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Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a War Movie Overload

Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a War Movie Overload

Instead of doing a cheesy list for Veteran’s Day, we here at FSR decided just to give a run down of all the war-type movies that we’ve covered over the years (the good, the bad, and the boots on the ground).

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 11, 2009 | Comments

Director Pete Docter Q&A and More Hidden Facts About ‘Up’

Director Pete Docter Q&A and More Hidden Facts About ‘Up’

I’m back with more fun stuff to celebrate this major release, including additional facts about the film — as well as an international Q&A with director Pete Docter.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2009 | Comments

This Week in Blu-ray Special Report: Pixar’s Up Invasion

This Week in Blu-ray Special Report: Pixar’s Up Invasion

Hey kids, it’s time for a very special edition of This Week in Blu-ray dedicated to the three releases from Walt Disney Home Entertainment, a trifecta of beautiful Pixar movies coming at you in 1080p.

By Neil Miller on November 10, 2009 | Comments

Drinking Game Double Feature: Up and Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut

Drinking Game Double Feature: Up and Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut

This week’s round of drunken shenanigans is a special one, that gives you two options for downing booze while watching new releases. Just know that if you’re drinking during Up, you won’t want the kids in the room.

By Kevin Carr on November 10, 2009 | Comments

Ruining Film: The Fourth Kind of Spoilers

Ruining Film: The Fourth Kind of Spoilers

I want you to think of your favorite movie. Play it out on the big screen in your head and fall in love with it all over again. Now I want you to imagine that someone ruins it for you before you get to see it.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 10, 2009 | Comments

This Week In DVD: November 10th

This Week In DVD: November 10th

Rob Hunter loves movies. He also loves working for the local “retirement home” as head geezer catcher… basically he gets a call whenever one of the elderly residents escapes wanders off in a daze from the home. These two joys come together in the form of cash money payments that he receives every week and immediately uses to buy more DVDs. This week… Up, The Merry Gentleman, Spread, and more!

By Rob Hunter on November 10, 2009 | Comments

Culture Warrior: Slow Isn’t Boring

Culture Warrior: Slow Isn’t Boring

Some movies are meant to be slow. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. Slow can be beautiful.

By Landon Palmer on November 9, 2009 | Comments

Boiling Point: Whiskey Bites

Boiling Point: Whiskey Bites

Resident Rage-aholic has a few too many and starts ranting about alcohol and its consumers on the screen, both big and small.

By Robert Fure on November 9, 2009 | Comments

Old Ass Movies: North By Northwest

Old Ass Movies: North By Northwest

One of the best filmmakers of all time makes his best film. Shouldn’t you give it a shot?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 8, 2009 | Comments

Ladies and Gentlemen, A Word from Werner Herzog

Ladies and Gentlemen, A Word from Werner Herzog

Bust out your lucky crack pipe and check out what Werner Herzog has to say about his latest work, The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 7, 2009 | Comments

Daily Diversion: Titular Lines

Daily Diversion: Titular Lines

You might want to play it over and over. A quick video of some iconic movie titles delivered by the movies themselves.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 7, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 11.06.09

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 11.06.09

Kevin Carr takes a look at this week’s movie releases, including A Christmas Carol, The Fourth Kind and The Box.

By Kevin Carr on November 6, 2009 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 139 – The Fat Kind

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 139 – The Fat Kind

Kevin and Neil stare at some goats, grumble about not being allowed to open a box, visit the uncanny valley and debate whether Kevin is spoiling the viewing experience for The Fourth Kind.

By Kevin Carr on November 6, 2009 | Comments

Fantastic Fest Interview: Ride with ‘Broncos’ Author Dr. Ronald Chevalier

Fantastic Fest Interview: Ride with ‘Broncos’ Author Dr. Ronald Chevalier

We managed to sit down with Dr. Chevalier to talk Gentlemen Broncos, being a pompous asshole, and the future of science fiction novellas.

By Adam Sweeney on November 3, 2009 | Comments

Fantastic Fest Interview: Ride with ‘Broncos’ Star Jemaine Clement

Fantastic Fest Interview: Ride with ‘Broncos’ Star Jemaine Clement

We managed to sit down with Jemaine Clement to talk Gentlemen Broncos, playing a pompous asshole, and the future of Rock Band: Flight of the Conchords Edition.

By Adam Sweeney on November 3, 2009 | Comments

This Week In DVD: November 3rd

This Week In DVD: November 3rd

Rob Hunter loves movies. He also loves working as Roger Thornhill’s personal drycleaner… between the dust-ups and the crop dusters, Thornhill has lots of suits in need of cleaning. These two joys come together in the form of cash money payments that he receives every week and immediately uses to buy more DVDs. This week… North By Northwest, GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Aliens In The Attic, and more!

By Rob Hunter on November 3, 2009 | Comments

Culture Warrior: Horror 1960

Culture Warrior: Horror 1960

1960 changed horror filmmaking forever. Don’t believe me? Read on.

By Landon Palmer on November 2, 2009 | Comments

Boiling Point: The End Game

Boiling Point: The End Game

If a movie ends poorly, the entire experience can go sour in an instant. One such movie that has Robert Fure raging? I am Legend. He is Angry.

By Robert Fure on November 2, 2009 | Comments

The Movie Watcher’s Guide To November 2009

The Movie Watcher’s Guide To November 2009

Hello again movie fans! You may have noticed that there was no Movie Watcher’s Guide to October. There are several completely legitimate reasons for this, but instead of boring you with details please allow me to give a quick recap of the month’s box-office releases… The Invention of Lying, Whip It, Amelia, Astro Boy, Cirque [...]

By Rob Hunter on November 2, 2009 | Comments

31 Days of Horror: Splinter

31 Days of Horror: Splinter

Of course my choice for 2008’s Best Horror Film of the Year would make the list this year. Take another look at why Splinter is awesome, then go buy it on Blu-ray.

By Robert Fure on October 31, 2009 | Comments