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Robin’s Debut Column at Cracked.com
Today is a very historic day as The Back Row has officially crossed over with one of our most influential websites, Cracked.com. My debut article, “5 Famous Movies That Shamelessly Ripped Off Obscure Ones”, has finally been posted up, as I put … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Megan Fox as an Extra in “Bad Boys II”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5PGqpJWpfU One of the most infamous actor-director feuds of recent years is between Megan Fox and Michael Bay, whose dislike for each other (featuring an ill-advised comparison to Hitler) became so strong that she did not return for the third … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Jason Statham as a Professional Diver
This is a “Before They Were Stars” entry that only features a picture instead of a clip, but some pictures are worth a thousand words. When he made Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Guy Ritchie cast two former athletes … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Kathryn Bigelow Acts in “Born in Flames”
Before Kathryn Bigelow became a successful director, she made a rare acting appearance in a 1983 film called Born in Flames, which Wikipedia describes as “a documentary-style feminist science fiction film that explores racism, classism, sexism and heterosexism in an … Continue reading
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Robin’s Underrated Gems: Near Dark (1987)
We just recorded our Shouts From the Back Row podcast about vampire movies, so I think it’s about time that “Robin’s Underrated Gems” provided a long overdue analysis of what is undoubtedly the greatest teen vampire love story of all … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Marilyn Manson is Interviewed on a Public Access Show in 1990
There have always been rumours floating around that Marilyn Manson used to be Paul on The Wonder Years or Kevin on Mr. Belvedere, but this footage of what is probably his very first televised appearance should pu those to rest. … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Alan Rickman on “Shelley”
Most of Alan Rickman’s early career was spent on the stage and he had been acting for over a decade before he finally made his first appearance in a theatrical film when he was cast in Die Hard. However, Rickman … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Sonny Chiba in “Invasion of the Neptune Men” (MST3K Version)
I’ve spent the last few days showcasing famous actors who had early roles in bad films that were featured in episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000, but the strangest one will be reserved for international martial arts star Sonny Chiba, … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars (2-for-1 Special): Billy Crystal and John de Lancie in “SST: Death Flight” (MST3K Version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFvF6d26oqQ I love doing “Before They Were Stars” features on famous actors who had early roles in bad films that were featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000, whether it be Clint Eastwood, Demi Moore or Tia Carrere. The MST3K movie … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Tia Carrere in “Zombie Nightmare” (MST3K Version)
Since we just did a Shouts From the Back Row podcast about Mystery Science Theater 3000, it’s about time I do another “Before They Were Stars” feature on someone who started out by appearing in a movie which was mocked … Continue reading
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