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Culture Warrior: What is Hitchcockian Suspense?

Culture Warrior: What is Hitchcockian Suspense?

To movie critics (including myself): yer doin’ it wrong.

By Landon Palmer on November 16, 2009 | Comments

Culture Warrior: Found Footage Filmmaking

Culture Warrior: Found Footage Filmmaking

This week’s Culture Warrior talks fake movies that look real but are fake, from Paranormal Activity to Blair Witch to old people getting in it with garbage.

By Landon Palmer on October 12, 2009 | Comments

‘Blair Witch’ Team to Strap On Shakey Cam Again?

‘Blair Witch’ Team to Strap On Shakey Cam Again?

Ed Sanchez and Dan Myrick want to take us back into the woods. Is there anyway on earth we should trust them again? Should we leave bread crumbs behind?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 5, 2009 | Comments

Is This The Right Cast For The ‘Let The Right One In’ Remake?

Is This The Right Cast For The ‘Let The Right One In’ Remake?

We were all blown away by the original and now the U.S. will have a shot at it with Richard Jenkins, Chloe Moretz, and Kodi Smit-Mcphee. But are they headed in the right direction with this cast? You be the judge. That way we don’t have to form an opinion.

By Rob Hunter on October 3, 2009 | Comments

Fantastic Fest Review: Paranormal Activity

Fantastic Fest Review: Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity follows the Hitchcock 101 school of filmmaking like it’s scripture: show as little as possible and let audience imagination fill in the rest. It’s a rule most horror films could implement a bit more, and it works in this film to an astoundingly effective degree.

By Landon Palmer on September 25, 2009 | Comments

‘Let The Right One In’ Remake Looks to Set Up Shop in Colorado

‘Let The Right One In’ Remake Looks to Set Up Shop in Colorado

Apparently, the guy who directed Cloverfield thinks that Colorado is just as scary as the desolate waste of rural Sweden. Probably just as cold, too.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 30, 2009 | Comments

Eli Roth Talks Turkey and Science Fiction Blockbusters

Eli Roth Talks Turkey and Science Fiction Blockbusters

Director/actor Eli Roth recently spoke with MTV about his upcoming plans which include a “revolutionary double-barreled” idea to film two movies back to back!

By Rob Hunter on April 16, 2009 | Comments

Boiling Point: POV Camera is Dead, Thanks

Boiling Point: POV Camera is Dead, Thanks

While the handheld camera may have revolutionized porn (we give thanks!) it may have ruined Robert Fure’s day in other ways.

By Robert Fure on April 13, 2009 | Comments

J.J. Abrams Parks His Bad Robot on the Paramount Lot Until 2013

J.J. Abrams Parks His Bad Robot on the Paramount Lot Until 2013

Producer, director, eye glass wearing super entertainment machine J.J. Abrams decided this week to extend the deal the keeps his production company, Bad Robot, and Paramount Pictures in bed together making movies. And that is important.

By Neil Miller on March 27, 2009 | Comments

Visual Effects Society All About Iron and Bolts

Visual Effects Society All About Iron and Bolts

The Visual Effects Society put their heads together to nominate the best in visual effects from this year. I’m sure you already have some things in mind as for what you would nominate, but be prepared for some surprises too.

By Brian C. Gibson on January 19, 2009 | Comments

The 15 DVDs You Should’ve Bought in 2008

The 15 DVDs You Should’ve Bought in 2008

As part of our Year in Review, we’ve asked our resident DVDologist Brian Gibson to lay down his 15 favorite releases from 2008.

By Brian C. Gibson on December 31, 2008 | Comments

The Ten Best Cinematic Fights of 2008

The Ten Best Cinematic Fights of 2008

We Rejects love our action and we sure as hell like watching men, women, monsters, and superheroes whip the crap out of each other on the big screen. Here are our favorite fights of 2008.

By Robert Fure on December 30, 2008 | Comments

The Ten Best Horror Movies of 2008

The Ten Best Horror Movies of 2008

The year of 2008 will most definitely not be remembered as a great year for horror, but that didn’t stop us from trying to pull together a list of the best of what was offered.

By Robert Fure on December 29, 2008 | Comments

The Ten Coolest Movie Posters of 2008

The Ten Coolest Movie Posters of 2008

It is time once again for the FSR Year in Review, our annual week of lists and recaps, counting down the very best in film for the year. We begin our quest with the place where most cinematic journeys start, with a great movie poster.

By Brian C. Gibson on December 28, 2008 | Comments

Oscar Beat: 15 Finalists Announced for Visual Effects Oscar

Oscar Beat: 15 Finalists Announced for Visual Effects Oscar

The Academy has announced its 15 finalists for the Best Visual Effects Oscar, and we know one film that can be eliminated right off the bat… Here’s a hint: it stars Keanu Reeves.

By Neil Miller on December 12, 2008 | Comments

Odette Yustman Goes Sexy Assassin in Rogue’s Gallery

Odette Yustman Goes Sexy Assassin in Rogue’s Gallery

Oddette Yustman may have come onto the scene a little late to be Charlie’s fourth angel, but based on what we’ve seen from her hotness in Cloverfield and the poster for David S. Goyer’s The Unborn, seeing her in a tight leather assassin outfit has just risen up my to-do list.

By Neil Miller on December 12, 2008 | Comments

My Kid Could’ve Drawn That Movie Poster: A Disturbing Hollywood Trend

My Kid Could’ve Drawn That Movie Poster: A Disturbing Hollywood Trend

We’ve noticed a sudden drop in actual humans in movie posters. Are studios on the verge of sticking with a new trend in one sheets?

By Josh Radde on October 15, 2008 | Comments

Review: Quarantine

Review: Quarantine

Horror movie fans can enjoy the visceral experience presented in Quarantine.

By Kevin Carr on October 10, 2008 | Comments

‘Cloverfield’ Director Brings Swedish Vampires to America With Remake of ‘Let the Right One In’

‘Cloverfield’ Director Brings Swedish Vampires to America With Remake of ‘Let the Right One In’

Cloverfield director Matt Reeves, has signed to direct a remake of the recent Swedish vampire movie, Let the Right One In.

By Rob Hunter on September 25, 2008 | Comments

2008 So Far: 10 Things We Liked, 5 Things We Didn’t

2008 So Far: 10 Things We Liked, 5 Things We Didn’t

With Comic-Con over and done, we want to take a moment to pause and look back, at the year so far. We do this in a format that we like to call “Ten Things We Liked, 5 Things We Didn’t.”

By Neil Miller on August 4, 2008 | Comments