Baskets: Season 1

Baskets’ first season officially aired in 2016 (same year La La Land came out) on FX. It received positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. The late stand-up comedian, Louie Anderson (may he Rest in Peace) won a Primetime Emmy for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.” “Baskets” spawned three seasons airing from 2017-2019. […]

This Is 40

After “Knocked Up” became a critical and commercial success, Judd Apatow developed a spin-off focusing on Pete & Debbie going through an existential crisis regarding their jobs, kids and financial difficulties. The premise I’m referring to is none other than “This Is 40.” Released in 2012, (same year Now Is Good came out) It received […]

Man on Fire (2004)

In 1980, novelist A.J. Quinnell published a novel titled, “Man on Fire.” The story’s about a retired CIA agent named, John Creasy who becomes a bodyguard to a wealthy man’s daughter. At first, Creasy doesn’t want to form a friendship, soon he develops a bond with the girl. One day, gangsters kidnap the girl. Motivated […]

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

In 2001, Tyler Perry opened a play titled, Diary of a Mad Black Woman.” The story centers around a woman named, Helen who gets kicked out of her mansion by her husband. Taking advice from her grandmother Madea, Helen steps up to herself. Four Year Later, Tyler adapted his play on the big screen. Released […]

Flashback Review: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? (Paramount’s Flops Vol. 1. #8)

In 1991, Peter Hedges (About a Boy) published a novel titled, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” The story focuses on the titular character struggling with his dysfunctional family and having an affair with his wife’s boss. His dream is to leave his hometown without any drama. One day, he falls in love with a girl. Two […]

Gamer’s Review: Red Dead Redemption 2

After “Grand Theft Auto V” became a huge success, Rockstar Games worked on their next big project, a sequel (actually a prequel) to “Red Dead Redemption.” Released in 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, “Red Dead Redemption 2” earned universal acclaim from critics and gamers alike. Plus, it sold enough copies worldwide. Recently, Rockstar […]