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Exclusive: We Shoot the Sh*t with Kevin Smith

Exclusive: We Shoot the Sh*t with Kevin Smith

On the 16th anniversary of the first public screening of Clerks, we get personal with the man, the myth, the lunchbox as he rips his heart off his sleeve and slams it down on the table.

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

Malkovich Will Ride ‘Secretariat’ with Diane Lane

Malkovich Will Ride ‘Secretariat’ with Diane Lane

In what I can almost assure you is not bestiality pornography (or is a first for Disney), John Malkovich has signed on for a movie about one of the most famous athletes in the history of the world.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 21, 2009 | Comments

Comics Icon’s Estate Initiates the Death of Superhero Films

Comics Icon’s Estate Initiates the Death of Superhero Films

Sarcastic hyperbole aside, the heirs to Jack Kirby have finally realized that there’s some money to be made in this here comic book adaptation business, and they are looking for their piece of the pie.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 21, 2009 | Comments

Old Ass Movies: The Delightful Racism of ‘Song of the South’

Old Ass Movies: The Delightful Racism of ‘Song of the South’

Normally I’d be selling you on how an ancient movie is still enjoyable today or that a modern audience can still be moved by pictures made over half a century ago, but I’m not so sure Song of the South really deserves all that much praise for its own artistic merit.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 20, 2009 | Comments

‘Tron’ To Do Battle with ‘Smurfs’ and ‘Green Hornet’

‘Tron’ To Do Battle with ‘Smurfs’ and ‘Green Hornet’

The must-awaited Tron: Legacy has an official release date for December 2010. And it has some competition.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 3, 2009 | Comments

Fox Rebooting Fantastic Four: Do You Care?

Fox Rebooting Fantastic Four: Do You Care?

Isn’t the news that Fox is rebooting The Fantastic Four a little like hearing that the annoying married couple with the bratty, moronic kid is planning on having another baby?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 31, 2009 | Comments

Miyazaki Genius: 13 New Beautiful ‘Ponyo’ Pics

Miyazaki Genius: 13 New Beautiful ‘Ponyo’ Pics

From the next film from visionary Hayao Miyazaki, we’ve got a ton of new images to entice you into theaters next week.

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

‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4′ Rolls Cameras Next Spring

‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4′ Rolls Cameras Next Spring

Confirmation on production comes from one of the producers himself, claiming that they’ll set sail with Captain Jack Sparrow in April of 2010.

By Scott the Intern on July 23, 2009 | Comments

SDCC: Disney 3D Panel Doesn’t Fall Flat

SDCC: Disney 3D Panel Doesn’t Fall Flat

Disney is laying a lot on the line with A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland, and Tron. But they seemed to impress the geeks in attendance.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 23, 2009 | Comments

SDCC: ‘Tr2n’ Retitled ‘Tron: Legacy’

SDCC: ‘Tr2n’ Retitled ‘Tron: Legacy’

Disney apparently didn’t want to pay for a numeral 2 in their title, so they’ve streamlined and bought a few more vowels. Will Tron: Legacy make a lasting impression?

By Scott the Intern on July 23, 2009 | Comments

New ‘Rapunzel’ Image Shows Hair Bondage

New ‘Rapunzel’ Image Shows Hair Bondage

Disney looks set to unleash yet another horrifying children’s movie on all of us. In 3D!

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 21, 2009 | Comments

Trip Out on ‘Fantasia’

Trip Out on ‘Fantasia’

In 1938, Walt Disney made the incredibly foolish decision to try to increase the waning popularity of Mickey Mouse instead of making a commercial viable short cartoon. This is the result.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 21, 2009 | Comments

Major Studios Might Merge Within the Year

Major Studios Might Merge Within the Year

Paramount especially might be moving toward consolidation in the coming year according to at least one financial analyst.

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

Disney Shows Off 2D ‘Princess and the Frog’ Pics

Disney Shows Off 2D ‘Princess and the Frog’ Pics

A few years ago, Disney announced that it would no longer be doing 2D animation. We’re lucky they changed their minds.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 10, 2009 | Comments

Shouting Match: Is ‘Toy Story’ Overrated?

Shouting Match: Is ‘Toy Story’ Overrated?

Two Reject heavyweights go head to head on whether or not Pixar’s first is really worth all the hype it gets. Actually, they just argue like an old married couple about whether Toy Story is amazing or not and lob ad hominem attacks against that sweet, innocent, devilishly handsome Cole Abaius character.

By FSR Staff on May 30, 2009 | Comments

Exclusive: Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera Talk ‘Up’

Exclusive: Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera Talk ‘Up’

Up director Pete Docter and his producer Jonas Rivera visit the University of Cincinnati to talk about the latest film from Disney/Pixar.

By Kevin Carr on May 29, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 05.29.09

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 05.29.09

Kevin Carr reviews this week’s new movies: Up and Drag Me to Hell.

By Kevin Carr on May 29, 2009 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 117 – Drag My Fat Butt Up to Hell

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 117 – Drag My Fat Butt Up to Hell

The unprecedented has happened in the Magical Studio in the Sky. Not only has Neil seen as many movies this week as Kevin, but they also seem to agree on everything. Surely, this is a sign of the apocalypse. But have no fear. Kevin and Neil will be back with fighting words next week.

By Kevin Carr on May 29, 2009 | Comments

‘Arrested Development’ Writer Relaunching ‘Flight of the Navigator’

‘Arrested Development’ Writer Relaunching ‘Flight of the Navigator’

Disney is taking one of my childhood favorites and remaking it. But I’m not mad. In fact, it could be a good thing.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 26, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: What Would a ‘Tomorrowland’ Future Look Like?

Discuss: What Would a ‘Tomorrowland’ Future Look Like?

Lucas and Moore gave us some plot details about Tomorrowland, and it looks like the film won’t include the retro, 60s vision of the future. So which vision should it include?

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