Zombieland

In 2005, screenwriting duo, Rhett Reese & Paul Wenic penned a spec script for TV pilot titled, “Zombieland.” Ruben Fleischer (Venom) helped the pair they should turn it into a self-contained full-length film with a road trip involving survivors traveling to an amusement park. Released in 2009, (same year Inglorious Basterds came out) it received […]

Gladiator

Released in 2000, (same year Almost Famous came out) “Gladiator” earned critical acclaim from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it became the second highest-grossing film of the year behind “Mission Impossible II.” Gladiator went on to win a few Oscars including “Best Actor,” (Russell Crowe) “Best Original Score,” (Hans Zimmer) and […]

Army of Darkness

“Army of Darkness” was officially released in 1992. (same year Reservoir Dogs came out) The third film in “The Evil Dead” series earned positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. It was a modest success at the box office. The series became a cult following ranging from merchandise, video games, comic books, a TV […]

Elfen Lied

In 2002, Manga company Weekly Young Jump published a manga titled, “Elfen Lied.” The Story centers around a girl born with horns and suffers from a split personality disorder named, Lucy. She escapes from a facility and meets a university student and his cousin. Names are Kouta & Yuka. They let the girl stay with […]

Grindhouse

In 2003, besties Robert “RR” Rodriguez and Quentin “QT” Tarantino hang out together watching double-features with trailers before and after the films. One night at QT’s house, RR saw a double-feature poster for “Dragstrip Girl” and Rock All Night.” RR got an idea, he asked QT if he’s not busy making another film after “Kill […]

Flashback Review: National Treasure

“National Treasure was officially released in 2004. (same year The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie came out) It received mixed reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Regardless of divisive reactions, the movie made enough money at the box office. Three Years Later, a follow-up titled, “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” came out. Plans for a third […]