One of the best parts about being the boss around here is that, for the most part, I get to enjoy reading the work of the other writers here on FSR. Some would call it a curse, having to read, edit and fine tune just about every article that hits the pages of this site, but I like to look at it as a blessing — I get to read some of the best movie-related articles on the web before anyone else. So when I say that I know what articles were the best from the past week, I’d say that I know what I’m talking about. Therefore it is only fitting that I am the one who gets to bring you this weekly column, The Best of the Rejects: An Ode to the Week That Was.

The Evolution of TV or: How I Learned to Love Battlestar Galactica
For the record, I am now on Season 3, only a week after discovering my addiction. There is nothing that can stop me now.

15 Must See Movies of Summer 2008
Just in case you haven’t been paying attention lately, these are the ones you cannot miss.

Twilight 101: An Introduction to the Next Big Thing?
Our own Michelle Graham lays down some knowledge on a little movie that is making some major waves. The die-hard fan base responds with a few comments.

Tara’s Tribeca Blog: War Inc. at the Cadillac Lounge
Tara and Robin are infiltrating the Tribeca Film Festival this week on our behalf. In this particular edition, Tara rubs elbows with Hilary Duff. Thank the Gods that we didn’t send Kevin Carr — Ms. Duff would not have made it out alive.

Movie Style Guy: Shades of Cool
Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. looks good in shades, so why can’t you? Our Movie Style Guy breaks down sexy eyewear just in time for your summer of love (movie love, that is).

Star Trek: The Young Hipster Generation
J.J. Abrams, like many of the people his age and under, grew up a Star Wars fanatic. So why, then, is a Yoda lover filming Spock?

Superhero Movies: Where Does Iron Man Rank?
Our Robert Fure takes a look at where Iron Man stands when he is put up against all the biggest, most badass superhero flicks from years past. Here’s a hint: Iron Man does pretty well.

And last, but certainly not least…

Movie Drinking Game: Iron Man
We know that you are headed out to see whether or not every critic in the country is wrong when they say that Iron Man rocks, so why not do a little drinking while you are out there…

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• Exclusive: Orci and Kurtzman Talk ‘Revenge,’ Freedom, and the American Way
• The Reject Report 2008 Box Office Review
• Discuss: What Was the Best Movie Trailer of 2008?
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One of the best parts about being the boss around here is that, for the most part, I get to enjoy reading the work of the other writers here on FSR. Some would call it a curse, having to read, edit and fine tune just about every article that hits the pages of this site, but I like to look at it as a blessing — I get to read some of the best movie-related articles on the web before anyone else. So when I say that I know what articles were the best from the past week, I’d say that I know what I’m talking about. Therefore it is only fitting that I am the one who gets to bring you this weekly column, The Best of the Rejects: An Ode to the Week That Was.

Now, I humbly present the hottest news items, editorials and other random shenanigans from the past week:

Ohio 24-Hour Science Fiction Marathon Wrap-Up
Many readers were wondering why we weren’t very productive last weekend. This article explains where we were, or at least about 4 of the 6 members of the editorial team. We gave the other two the weekend off. Probably bad planning, but at least we had fun snarking at movies like Journey to the 7th Planet and Lady Terminator.

Boiling Point: Lets Talk Sequels
Resident angryman Robert Fure takes on the recent rash of suspect sequels. And sure, you’ve known for a long time that Hollywood is just recycling the same old ideas, but you’ve probably never seen someone get this angry about it.

Michael Bay is Being a Huge Douche About Transformers 2
It is what it is — Michael Bay said some hurtful things, I got angry and said some hurtful things back — we are still not speaking.

Indiana Jones and the Invasion of the Billboards
Kevin Kelly takes to the streets of LA only to find that Indiana Jones and his new movie are taking over the town. He also came back later in the week with an article about Indiana Jones branded candy. It made me a little hungry, I must admit it.

Exclusive Leaked Footage of A Ninja Talking Fanboys
One of our field ninjas may have given his life to get this information, so I thought it would be worth sharing again.

Officially Cool: Jessica Rabbit, Homer Simpson and Super Mario Untooned
For all of you who were already a little hung up on Jessica Rabbit, here is what she would look like if she crossed over into the real world. Huba, huba!

5 Things to Remember When Making a Political Comedy
My favorite: “Politicians are Ballet-Dancing Hitlers” — So true.

The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival Gets Under Way
Two of our lovely lady correspondents are headed to New York to give us some fantastic coverage of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed Movie Review
FSR resident cinephile Matt Alexander drops a very in-depth review all over Ben Stein’s new movie about dissent. It is a film, and a review, that drew instant controversy.

Roger Ebert: Film Critic, Historian, and… Blogger?!
Yes, the big man himself has joined the ranks of the blogger. Take that film print critics… Your days are numbered.

A Beautiful New Dark Knight Movie Poster to Start Your Weekend?
If this isn’t one of the most beautiful movie posters that we’ve seen for any of this year’s summer movies, then I’m not sure what to tell you. This movie is going to be pretty badass, of that you can be certain.

Guillermo Del Toro Comes Out of The Hobbit Closet
Alright, this one is purely out of vanity… I apologize. I really enjoyed the title of the article, which had me laughing for a solid 20 minutes. The really funny (and sad) part is that I wrote it.

So there you have it, my favorite articles from the week that was. Until next Saturday, keep it real and go see Iron Man!

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• Radcliffe, McAvoy and Tennant Rumored for ‘The Hobbit’
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One of the best parts about being the boss around here is that, for the most part, I get to enjoy reading the work of the other writers here on FSR. Some would call it a curse, having to read, edit and fine tune just about every article that hits the pages of this site, but I like to look at it as a blessing — I get to read some of the best movie-related articles on the web before anyone else. So when I say that I know what articles were the best from the past week, I’d say that I know what I’m talking about. Therefore it is only fitting that I am the one who gets to bring you this weekly column, The Best of the Rejects: An Ode to the Week That Was.

Now, I humbly present the hottest news items, editorials and other random shenanigans from the past week:

Ten Skinny-Ass Ladies That Used to Be Hot
Leave it to good ole’ Kevin Carr to combine his love for Hollywood women with his love for things that are relatively plump. In the end, it created a pretty solid list of waifs that rocked the halls of the internet.

Boiling Point: clASSic Film Remakes?
Our resident angry-man explores the latest Hollywood horror remaking fad — remaking films that weren’t even that good to begin with. This week’s obvious target: Prom Night.

The Death of the Print Critic
Kevin explores the recent trend of departures by film critics at some of the nation’s biggest publications. He also offers some perspective on the issue of print v. online from the perspective of someone who has been writing about movies on the web for quite a while now.

New Images from Iron Man: Badass!
Have I mentioned that Iron Man will be in theaters soon?

David Gordon Green Defends Michael Bay
Yes! Another famous face joins me in the fight to keep clean the name of uber-director Michael Bay! Supporters, roll out!

Foolish Mortals Can’t Stop Uwe Boll
The saga of Uwe Boll starts here…

Preview of The 25th Annual Ohio 24-Hour Sci-fi Marathon
Yes, members of the FSR team will be on hand for 24-hours of sci-fi fun. If you are in or around Ohio, you should be joining us for this.

Ryan Reynolds is the Anti-Dane Cook
Probably one of the best editorials of the week, hands down. We’ve been known to hate on Dane Cook, but this love letter to Ryan Reynolds is on another level, altogether. I smell a man-crush.

Giveaway: Chaos Theory
We are giving away a bunch of free stuff from the recently release comedy starring Ryan Reynolds. Go, enter this contest… now.

Who’s That Hottie: Martha Higareda
Headed out to see Street Kings this weekend? You may want to get aquatinted with its sexy starlet, first.

Officially Cool: Have the Bat-Signal In Your House
Oooh, I want one!

Boys Love Mandy Lane; Studios, Not So Much
The Weinstein Company is screwing up the release of another great film… I need something to boycott.

The American Teen Movie Trailer
A must-see trailer experience…

And finally, the creme de la creme…

Kevin Defends Uwe Boll
I’m still in awe of my own decision to participate in these shenanigans.

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• Uwe Boll Is a James Bond Villain!
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