Flashback Review: Kung Pow: Enter The Fist

Greetings and salutations fellow movie goers from across the globe. Today’s Flashback Review is a martial arts parody film written & directed by Steve Oedekerk. (Jimmy Neutron, The Nutty Professor, Bruce Almighty) Before “Kung-Fu Hustle” & DreamWorks’ “Kung-Fu Panda” series existed, “Kung Pow: Enter the Fist” was a precursor to the former two. Kung Pow: […]

Classics Review: It’s A Wonderful Life

It’s that time of the month fellow movie goers from across the world. Today’s review is a timeless classic starring Jimmy Stewart (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Rear Window, Vertigo) as a businessman who realizes what happens if the people he encountered, have never been effected by his actions. The plot I’m referring to […]

Aquaman

In November 1941, a month before Pearl Harbor, comic book company (now defunct) National Comics Publications introduced a character named Arthur Curry, also known as, “Aquaman” first appearing in an anthology series labeled, “More Fun Comics” issue number 73. His first issue explores his origin story. For those who haven’t heard of his origins, I […]

Flashback Review: Olive The Other Reindeer

In 1997, a children’s book titled, “Olive The Other Reindeer” published nationwide. The book caught the attention of The Simpsons/Futurama creator, Matt Groening. One night, he read a bedtime story to his kids. Encouraged by the book’s storyline, Matt decided to adapt it as a Christmas Special. Olive The Other Reindeer aired on Fox in […]

Flashback Review: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1998)

In 1949, Johnny Marks wrote a song called, “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” based on a story by Robert L. May. Many of us are familiar with the song’s lyrics about a reindeer born with a glowing red nose. He’s a social outcast mocked by his peers not allowing him to interact or socialize with individuals. […]

Flashback Review: Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

In 1979, husband & wife country duo, Elmo Shropshire & Patsy Trigg Shropshire released a novelty song titled, “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” The song is obviously about a grandmother who gets hit by Santa’s reindeer along with his sleigh. A music video will help you understand visually. Look it up on YouTube. […]