Rob Hunter

Rob Hunter has been writing for Film School Rejects since before you were born, which is weird seeing as he's so damn young. He's our Chief Film Critic and Associate Editor and lists 'Broadcast News' as his favorite film of all time. Feel free to say hi if you see him on Twitter @FakeRobHunter.

Dan Simmons’ ‘Hyperion Cantos’ Finds A Director

By Rob Hunter 

Just last month Scott Derrickson’s remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still actually made the box-office stand still and grossed a mere $80 million. That’s fantastic bank for a small film about a quirky, pregnant teenager or an Indian teenager winning millions on a game show, but for a high profile sci-fi remake with big name stars it only barely covers the production costs.

Universal Officially Announces ‘The Thing’ From New Caprica

By Rob Hunter 

This isn’t necessarily new news, but it does move recent rumors into the realm of official announcement. Universal has hired Ronald Moore to write the big-budget “remake/re-imagining/prequel” of John Carpenter’s The Thing.

Foreign Objects: Waltz With Bashir (Israel)

By Rob Hunter 

Waltz With Bashir opens on an animated, rain-soaked street to the sounds of growling. What follows is a real-life documentary and quest for answers.

‘The A-Team’ Now Includes Joe Carnahan And Those Crazy Scott Brothers

By Rob Hunter 

Joe Carnahan is taking the helm for Fox’s A-Team. We promise not to say anything about pitying the fool.

Hilary Duff To Reimagine ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ For Big Screen

By Rob Hunter 

Remember all of those times you get pissed about casting in a semi-remake? Now is another one of those times.

A ‘Star Wars’ Horror Novel Called Deathtroopers? Yes Please!

By Rob Hunter 

Love Star Wars? Love The Shining and Alien? Are you literate? Then get excited.

‘The Wrestler 2: El Zombo Fantasma’ Coming To A Theater Near You?

By Rob Hunter 

Kevin Munroe is taking on writing and directing duties for the undead wrestler, and the main role sounds perfect for Mickey Rourke.

Penelope Cruz or Rihanna Wanted for Third ‘Charlie’s Angels’

By Rob Hunter 

If a third Charlie’s Angels absolutely has to happen, do you care who plays the fourth angel?

Foreign Objects: Donkey Punch (UK)

By Rob Hunter 

Three stupid British girls vacationing in Spain hook up with four pricks and head out into the Mediterranean on a borrowed yacht. Will the premise deliver a strong blow to the back of the head or just leave you unsatisfied?