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A Lesson Learned: Fans Want Familiarity

A Lesson Learned: Fans Want Familiarity

Until we elevate truly groundbreaking films to the top of the theatrical totem pole, Hollywood will continue to sing the same song. If past is prologue then it appears we will continue to hum along.

By Adam Sweeney on March 10, 2009 | Comments

Boiling Point: Biased Bloggers & Honest Reviews

Boiling Point: Biased Bloggers & Honest Reviews

With reviews of Watchmen seemingly divided between on-line reviewers and print journalists, Robert “Rage” Fure sets his sights on reviews with an agenda and those who would deceive their audience.

By Robert Fure on March 9, 2009 | Comments

Box Office: Watchmen Hauls in $55.6 Million

Box Office: Watchmen Hauls in $55.6 Million

The numbers are in for Watchmen here at the Reject Report — and as expected it was a very big weekend for DC superheroes, again. $55.6 million — the best so far in 2009.

By John Cairns on March 8, 2009 | Comments

Who Watches the Journey of the Black Freighter?

Who Watches the Journey of the Black Freighter?

Just in case you haven’t had enough Watchmen coverage yet, we flash forward to the end of March to talk The Black Freighter DVD release.

By Robert Fure on March 7, 2009 | Comments

Watchmen: The Final Video Journal Gives an Inside Look

Watchmen: The Final Video Journal Gives an Inside Look

We are absolutely sure that you’ve had enough Watchmen coverage by now, but our general theory is that you can never have too much of a good thing. Therefore we are proud to bring you the final Watchmen video journal.

By Neil Miller on March 6, 2009 | Comments

FSR’s Weekly Report Card for 03.06.09

FSR’s Weekly Report Card for 03.06.09

Kevin Carr looks at Watchmen.

By Kevin Carr on March 6, 2009 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 106 – Who Watches the Fatmen?

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 106 – Who Watches the Fatmen?

Kevin and Neil watch Watchmen and give their opinions about the most anticipated movie of 2009. Joining them in the Magical Virtual Studio in the Sky is Cole Abaius, FSR’s resident Watchmen aficionado.

By Kevin Carr on March 6, 2009 | Comments

Watchmen: 10 Things I Liked, 5 I Didn’t

Watchmen: 10 Things I Liked, 5 I Didn’t

Zack Snyder’s Watchmen film has been hotly debated since it was announced, and now that the film is upon us was it a hit or a miss? We found 10 Super qualities and 5 Impotent ones.

By Robert Fure on March 6, 2009 | Comments

Your Turn: Insert Your Watchmen Review Here

Your Turn: Insert Your Watchmen Review Here

We’ve done enough talking about Watchmen for one lifetime, have we not? Perhaps it is time, especially now that this film is officially in theaters, for us to turn the floor over to you.

By Neil Miller on March 6, 2009 | Comments

Review: Watchmen

Review: Watchmen

We have watched Watchmen. Is the early negativity spot on? Is the counter-hype correct? Will fans come to praise Snyder or bury him? Find our thoughts within.

By Robert Fure on March 6, 2009 | Comments

Behind the Film: Who Bankrolls the Watchmen?

Behind the Film: Who Bankrolls the Watchmen?

The End Is Nigh as Watchmen finally arrives in theaters. In bringing you all the coverage one could possibly accrue, we sat with producers, writers, and ate oatmeal, all to satisfy your cravings for knowledge. Eat up.

By Robert Fure on March 6, 2009 | Comments

7 Things the Uninitiated Should Know Before Seeing ‘Watchmen’

7 Things the Uninitiated Should Know Before Seeing ‘Watchmen’

We tow the line between spoiling everything (we don’t spoil anything) and educating (just some slight preparation) in order to give a decent look at what to expect from a film based on a book that you might not have read yet.

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

Daily Diversion: Saturday Morning Watchmen

Daily Diversion: Saturday Morning Watchmen

In this episode of Watchmen, we explore the fact that Rorschach is a friend to the animals. Really? So that’s how it really is…

By Neil Miller on March 5, 2009 | Comments

Watchmen Obsession: Take a Quick Ride in the Owlship

Watchmen Obsession: Take a Quick Ride in the Owlship

Here’s our cool little introductory video with a cool look (however brief) of the inside of the owlship that our very own, very lucky Robert Fure got to check out while junketting in Los Angeles.

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

The Reject Report Watches Out for Watchmen

The Reject Report Watches Out for Watchmen

It’s the week of Watchmen here at the Reject Report! That’s right, the most highly-anticipated movie of 2009 — at least, among the comic-book geeks — is finally upon us with Watchmen, based on the celebrated limited series comic book of the same name.

By John Cairns on March 5, 2009 | Comments

Movie Drinking Games: Watchmen

Movie Drinking Games: Watchmen

It’s the most anticipated movie of 2009, and it’s finally coming to theaters. Zack Snyder’s grim adaptation of the classic graphic novel may run 163 minutes, but it’s still a visual sight to behold. And why not behold it with Dr. Manhattan’s giant blue wang in your face and a drink in hand.

By Kevin Carr on March 5, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: Is Graffiti a Viable Means of Film Marketing?

Discuss: Is Graffiti a Viable Means of Film Marketing?

The famous graffiti tag of “Who Watches the Watchmen?” is popping up on actual city walls. Can that possibly translate to actual box office buys?

By Paige MacGregor on March 5, 2009 | Comments

Junket Report: Who Listens to the Watchmen?

Junket Report: Who Listens to the Watchmen?

Where there are Watchmen, there are Rejects, so it should be no surprise that when the actors sat down to talk to the media, we ignored the restraining order and snuck in through the service elevator.

By Robert Fure on March 4, 2009 | Comments

Daily Diversion: The Mindscape of Alan Moore

Daily Diversion: The Mindscape of Alan Moore

Continuing on with my attempt to keep this week’s Daily Diversion selection Watchmen related (which is much harder than I originally thought), I’ve rounded up a little clip from the DVD documentary The Mindscape of Alan Moore.

By Neil Miller on March 4, 2009 | Comments

From Development Hell: A Brief Look at Watchmen’s Long Journey to the Screen

From Development Hell: A Brief Look at Watchmen’s Long Journey to the Screen

In 1986, “Watchmen” was published as a limited series comic book. Twenty-three years later, it’s finally being released as a film. Here’s a look at what it took to get here.

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