Bad Monkey: Season 1

In 2013, Carl Hiaasen published a crime novel titled, “Bad Monkey.” Story is about a detective named, Andrew Yancy who gets suspended by the police force. Now working as a health inspector, he learns about a severed arm of man. Although out of his jurisdiction, he resumes back to detective work to uncover clues of […]

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Following the commercial success of the live-action movie, “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” a follow-up was greenlit by 20th Century Fox (pre-Disney purchase) to bring back families and animal lovers back for more. This time, The Chipettes make their live-action film debut in “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.” Released in 2009, (same year Coraline came […]

Alvin and the Chipmunks

In 1958, Ross Bagdasarian penned, “Witch Doctor.” Once he recorded the vocal part, he sped up the vocals on high pitch. This served as a prototype to his biggest creation, “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” Later that year, Ross penned another song, “The Chipmunk Song.” The lyrics officially introduced the trio, Alvin, Simon, & Theodore. Their […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

In 1984, now defunct comic book company, Mirage Comics published a book titled, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” or “TMNT” for short. Inspired by “Daredevil,” Frank Miller & Jack Kirby, it’s about four mutated turtles named after brilliant Italian Renaissance icons, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello & Michelangelo. They’re trained by mutated rat, Master Splinter who’s also a […]

Flashback Review: Wild Wild West (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #36)

The 1960s was a groovy decade. Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” changed horror movies forever as the first slasher. The BBC aired “Doctor Who.” “The Flintstones” made history as the first cartoon to air on primetime television. Sean Connery became the first actor portraying James Bond. Stan Lee created groundbreaking characters in the Marvel Universe including Spider-Man, […]

Norbit

2007 had very few comedies. “Hot Fuzz” is my number one film of the year and also one of my all-time favorite films. “Superbad” became a modern classic. Disney’s “Enchanted” poked fun at Disney Princess movies subverting cliches. Will Ferrell & Jon Heder played rival ice skaters turned friends in “Blades of Glory.” 2007 was […]