Man on Fire (2004)

In 1980, novelist A.J. Quinnell published a novel titled, “Man on Fire.” The story’s about a retired CIA agent named, John Creasy who becomes a bodyguard to a wealthy man’s daughter. At first, Creasy doesn’t want to form a friendship, soon he develops a bond with the girl. One day, gangsters kidnap the girl. Motivated […]

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

After “The Rescuers Down Under” came out in 1990, Disney worked on their next big project. An animated adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast.” I already covered my history surrounding the history of the original on my review of the 2017 live-action remake. So, don’t forget to check it out. Released in 1991, (same year […]

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

In 2001, Tyler Perry opened a play titled, Diary of a Mad Black Woman.” The story centers around a woman named, Helen who gets kicked out of her mansion by her husband. Taking advice from her grandmother Madea, Helen steps up to herself. Four Year Later, Tyler adapted his play on the big screen. Released […]

Flashback Review: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? (Paramount’s Flops Vol. 1. #8)

In 1991, Peter Hedges (About a Boy) published a novel titled, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” The story focuses on the titular character struggling with his dysfunctional family and having an affair with his wife’s boss. His dream is to leave his hometown without any drama. One day, he falls in love with a girl. Two […]

Flashback Review: Mr. Deeds (2002)

2002 (the year Jenna Ortega was born) was a great year for films. My favorites from that year are listed below. Maybe someday, I’ll write a Top 24 ranking my picks in a future editorial. One movie in particular came out the same year as Adam Sandler’s first dramatic film “Punch-Drunk Love and one of […]

Flashback Review: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” was officially released in 2004. (same year: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy came out) It received positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Plus, it made enough money at the box office. Recently, Vince Vaughn confirmed he’s working on a script for a sequel. In response, I wanna […]