MOVIE ZONE

    with
    Kevin Carr

   

7M Pictures' resident film critic Kevin Carr talks movies. Right-click on the link to save the MP3 audio file to use on your iPod!

NEW SHOWS


A review of the 2007 Awards Season!
  (Approx. 60 minutes)
with guest, Neil Miller of FilmSchoolRejects
Neil Miller from www.FilmSchoolRejects.com joins Kevin to talk about the awards this season. Include in the discussion are the Film School Rejects Honor Roll, which honors both good cinema and bad, as well as the GAG Awards, which highlights the worst of the year.
March 3, 2006



A talk with Kristen Stewart, star of "The Messengers"!
  (Approx. 20 minutes)
with guest, Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart made a splash with her early feature, “Panic Room,” opposite Jodie Foster. Since the film’s release, she has been featured in many films in both starring and supporting roles. Her most recent film is “The Messengers,” a new horror picture from Hong Kong directors Danny and Oxide Pang (“The Eye”). Stewart took some time to speak with Kevin Carr about her upcoming feature and already extensive career.
January 31, 2006



A talk with Anthony Minghella, director of "Breaking and Entering"!
  (Approx. 20 minutes)
with guest, Anthony Minghella
Kevin Carr interviews Anthony Minghella, Oscar-winning director of "Breaking and Entering." Minghella's latest film stars Jude Law, Juliette Binoche and Robin Wright Penn. It is a departure from his more recent films in that is the first original screenplay from Minghella since his debut, "Truly Madly Deeply." It also is a relatively small, independent film rather than a sweeping period piece, making it a more intimate project for the award-winning director.
January 22, 2006



A talk with Luc Besson, director of "Arthur and the Invisibles"!
  (Approx. 20 minutes)
with guest, Luc Besson
Kevin Carr interviews Luc Besson, director of "Arthur and the Invisibles," the new film which mixes live action with cutting-edge computer animation. While Besson is best known as the director of gritty action flicks like "La Femme Nikita" and "The Professional," he takes a diversion from his usual fare to put together a children's movie.
January 11, 2006





ARCHIVE


A talk with John Stockwell, director of "Turistas"!
  (Approx. 25 minutes)
with guest, John Stockwell
Kevin Carr interviews John Stockwell, director of "Turistas," the new thriller from Fox Atomic, releasing on December 1. "Turistas" deals with the resentment of wealthy American and European tourists in South America, leading to horrific results for a small group of backpackers.
November 22, 2006



A talk with Jigsaw from "SAW III"!
  (Approx. 25 minutes)
with guest, Tobin Bell
Kevin Carr talks with Tobin Bell, who plays the sinister villain Jigsaw in the "SAW" series. Bell talks about the upcoming "Saw III" and how things become more intense in this installment.
October 23, 2006



A discussion of the controversial new film, "Jesus Camp"!
  (Approx. 30 minutes)
with guest, co-director Heidi Ewing
Kevin Carr interviews Heidi Ewing, the co-director of the controversial new film "Jesus Camp." Ewing talks about working with co-director Rachel Grady, finding their subjects and keeping objective in the process
October 4, 2006



A preview of the upcoming films this fall season!
  (Approx. 55 minutes)
with guest, Bill Clark from FromTheBalcony.com
Kevin talks with guest Bill Clark from FromTheBalcony.com about the upcoming films this fall. They talk about films like "Casino Royale," "The Prestige" and "Saw III."
September 30, 2006



A Sneak Peek at the upcoming DVD release of "X-Men: The Last Stand"!
  (Approx. 35 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis of 7mpictures.com
Kevin and Chris get a sneak peek of the DVD release of "X-Men: The Last Stand." They talk about the different special features and extras that are included in the upcoming release on October 3.
September 23, 2006



An Interview with the RZA, soundtrack composer of "The Protector"!
  (Approx. 15 minutes)
with guest, the RZA
Kevin Carr interviews the RZA, co-founder of Wu Tang Clan and the composer of several hot soundtracks, including "Kill Bill," "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" and "Blade III." Kevin talks with the RZA about his upcoming film, the Thailand import "The Protector," brought to the states by the Weinstein Company.
August 14, 2006



An Interview with Neil Marshall, Director of "The Descent”!
  (Approx. 15 minutes)
with guest, Neil Marshall
Kevin Carr interviews Neil Marshall, director of the new horror film "The Descent." Kevin talks with Neil about how the film came about, what inspired the work and possible news of a "Dog Soldiers" sequel.
August 3, 2006



An Interview with the “Clerks”!
  (Approx. 20 minutes)
with guests, Brian O'Halloran & Jeff Anderson
Kevin Carr interviews Brian O’Halloran and Jeff Anderson, who play Dante Hicks and Randal Graves in the new Kevin Smith comedy “Clerks II.” Kevin talks with Brian and Jeff about the success of the first film, what it is like playing the clerks and what it was like coming back to play them more than ten years later.
July 20, 2006



A Critical View of "An Inconvenient Truth"!
  (Approx. 40 minutes)
with guest, Robert Balling
Kevin Carr interviews Dr. Robert Balling, a professor of Geography in the Climatology Program at the University of Arizona. Dr. Balling discusses the film "An Inconvenient Truth" and analyzes the predictions made by Al Gore, helping Kevin weed through what is fact and what is speculation.
June 15, 2006



"Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party"!
  (Approx. 30 minutes)
with guest, Stephen Tobolowsky
Kevin Carr interviews Stephen Tobolowsky, the veteran character actor who has appeared in more than 100 films and more than 150 television shows. Kevin discusses Stephen's film "Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party," an assortment of strange tales from his life. Listen to the audio file to hear the brand new, exclusive story of Stephen's research into his role as a KKK leader in the film "Mississippi Burning."
May 26, 2006



A look at "X-Men: The Last Stand"!
  (Approx. 45 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis of 7mpictures.com
Kevin and Chris talk in detail about the new X-Men movie. Kevin also throws down the gauntlet to Chris as to whether "Superman Returns" will be good or not. Kevin is not yet convinced! WARNING: All aspects of the film are discussed, so there are plenty of spoilers. Listen at your own risk! (Or at least wait until you see the film.)
May 26, 2006



An Interview with the Cast of "High School Musical"!
  (Approx. 30 minutes)
with guests: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel and Monique Coleman
Kevin Carr visits with the cast of the Disney Channel phenomenon "High School Musical." Audio clips include interviews with the cast as well as coverage of the red carpet before the premiere. Learn about upcoming record contracts, who's dating whom and what's up with Lucas Grabeel's hats.
May 18, 2006



An Interview with Anthony Horowitz, Author of "Stormbreaker"!
  (Approx. 20 minutes)
with guest, Anthony Horowitz
Kevin talks with author Anthony Horowitz, creator of the Alex Rider young adult book series. Kevin and Anthony talk about the upcoming movie version of "Stormbreaker," including what changes were made and why.
May 11, 2006



A Discussion of "Mission: Impossible III"!
  (Approx. 60 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Kevin and Chris talk about the new film "Mission: Impossible III." They talk about how the new movie stacks up to the previous two, and also how Tom Cruise's craziness will impact the movie.
May 5, 2006



The 7M Indie Film School!
  (Approx. 60 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Kevin and Chris talk about the business of independent film and despense some sage-like advice on how to make the most out of your independent feature.
April 23, 2006



Interview with Jim Gaffigan!
  (Approx. 20 minutes)
with guest, Comedian Jim Gaffigan
Kevin talks with Jim about his current stand-up tour, how he has developed his humor, what works on stage and why people are so fascinated with Hot Pockets.
March 31, 2006



Oscar Predictions!
  (Approx. 60 minutes)
with guest, Colin Mack from U Weekly
Kevin and Colin give their predictions for the 2006 Academy Awards. Who will win? Who do we think should win? And who should win for any film of the year.
February 28, 2006



Oscar Predictions with 4-year-old Liam Carr
  (Approx. 10 minutes)
with guest, Liam Carr
Kevin talks with his 4-year-old son Liam about what he thinks are the best films of 2005.
February 28, 2006



Interview with Robin Sydney from "The Gingerdead Man"
  (Approx. 30 minutes)
with guest, Robin Sydney
Kevin talks with Robin Sydney, star of the Full Moon film "The Gingerdead Man." Robin tells what it was like to be chased by a homicidal cookie and to work with legendary actor Gary Busey.
February 20, 2006



An Interview with Brian Lloyd from "Doll Graveyard"
  (Approx. 30 minutes)
with guest, Brian Lloyd
Kevin talks with Brian Lloyd, star of the Full Moon feature "Doll Graveyard." Brian tells some of the stories from the set of the film and what it was like to work with director Charles Band.
February 20, 2006



Horror Flicks of 2006
  (Approx. 50 minutes)
with guest, Colin Mack from U Weekly
Kevin and Colin talk about the horror films of 2006, as things look in February. They talk about "When a Stranger Calls" and "Final Destination 3," as well as some upcoming horror flicks later in the year.
February 18, 2006



Romar Entertainment Profile
  (Approx. 40 minutes)
Host Kevin Carr talks with Jim Schramm, C.E.O. of Romar Entertainment. Romar's most recent release is Uwe Boll's "BloodRayne." Schramm has developed a new perspective on distribution and promotion of films, especially for the independent minded.
January 31, 2006


January 16 Weekly Update  (Approx. 60 minutes)
Host Kevin Carr discusses the Online Film Critics Society awards, the weekly box office, entertainment news and upcoming film releases for the week of January 16.
January 16, 2006


Hostel and BloodRayne
  (Approx. 50 minutes)
with guest, Colin Mack from U Weekly
Well, it's the new year, and 2006 has started out with two major horror flicks its first week. Kevin and Colin talk about the new films "Hostel" and "BloodRayne." WARNING: This show contains spoilers.
January 7, 2006

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King Kong Too Long?
  (Approx. 50 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis from 7M Pictures
Is "King Kong" another masterpiece by director Peter Jackson, one of the greatest movies of the year? Or is it an over-long piece of crap? Listen as Kevin and Chris debate the film.
December 17, 2005


A Review look at the Harry Potter films
  (Approx. 45 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis from 7M Pictures
Kevin and Chris talk about the new Harry Potter film, "The Goblet of Fire," as well as the other Harry Potter films of the past.
November 25, 2005


A Review of the New "Star Wars Episode III" DVD
  (Approx. 40 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis from 7M Pictures
Kevin and Chris geek out over the new Star Wars DVD.
November 1, 2005


On the Road with Charles Band from Full Moon Pictures
  (Approx. 20 minutes)
with guest, Charles Band
Kevin catches up with Charles Band from Full Moon Pictures during the Charles Band Full Moon Horror Road Show. Kevin reports on the road show and gets exclusive interviews with Charles Band, the creative mind behind horror classics like "Subspecies," "Re-Animator," "Ghoulies," "Puppet Master," "Trancers" and many, many more. For more information on the Charles Band Full Moon Horror Road Show, visit www.charlesband.com.
October 19, 2005


Batman Begins DVD Review!
  (Approx. 30 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Yes, Kevin and Chris are big geeks! They went out at midnight and grabbed the new "Batman Begins" DVD upon its release. In this special edition show, Kevin and Chris give an overall review of the DVD and talk about the myriad of special features found within!
October 18, 2005
    


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Special Horror Marathon Show!
  (Approx. 50 minutes)
with guest, Joe Neff
Kevin talks with Joe Neff, secondary host organism and master of scaremonies at "The Incredible 2-Headed Marathon: Revenge of the Horror Hosts II." This is an all-night horror movie marathon in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 22 starting at 10 p.m. and running until 12 noon the next day. It's one of the few long-running horror marathons in the country, and a classic event for horror fans all over Ohio and beyond. For more information, visit the web site at www.drexel.net!
October 13, 2005


A Tim Burton retrospective!
  (Approx. 60 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Kevin and Chris discuss Tim Burton's films - from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" to "Corpse Bride." Get some interesting background and trivia about one of the most unique directors of this age!
October 11, 2005


"Firefly" (and "Serenity") for Dummies!
  (Approx. 60 minutes)
with guest, John Mader
Kevin and John talk about the new Joss Whedon film "Serenity" and provide some background on the original television show "Firefly" for fans and newbies who need a refresher course in the universe!
October 5, 2005

Remakes and Television Adaptations of 2005  (Approx. 45 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Kevin and Chris discuss the different films that have been remade in late 2004 and the first part of 2005. Also discussed are films that have been adapted from classic television shows.
August 25, 2005


The Crow Movies - What the Hell Happened???
  (Approx. 45 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Kevin and Chris revisit the series of "Crow" movies. They try to figure out what happened, taking a gothic neo-classic and turn the series into something awful like "The Crow: Wicked Prayer."
August 12, 2005


Michael Bay Is the Antichrist!
  (Approx. 45 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Kevin and Chris talk about the movies of Michael Bay, including the mega-bomb "The Island." Hear why Kevin thinks that Michael Bay's existance is a sign of the Apocalypse!
August 1, 2005

The Philadelphia Experiement: Case Closed!  (Approx. 50 minutes)
with guest, Marshall Barnes
Kevin talks with independent researcher Marshall Barnes about his investigations into the Philadelphia Experiment. Barnes provides information and evidence that this experiment actually did happen and what its implications were.
July 22, 2005

A look at the new film "Fantastic Four"  (Approx. 55 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Kevin talks with geek boy Chris Alexis about the Fantastic Four. They look at not only the new movie that was just released, but also the old red-headed step-child 1994 version from Roger Corman. WARNING: All aspects of the film are discussed, so there are plenty of spoilers. Listen at your own risk! (Or at least wait until you see the film.)
July 8, 2005

A look at the new film "War of the Worlds"  (Approx. 45 minutes)
with guest, Chris Alexis
Kevin talks with guest geek Chris Alexis about Steven Spielberg's remake of "War of the Worlds." They also look at the original 1953 version and how it stands up against the test of time. WARNING: All aspects of the film are discussed, so there are plenty of spoilers. Listen at your own risk! (Or at least wait until you see the film.)
June 29, 2005


A look at George A. Romero, his new film and zombies in general
  (Approx. 70 minutes)
with guest, zombie guru Joe Neff
Kevin talks with horror movie expert and zombie guru Joe Neff. Joe, a die-hard Romero fan, talks with Kevin about the new zombie flick "Land of the Dead." How does it relate to the earlier Romero films, what does it means for Romero's career and what do Kevin and Joe think of zombie movies in general.
June 29, 2005

A Conversation with Eric Bumpus, author of "Cease Fire: The War is Over"  (Approx. 50 minutes)
with guest, author Eric Bumpus
Kevin talks with author Eric Bumpus about his upcoming book "Cease Fire: The War is Over," an analysis of Christianity in cinema and how it has been affected by the cultural war. To contact Eric or for more information about his book, email ceasefire_strategies@yahoo.com.
June 27, 2005

An Analysis of "Batman Begins"  (Approx. 50 minutes)
with guest Chris Alexis from 7M Pictures
Kevin talks with guest geek Chris Alexis about the ins and outs of the new Batman film, "Batman Begins." They talk about everything from the new actors like Christian Bale, Liam Neeson and Michael Caine to Katie Holmes' nipples. WARNING: All aspects of the film are discussed, so there are plenty of spoilers. Listen at your own risk! (Or at least wait until you see the film.)
June 15, 2005

Batman Retrospective  (Approx. 55 minutes)
with guest Chris Alexis from 7M Pictures
Resident geek Chris Alexis talks with Kevin about the history of Batman in the movies - from the old serials and 1960s TV show to the new movies. Includes discussion of "Batman," "Batman Returns," "Batman Forever" and "Batman & Robin."
June 11, 2005

Development Hell  (Approx. 38 minutes)
with guest Chris Alexis from 7M Pictures
Resident geek Chris Alexis talks with Kevin about movies in Development Hell. Some updates include information on films like "X-Men 3," "Indiana Jones 4," "Superman Returns," "Batman Begins 2 & 3," "9 to 5:30" and new "Star Wars" television shows and movies.
June 6, 2005

Interview with Mark Racop, director of "Rock n' Roll Starship" and "Starship II"  (Approx. 45 minutes)
with guest Mark Racop of Magic House Productions
Mark Racop, director of the science fiction cult film "Rock n' Roll Starship" talks with Kevin about his latest film, "Starship II: Rendezvous at Ramses," an independent production with hundreds of digital effects.
June 1, 2005

Why We Loved "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith"  (Approx. 50 minutes)
with guest Chris Alexis from 7M Pictures
Kevin and Chris totally geek out over the new Star Wars movie. WARNING: All aspects of the film are discussed, so there are plenty of spoilers. Listen at your own risk! (Or at least wait until you see the film.)
May 19, 2005

2005 Summer Movie Preview  (Approx. 35 minutes)
with guest Glen Littlejohn from 7M Pictures
Kevin and Glen talk about the upcoming films in the 2005 summer season, including Mindhunters, Kicking & Screaming, Monster-in-Law, Bewitched, Stealth, The Pink Panther, Deuce Bigelow: European Gigilo, Cinderella Man, The Island, Madagascar, Batman Begins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Dukes of Hazard, Must Love Dogs, Herbie Fully Loaded, Dark Water, The Fantastic Four and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
May 18, 2005

2005: The Year of Bad Horror Movies  (Approx. 35 minutes)
with guest Eric Jeter from PremierReview.com
Kevin and Eric talk about some of the crummy horror films that saw the light of day in early 2005, including White Noise, The Boogeyman, Constantine, The Ring Two, Hide and Seek, Cursed and The Amityville Horror.
May 10, 2005