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Daily Diversion: Star Wars Retold by Someone Who Hasn’t Seen It

Daily Diversion: Star Wars Retold by Someone Who Hasn’t Seen It

What happens when your friend hasn’t seen Star Wars but refuses to see them because she “already knows what happens?” You put that knowledge to the test and let hilarity ensue.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 22, 2009 | Comments

Eric Roth Wants to Bring the Big Space Movie Back

Eric Roth Wants to Bring the Big Space Movie Back

Stop the presses! An Oscar winning writer wants to make a big, beautiful original space movie. Not a remake, not a reboot, but something that comes from the depths of imagination.

By Neil Miller on December 10, 2008 | Comments

Star Trek vs. Star Wars. The Daily Diversion.

Star Trek vs. Star Wars. The Daily Diversion.

Personally I’ve always felt more comfortable on the Star Wars side of the fence, as fiction with base in more concrete science has always scared the begeesus out of me. I prefer my classic sci-fi with Wookies (to which I can relate) and Death Stars.

By Neil Miller on December 2, 2008 | Comments

Geek Gift Guide: The Darth Vader Toaster

Geek Gift Guide: The Darth Vader Toaster

With Christmas fast approaching it is important that we do our part and help you find gifts for your most beloved geeks. Today’s selection is both fun and useful, if you prefer your breakfast with a serving of The Dark Side.

By Neil Miller on November 25, 2008 | Comments

Can Twilight Succeed Without the Praise of Critics?

Can Twilight Succeed Without the Praise of Critics?

The reviews are in! With Twilight releasing today, prepare to see your multiplex filled with tween and mommy Twilighters. But with lackluster reviews from critics, can Twilight win big at the box office?

By Josh Radde on November 21, 2008 | Comments

First Look: Sandy Collora’s ‘Hunter Prey’ is Very Interesting

First Look: Sandy Collora’s ‘Hunter Prey’ is Very Interesting

To be honest, I had only heard of fan auteur director Sandy Collora once before today — but that is likely to change, as his film Hunter Prey looks pretty damn cool.

By Neil Miller on November 18, 2008 | Comments

DVD’s I Bought This Week: November 4th

DVD’s I Bought This Week: November 4th

Brian Gibson loves to buy DVDs. Come with him on his weekly journey into the depths of credit card debt as he tells you what to buy, rent and avoid.

By Brian C. Gibson on November 4, 2008 | Comments

Star Wars Fans Get MMO, Vow to Never Leave Homes

Star Wars Fans Get MMO, Vow to Never Leave Homes

After months of speculation, Bioware and Lucasarts have announced that a new Star Wars MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) is, indeed, in the works.

By Mister Hand on October 23, 2008 | Comments

Empire Magazine Names the 500 Greatest Movies of All-Time

Empire Magazine Names the 500 Greatest Movies of All-Time

As if someone hasn’t done it before (or for that matter, won’t do it again soon), Empire Magazine has published their list of the 500 Greatest Films of All-Time, as voted on by their fans in what they are calling ‘the biggest movie poll of all-time.’

By Neil Miller on October 6, 2008 | Comments

Could We Really Be Talking About Another Star Wars Movie?

Could We Really Be Talking About Another Star Wars Movie?

According to the LA Times, Haden Blackman, the producer of Force Unleashed, would love to be able to walk into a theatre and see his tale of Darth Vader’s apprentice on the big screen.

By Joe Ngo on September 25, 2008 | Comments

Quantum of Solace: Shortest Bond Movie, Sexiest CD Cover

Quantum of Solace: Shortest Bond Movie, Sexiest CD Cover

As November 14th continues to inch closer and closer — quite literally — by the day, the one man that is one almost every movie fan’s mind is Bond, James Bond.

By Neil Miller on September 23, 2008 | Comments

Movie Drinking Games: Star Wars – The Clone Wars

Movie Drinking Games: Star Wars – The Clone Wars

While Anakin Skywalker and his young Padawan apprentice are saving the stinky Hutt baby, knock a few back and enjoy the newest installment in the Star Wars universe like you’re in a cantina.

By Kevin Carr on August 15, 2008 | Comments

‘The Clone Wars’ Is Exactly What I Expected… and I’m Okay with That

‘The Clone Wars’ Is Exactly What I Expected… and I’m Okay with That

As a child of the 70s, this movie brought me back to all the early extended universe stuff I enjoyed as a kid – from the old ‘Droids’ cartoon to the Marvel comic book series (and yes, even The Ewok Adventure and The Star Wars Holiday Special).

By Kevin Carr on August 14, 2008 | Comments

The 5 Coolest Classic Star Wars Animated Statues

The 5 Coolest Classic Star Wars Animated Statues

Star Wars is going animated again this week with the release of The Clone Wars theatrical movie. This gives me the opportunity to take a look at one of my favorite current collectibles lines, Gentle Giants’ Star Wars animated style statues.

By Jason Dorough on August 13, 2008 | Comments

Lucas Says Only Ford Can Carry Indy, Star Wars Will Go 3-D

Lucas Says Only Ford Can Carry Indy, Star Wars Will Go 3-D

It appears the rumors of Shia LaBeouf taking over as the lead in the Indiana Jones saga were exaggerated. So says George Lucas.

By Adam Sweeney on August 8, 2008 | Comments

The Dark Knight Sets Another Box Office Milestone

The Dark Knight Sets Another Box Office Milestone

The Dark Knight has passed $400 million domestic in 18 days, a feat that took 2nd place Shrek 43 days to accomplish.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on August 5, 2008 | Comments

George Lucas Hits Spielberg, Indy, and Star Wars with the Force

George Lucas Hits Spielberg, Indy, and Star Wars with the Force

The Star Wars creator has lots to say about a new Indiana Jones film, the upcoming Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and how he’s not to be confused with Britney Spears.

By Adam Sweeney on July 30, 2008 | Comments

The Empire Strikes…Barack

The Empire Strikes…Barack

This is pretty self explanatory, and I have heard a rumor that George Lucas likens Barack Obama to a jedi. Enjoy the outrageousness.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 23, 2008 | Comments

Ten Classic Films That Would Have Been Cool in 3D

Ten Classic Films That Would Have Been Cool in 3D

What if the studios had stepped in and mandated that certain projects be 3D. FSR wondered aloud and we came up with 10 films that could’ve, nay, should’ve been made in vivid 3D.

By Josh Radde on July 6, 2008 | Comments

Awesome Art From Tom Whalen

Awesome Art From Tom Whalen

This is one of the reasons we began the Officially Cool feature here at FilmSchoolRejects. When we come across amazing art from an amazing artist, it makes us feel all warm and tingly inside…and it makes us empty our wallets.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 1, 2008 | Comments