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 […]

Flashback Review: Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

After “Garfield: The Movie” was critically panned and made money at the box office, Bill Murray reprised his role as the titular fat cat in “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.” As I’ve mentioned on my previous review on the first movie, Bill regrets his involvement in Garfield. He thought Joel Coen wrote the script. […]

Flashback Review: Garfield: The Movie (2004)

In 1978 cartoonist, Jim Davis published a comic strip called, “Garfield.” Not your typical three-dimensional comic book series like “X-Men,” the comics centers around the titular character. An orange sarcastic fat cat who lives with his nerdy owner, Jon Arbuckle. Garfield’s lazy, loves to eat, favorite food is lasagna watches TV, torments Jon’s dog, Odie […]