Back to the Future

Fresh from making “Used Cars” with filmmaker, Robert Zemeckis, screenwriter, Bob Gale looked through his father’s high school yearbook. He imagined himself and his dad if they were friends and attended the exact same school. Bob came up with an idea if he went back in time meeting his dad. Rob shared his mother’s childhood […]

First Blood

In 1972, novelist, David Morrell published a book titled, “First Blood.” It’s about a Vietnam veteran named, Rambo who wanders into a small town. A corrupt sheriff arrests him. Rambo escapes from the law. The police and government organize a manhunt. Rambo must use his skills and abilities to survive in a forest. I’m gonna […]

Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School

Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School officially aired in 1988. Followed by Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf. The former animated TV movie centers on the titular character, Shaggy and my all-time favorite cartoon character, Scrappy (don’t judge me) are hired as gym teachers at an all-girls school. The students there are the daughters of Dracula, […]

Victor/Victoria

Released in 1982, (same year Blade Runner came out) “Victor/Victoria” earned praise from critics and movie goers alike. Plus, it made enough money at the box office. Victor/Victoria won an Oscar for “Best Original Score.” The film was later adapted into a Broadway musical in 1995 with Julie Andrews reprising her role. Speaking of musicals, […]

Beetlejuice

Fresh from the success of “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure,” Tim Burton became an established film director. One day, he pays a visit to his friends, Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson. Tim read their first draft titled, “Beetlejuice.” At first, the story’s darker, gorier with the Maitlands as bloody corpses and the titular character’s kills his […]

Earth Girls Are Easy

In 1984, singer/writer/comedian, Julie Brown (Minerva Mink from Animaniacs) released an Extended Play (EP for short) featuring five songs titled, “Goddess in Progress.” A parody of stereotypical valley girls and hit songs by Madonna, Cindi Lauper & Tiffany. Four Years Later, Julie co-wrote a script based on the EP, but with a trio of aliens […]