Flashback Review: Dudley-Do-Right (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #9)

“Dudley-Do-Right” was released in 1999. (same year Joey King was born) It was critically panned and labeled as a box office flop. Brendan Fraser (one of my favorite actors growing up) will co-star with Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Slated to stream in 2023 […]

The Blues Brothers

In 1978 during SNL’s early years, Dan Aykroyd & the late John Belushi came up with a musical sketch called, “The Blues Brothers.” The pair play blues musicians Elwood & Jake Blues donning black suits, hats and sunglasses singing and performing over-the-top dance moves. The sketch became an instant hit encouraging Dan & John to […]

Land of the Lost (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #8)

Land of the Lost was released in 2009. (same year Sherlock Holmes came out) It received negative reviews from critics and failed to break even at the box office as a result of “The Hangover” becoming the number one comedy of the year. Land of the Lost won a Razzie Award for “Worst Prequel, Remake, […]

The Prestige

In 1995, British author Christopher Priest published a novel titled, “The Prestige.” It follows the story of two rival magicians competing against each other to see who makes the best magic trick. After seeing Christopher “Chris” Nolan’s groundbreaking mystery thriller “Memento,” Priest offered him a copy of The Prestige. Now-defunct production company Newmarket Films bought […]

Mercury Rising (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

I know what you’re thinking. “Mercury Rising” has something to do with the rise of late frontman Freddie Mercury. Maybe, a spin-off of “Sailor Moon” focusing on Sailor Mercury. Both are false. The premise is about a down-on-his luck FBI agent must a protect a little boy (who’s way on top of the spectrum) from […]

Rock-A-Doodle (MGM’s Flops Vol. 1 #8)

“Rock-A-Doodle” was officially released in 1991. (same year The Rocketeer came out) It was a critical and commercial failure damaging Don Bluth’s reputation as a respected filmmaker. The first major setback in Mr. Bluth’s career, followed by “A Troll in Central Park,” “The Pebble and the Penguin” & “Titan A.E.” Oh how the mighty have […]