Classics Review: Son Of Kong

In 1933, RKO released a movie titled, “King Kong.” It pioneered groundbreaking special effects such as animatronics, stop-motion, rear/front projection (a precursor to green screen) and matte paintings. King Kong made an impact on the film industry inspiring notable directors including Peter Jackson & Steven Spielberg. King Kong inspired giant monsters/Kaiju such as Godzilla, Cloverfield, […]

Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End

After “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” was released in 2006, Disney immediately worked on the third installment titled, “At World’s End” with the Cast & Crew returning to the Black Pearl for an epic adventure concluding a trilogy in an attempt to capitalize on the critical and commercial success of “The Lord of […]

Flashback Review: Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

After “Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl” came out in 2003 becoming a critical and commercial success, Disney green-lit two sequels titled, “Dead Man’s Chest” & “At World’s End” hoping to capitalize on the s ideas of “The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy” with their own hiring The Cast & Crew […]

Flashback Review: Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl

In 1967, a year after Walt Disney’s death or as Conspiracy Theorists claim he’s frozen in an undisclosed location, Disneyland opened a pirate themed ride called, “Pirates Of The Caribbean.” A dark ride where guests are invited to embark on a swashbuckling adventure going back in time witnessing scenes from “The Golden Age Of Piracy.” […]

Delta Farce

After Larry The Cable Guy (one of my favorite comedians) made his film debut in “Health Inspector” and voiced Mater in the first installment of Pixar’s “Cars” series,” he reunites with his “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” pal Bill Engvall in a war comedy about a trio of moronic buddies Delta Farce was released in 2007. […]

Fan4stic (Fox’s Flops Vol. 1 #6)

After “Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer” came out in 2007, Fox (pre-Disney purchase) cancelled a third installment and Silver Surfer spin-off in favor of a reboot as a sign of forgiveness to win back the crowd. Josh Trank (Chronicle) was hired to direct the reboot titled, “Fan4Stic.” Miles Teller, (Whiplash) Kate Mara, Michael […]