Robert Rodriguez Reviews, Interviews & More

Machete: Movie Review

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Machete - Machete's Angry
Machete is an old school, grind house action flick with guns, knives, and a strong political undertone. The last description doesn't really fit but that didn't stop Robert Rodriguez from using this trailer turned film to vocalize his disdain for U.S. immigration policies. The filmmaker has a huge bone to pick but instead of addressing Congress, he's taking his...

Robert Rodriguez In Talks to Direct Deadpool

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Last June, we got word that Robert Rodriguez was offered the directing job for Fox's upcoming Deadpool spin-off. The film will feature Ryan Reynolds reprising the role he originated in the visual tragedy that was X-Men Origins: Wolverine. There's been a new behind the scenes development that has Rodriguez inching closer to a deal with the...

New Machete Trailer - All Knives and Guns!

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A new trailer has just been released for Robert Rodriguez's B-grade action flick, Machete. The film is based on a fake trailer that appeared in his collaborative project with Quentin Tarantino entitled Grind House. Supporting character actor Danny Trejo leads the cast as the lean, mean, machete throwing machine. Check out the new trailer......

Predators: Movie Review

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Predators: Alice Braga and Adrien Brody
Finally someone knows how to execute a real action film! One that has your heart racing from start to end, has you jumping in your seats, rooting for the characters and kick-ass fight scenes with ever weapon imaginable. Nimród Antal and Robert Rodriguez team up to form one bad-ass sequel worthy of the Predator name with their new film Predators. Check out...

Robert Rodriguez Offered Deadpool Movie

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We've heard so much about X-Men First Class that people have forgotten about 20th Century Fox's other little spin-off, Deadpool. It's no secret that Deadpool was one of the only good things to come out of Wolverine, which is why the studio green lit a film shortly after its release. According to The Playlist via...

Robert Rodriguez Acquires Fire and Ice

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If the name Fire and Ice makes you think of a figure skating duo or Will Ferrell's movie Blades of Glory get your head out of the clouds! We're referring to Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta's animated feature from 1983. It had a Conan the Barbarian and Vampirella vibe mixed with a little bit...

Machete Cinco de Mayo Trailer Premiere

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Robert Rodriguez is a marketing genius! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the director decided to release an "illegal" teaser for his upcoming film Machete. Do you remember that grainy trailer that appeared during Grindhouse that was sandwiched between Death Proof and Planet Terror? Yeah, he made a...

New Predators Clip Shows Topher Grace as Edwin

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Yesterday we brought you an interview clip from Predators producer and director Robert Rodriguez and Nimrod Antal. It explained a lot about the unconventional casting and story changes they made to set the reboot apart from the original and today on the film's official website they debuted some behind the scenes footage featuring Topher Grace as his character Edwin....

Robert Rodriguez and Nimrod Antal in Predators Featurette

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Producer Robert Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal both appear in a new featurette for their upcoming film Predators. The video is a little over 3 minutes long and during that short period of time they manage to answer a few burning questions. For example, they finally explain what compelled them to hire the skinny guy from The Pianist to...

Robert Rodriguez To Direct Yet Another Spy Kids Film

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Because, if you’re like me, Robert Rodriguez’s Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over left you with so many unanswered questions (as in, dude, what’s happening to your career?  Let’s huddle up and talk about this…) that you just HAD to have another film. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief over the following: Film Junk is reporting that Rodriguez will continue his...

Predators Video Preview and Teaser Poster

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An official teaser poster has been released for the Nimrod Antal reboot, Predators. The film is produced by Robert Rodriguez and has a cast led by Academy Award winner, Adrien Brody. While at SXSW, an exclusive 2 minute preview debuted of the film, and I have to admit, this movie looks a lot better than I thought it would. Check it out...

Robert Rodriguez's Predators to Debut at SXSW!

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Texas native Robert Rodriguez will debut footage from his new film at this year's SXSW Festival, which happens to be the highly anticipated Predators reboot. He's been a mainstay at the festival for years and during his latest visit he'll bring the first look at his version of those orally challenged aliens from above.

Warner Bros. Gives The Jetsons to Peter Segal

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Warner Bros. Gives The Jetsons to Peter Segal
A few months ago we told you that Spy Kids director Robert Rodriguez would be taking The Jetsons to the big screen. One of our concerns was if he would actually be able to deliver such a project with so many others (Machete, Predators) on his plate -- the answer is no. According to Cinema...

Adrien Brody Cast in Predators

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What in the Oscar winning hell is going on here? I love Robert Rodriguez, but I would have never thought in a million years that he could get Adrien Brody to do a Predator movie. According to THR, the actor has signed on for the lead role in Predators, which will be produced by Rodriguez and directed by Nimrod Antal. Brody will also be joined by several other...

Danny Trejo Joins Predators

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If you're a fan of Robert Rodriguez, the latest news regarding his reboot, Predators won't come as a shock. It appears that character actor Danny Trejo is the first person to be cast in the film. Rodriguez will produce the sci-fi flick that will be directed by Nimrod Antal, and backed by TroubleMaker Studios. Trejo recently gave an interview with Punch Drunk Critics,...

Predators Will Keep the Stan Winston Design

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An honest and legit decision has been made in regards to the Robert Rodriguez reboot Predators. The original film featured the alien design of the late great Stan Winston, a look that has undergone several changes over the years. According to an article over at Moviehole, Winston's original design will be honored in the new film, and Predator fans everywhere...

Rose McGowan Out as Red Sonja?

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It's been a while since we've heard any progress on Robert Rodriguez's remake of Red Sonja. The comic book character was previously played by Brigitte Nielson, with actress Rose McGowan set to take over the role. Thanks to the creepy networking device that is Twitter, McGowan has cleared the air once and for all on whether or not...

Shorts: Movie Review

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Robert Rodriguez is partially known for his family oriented adventure movies such as The Spy Kids Trilogy and The Adventures of Sharkboy & Lavagirl. His new film Shorts falls in line with his previous features and is filled with kid friendly action. As a father of five...

Machete Set Photos: Jessica Alba and Steven Seagal

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Since it's been confirmed that Robert Rodriguez is currently shooting his trailer turned feature Machete, some behind the scenes photos have popped up online. The most recent batch feature Jessica Alba, Steven Seagal (yes, he's alive), Danny Trejo, and Rodriguez. I'm not exactly sure what their filming, but for some...

Predators Movie To Start Production Soon

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There are reports that the production date and location for the Predators sequel is set to begin at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas on September 28, 2009. The newest sequel will be directed by Nimrod Antal (Vacancy) and produced by Robert Rodriguez. More on Predators after...