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more about #gentlemenbroncos jccalhoun: that or Garth Marenghi... #jemaneclement more » cooliehawk: The next bit of real life inspiration for Chevalier, according to Hess, was Michael York in Logan's Run. It's almost creepy how much Clement naile... more » burlybax: I like his European pronunciation of his name #jemaneclement more » MonkeyT: Almost creepy? I'd say it's gold medal creepy. #jemaneclement more » Dr.Quatermass Sc.D: Purveyor of Truth, Disseminator of Lies: lol The Seedling. #jemaneclement more » dirtybacon: I think the people at AICN missed the parts of the movie where you cheered for Napolean and Pedro and Kip... even Uncle Rico at the end. To me, Napole... more » Craig Michael Ranapia: Meanwhile, over at AICN another reviewer is complaining that the Nightmare on Elm Street remake doesn't have enough nudity. Different strokes for dif... more » FrankenPC: Bully porn....really? I doubt a bully would even understand the storyline much less get a happy ending (ruh row, my prejudice is showing). #gentlemen... more » Lassus: "I really don't think that that's true because I feel like Jared [Hess] really has an affection for all these people, and really relates to all these ... more » inabook: And ironically enough, the ad on this page is telling me to buy tickets to this thing from my local indie theater. Lovely. #gentlemenbroncos more » mordicai: Oh hey, he has a "genuine affection" for geeks? Great-- that sounds like the sterling endorsement a condescending step-parent. #gentlemenbroncos more » Mike Caprio: And where were these critics when Revenge of the Nerds came out?? NEEEERRRDDDDS!!!! #gentlemenbroncos more » cylon_conspiracy: I have to point this out but I'm getting a little disturbed to see the word "porn" all over popular culture these days. Not that I'm against actual po... more » Kenro199x: "Bully Porn" is the funniest term I've heard in a while. I think people are a bit too sensitive at times. I'm still dying to see this and if these a... more » justingeist: Everything that they did in Napoleon Dynamite which seemed original and which tapped into this weird vein where pathos and the grotesque commingle was... more » annaletha: A friend of mine once explained how Napoleon Dynamite comes across to people. If you were that type of person in high school, the one always picked o... more » Garrison Dean: R.O.A.C.H.: Bully porn. A few goofy hipsters wearing bad clothes? pshhh, kids today. This is Bully Porn!!! #gentlemenbroncos more » moifauxmail: I find myself agreeing with the AICN (eek!) argument. Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre didn't feel like they were celebrating their weirdos, as much ... more » Mike White: You quote AICN. Your arguments is invalid. #gentlemenbroncos more » David Alvaro: I'm glad that io9 is countering this pretty absurd and desperate claim, but I still kind of think that this is pandering. Putting lame meaningless lab... more » -
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The Real Life Inspiration Behind Ronald Chevalier, Revealed!
Love Gentlemen Broncos or hate it, you can not deny that Jemaine Clement's insane take on science-fiction writer Ronald Chevalier is hilarious. But what if we told you this guy actually exists? Meet the real-life inspiration behind the icon. More » -
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The Gentlemen Broncos Response To "Bully Porn" Accusations
Some critics have dubbed Gentlemen Broncos "bully porn," or claimed that it pokes fun at geeks, fans, and anyone who's odd or awkward. Not so, claims the director.
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Smarmy Writers and Battle Stags Defeat Gentlemen Broncos' Bad Hype
With Gentlemen Broncos taking a beating from the critics, why should you see it? Because it's actually a warm and funny piece of metafiction that celebrates creativity and embracing your weird side. Plus, who could resist Sam Rockwell's battle stag?
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Ninja Turtles + Krull = Gentlemen Broncos
There's a mini Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reunion happening inside Jared Hess' science-fiction-loving film Gentlemen Broncos. Can you figure out the link? Plus the director reveals his Krull roots. More » -
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Napoleon Dynamite Was Originally a UFO Movie
Napoleon Dynamite, paranormal investigator? The husband-wife team behind the strange slice-of-life comedy reveal that the original idea for Napoleon Dynamite involved a very different plot, with crop circles, an alien conspiracy, and Napoleon fleeing from government agents.
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Crazy-Sexy Doctor Who Set Pics, A Psychedelic Doctor Parnassus Trailer, And Your First Darth Sidious Clip!
Almost too much spoilery goodness: Doctor Who says goodbye to an old friend in can't-miss set pics. There's a new Doctor Parnassus trailer. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joins Chuck! Lesbionic Heroes clips! Plus Gentlemen Broncos, Lost, Smallville, Fringe and FlashForward. More » -
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A Gentleman Bronco Goes Galaxy Quest
Sam Rockwell, the space hero in Jared Hess' new film Gentlemen Broncos, waxes philosophical about working with Tim Allen on the set of Galaxy Quest in this weird behind-the-scenes clip. More » -
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In "Gentlemen Broncos," It's All About Big Hair
This exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from upcoming scifi comedy Gentlemen Broncos features star Mike White, director Jared Hess and writer Jerusha Hess talking the crucial hairstyle brainstorming process. Plus Jemaine Clement does scifaiku. More » -
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Where "Douchey" Scifi Writer Ronald Chevalier Found His Character Inspiration
Jemaine Clement shares his thoughts on how his scifi writer Ronald Chevalier came to be. Many of you have taken issues with the Napoleon Dynamite-esque feel to this film, but Clement's performance alone should spark some curiosity. More » -
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Sam Rockwell's Two-Sided Fantasy Hero Blows The Gentlemen Broncos Trailer Away
We never really understood what Sam Rockwell really meant when he described his character from Gentleman Broncos as Captain Kangaroo in drag. Now that the new trailer is released, we see his double-sided hero is even crazier than he described. More » -
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First Clip From Gentlemen Broncos Demonstrates The Magic Anous Writing Tool
Check out Ronald Chevalier's world, where Sam Rockwell plays a superhero character who's a "transvestite Captain Kangaroo." Plus we're digging up the real folklore vampires and new stills from Cargo which is already being buzzed as the new Moon. More »
