Flashback Review: Dudley-Do-Right (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #9)

“Dudley-Do-Right” was released in 1999. (same year Joey King was born) It was critically panned and labeled as a box office flop. Brendan Fraser (one of my favorite actors growing up) will co-star with Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Slated to stream in 2023 […]

Rock-A-Doodle (MGM’s Flops Vol. 1 #8)

“Rock-A-Doodle” was officially released in 1991. (same year The Rocketeer came out) It was a critical and commercial failure damaging Don Bluth’s reputation as a respected filmmaker. The first major setback in Mr. Bluth’s career, followed by “A Troll in Central Park,” “The Pebble and the Penguin” & “Titan A.E.” Oh how the mighty have […]

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 […]

Classics Review: Pinocchio (1940)

In 1937, Walt Disney released his first ever animated film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” It became a milestone in the film industry as the first theatrical animated film, rather than a very short subject. Back then, there was no such thing as television. People only went to a nearby theater if they wanna […]

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 […]

Flashback Review: Peter Pan (2003)

“Peter Pan” was released in 2003. (same year Big Fish came out) It received positive reviews from critics, families and movie goers alike. However, the remake bombed at the box office due to “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” made a billion dollars as the biggest film of the year. Another […]