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Rob Schneider Talks About 'Big Stan', 'SNL' And His Famous Feuds

March 26th, 2009 11:26am EDT Post a comment

Rob Schneider has never been one to back away from controversy and as we discussed his new film Big Stan -- released on DVD this week -- this became all the more apparent as this interview went along.

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Thu Mar 26 2009 11:48:03 By: TV Addict (

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He sounds a bit bitter?

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Thu Mar 26 2009 11:59:58 By: Mike Ryan (

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@TV Addict: I didn't get that. I thought there were times he sounded frustrated but not bitter.

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Thu Mar 26 2009 12:48:21 By: Marcus Garvey (

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its funny hes claiming the state of hollywood is why his movie is straight to dvd. maybe its because its about trying not to get butt-raped? none of his movies should be in theaters ever

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Thu Mar 26 2009 13:38:05 By: Sinbad (

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Not a big fan. However, what is wrong with making movies to entertain. I agree that there is too much condemnation for a movie if it isn't award worthy or smartly funny. But as long as there are options out there, who cares right?

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Thu Mar 26 2009 13:51:39 By: rpa1973 (

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I really, really enjoyed this. Unlike some of the other subjects you've interviewed, he wasn't afraid to hold back on his feelings or his language. In the course of his interview, he came across as a guy who doesn't take himself too seriously and just enjoys making movies that make people laugh. It's obvious he's a little sensitive (even vulnerable) to unfair criticism, but who wouldn't be given that criticism is the ultimate measure of his talent as an actor?

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Thu Mar 26 2009 13:54:53 By: rob who had a broken foot (

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i wish schneider would have left snl and done the chris parnell thing where he was just the 'bit' guy, like he was with the whole "you can do it" thing in 'the waterboy', instead of trying to carry movies. i think on a whole he'd be more liked that way.
but chalk up another great snl related interview for mike. you'll have that fireside chat with lorne michaels any day now!

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Thu Mar 26 2009 14:47:59 By: Mike Ryan (

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@rpa1973: I agree. He was a fun guy to interview.

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Thu Mar 26 2009 16:22:23 By: lovetheweasel (

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as an actor, you hate to love him(or dont sugar coat it and say his characters suck), but he seems like a pretty cool dude. nice interview, thanks mike.

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Thu Mar 26 2009 17:22:02 By: Agent Smith (

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Great interview Mike... kudos.
AS

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Thu Mar 26 2009 17:22:22 By: june-bug (

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What a great interview! Damn, you think you could have gotten him to dish any more dirt? Rob Schneider seems like a decent enough guy-- too bad his movies kinda suck.
Great comment by rpa.

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Thu Mar 26 2009 18:04:55 By: SOME_GIRL (

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TOO Boring to finish ZZZZZZZZ

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Thu Mar 26 2009 19:59:38 By: Mike Ryan (

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Hey guys: Thanks for the kind words about the interview. I usually like to join the discussion but I've been at the Jimmy Fallon show all day. And yes, for those who mentioned it, Rob was a really nice guy.

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Thu Mar 26 2009 20:17:56 By: jayhovah703 (

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Wow. This just confirms that Rob Schneider has a huge ego and an overinflated sense of self. His movie went to DVD and yet he's waxing poetic about the entertainment industry and how knowledgeable he is at it. I really don't appreciate this guy and this just reaffirmed that. His movies are mediocre at best and his acting abilities are 2 bit. Please give him my email address so he can take out an ad in the paper against me. By the way, it Patrick Goldstein's friends didn't make fun of him after your ad. But people sure have had a go at you for being so sensitive. Ever read defamer?

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Thu Mar 26 2009 22:29:15 By: Billy Chapel (

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I agree with brokenfoot that he should be a supporting comedic-actor instead of starring in any rolls. And also jayhov hits it on the head --- like this guy has the slightest clue about directing a movie? He was humble at times, but he shouldn't star in any movies. Overall, great interview --- appreciate him backing Heston as Moore is def a self-absorbed-biased X@@##!.

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