Edward Scissorhands

Fresh from the critical and commercial success of Michael Keaton’s “Batman,” Tim Burton worked on his next film. An original idea based on one of his drawings titled, “Edward Scissorhands.” The drawing is a lonely pale man with scissors for hands. He represents Tim’s loneliness lacking friends growing up. Tim hired novelist, Caroline Thompson to […]

L.A. Confidential

In 1990, crime novelist, James Ellroy published a novel titled, “L.A. Confidential.” The third installment of a book series, “L.A. Quartet” takes place in the early 1950s following three detectives with distinctive personalities. Ed Exley, Bud White & Jack Vincennes investigate a string of murders in the underbelly of Los Angeles filled with sin and […]

Tremors

Fresh from the robot comedy “Short Circuit” and its sequel, screenwriter, S.S. Wilson penned a script titled, “Tremors.” It’s about two Maintenace workers, Val and Earl who live in Nevada doing odd jobs for a small town. Tired of doing the same old routine, the pair wish to leave for a big job opportunity. Suddenly, […]

Flashback Review: Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost

Following the critical and commercial success of “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island,” Warner Home Video produced more direct-to-video movies on Scooby-Doo going on further mysteries. This one’s called, “Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost.” Mystery Inc. are invited by a horror writer named, Ben Ravencroft. Suddenly, the group investigate a rumor on a Ravencroft’s ancestor’s a ghost […]

Interview with the Vampire (1994)

In 1976, Anne Rice published a novel titled, “Interview with the Vampire.” The Story is about a man named, Louis. He’s given an interview about living as a vampire for 200 years. Lestat gives Louis a chance to live forever by drinking the former’s blood. Louis’ pacifism on humanity puts a strain on his unlikely […]

The Faculty

Aliens were a trend back in the 1990s. “The X-Files” was the highest rated TV show on Fox. Roland Emmerich’s best work, “Independence Day” (one of my all-time favorite films) became the highest grossing film of 1996 that made Will Smith an A-List action hero. “Alien 3″ and Alien Resurrection” ruined the Alien franchise leaving […]