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Obama Documentary Coming to HBO

Obama Documentary Coming to HBO

Chill out, Mainstream Media. We’ve already trademarked the word, “Barackumentary.”

By Mister Hand on November 7, 2008 | Comments

Election Day ‘08: Casting the Election, in Reverse

Election Day ‘08: Casting the Election, in Reverse

What if the Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates abandoned DC for Hollywood?

By Adam Sweeney on November 4, 2008 | Comments

11 Films To Watch On Election Night

11 Films To Watch On Election Night

We know that the Election Night coverage can be a bit monotonous, but while you’re waiting for the results to trickle down, you might as well watch a couple movies.

By Josh Radde on November 4, 2008 | Comments

Political Cinema: ‘They Live’ Predicts Obama Presidency

Political Cinema: ‘They Live’ Predicts Obama Presidency

You could forget about the math and the swing states, because the outcome of this election was predicted in 1988 by John Carpenter’s film They Live.

By Mister Hand on November 2, 2008 | Comments

Officially Cool: Vote McClane in 2008

Officially Cool: Vote McClane in 2008

Most of us were going to balance the ups and downs of the McCain/Palin team and the Obama/Biden team. Well not so fast kids, what about the dynamic duo making waves on the independent ticket as we speak? Don’t know who I’m talking about? None other than presidential hopeful John McClane and his running mate Hans Gruber.

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

Barack Obama Deathmatch vs. McCain, Clinton

Barack Obama Deathmatch vs. McCain, Clinton

Using the character creation feature on the smash hit video-game Soul Calibur 4, one YouTuber has created Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama, John McCain and Senator Hillary Clinton.

By Brian C. Gibson on August 29, 2008 | Comments

WTF: Celebrities on Politics

WTF: Celebrities on Politics

Through much of the year, most celebrities stay out of politics. But when an election rolls around, they suddenly mistake their star popularity for public interest in what they have to say about the issues.

By Kevin Carr on August 27, 2008 | Comments

Four Movies to Show at the Democratic National Convention

Four Movies to Show at the Democratic National Convention

It turns out we’re going to be voting for President or mayor or something soon. Strap in as FSR takes you LIVE to the Democratic National Convention via my crappy apartment on Capitol Hill.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 25, 2008 | Comments

STFU: Colonel Tigh would be a Horrible VP

STFU: Colonel Tigh would be a Horrible VP

Josh Radde takes offense at Kevin Carr’s cheese references, love of Cylon-leadership and empty rhetoric. Why are we still talking about politics on a film website? Your guess is as good as mine.

By Josh Radde on August 7, 2008 | Comments

WTF: My Picks for Vice Presidents

WTF: My Picks for Vice Presidents

It is not often that I delve into politics on this site. However, after seeing my cheddar-sharp logic that follows, I imagine that John McCain and Barack Obama will stampede to Hollywood to pick up the following running mates.

By Kevin Carr on August 6, 2008 | Comments

Ten Cinematic Running Mates for McCain and Obama

Ten Cinematic Running Mates for McCain and Obama

The Veepstakes are heating up. Who better to place on the ballot than fictional characters who could never, ever actually be elected Vice President?

By FSR Staff on August 4, 2008 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 76 – Fat Vote

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 76 – Fat Vote

Recovering from a harrowing trip to the San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin and Neil sharpen their claws and sink their teeth into the start of crappy movie season with the first August releases.

By Fat Guys at the Movies on August 1, 2008 | Comments

The Empire Strikes…Barack

The Empire Strikes…Barack

This is pretty self explanatory, and I have heard a rumor that George Lucas likens Barack Obama to a jedi. Enjoy the outrageousness.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 23, 2008 | Comments

Henry Poole is Here, As is Barack Obama

Henry Poole is Here, As is Barack Obama

Sometimes we just can’t avoid a little commentary that veers into the world of politics — especially not in an election year and especially not when studios are releasing movie posters like this.

By Neil Miller on July 9, 2008 | Comments

Hancock Endorses Obama, Tarantino Still Talking, Dark Knight Something and Other News

Hancock Endorses Obama, Tarantino Still Talking, Dark Knight Something and Other News

We’ve got the sickness, that terrible illness that seems to be plaguing so many Americans these days: laziness. That said, here are the news stories that we just didn’t care enough about to write full articles so far this week.

By Neil Miller on June 25, 2008 | Comments

Officially Cool: The Empire Strikes Barack

Officially Cool: The Empire Strikes Barack

Here at Film School Rejects, we have always tried to steer clear of letting our political opinions come out into the open. So with this video, we are not endorsing anyone — we just think it’s funny.

By Neil Miller on May 7, 2008 | Comments

Boiling Point: What’s the Rush?

Boiling Point: What’s the Rush?

Take a breath, Hollywood, and wait until the story is over to adapt it for the screen.

By Robert Fure on March 17, 2008 | Comments

Hilary May Have Jack’s Bleeding Liberal Heart, But Obama Gets The Hulk

Hilary May Have Jack’s Bleeding Liberal Heart, But Obama Gets The Hulk

Jack Nicholson may be making PSA’s for Hilary, but The Hulk thinks Obama should get his own movie.

By Josh Radde on March 16, 2008 | Comments

Barack Obama Votes for The Godfather

Barack Obama Votes for The Godfather

Obama’s second favorite movie is, you guessed it, Godfather II.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on February 28, 2008 | Comments

Barack Obama Endorses The Fresh Prince

Barack Obama Endorses The Fresh Prince

Barack Obama may be our next President, but that doesn’t mean he can’t still be too cool for school.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 26, 2008 | Comments