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This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, Homecoming writer/director Sean Hackett discusses a brave new distribution technique, and Koran By Heart documentarian Greg Barker takes us to Cairo during Ramadan. Plus, Landon Palmer culture wars against Movies.com‘s dapper senior editor Pete Hall in a Movie News Pop Quiz that will probably cause your living room to burst into flame. Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: Movie News Pop Quiz [The Beginning - 15:44]: It’s Palmer vs Hall in what sounds like an 80s Yacht Rock reunion tour. So, of course, we end up dissecting the need for teaser trailers and why The Hunger Games and Dark Knight Rises failed at them. Crowded House [15:44 - 31:30]: Sean Hackett’s new film Homecoming tells a different kind of soldier story with a navel-gazing verite style. He joins us to talk about a group that missed out on college because of war, how you can get your name on the film’s credits, and the bold possible future of crowdsourcing. Directing By Heart [31:30 - The End]: I fell in love with Koran By Heart this summer, and director Greg Barker joins us to talk about his filmmaking process, the amazing children who have the Koran memorized, and the thrilling fear of not knowing if you have a movie even when you have loads of footage. Visit our sponsor: Audible.com On Next Week’s Show: We’ll discuss the internal aggression of Taxi Driver with psychologist and movie expert Dr. Jeff Greenberg [Due to Content Scraping and Theft, we have been forced to try abbreviated feeds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and woud very much appreciate you clicking through to view the full article on FilmSchoolRejects.com]

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, screenwriter Marti Noxon discusses the lack of sparkles in Fright Night and writer/director Tom McCarthy talks good people doing bad things in Win Win. Plus, good old Rob Hunter faces off against Hollywood.com Movies Editor Matt Patches in a grudge match that will be written about for hours to come. Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: Movie News Pop Quiz [The Beginning - 19:00]: It’s Hunter vs Patches in an all-out brawl. The result? We review a 15-year-old movie by the name of Mission: Impossible. Once More With Feeling [19:00 - 26:30]: Marti Noxon on why she chose to set the new Fright Night in Vegas, her favorite moments from the original, and the difference between writing for television and writing for the screen. Double Blast [37:45 - The End]: Win Win writer/director Tom McCarthy talks about ethical ambiguity, what to do when a scene isn’t working on the page, and finding the appropriate curse words. Visit our sponsor: Audible.com On Next Week’s Show: Directors Joe Wright and Greg Barker join us to talk about action in Hanna and documentary skills in Koran By Heart. Check out past episodes Get In Touch With Us: Call Reject Radio: (512) 212-1301 Email Reject Radio: radio@filmschoolrejects.com Reject Radio on Twitter: twitter.com/RejectRadio Subscribe to Reject Radio:

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, Jason Momoa talks Conan, director Joann Sfar talks Gainsbourg, concept designer Jerad Marantz talks rising Apes and Spidey’s costume, and action icon Renny Harlin discusses his latest film 5 Days of War. Plus, our old friend Scott Weinberg goes up against FSR’s own Gwen Reyes in a Movie News Pop Quiz that leads us to talking about sexy animated characters. Don’t judge. You know you think Ariel is the bee’s knees. Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: Movie News Pop Quiz [The Beginning - 18:15]: It’s Weinberg vs Reyes, and somehow the conversation turns to whether finding animated characters attractive should make us feel bad. Spoiler: it doesn’t. Bloodthirsty [18:15 - 26:30]: Jason Momoa talks about what it takes to become Conan the Barbarian and delivers a list of films we should all be watching. Je t’aime…moi non plus [26:30 - 45:00]: Graphic novelist turned director Joann Sfar discusses his semi-factual biopic about his hero, controversial singer Serge Gainsbourg. Evolutionary Art [45:00 - 65:30]: With about a billion projects going on, Jerad Marantz talks about his experience as a concept designer, his work on Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance and The Amazing Spider-Man. You can check out Marantz’s work here. The Explosions Are Real [65:30 - The End]: Iconic action filmmaker Renny Harlin teaches us how to shoot a bunch of explosions and what it was like to bring war [Due to Content Scraping and Theft, we have been forced to try abbreviated feeds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and woud very much appreciate you clicking through to view the full article on FilmSchoolRejects.com]

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, 30 Minutes or Less star Nick Swardson stops by to talk action comedy, and John Gholson from Movies.com makes the case for more female Avengers. Plus, Fat Guy Kevin Carr battles Stan Lee Sound-a-Like Jim Napier from Geek Tyrant in the Movie News Pop Quiz, and the results would make children weep. Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: Movie News Pop Quiz [The Beginning - 14:40]: It’s Carr vs. Napier. Two men enter, two men leave. The winner forces us to talk about when it’s appropriate to tell an origin story, and we scratch our heads so the brilliance can fall out. And, seriously, Jim Napier sounds exactly like Stan Lee. Blah Blah Blah Ape Mask [14:40 - 29:00]: 30 Minutes or Less‘s Nick Swardson brings his sense of humor and inappropriate mustache to a thoughtful interview about acting, improvisation, and strapping a bomb to Jesse Eisenberg’s chest. Feminism With a Cape [29:00 - The End]: When you check out the line-up for The Avengers, it’s all dudes plus Black Widow. Why? There are a bunch of female heroes, and John Gholson joins us to share a few and send a direct message to Marvel about its cowardice. Visit our sponsor: Audible.com On Next Week’s Show: Creature designer Jerad Marantz talks Spider-Man and more. Plus, Gainsbourg director Joann Sfar talks debauchery and notorious music. Check out past episodes Get In Touch With Us: Call Reject Radio: (512) [Due to Content Scraping and Theft, we have been forced to try abbreviated feeds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and woud very much appreciate you clicking through to view the full article on FilmSchoolRejects.com]

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, we spend some time outside the studio system with Bellflower writer/director/star Evan Glodell who talks about love and flamethrowers. Plus, we have a long-form conversation about film production with Greatest Movie Ever Sold producer Keith Calder and indie horror writer/producer Simon Barrett. Double plus, our very own Jack Giroux goes head to head with The Film Stage’s Jordan Raup in a Movie News Pop Quiz that leaves everything else in the dust. Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: Movie News Pop Quiz [The Beginning - 13:00]: It’s Giroux vs Raup this week, and we end up talking about the critical response to Cowboys & Aliens. Beyond Thunderdome [13:00 - 28:20]: Bellflower tells the story of two guys focused on building a flamethrower and a badass vehicle called Medusa. As usual, love drops itself on one of their doorsteps and chaos ensues. Writer/director/star Evan Glodell tells us how he made the film and what he’s learned on that long, strange trip. Now, I Just Go to Keith [28:20 - The End]: Whether you’re interested in making your own films or just interested in how films get made, producer Keith Calder and writer/producer Simon Barrett share a metric ton of insight on the topic of getting your baby off the ground. Visit our sponsor: Audible.com On Next Week’s Show: One of the stars of 30 Minutes or Less drops by, and we’ll be joined by a hopefully inebriated Geoff [Due to Content Scraping and Theft, we have been forced to try abbreviated feeds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and woud very much appreciate you clicking through to view the full article on FilmSchoolRejects.com]

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, it’s our great honor to have Harrison Ford join Jon Favreau, Daniel Craig and Olivia Wilde to talk about Cowboys & Aliens in a special feature. Plus, The Smurfs director Raja Gosnell learns a lesson from the little blue creatures, and Eric D. Snider goes up against newly-minted Reject Kate Erbland for the Movie News Pop Quiz. Put on your chaps, saddle up and ride. Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: Movie News Pop Quiz [The Beginning - 16:15]: It’s Snider vs Erbland this week on a Pop Quiz battle for the books. And, of course, we end up talking about fans complaining about movie productions they can’t change. La La, La La La La [16:15 - 40:30]: The Smurfs director Raja Gosnell discusses the challenges of bringing the three-apple-tall beings to life in a live-action setting, responds to the negativity of online movie sites, and explains why Smurfette gets a Marilyn Monroe moment. Plus, he shares his memories of Robert Altman and John Hughes. Meanwhile, Back At the Ranch [40:30 - The End]: Harrison Ford, Jon Favreau, Olivia Wilde and Daniel Craig tell their stories about making Cowboys & Aliens. Seriously. Harrison Ford is on this show. Indiana Jones is on this show. I’m losing my mind about it, too. Visit our sponsor: Audible.com Special thanks to James Rocchi, Meredith Woerner, Roth Cornet, Silas Lesnick, Jenna Busch, Eric Eisenberg, and Capone for shooting guns and asking [Due to Content Scraping and Theft, we have been forced to try abbreviated feeds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and woud very much appreciate you clicking through to view the full article on FilmSchoolRejects.com]

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, Friends With Benefits director Will Gluck teaches us proper technique in the bedroom, Another Earth star William Mapother confronts what he’d do if he met himself, and Tucker and Dale vs. Evil director Eli Craig packs for Comic-Con with us. We can bring liquids on planes now, right? Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: The News, Darkly [The Beginning - 1:20]: Not much time for news this week since we’re having to repack our bags at the security line (apparently 18 pounds of bacon isn’t allowed in your carry-on) but we hit a few highlights. What Awards Are Used For [1:20 - 19:50]: Why is Will Gluck the last person you’d think would be directing movies about sex? He’ll tell us, as well as talk about Mila Kunis teaching Justin Timberlake how to pleasure her. Oh, yeah. And he directed Friends With Benefits too. Probably as an excuse for that last bit. As a bonus, he teases his forthcoming threequel Monster Fighters. As The Other World Turns [19:50 - 40:30]: Another Earth received high praise coming out of Sundance, and it finally sees theaters this week. Star William Mapother joins us to get physical, philosophical, and discuss the prospect of the post-disaster film. Misunderstood Rednecks [40:30 - The End]: The concept for Eli Craig‘s Tucker and Dale vs. Evil seems like a twisted version of Deliverance told from the perspective of the townsfolk (who happen to be [Due to Content Scraping and Theft, we have been forced to try abbreviated feeds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and woud very much appreciate you clicking through to view the full article on FilmSchoolRejects.com]

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, we wave our wands goodbye to Harry Potter as he and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 check into theaters for the last time this weekend. We speak with “One Fine Potion: The Literary Magic of Harry Potter” author Dr. Greg Garrett to try to unravel the wizard’s cultural (and spiritual) impact, we get a few fond memories from major Potter fans, and we review the film. Plus, Hunter and Fure finally square off in a Movie News Pop Quiz that will be written about in books for at least three to four days. Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: The Movie News Pop Quiz [The Beginning - 18:25]: It’s Fure vs Hunter in a knock down, drag out battle of very specific knowledge. Somehow we end up discussing Spike Lee’s Oldboy (get used to hearing that) and cursing a lot. Strange Brew [18:25 - 42:30]: Author and Baylor University English Professor Greg Garrett drops some literary knowledge on us as we dissect what makes the world of Harry Potter so magical. Pensieve [42:30 - 49:00]: Movie writers (and self-proclaimed Potterheads) Germain Lussier, Katey Rich, Kevin Carr and Erin McCarthy offer up their favorite memories from the Harry Potter movies and what they’ll miss the most. It All Ends Here [49:00 - The End]: Katey and Erin return to review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and you might be surprised at what they have to [Due to Content Scraping and Theft, we have been forced to try abbreviated feeds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and woud very much appreciate you clicking through to view the full article on FilmSchoolRejects.com]

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, we pick a dark corner at The Highball in Austin, Texas to speak with Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League and Mondo creative director Justin Ishmael (and get a few exclusives in the process). Plus, Scott Weinberg from Movies.com and our very own Brian Salisbury square off in the Movie News Pop Quiz. No alcohol was hurt during the making of this podcast. Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: The Movie News Pop Quiz [The Beginning - 26:45]: It’s Weinberg vs Salisbury in a battle of wits and lawsuits. Plus, a hearty discussion about some favorite horror anthologies and the possible return of the format. Peace In Our Time [26:45 - The End]: Founder and CEO of the Alamo Drafthouse Tim League joins Mondo creative director Justin Ishmael to discuss some of their upcoming projects, talk ABCs of Death and give love to Chuck E. Cheese and Harry Potter in equal measure. Then, we do what everyone else has been thinking for months. Visit our sponsor: Audible.com On Next Week’s Show: More interviews with movie luminaries and filmmakers. We’re bound to book some by then. Check out past episodes Get In Touch With Us: Call Reject Radio: (512) 212-1301 Email Reject Radio: radio@filmschoolrejects.com Reject Radio on Twitter: twitter.com/RejectRadio Subscribe to Reject Radio:

This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, we play Perfect Host to David Hyde Pierce, get twisted on David Lynchian philosophy with Shai Biderman, and try to escape The Ward with director John Carpenter. Plus, there’s no pesky movie news quiz this week (which means we just lost half of our audience). Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: Promptly at 8:30 [The Beginning - 13:15]: David Hyde Pierce is both firmly inside and completely outside his wheelhouse in The Perfect Host. He stops by to talk preparing for a psychologically complex role, his unorthodox sex scene, and his love of the spoiler warning. No Hay Banda [13:15 - 35:30]: David Lynch demands to be understood. Tracking through Mulholland Dr., Twin Peaks and others, author Shai Biderman shares the insight of “The Philosophy of David Lynch.” As it turns out, there is no band. Master of Horror [35:30 - The End]: John Carpenter’s The Ward is his first movie in a decade. We talk with the icon about being burnt out, finding the passion again, and remakes. The sound quality is a bit static-y in places. Fair warning. Visit our sponsor: Audible.com On Next Week’s Show: We record live from The Highball in scenic Austin, Texas. Alamo Drafthouse owner Tim League, programmer Zack Carlson and a few other insane people will be on hand to drink heavily and avoid making a coherent show. Check out past episodes Get In Touch With Us: Call Reject Radio: [Due to Content Scraping and Theft, we have been forced to try abbreviated feeds. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and woud very much appreciate you clicking through to view the full article on FilmSchoolRejects.com]