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"Uwe Boll" (pronounced ), born June 22, 1965 in Wermelskirchen, Germany) is a German director, producer and screenwriter of films often adapted from video games. Unlike most directors in the United States, who receive funding from Hollywood studios, he finances his own films through his Boll KG production company. Boll studied at the University of Cologne and the University of Siegen, and holds a doctorate in literature. ....more

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Before Oscars, it's the Razzies

Feb 20, 2009, 8:03 GMT

Before Oscars, its the Razzies
Los Angeles - For an industry that indulges in mere entertainment, Hollywood takes itself pretty seriously. ... more

Reel Advice: House of the Dead: Funny Version

Dec 17, 2008, 14:11 GMT

Reel Advice: House of the Dead: Funny Version
Okay...it's not every day that I actually cheer for a new Uwe Boll film.  In fact, with the sort-of exception of Postal it has never actually happened.  I say sort-of, of course, because Postal can best be described as the best of a bad lot, but that's neither here nor there. ... more

Postal – DVD Review 2

Aug 24, 2008, 15:42 GMT

Uwe Boll directs again and this time he’s gone Postal.  No doubt his critics go the same way when the news comes out that he’s developing another film.  The film is the epitome of bad taste, irreverent, and definitely politically incorrect.   ... more

Postal - DVD Review

Aug 24, 2008, 15:05 GMT

Postal - DVD Review
The German modern-day Ed Wood, assteur Uwe Boll, throws his director hat into the satire ring with this über-embarrassing pic that manages to be both relentlessly tasteless and painfully dull in equal measure. ... more

DVD Review: In the Name of the King - A Dungeon Siege Tale

Apr 16, 2008, 11:29 GMT

DVD Review: In the Name of the King - A Dungeon Siege Tale
Uwe Boll wages war amongst the inhabitants of the kingdom of Ehb.  Mr. Boll might do better in finding an editor that will get this film down to about 90 minutes.  This may be his first feature that has a big name cast, but some of them seem to be sleepwalking through their roles.   ... more

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