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Emmerich Wants to Celebrate ‘Independence Day’ Again. And Again.

Emmerich Wants to Celebrate ‘Independence Day’ Again. And Again.

Instead of plugging in other disaster movies into the formula, Roland Emmerich is finally being blunt about his desperate need to make more ID4.

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

Have Spielberg And Smith Said Goodbye To Remaking Old Boy?

Have Spielberg And Smith Said Goodbye To Remaking Old Boy?

Word on the web is that the answer to that question is a big old fat “Hell, Yeah!”

By Rob Hunter on November 10, 2009 | Comments

Will Smith Buying Flowers for Algernon?

Will Smith Buying Flowers for Algernon?

It wouldn’t be Monday without a rumor or two. We kick off today’s spinning of the rumor-mill with a story from the folks at Pajiba, who say that Will Smith is about to go full retard.

By Neil Miller on November 9, 2009 | Comments

Tropic Thunder’s Cohen Hired to Write Men in Black 3

Tropic Thunder’s Cohen Hired to Write Men in Black 3

Sony isn’t kidding about Men in Black 3. Even in a sea of uncertainty, including the fact that stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, as well as director Barry Sonnenfeld, all have not been secured for another film, the studio is hiring a writer…

By Neil Miller on October 29, 2009 | Comments

Certified Awesome: Bad Boys 3 In the Works

Certified Awesome: Bad Boys 3 In the Works

Things you should know about this site’s editor: He loves Bad Boys and Bad Boys 2. He also doesn’t care what you say, as Bad Boys 3 is a great idea.

By Neil Miller on August 31, 2009 | Comments

Reject Radio: Episode 15: We’re Being Cancelled

Reject Radio: Episode 15: We’re Being Cancelled

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, we Inglouriously review the recent releases while getting Thirsty and coming up with awkward puns for the film titles. We also get voted World’s Greatest Dad or something. Seriously, I’m not even trying anymore because my attention span is so Shorts.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 25, 2009 | Comments

Will Smith Uses Will Power To Move The ‘City That Sailed’

Will Smith Uses Will Power To Move The ‘City That Sailed’

Will Smith can move islands with his mind. What can you do?

By Rob Hunter on July 9, 2009 | Comments

Oldboy Remake Faces Legal Hullabaloo

Oldboy Remake Faces Legal Hullabaloo

Just like you might expect, the authors of the original manga are upset that the production of the 2003 version of Oldboy felt they could sell the rights to anyone they pleased.

By David Baxter on June 30, 2009 | Comments

The Rock Might Dive 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with McG

The Rock Might Dive 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with McG

According to Production Weekly, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is about to join the cast of Disney’s upcoming sea epic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, for which they’ve tapped Terminator Salvation director McG to helm.

By Neil Miller on May 4, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: Do You Want Another ‘Men in Black’ Movie?

Discuss: Do You Want Another ‘Men in Black’ Movie?

This isn’t an April Fool’s Joke. It’s for real, and now we’re asking whether it should be a reality or not. Are you thinking Yes or Aw Hell Naw?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 1, 2009 | Comments

Culture Warrior: The 21st Century Movie Star

Culture Warrior: The 21st Century Movie Star

For better or for worse, Hollywood works differently now, and a pretty face just doesn’t sell tickets anymore.

By Landon Palmer on March 28, 2009 | Comments

A Lesson Learned: Americans Want to Watch the World End

A Lesson Learned: Americans Want to Watch the World End

Put the peace pipe down and throw your neighbor’s hand to the side. If there’s anything to be learned from this week’s box office numbers, it’s that Americans love to watch the world burn.

By Adam Sweeney on March 24, 2009 | Comments

WTF: Oscar Weekend Reflections

WTF: Oscar Weekend Reflections

So here we are in the official Hollywood hangover week. Hugh Jackman was praised for doing less than anyone else had in the past. We have only two non-reviewed movies releasing this weekend. And Tyler Perry in a fat suit is box office gold.

By Kevin Carr on February 25, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: Should Will Smith be McG’s ‘Nemo’?

Discuss: Should Will Smith be McG’s ‘Nemo’?

So Will Smith is obviously not Indian, but should that preclude him from playing Prince Dakkar? Did you know Dakkar is Nemo’s real name? Of course you didn’t – you don’t read books. You watch movies.

By Adam Sweeney on January 16, 2009 | Comments

A Much Closer Look: A-List Actors and Box Office Performance

A Much Closer Look: A-List Actors and Box Office Performance

After the box office success of 300, Warner Bros. has realized how much money they can save on their big-budget tentpoles by not paying A-listers (or anyone close to an A-lister), and they’ve consequently chosen to exercise that option with Watchmen.

By Julian Dean Shapiro on January 10, 2009 | Comments

Review: Seven Pounds

Review: Seven Pounds

Ben Thomas (Will Smith) is an IRS agent with a nasty secret in his past. And in an attempt to atone for his sins, he has begun tracking down seven individuals whose situations he could drastically change. But along the way he meets a beautiful woman named Emily (Rosario Dawson), who might also change him in return.

By Neil Miller on December 22, 2008 | Comments

In Focus: A Look at Will Smith Acting Serious

In Focus: A Look at Will Smith Acting Serious

This week Will Smith appears in Seven Pounds, or roughly the weight of an Academy Award. While Smith hasn’t taken an Oscar home yet, he has been nominated twice. So it’s time to look at Will Smith’s efforts to add a little drama to his life.

By Adam Sweeney on December 19, 2008 | Comments

Movie Drinking Games: Seven Pounds

Movie Drinking Games: Seven Pounds

Try this game and see if you can make it through the movie. Either you’ll pass out from too much booze… or you’ll pass out from sheer boredom.

By Kevin Carr on December 19, 2008 | Comments

FSR’s Weekly Report Card for 12.19.08

FSR’s Weekly Report Card for 12.19.08

Kevin Carr looks at Yes Man, Seven Pounds, The Tale of Despereaux and The Wrestler, in theaters this week with the FSR Report Card.

By Kevin Carr on December 19, 2008 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 96 – The Tale of Seven Hundred Pound Fat Men

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 96 – The Tale of Seven Hundred Pound Fat Men

Kevin and Neil wind down through a massive month of movies, commenting on everything from characters’ heart conditions to tattoed strippers past their prime (but still fun to watch).

By Fat Guys at the Movies on December 19, 2008 | Comments