Now Is Good

In 2007, British author, Jenny Downham published a book titled, “Before I Die.” The story centers around a girl named, Tessa who’s dying from leukemia. Knowing that her internal clock is ticking, she decides to write a bucket list of things to do such as committing a crime, (not something of off Michael Mann’s Heat) […]

Flashback Review: King Kong (2005)

In 1933, a motion picture called, “King Kong” was released in theaters. It became an instant classic for its groundbreaking special effects, unique storyline, fusing every genre in one movie etc. Over the years, King Kong continues to influence many filmmakers most notably Steven Spielberg, James Rolfe/Angry Video Game Nerd, Japanese movie studio “Toho” & […]

Aladdin (2019)

In the year 1992, “The Walt Disney Company” released an animated film called, “Aladdin” starring Scott Weinger, (Steve from Full House) Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried & Robin Williams. (may he Rest In Peace) It became a critical & commercial success adored by critics, (particularly Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert) movie goers & families […]

Flashback Review: Shark Tale

In 2003, “Finding Nemo” came out earning critical acclaim & box office success as an instant classic among critics & movie goers alike. It ultimately won an Oscar for “Best Animated Feature” with “Disney” & “Pixar” taking home their grand prize. By the time Finding Nemo was first released, rival animation studio, “DreamWorks Animation” commenced […]

Flashback Review: Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus

In 1999, Japanese movie studio “Toho,” released “Godzilla 2000” a reintroduction to The King Of The Monsters himself after Roland Emmerich’s American remake of the title character became a critical flop. Godzilla 2000 earned positive reception from critics, fans & movie goers alike. It is the first movie in the “Millennium Series” not linked to […]

The Alienist

In 1994, (the exact same year Dakota Fanning was born) author Caleb Carr published a novel titled, “The Alienist.” The novel earned good reception among book critics & readers alike. In addition to positive word-of-mouth, the book also sold a bunch of copies, eventually made it as one of the best selling books of 1994. […]