Mac and Me (MGM’s Flops Vol. 1 #6)

In the late 80s, McDonald’s decided to venture into the film industry by producing their ever first motion picture. For no apparent reason, they came up with an idea to make a movie loosely inspired by Steven Spielberg’s beloved classic, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” A trailer showed Ronald McDonald talking to the audience he’s making his […]

Dredd (2012) (Lionsgate’s Flops Vol. 1 #5)

In 1977, a British sci-fi comic book series known as “2000 AD,” created a character as a mix between a judge and police officer named, “Judge Dredd.” Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the titular character is a street judge whose job is to protect the streets of Mega-City One from criminal scum. He serves as […]

Flashback Review: Turbo: A Power Ranger Movie (Fox’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

In 1995, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie” earned mixed to negative reviews and made enough cash at the box office. One Year Later, “Power Rangers Zeo” continues the Power Rangers series with a total of 50 episodes doing the same schtick as usual. Working together, fighting a monster, pilot a giant robot, learn a […]

Morbius (Sony’s Flops Vol. 1 #10)

After “Venom” came out in 2018, Sony commenced development of their own Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU for short focusing on characters linked to Spider-Man’s rouge gallery and allies starting with “Morbius” with Jared Leto as The Living Vampire. Originally intended for an early 2020 release, the film was delayed several times due to the […]

Flashback Review: Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #29)

In 1992, “Batman: The Animated Series” officially aired on Fox Kids starring Kevin Conroy as The Caped Crusader. It received critical acclaim from critics, fans and viewers alike. The show introduced a new generation of Batman fans including me. Before I was aware the comics, Adam West show and Tim Burton’s movies, the cartoon was […]

Jupiter Ascending (Wb’s Flops Vol. 2 #28)

In 2009, during development of a big screen adaptation of the book “Cloud Atlas,” The Wachowskis (The Matrix Trilogy, V for Vendetta) pitched a potential franchise titled, “Jupiter Ascending” to Warner Bros. (WB for short) influenced by Homer’s “The Odyssey,” “The Wizard of Oz” & Alice in Wonderland” set in a sci-fi universe. The sibling […]