Flashback Review: The Iron Giant (WB’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

In 1968, English author, Ted Hughes, published a book called, “The Iron Man.” (has nothing to do with Marvel’s Iron Man) The Premise is about a boy who encounters a massive robot from space, as he teaches him humanity & and helps him adapt to his surroundings on Earth. Two Decades Later, The Who guitarist, […]

Classics Review: Splendor In The Grass

Time for another Classics Review starring the late Natalie Wood (West Side Story, The Great Race) & Warren Beatty (in his film debut) as two high school sweethearts, until their romance spirals out of control. Elia Kazan (A Streetcar Named Desire, On The Waterfront, East Of Eden) directed one of my mom’s favorite films called […]

Flashback Review: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Disney’s Flops Vol. 1 #5)

In 1996, one day at a Mexican restaurant, producers at Disney Animation celebrated after completing The Hunchback of Norte Dame. While pigging out and drinking margaritas, one of the producers brought up an idea about another animated entry, this time, it’s not a musical, but an action-adventure film similar to Indiana Jones. The producers packed […]

Classics Review: King Kong (1933)

Let’s go back to The 1930’s, in a time when The Great Depression affected The Stock Market, The Dust Bowl destroyed various crops, people were laid off due to many businesses not making enough cash to pay off bills, and worst of all, they lost their homes due to not paying off a mortgage. Despite […]

Flashback Review: Jumanji

In the year 1981, a children’s book called, “Jumanji” was published by Chris Van Allsburg. (also known for writing The Polar Express, Zathura) Jumanji is about a mystical board game involving a player, who participates in the game. As the player progresses, the game manifests dangerous obstacles in which the player must survive, if he/she […]

Heathers

In the late 80’s a film called Heathers, a Black Comedy film about a high schooler who’s caught up in a murder involving her frenemy, was released in cinemas earning a lot of critical praise. However, the movie itself failed to earn a profit at the box office. Despite financial failure, Heathers went on to […]