Classics Review: Casablanca

“He’s looking at you kid.” – Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine. In 1940, Warner Bros. or WB for short purchased the film rights to an unproduced dramatic play titled, “Everybody Come to Rick’s.” Set in Morocco during World War II, American nightclub owner, Rick Blaine unexpectedly reunites with an old flame, Ilsa and her husband. […]

Your Name

Japanese filmmaker/novelist, Makoto Shinkai came up with an idea for a romantic fantasy film. He visited a fishing village of Yuriage in Natori after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Brainstormed plot elements with two teenagers who swap bodies. As in most body swap movies like “Freaky Friday,” the pair must adapt to the opposite […]

You’ve Got Mail

Merry Christmas fellow movie goers. Today’s holiday themed review is a remake of Jimmy Stewart’s Christmas movie, “The Shop Around The Corner starring Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan as two people who have an online chat on AOL. Unbeknownst to each other, their rivals in person. The remake I’m referring to is “You’ve Got Mail.” […]

Flashback Review: The Family Man

Upon watching “Rush Hour,” Nicolas “Nic” Cage steps out of his comfort zone after starring in action movies and character driven dramas such as “Con Air,” “Face/Off,” “Leaving Las Vegas” & “Bringing Out the Dead.” He signed on to star in a feel good romantic Christmas fantasy comedy titled, The Family Man.” Inspired by “It’s […]

Moonstruck

“Moonstruck” was officially released in 1987 (same year RoboCop came out) earning praise from critics and movie goers alike. It was also a commercial success. Cher won an Oscar for “Best Actress.” It’s Christmas Month. Meaning, I’m reviewing a few holiday themed movies to get into the mood. Moonstruck court as a Christmas movie. It’s […]

Eureka Seven: Good Night, Sleep Tight Young Lovers

Bones Studio and Bandai produced an anime series titled, “Eureka Seven” aired on Adult Swim.Set many years in the future, the show centers on a teenage boy named, Renton Thurston. The son of military scientist Adrock, who sacrificed himself saving the world. Renton dreams of joining the Gekkostate. An anti-government organization led by Holland Novak. […]