Tokyo Godfathers

While adding final touches to “Millennium Actress,” a producer questioned Satoshi Kon if has another film on the horizon. This prompt him to write a basic premise. Submits his idea to production company, Madhouse. Once they accepted the idea, Satoshi brainstorm plot elements with Wolf’s Rain creator, Keiko Nobumoto. Their story further centers on three […]

Flashback Review: The Family Man

Upon watching “Rush Hour,” Nicolas “Nic” Cage steps out of his comfort zone after starring in action movies and character driven dramas such as “Con Air,” “Face/Off,” “Leaving Las Vegas” & “Bringing Out the Dead.” He signed on to star in a feel good romantic Christmas fantasy comedy titled, The Family Man.” Inspired by “It’s […]

Brazil (Universal’s Flop Vol. 1 #13)

Set in a retrofutristic dystopian world, low-level bureaucrat named, Sam Lowry has been experiencing recurring dreams of himself as a hero with wings rescuing a blonde woman in danger. When he see the woman in person, he investigates clues of her existence. Sam’s meddling causes him to become a wanted target. The Premise I’m referring […]

Classics Review: 3 Godfathers

In 1913, author, Peter B. Kyne published a short story titled, “The Three Godfathers.” After their fellow bank robber is shot and killed, three remaining survivors escape in the wilderness to evade the law. One day, the trio stumble upon a woman in a wagon who’s about to deliver a baby. After the woman dies […]

Fatman

Greetings fellow movie goers from around the globe. Thanksgiving is officially over. We got two holidays left in 2025. Christmas & News Year’s Eve. I got plans to watch a few Christmas movies throughout December in order to get into the holiday spirit. My first holiday themed review of December 2025 is an action dark […]

Mixed Nuts (Sony’s Flops Vol. 1 #13)

“Mixed Nuts” was released in 1994. (same year The Santa Clause came out) it was a critical and commercial failure only making $6.8 million. Not enough to recoup its $20 million budget. I admit, I never heard of Mixed Nuts. I just happened to look it up on Peacock. I thought about watching it for […]