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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

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

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

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

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 Dr. Cole Abaius on August 13, 2008 | Comments

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

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

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

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 | Comments

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 | Comments

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

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

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

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

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 | Comments

Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder Prequel?

Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder Prequel?

Are we serious!?

By Robert Fure on August 4, 2008 | Comments

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 | Comments

Ben Stiller Talking Tropic Thunder DVD Details Already?

Ben Stiller Talking Tropic Thunder DVD Details Already?

Ben Stiller is thinking ahead to the DVD release of “Tropic Thunder” a week before its theatrical release. Premature or tantalizing clues to the increasing awesomeness of this film?

By Robert Fure on August 3, 2008 | Comments

Tropic Thunder: Danny McBride is Blowin’ Shit Up

Tropic Thunder: Danny McBride is Blowin’ Shit Up

As expected, the Rain of Madness continues as we build up to the release of Tropic Thunder on August 13th. This time we meet the effects wizard and stunt coordinator, Cody Keith Underwood.

By Neil Miller on August 1, 2008 | Comments

Get to Know Tugg Speedman, Star of Tropic Thunder

Get to Know Tugg Speedman, Star of Tropic Thunder

The online blitz of tongue and cheek advertising for Paramount’s Tropic Thunder continues this morning with a look at the film’s big time action hero Tugg Speedman.

By Neil Miller on July 15, 2008 | Comments