Homecoming (1996)

Now, now, “Homecoming” has nothing to do with Spider-Man or that song by Kanye West & Chris Martin. It’s actually a TV movie produced by Showtime. Based on a book published by Cynthia Voigt, Homecoming takes place in the late ’70s. It’s about a group of siblings searching for a place to live after their […]

Kung Fu Panda

After “Shrek the Third” & “Bee Movie” came out in 2007 earning mixed reactions from critics and movie goers, DreamWorks Animation commenced development on their next project titled, “Kung Fu Panda.” A martial arts comedy about a clumsy panda named, Po who wants to fulfill his dreams to become a fighter. When he’s randomly as […]

Barbie

In 1959, Mattel co-founder, Ruth Handler created a doll known as, “Barbie.” The doll became a best-seller for the company selling numerous variations to little girls. Two Years Later, Mattel introduced Barbie’s boyfriend, Ken. Throughout the years, Barbie spawned a franchise selling more dolls, accessories producing direct-to-video cartoons, video games, costumes etc. Before Margot Robbie […]

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

In 1981, Nintendo created an arcade game called, “Donkey Kong.” You know the story, A plumber named, Mario overcomes obstacles climbing his way to the top to rescue Princess Peach from the titular gorilla. The game became an instant hit worldwide. Over the years, Mario starred in his own series since 1985. The first game, […]

Flashback Review: Jack Frost (1998) (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #34)

Comedic actor, Michael Keaton became a household name in “Mr. Mom.” Then, he played the titular character in Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice.” Eventually, he won the role of a lifetime, playing against type as “Batman.” Michael reprised his role as The Caped Crusader in “Batman Returns.” Due to parents complaining about the dark tone, Warner Bros. […]

Frozen

In 1937 after completing the groundbreaking animated movie, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Walt Disney wanted to adapt Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” Due to a lack of resources at the time, Walt scrapped plans in favor of producing “Pinocchio.” Personally, I hated it. Despite cancelling a potential adaptation, Walt produced a live-action […]