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Get Introduced to Les Grossman, Tom Cruise’s Alter Ego

Get Introduced to Les Grossman, Tom Cruise’s Alter Ego

Yesterday we showed you our first online look at Les Grossman, the booty-dancing, over the top studio executive played by Tom Cruise Tropic Thunder. But that was just a picture, today we’ve got video.

By Neil Miller on August 28, 2008 | Comments (4)

Robert Downey Jr., Tina Fey Talking About Voice Work with Dreamworks

Robert Downey Jr., Tina Fey Talking About Voice Work with Dreamworks

Robert Downey Jr. and Tina Fey may seem like a relatively unlikely pair for an animated movie. Then again, they are two stars at the top of their game. It could very well work.

By Neil Miller on August 28, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

‘Rain of Madness,’ Tom Cruise’s Les Grossman Hit iTunes

‘Rain of Madness,’ Tom Cruise’s Les Grossman Hit iTunes

Paramount Pictures has officially released the documentary behind the movie Tropic Thunder, known as Rain of Madness, online for free on iTunes. It also includes a few surprises.

By Neil Miller on August 27, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

Amelia Earhart Found!… In Night At the Museum 2 Set Photos

Amelia Earhart Found!… In Night At the Museum 2 Set Photos

Amelia Earhart was born in 1897, went missing in 1937 and was declared dead in 1939. That has virtually nothing to do with this article about “Night at the Museum 2.”

By Robert Fure on August 20, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tropic Thunder: 10 Things I Liked, 5 I Didn’t

Tropic Thunder: 10 Things I Liked, 5 I Didn’t

Robert Fure rumbles in the jungle with “Tropic Thunder” and pisses his pant suit while farming lead.

By Robert Fure on August 18, 2008 | Comments (13)

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 78 - Fly Me to the Tropic Clone Fatness

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 78 - Fly Me to the Tropic Clone Fatness

Controversy is all over the place as Kevin calls for a boycott of Tropic Thunder due to insensitivity to fat people while Neil takes some shots at Tim Shriver. Nothing is sacred, and everyone should be offended at this week’s Fat Guys at the Movies.

By Fat Guys at the Movies on August 15, 2008 | Comments (1)

WTF: I’m Offended by ‘The Fatties’!

WTF: I’m Offended by ‘The Fatties’!

My hope is that Paramount Pictures issues a heartfelt and public apology to obese American everywhere for the thoughtless and derogatory depictions of people with weight issues.

By Kevin Carr on August 13, 2008 | Comments (59)

FSR’s Neil Miller Joins Tropic Thunder Debate at CNN

FSR’s Neil Miller Joins Tropic Thunder Debate at CNN

While the Olympics has inspired our very own Executive Editor Neil Miller to do the first push-up he’s done in twelve years, it only took a call from CNN to get him to write his second opinion piece in one week regarding Tropic Thunder and the groups boycotting the film because of its depiction of the cognitively disabled.

By Cole Abaius on August 13, 2008 | Comments (6)

The Reject Report: Tropic Thunder Preview

The Reject Report: Tropic Thunder Preview

Another early edition of The Reject Report takes aim at just one more in a long line of Wednesday releases. This time around, we take a gander at the highly controversial action comedy Tropic Thunder.

By John Cairns on August 13, 2008 | Comments (4)

If You Don’t Get the Jokes in ‘Tropic Thunder,’ You Don’t Deserve to Laugh

If You Don’t Get the Jokes in ‘Tropic Thunder,’ You Don’t Deserve to Laugh

Some have suggested that this movie goes too far with inappropriate language, situations and characters, but unlike some movies, Tropic Thunder isn’t just going for shock value. At its heart, Tropic Thunder is a parody of its own industry and nothing more.

By Kevin Carr on August 13, 2008 | Comments (7)

Blockbuster Sequels To Follow The Dark Knight’s IMAX Lead

Blockbuster Sequels To Follow The Dark Knight’s IMAX Lead

In the wake of the Dark Knight’s incredible success, films like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian are planning for wide releases on Imax screens.

By Conrad Rothbaum on August 12, 2008 | Comments (4)

Movie Drinking Games: Tropic Thunder

Movie Drinking Games: Tropic Thunder

Everybody is all up-in-arms about the new film Tropic Thunder, but so few people have seen it yet. If you think you might be the least bit offended by this movie, you can stay home… or you can drink until the movie isn’t offensive at all.

By Kevin Carr on August 12, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

Tropic Thunder: Ben Stiller Brings the Heat

Tropic Thunder: Ben Stiller Brings the Heat

With the release of “Tropic Thunder” looming, take a listen to what Ben Stiller had to say about the production.

By Robert Fure on August 12, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

Disability Rights Coalition Issues Demands of ‘Tropic Thunder’

Disability Rights Coalition Issues Demands of ‘Tropic Thunder’

The controversy surrounding “Tropic Thunder” gets a little more vocal, a little more absurd.

By Robert Fure on August 11, 2008 | Comments (22)

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 77 - Brotherhood of the Traveling Fat

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 77 - Brotherhood of the Traveling Fat

Kevin and Neil attempt to discuss movies that might not even be right for them. Kevin insists he’s not a stoner, and Neil insists he’s not a teenage girl.

By Fat Guys at the Movies on August 8, 2008 | Comments (1)

Tom Cruise Suits Up, Brings the ‘Thunder’

Tom Cruise Suits Up, Brings the ‘Thunder’

Fat, follicle-free, and funny, Tom Cruise may yet get back in favor with his formerly rabid fans in his role as Les Grossman, the overweight, foul-mouthed, bald studio head in Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on August 8, 2008 | Comments (4)

Ben Stiller, Paramount Learn That You Never Go Full Retard

Ben Stiller, Paramount Learn That You Never Go Full Retard

It appears that with Tropic Thunder just over a week away from its theatrical release, not everyone is laughing at its often ridiculous premise.

By Neil Miller on August 5, 2008 | Comments (55)

Ben Stiller Talks About Night at the Museum 2

Ben Stiller Talks About Night at the Museum 2

With Tropic Thunder ready to storm into theaters and reassure Ben Stiller’s position on top of the world, what does one of comedy’s most sought after talents do next?

By Robert Fure on August 4, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder Prequel?

Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder Prequel?

Are we serious!?

By Robert Fure on August 4, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tons of New Tropic Thunder Images

Tons of New Tropic Thunder Images

We’ve got over two dozen new looks at Ben Stiller’s upcoming “Tropic Thunder” including a few behind the scenes shot of the man himself giving direction.

By Robert Fure on August 4, 2008 | Be the First To Comment