The Longest Yard became Sandler’s highest grossing comedy at the time of its release, and even managed to win the favor of Roger Ebert.

Don't compare today's comedy version of "The Longest Yard" to the old with Burt Reynolds. Today's is good and effective for what it is, a comedy film with a bit of action interlaced. So many classic ...

Film fans no doubt know Burt Reynolds — star of "The Longest Yard" and "Smokey and the Bandit" — from his lengthy film career, but the celebrity also appeared in the "GTA" series. Namely, he played ...

When "Hoosiers" was set to be filmed, Nicholson wasn't available. The studio fought to get Burt Reynolds cast in the role, according to Pizzo. Instead, Gene Hackman landed the part of Dale ...

A former Florida State football player who was roommates with Burt Reynolds, Corso put on a Seminoles cap as he picked his alma mater to beat Notre Dame as the show was in South Bend for the ...