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Exclusive: Bobcat Goldthwait Talks ‘World’s Greatest Dad’

Exclusive: Bobcat Goldthwait Talks ‘World’s Greatest Dad’

Rejoice in another fantastic Reject Interview! As you can imagine, when discussing a movie of this emotional weight and dramatic consequence, we end up discussing Robin Williams’s penis for most of the piece.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 19, 2009 | Comments

Mike Judge Thinks ‘Office Space 2′ Would Be a Bad Idea

Mike Judge Thinks ‘Office Space 2′ Would Be a Bad Idea

Is Extract a de facto sequel to Office Space? Would returning to the world of red staplers and TPS reports be such a bad thing? Yes – says that world’s creator.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 18, 2009 | Comments

‘Beer in Hell’ Trailer Will Date Rape You

‘Beer in Hell’ Trailer Will Date Rape You

It might be hard, but we need you to take a good hard look at this trailer so that you can identify it on the street and not allow it to drop anything into your drink.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 4, 2009 | Comments

‘A Serious Man’ Trailer Bangs Our Head Against the Wall

‘A Serious Man’ Trailer Bangs Our Head Against the Wall

The Coen Brothers forthcoming film, A Serious Man, just got a trailer that you need to watch. Yes, it is as odd as you’d expect it to be. But at least the frustration is set to a crunchy beat.

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

20 Questions with ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Star Kaitlin Olson

20 Questions with ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Star Kaitlin Olson

Ms. Olson was brave enough to suffer the quick-fire gauntlet of a round of 20 Questions with FSR while doing a little bit of press for her upcoming indie comedy Weather Girl. One question remains: why is she excited about Danny DeVito getting naked?

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

Acquaint Yourself With ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’

Acquaint Yourself With ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’

When acerbic critic Sheridan Whiteside slips on the front steps of a provincial Ohio businessman’s home and breaks his hip, he and his entourage take over the house indefinitely.

By Loukas Tsouknidas on July 26, 2009 | Comments

‘Women in Trouble’ to Take Refuge in a Theater Near You

‘Women in Trouble’ to Take Refuge in a Theater Near You

Sebastian Gutierrez’s interwoven story of ten women on the craziest day of their lives is emerging from the festival circuit and coming to a theater near you. Fair warning – Carla Gugino plays a porn star.

By Scott the Intern on July 23, 2009 | Comments

And Then Stephen Chow Was Off ‘Green Hornet’ Again

And Then Stephen Chow Was Off ‘Green Hornet’ Again

Another bump in the road for a production that has already seen a ton of ups and downs. Now the question remains: who will step into the domino mask and drive Seth Rogen around while they fight crime?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 15, 2009 | Comments

Bruno: What Did You Think?

Bruno: What Did You Think?

The wait is over, and that film about bleaching your Apex of Shame is finally in theaters. Did you see it? If so – we want to know what the hell you thought about it. Or if you can still form thoughts.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 12, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Smith Gets a Few More ‘Dicks’

Kevin Smith Gets a Few More ‘Dicks’

Comedian Jim Norton and “Pete and Pete” star Michelle Trachtenberg join forces with Kevin Smith to bring his Dicks to life.

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

‘An American Werewolf’ Goes To The Weinstein Company

‘An American Werewolf’ Goes To The Weinstein Company

John Landis has sold remake rights for An American Werewolf In London to the Weinsteins. The worst decision he’s ever made (that didn’t involve helicopters).

By Rob Hunter on June 30, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Ed Helms Removes a Tooth for Stardom

Exclusive: Ed Helms Removes a Tooth for Stardom

We sat down with rising star Ed Helms to talk about his role in The Hangover, the upcoming The Goods, and to confirm that Andy from “The Office” isn’t pregnant.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 13, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Zach Galifiniakis Between One Fern

Exclusive: Zach Galifiniakis Between One Fern

The star of The Hangover sits down with FSR’s cameras to discuss the finer points of waking up with a tiger in your bathroom, the blunter points of growing up, and the pointier points of being cast as Green Lantern.

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

This Week’s Worst Movie Ever: Underground Comedy Movie

This Week’s Worst Movie Ever: Underground Comedy Movie

Every week we examine a movie that you should steer clear of lest your brain melt inside your skull. This week, we take a look at ShamWow Vince’s masterpiece of excrement, Underground Comedy Movie.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 13, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Seth Rogen Laughs His Way Through ‘Observe and Report’

Exclusive: Seth Rogen Laughs His Way Through ‘Observe and Report’

In the third of four interviews with the stars and director of Observe and Report, Seth Rogen talks about doing things differently in Hollywood, his favorite Sleepy Time Tea flavor and the progress of The Green Hornet.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 8, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Michael Peña ‘Reports’ on the Dramatic Shift to Comedy

Exclusive: Michael Peña ‘Reports’ on the Dramatic Shift to Comedy

In the first of four interviews with the stars and director of Observe and Report, Michael Pena shares his excitement at stepping into the comedy world, the freedom of improvisation, and insults my hand-writing.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 6, 2009 | Comments

‘Bruno’ Trailer Asks: How Do You Defend Yourself Against a Man With Two Dildos?

‘Bruno’ Trailer Asks: How Do You Defend Yourself Against a Man With Two Dildos?

There’s been a lot of news recently about Bruno after footage was shown to some SXSW audiences -including our very own Rob Hunter who peed himself laughing and tried to claim he has spilled his Odwalla juice on his crotch. Then came the inevitable NC-17 rating (that still seems more like a marketing ploy than anything else). Now, there’s the trailer.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 2, 2009 | Comments

SXSW Review: Bomber

SXSW Review: Bomber

Ross (Shane Taylor) wakes up early one day to see his parents off on their road trip through Europe. Alistair (Benjamin Whitrow) and Valerie (Eileen Nicholas) are heading to Germany for some unknown reason, but when the trip faces cancellation, Ross agrees to chauffeur his parents through Europe.

By Rob Hunter on March 23, 2009 | Comments

Indie Spotlight: Happy Birthday, Harris Malden

Indie Spotlight: Happy Birthday, Harris Malden

Good solid acting, some amazingly professional camera work, and a quirky story set it apart as an indie that will hopefully gain some ground and pick up distribution along the way.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 11, 2009 | Comments

Biggest Comedic Talent of 1994 to Appear in Film Together

Biggest Comedic Talent of 1994 to Appear in Film Together

Adam Sandler. Chris Rock. Kevin James. Rob Schneider. David Spade. After not making a movie for fourteen years, these comedy kings are back and joining forces for the first time.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 11, 2009 | Comments