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Fringe Star Defends Us Against ‘UFO’

Fringe Star Defends Us Against ‘UFO’

I don’t wanna wait! For Joshua Jackson to be cast in a science fiction film that sounds a lot like Men in Black and is based off a British television show from the 70s. Luckily, I don’t have to.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 23, 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

‘Children of Men’ Writers Scripting Live-Action ‘Akira’

‘Children of Men’ Writers Scripting Live-Action ‘Akira’

For a while we’ve thought that Akira was dead, but now his friends are resurrecting him and taking him in blob form into production starting in 2010.

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

Favreau May Saddle Up with ‘Cowboys and Aliens’

Favreau May Saddle Up with ‘Cowboys and Aliens’

Could the team that brought up Star Trek be partnering with the team that brought us Iron Man? Downey Jr is already on board and Favreau might just be signing on the dotted line soon enough for aliens in the Old West.

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

Why ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ Is The Summer’s Worst Movie (And Why McG May Deserve An Apology)

Why ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ Is The Summer’s Worst Movie (And Why McG May Deserve An Apology)

Does it matter that Transformers 2 is probably this summer’s worst movie? Sadly, no. It’s little more than crassly commercialized cinematic excess, but still some viewers and reviewers have latched blindly on to Bay’s teats as if they expect awesome-flavored milk to start splashing against their tongue. And yes, I am talking about all of FSR’s head honchos…

By Rob Hunter on June 26, 2009 | Comments

The Dark Knight Wins Big At Saturns

The Dark Knight Wins Big At Saturns

Wait, The Dark Knight still wins awards?

By David Baxter on June 25, 2009 | Comments

New Iron Man 2 Poster Teases with Words

New Iron Man 2 Poster Teases with Words

Today we get to peek at some Iron Man 2 goodness today. And by goodness, I mean that we get the title in an ‘iron’ font that is sure to make us froth at the mouth, right?

By David Baxter on June 24, 2009 | Comments

Lesson Learned: Don’t Expect Perfection from Superhero Films

Lesson Learned: Don’t Expect Perfection from Superhero Films

X-Men Origins: Wolverine clawed its way to an outstanding opening weekend, proving that fans love the X-Men franchise, and that it’s best to lower our expectations for comic book films.

By Adam Sweeney on May 5, 2009 | Comments

Box Office: $87 Million for Wolverine

Box Office: $87 Million for Wolverine

Well, X-Men Origins: Wolverine started the summer box office season on a winning note with an opening weekend haul of $87 million, the best opening so far in 2009.

By John Cairns on May 3, 2009 | Comments

Daily Diversion: Iron Man vs. Bruce Lee

Daily Diversion: Iron Man vs. Bruce Lee

I’ve always said that it would take a lot of effort, talent and creativity to properly combine to of my most iconic childhood heros. And luckily for all of us, French Canadian autodidact director Patrick Bolvin has just the right amount of all three.

By Neil Miller on March 23, 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

Sam Jackson Might Not be Nick Fury

Sam Jackson Might Not be Nick Fury

Economic stress at Marvel? Is Sam Jackson not getting the money he wants to play Nick Fury, and if he doesn’t…will he walk? And if he walks…can we replace him with Don Cheadle, too?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 14, 2009 | Comments

Academy Announces 7 Visual Effects Oscar Finalists

Academy Announces 7 Visual Effects Oscar Finalists

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the names of the 7 finalist in the Visual Effects category.

By Neil Miller on January 6, 2009 | Comments

‘Thor’ Hammers Out Big Screen Ending Fit for Gods

‘Thor’ Hammers Out Big Screen Ending Fit for Gods

How can Marvel Studios not disappoint Thor fans and audience members? Bringing character Donald Blake in and having Kenneth Branagh act is a good start.

By Adam Sweeney on January 5, 2009 | Comments

Another Tribute to the Movies of 2008

Another Tribute to the Movies of 2008

Earlier today I posted 2008: The Cinescape, a fan made dedication to some of the more iconic films of 2008. This afternoon I received word that another such video has appeared online, from YouTubian Kees van Dijkhuizen.

By Neil Miller on January 2, 2009 | Comments

The Ten Most Memorable Scenes of 2008

The Ten Most Memorable Scenes of 2008

With such a memorable year, it was hard to pick the top ten memorable scenes from all the films. Of course, to be fair, I had to choose only one scene from any given movie (otherwise, The Dark Knight would easily take five or six spots on the list).

By Kevin Carr on January 2, 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

Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Movies of 2008

Editor’s Picks: The Ten Best Movies of 2008

As is customary this time of year, it is my duty (and honor) to present you my list of the Ten Best Films of 2008. And in the past year we’ve seen an interesting range of films, have we not?

By Neil Miller 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 Reject Report 2008 Box Office Review

The Reject Report 2008 Box Office Review

It is time once again for a special edition of the Reject Report, the 2008 Year in Review! This is our final look at 2008’s box office winners — and our final chance to roast some of the losers.

By John Cairns on December 30, 2008 | Comments