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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

Exclusive: ‘Law Abiding’ Gerard Butler Talks Revenge

Exclusive: ‘Law Abiding’ Gerard Butler Talks Revenge

The actor and Evil Twins producing partner talked with us about his latest flick (in a very busy year) and about the crazy family that made him who he is today.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 26, 2009 | Comments

Moses to Part the Cinematic Red Sea, ‘300′ Style

Moses to Part the Cinematic Red Sea, ‘300′ Style

20th Century Fox is taking you back in time, to the time when Moses was saving the Hebrews from the Pharaoh. And they’re doing it in ass-kicking slow-mo…

By Neil Miller on October 11, 2009 | Comments

Win a Copy of 300: The Complete Experience on Blu-ray!

Win a Copy of 300: The Complete Experience on Blu-ray!

We will not go quietly into the night! At least not without hitting you with some free copies of 300: The Complete Experience on Blu-ray…

By Neil Miller on August 26, 2009 | Comments

300 + Gladiator + Sam Raimi = Spartacus: Blood and Sand

300 + Gladiator + Sam Raimi = Spartacus: Blood and Sand

If you haven’t seen the blood-tastic trailer for the upcoming Starz original series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, you need to do so. In fact, you can do it right here.

By Kevin Kelly on July 31, 2009 | Comments

Comic Book Icon Set to Write ‘Excalibur’

Comic Book Icon Set to Write ‘Excalibur’

For the record, I resisted the urge to make a pun about Warren Ellis pulling the script for Excalibur out of a stone. Although it’s a possibility.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 28, 2009 | Comments

A Much Closer Look: A-List Actors and Box Office Performance

A Much Closer Look: A-List Actors and Box Office Performance

After the box office success of 300, Warner Bros. has realized how much money they can save on their big-budget tentpoles by not paying A-listers (or anyone close to an A-lister), and they’ve consequently chosen to exercise that option with Watchmen.

By Julian Dean Shapiro on January 10, 2009 | Comments

DVDs I Bought This Week: November 18

DVDs I Bought This Week: November 18

Do not be alarmed — Neil is not taking over the DVDs I Bought This Week column, just filling in for a week to give Brian’s mounting debt a week off.

By Neil Miller on November 18, 2008 | Comments

Zack Snyder Reveals the Road Map for the 300 Sequel/Prequel

Zack Snyder Reveals the Road Map for the 300 Sequel/Prequel

Since the release of 300 in 2006, fans have been enamored with director Zack Snyder’s ability to translate the style of Frank Miller to the cinematic medium. Now, we are finally seeing some movement in sequel territory.

By Neil Miller on October 2, 2008 | Comments

Gerard Butler Denies Involvement in the 300 Sequel

Gerard Butler Denies Involvement in the 300 Sequel

While sitting in the press conference for Guy Ritchie’s hopefully triumphant return into manhood, RocknRolla, Gerard Butler was asked about his possible involvment in the sequel/prequel for 300.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 25, 2008 | Comments

Legendary Pictures wants Legend Frank Miller’s 300 Follow-up

Legendary Pictures wants Legend Frank Miller’s 300 Follow-up

Legendary Pictures wants more 300. And no surprise since the film made its own history as the third highest grossing R rating movie ever.

By Robin Ruinsky on June 30, 2008 | Comments

‘Meet the Spartans’ Is Cinematic Terrorism!

‘Meet the Spartans’ Is Cinematic Terrorism!

Hide the women and children because these movies will make you stupider just by watching them.

By Kevin Carr on June 9, 2008 | Comments

New Action Figure For The Spirit

New Action Figure For The Spirit

Gearing up for this year’s New York Comic-Con, it seems that alot of merchandise is getting pumped out for all the upcoming comic to film adaptations.

By Brian C. Gibson on April 16, 2008 | Comments

Gerard Butler Sounds Off About Nim’s Island… and a Possible 300 Sequel!

Gerard Butler Sounds Off About Nim’s Island… and a Possible 300 Sequel!

For the past year, Gerard Butler has become somewhat of a household name. And let’s face it, he deserves it. We can all agree that he kicked all kinds of ass in 300, but there’s a deeper side to this guy than just running around yelling, “This is Sparta!”

By Kevin Carr on April 3, 2008 | Comments

Lena Headey Joins Ridley Scott’s Tell-Tale

Lena Headey Joins Ridley Scott’s Tell-Tale

The sexy up-and-comer takes her 300 and ‘Sarah Conner’ fame to Ridley Scott’s next project.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 17, 2008 | Comments

300 and One?  More Spartans on Horizon

300 and One? More Spartans on Horizon

With 300’s epic bloodbath matched only by its own epic gross, it should come as no surprise that the studios want to get working on a sequel.

By Robert Fure on March 11, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: Seven Candidates Remain for Best Visual Effects

Oscar Beat: Seven Candidates Remain for Best Visual Effects

It’s a surprising shortlist for the best visual effects Oscar this year, with some startling inclusions and some even more startling omissions.

By Michelle Graham on January 8, 2008 | Comments

Year in Review: The Ten Best Cinematic Fights of ‘07!

Year in Review: The Ten Best Cinematic Fights of ‘07!

In 2007, our cinematical heroes kicked a fair amount of ass and I had the pleasure of compiling the best of the best for your viewing pleasure.

By Robert Fure on January 4, 2008 | Comments

Year in Review: The Ten Most Memorable Scenes of ‘07

Year in Review: The Ten Most Memorable Scenes of ‘07

Looking back on the year that was 2007, what scenes or moments from films will live on? What will people be quoting a year from now — McLovin or Dewey Cox?

By Josh Radde on January 2, 2008 | Comments

Year in Review: The Ten Best Movie Posters of ‘07!

Year in Review: The Ten Best Movie Posters of ‘07!

As we begin our look back at 2007 at the movies, we start where most people usually start their movie experience — with the posters.

By Neil Miller on December 31, 2007 | Comments