comic fans alike and getting sneak peaks at all of the hottest upcoming films. We take a look at what we have seen thus far at Comic-Con and what is yet to come. Also, Kevin reviews The Simpsons Movie and No Reservations.
Episode 22 - It’s a Big Gay Party - July 20, 2007
On this week’s show Kevin dresses up like a woman and sings songs from the upcoming release Hairspray. The guys then move onto something slightly less gay, a domestic partnership between Adam Sandler and Kevin James in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. Also, the guys welcome competitive eating icon Crazy Legs Conti to the show to talk about his new DVD Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating. And finally, the guys present the official Fat Guys Mid-Year Report, running down Top 10 Movies of 2007 thus far. Jessica Biel’s boobs are also discussed. Go figure.
Films reviewed in this episode: Hairspray and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.
Episode 21 - Stupify! - July 13, 2007
On this week’s show we will be putting Kevin into Captivity with Elisha Cuthbert and running down our list of the ten hottest ladies of summer. We will also talk to uber-fat guy Kevin Smith about his love for Bruce Willis. Oh, and we will talk about Harry Potter, smack around the little wizard guy and try not to offend fans around the world.
Films Reviewed in this Episode: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Rescue Dawn and Captivity.
Episode 20 - Fat Guys Roll Out! - July 6, 2007
On this week’s show Neil attempts to Transform Kevin into a Michael Bay fan (to no avail), the guys gush over things that blow up and give their official Top 10 Movie Explosions of All-Time. As well, the fat dudes continue a week of celebrities galore with interview clips from Ratatouille stars Patton Oswalt, John Ratzenberger and Janeane Garofalo! Also, a big announcement for episode 21 is on the horizon. Yes, that does mean you have to listen to the whole show…
Episode 19 - Transformers! - July 4, 2007
Simply put, this week’s online exclusive show is all about Michael Bay’s Transformers. The Fat Guys review the Summer’s biggest robot movie and argue its place in this year’s cinematic landscape. Also Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime and Jon Voight show up to answer questions about the film. As well, a really cool second segment with guest Josh Radde from Strong Words Inc. falls through, getting cut out due to technical difficulties (that will explain the continuity issues…) Enjoy!
Episode 18 - Live Fat or Die Harder… - June 29, 2007
On this week’s show the Fat Guys begin their trek into the world of actual radio. Thanks to the folks at KGAB in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Fat Guys at the Movies now has more than 50 listeners. We have 52. And for all 52 of you we take a look this week at Live Free or Die Hard, gush all over Ratatouille and avoid a fight over Michael Moore’s Sicko. Also, we run down our list of the Top 10 Movie Robots of All Time and talk to MooreWatch.com publisher Jim Kenefick. That may seem like a lot, but that’s how we roll…
Episode 17 - Hide the Women and Children - June 25, 2007
On this week’s Online Exclusive show the Fat Guys set out to offend everyone. And by everyone, we mean everyone. Kevin stinks up the Magical Studio in the Sky and recaps his weekend of competitive eating, Neil offends everyone on the planet with his box office recap and the guys dish out their “8 Simple Rules for Not Being a Douchebag in a Movie Theater.” Prepare to take some notes…
Episode 16 - Let us Pray… for Better Summer Movies - June 22, 2007
On this week’s show the Fat Guys take on a full range of topics, from the Biblically sized comedy Evan Almighty to really bad Stephen King adaptations. Neil prays for a new co-host, Kevin prays for more Jessica Alba and Steve Carrell prays that his film will make back the $175 million dollars that it cost to make… We have our doubts. Also on the show, we run down the Ten Best and Worst Stephen King Adaptations of all-time. Be prepared to flame on…
Episode 15 - Behold, Fat Guy Airness! - June 18, 2007
On this week’s Exclusive Online Show (aka the one where the guys swear like sailors. Parental Discretion is Advised), the Fat Guys bring their shredding skills to the US Air Guitar tour, meet Air Guitar Icon Bjorn Turoque and get drunk. They also solidify the fact that they will never, ever have a shot at an interview with Angelina Jolie by talking trash about her affection for African orphans. They also take on the box office results, new DVD releases for the week and Ryan Reynolds’ outlandish remarks about the world of competitive eating. Hide the women and children…
Episode 14: Kevin Attempts to Eat Planet Earth - June 15, 2007
On this week’s show, Kevin and Neil take a break from partying with Air Guitar legend Bjorn Turoque to rock your worlds with some sweet movie knowledge. They review the not so “Fantastic” Rise of the Silver Surfer, the zom-com juggernaut that is Fido and they solve Nancy Drew’s greatest mystery: How old is Emma Roberts, really? Also, they talk about “The 10 Best Things that Ever Tried to Destroy the Earth in Movie History.” #10. Kevin Carr as Galactus.
Episode 13: It’s Time to Check in to the Hostel - June 8, 2007
On this week’s show, the Fat Guys lead you into the weekend with reviews for Ocean’s Thirteen, Surf’s Up and a preview of Eli Roth’s Hostel 2. Also, Paris Hilton gets out of jail and will soon be eaten by Kevin Carr and a new trailer for Ridley Scott’s American Gangster hits the web. Finally, the guys present their lists of the “Ten Best Ultra-Violent American Films” and the “Ten Best Torture Scenes” of All-Time. Get those comments ready!
Episode 12: Venom, Hot Dogs and QueerCAST! - June 3, 2007
On this week’s special weekly kick-off show, the Fat Guys eat through topics faster than Kevin at a chocolate eating contest. The epic feud with VeerCast continues and this time it gets a bit more personal; John Campea from The Movie Blog wins an MTV movie award and is subsequently eaten; and Kevin Carr reveals his World Famous status as a competitive eater and his appearances on TV’s “Are You Hot?” The Weekend Box Office, some DVD releases and other movie related topics are also discussed. You’ve been warned.
Episode 11: Someone is Going to Get Eaten! - June 1, 2007
On this week’s show we find out what happens when the Fat Guys decide to take out all of their fat aggression on seemingly random targets. Neil blasts Elizabeth’s Shue’s movie Gracie for not even sounding good, Kevin gets angry at Warner Brothers for not screening Ocean’s 13 and allowing him to placate his George Clooney fetish and then he eats Katie Couric. The guys also review this weeks releases, Knocked Up and Mr. Brooks and continue to escalate their never ending feud with Adam at Veercast.
Episode 10: A Second Show is Born! - May 28, 2007
Coincidentally the film “Knocked Up†will hit theaters this Friday, because the Fat Guys have birthed a new show (explaining Kevin’s girth). This new fancy “update†edition of Fat Guys at the Movies promises to deliver more news, more box office banter and even more rants about Lindsay Lohan’s coke addiction. Also, Kevin joins the cast of “The Viewâ€, Neil kidnaps nubile Asian girls and hides them in a hotel and the age old dispute of which 1st Lady in History is most bangable is finally settled! We’re comin’ for you, Eleanor Roosevelt!
Episode 9: This Episode Rated Arrggghhhh! - May 25, 2007
On this week’s shows, your heroes Kevin and Neil travel to World’s End to bring back Captain Jack (and Captain Morgan). Of course we talk about Pirates; and since we can’t give away any of the plot details thanks to our non-binding resolution with Disney, we just decide to make some up. We think ours are better, but that is yet to be seen. Also on the show, we move into our new fancy “Magical Studio in the Sky” so that you can here us in ultra-clear stereo sound… Get ready for fast-paced swashbuckling action and some Fat Guys, too…
Episode 8: Kevin goes into Ogre Attack Mode! - May 18, 2007
On this week’s show, the Fat Guys are forced to entertain each other without the help of a celebrity guest. What is Kevin Carr’s favorite form of entertainment? Going into “Ogre Attack Mode” and verbally abusing everything in site, including but not limited to Shrek the Third, the friendly and fun-loving crew at VeerCast and his co-host, Neil Miller. The guys also talk up Michael Bay’s Transformers, Kevin Smith’s SModcast and a Julie Christie/Helen Mirren threesome. Not even Pat Robertson can save this show from burning in Hell…
Episode 7: The Lindsay Lohan Coke-a-thon! - May 11, 2007
On this week’s episode, the Fat Guys have been inadvertently infected with the rage virus from 28 Weeks Later and they have set their sites on devouring Lindsay Lohan, the Editor of Variety Magazine and ultimately the world. They do stop at some point though, pausing to review 28 Weeks Later, Georgia Rule, The Ex, Delta Farce and Waitress. Also, Kevin sits down to chat with 28 Weeks director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, then Kevin eats him… Or maybe not…
Episode 6: The Spider-Man Smackdown! - May 4, 2007
This week Kevin and Neil take on one of the most anticipated films of the summer: Lucky You. They also invite resident Spider-Man expert Chris Alexis into the studio to shed some knowledge and spew some fanboy love all over Spider-Man 3. What occurs is quite possibly the single greatest Fat Guy Battle to date… Bring on the Spider-Man Smackdown!
Episode 5: Watch what you say about Michael Bay! - April 27, 2007
This week Kevin and Neil talk about tons of movies that only Kevin has seen (fortunately) and Neil bashes on The Condemned. Kevin also has a chance to sit down and talk with the Director of The Condemned, Ohio native Scott Wiper. Then all hell breaks loose as the gruesome twosome joke about Jack Valenti, the hotness factor of Helen Mirren and the directorial talents of Michael Bay. Hide the women and children…
Episode 4: Who the hell is John Hughes? - April 20, 2007
FSR Associate Editor Brian Gibson returns as our special guest, only to take a severe beating from Kevin, causing him to lash out about Kevin’s lust for Judi Dench. Kevin also shows his age through his understanding of John Hughes movies. Eventually everyone calms down and movies are discussed, including Hot Fuzz, Fracture and Vacancy. We also play clips from our Exclusive Interview with David Arquette.
Episode 3: Kevin is doing a Fabulous Job! - April 13, 2007
On this week’s show, Neil gives a shout out to the guys at VeerCast and forgets all of their names. A formal apology will be made next week. Kevin and Neil also discuss new releases, including Shia Lebouf in Disturbia, Halle Berry in Perfect Stranger and Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Actress Danielle Fishel also pops in for an interview with Kevin and finds out that Neil has had a crush on her for years. She is not expected to return.
Episode 2: A Trip to the Grindhouse - April 6, 2007
This week our resident Fat Guys, Kevin Carr and Neil Miller are joined by FSR Associate Editor Brian Gibson, giving you three fat guys for the price of two! Also on the show this week, we review some movies that suck and take a trip to the Grindhouse. We also give our DVD picks of the week, praise Amazon.com and discover that we all have appreciation for Penelope Cruz’s… uh… talents. We also check in with actor Josh Hutcherson and talk about his new movie, Firehouse Dog.
Episode 1: Welcome to the Show! - March 30, 2007
On this week’s show, we will review this weekends feature releases: Blades of Glory, starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder; The Lookout, starring Joseph Gordon Levitt; and the Disney animated flick Meet the Robinsons. We also talk about what is hot right now on DVD, who is making News in the movie business and which trailers are getting us all jacked up for the summer movie season!
