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 […]

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 […]

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

In 1978, the late George A. Romero directed a zombie film titled, “Dawn of the Dead” with zero connection to “Night of the Living Dead.” The Premise is about a small group of survivors barricading themselves in a shopping mall as a result of a zombie outbreak rapidly spreading around the globe. The film became […]

Flashback Review: Peter Pan (2003)

“Peter Pan” was released in 2003. (same year Big Fish came out) It received positive reviews from critics, families and movie goers alike. However, the remake bombed at the box office due to “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” made a billion dollars as the biggest film of the year. Another […]

Dune: Part One

In 1965, Frank Herbert published a novel called, “Dune.” The book is about a young man named, Paul Atreides born with special abilities including visons of the future, is destined to protect the universe’s priceless resource during an ongoing struggle between his royal family and a dictator who wants full control of it. Dune became […]

Flashback Review: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (2005)

In 1971, “Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory” starring Gene Wilder was released worldwide. Based on the Roald Dahl book, it became a timeless classic continuing to introduce countless movie goers. Decades Later, Warner Bros. green-lit a remake of the classic. Martin Scorsese was considered to direct with either Robert De Niro & Leonardo DiCaprio […]