Classics Review: Sleeping Beauty

In The 1950’s, Walt Disney released a few animated movies including, “Cinderella,” “Alice In Wonderland,” “Peter Pan,” “Lady And The Tramp,” and “Sleeping Beauty.” The latter film took nearly a decade for Disney to adapt the fairy tale. After years of drawing elements to life such as characters, story, hiring voice actors, writing songs etc. […]

Classics Review: Dumbo (1941)

After “Pinocchio” came out in 1940, Walt Disney immediately developed three movies in the decade beginning with “Fantasia,” “Bambi” & “Dumbo.” I already a brief synopsis of the original animated classic from my full spoiler review of the 2019 live action version directed by Tim Burton starring Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito & Michael Keaton. If […]

The Little Mermaid (1989)

In The 1980’s, Disney was going through a difficult time releasing “The Fox And The Hound,” “The Black Cauldron,” “The Great Mouse Detective” & “Oliver And Company.” Despite becoming great overtime, the studio was struggling to cater an audience in terms of quality and entertainment value. Directing duo Ron Clements & John Musker pitched an […]

Classics Review: Cinderella (1950)

After Walt Disney released notable films in The 40’s including “Pinocchio,” “Fantasia,” “Dumbo” & “Bambi.” He began development on adapting his interpretation of “Cinderella.” Cinderella was released in 1950. (same year The Peanuts & Snoopy made comic strip debut) It received critical acclaim from critics, families and movie goers alike. In addition to positive reception, […]

Nick’s Top 12 Anticipated Marvel And Star Wars Shows Of 2021-2022

Salutations my fellow movie goers from around the globe. Disney Plus recently revealed upcoming Marvel & Star Wars related shows streaming in 2021-2022. As a fan of both franchises, I’d like to share my Top 12 Anticipated Marvel And Star Wars Shows Of 2021-2022. Why Top 12? Because I refuse to gain an extra digit […]

Wonder Woman 1984

In 2017, “Wonder Woman” starring Gal Gadot as the titular character, was released in theaters worldwide. It received positive reactions from critics, fans and movie goers alike. It became the first film in “DC Extended Universe” (DCEU for short) to earn good reception. A solo sequel titled, “Wonder Woman 1984” was in the works with […]

The Mandalorian: Season 2

In 2019, “Disney Plus” launched the first live action “Star Wars” television series titled, “The Mandalorian” developed by Jon Favreau. Season 1 earned positive reviews from critics, fans and viewers alike. The Mandalorian’s second season streamed a day before Halloween 2020. Like the previous season, the second season earned positive reception. Disney Investor Day confirmed […]

Flashback Review: The Adventures Of Sharkboy And Lavagirl

After completing both “Once Upon A Time In Mexico” & Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over” in 2003, Robert Rodriguez worked on his next project, “Sin City” with assistance from Frank Miller & Quentin Tarantino. As they collaborated to adapt Frank’s graphic novel series, Rob’s son Racer, presented him a story titled, “The Adventures Of Sharkboy […]

Flashback Review: Teen Titans: Season 1

Teen Titans’ first season officially aired in 2003 on Cartoon Network. (same year X2: X-Men United came out) Season 1 earned positive reviews from critics, fans & viewers alike. Teen Titans spawned four more seasons, merchandise, video games & a TV movie titled, “Trouble In Tokyo.” After Teen Titans ended in 2006, “Young Justice” filled […]

Flashback Review: Corpse Bride

Based on a 19th Century Russian-Jewish folklore, Tim Burton simultaneously worked on “Corpse Bride” & “Charlie And The Chocolate Factory” with his best friend Johnny Depp & then wife Helena Bonham Carter. Corpse Bride’s premise is about a groom who accidentally summons the titular character under the impression she’s married. Corpse Bride was released in […]

Flashback Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993 was a big year in The Entertainment Industry. “Jurassic Park” raised the bar pioneering Computer Generated Imaginary, Steven Spielberg won his first “Best Director” & “Best Picture” awards for “Schindler’s List,” Tom Hanks won his first “Best Actor” award for his performance in “Philadelphia,” cartoons such as “Animaniacs” and “Beavis & Butthead” became big […]

The Exorcist (1973)

In 1971, (the exact same year my parents were born) novelist William Peter Bradley published a novel titled, “The Exorcist.” The story is about a girl named, Regan who gets possessed by a demonic spirit. Her mother recruits two priests to save her daughter or else things will get worse. Two Years Later, Warner Bros. […]

The Mandalorian: Season 1

The Mandalorian’s first season streamed in 2019 on Disney Plus. It received positive reviews from critics, fans & viewers alike. The Mandolorian ultimately became an Emmy nominee at The 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards as the first live action Star Wars series to hit a milestone nominated for “Best Drama Series.” Unfortunately it lost to HBO’s […]

Flashback Review: Hocus Pocus

In 1993, Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” came out on October 13, 1993. It became an instant classic considered as one of best Halloween/Christmas themed films as well as one of Disney’s best films. We all know this timeless classic spawned numerous merchandise, crossovers in video games like the “Kingdom Hearts” series and last […]

Leprechaun

Leprechaun was released in 1993. (same year Jurassic Park came out and also the year I was born) It earned negative reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Despite being panned, Leprechaun spawned sequels ranging from 1997-2003. A 2018 reboot titled, “Leprechaun: Origins” reveals the character’s backstory. Plus Warwick Davis didn’t reprise his role. This […]

Enchanted

Enchanted was released in 2007. (same year There Will Be Blood came out) It earned positive reviews from critics & movie goers alike. In addition to good reactions, it also made enough revenue at the box office. Enchanted went on to earn an Oscar nomination for “Best Original Song.” (That’s How You Know) Since 2010, […]

Flashback Review: Samurai Jack: Season 1

Fascinated with samurai culture and classic epic movies from The 60’s, animator Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Lab, Primal, Hotel Transylvania series) fresh from creating Dexter’s Lab, developed a series about a samurai under the alias Jack, who’s transported by his nemesis Aku to the future, he must return to his own time in the hopes of […]

Bill And Ted Face The Music

After “Bill And Ted’s Bogus Journey” came out in 1991, a third installment of the Bill And Ted series was in extensive hiatus due to Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter’s busy careers as Keanu became a household name in notable works including “Point Break,” “Speed,” “The Matrix Trilogy,” & the John Wick” series establishing him […]

Bill And Ted’s Bogus Journey

After “Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure” came out in 1989 as well as becoming an instant cult classic, a sequel titled, “Bill And Ted’s Bogus Journey” brought back Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter to reprise their roles as the duo going in a different scenario unlike the first film. This time, they are sent to […]

Nick’s Top 12 Favorite Films Of All Time

Hello my fellow movie goers from around the globe. Today’s editorial is about my personal favorite films of all time. I’ve never got a chance to discuss my picks on which specific films I consider them masterpieces and how they want me to become a film critic, inspire me to create my own stories, respect […]