Flashback Review: Eureka Seven

We’re all familiar with the mecha. Most notably, the “Gundam” series. Humans piloting a giant robot participating in a battle between space colonies. First time I saw an anime series about mecha was “Gundam Wing” on Toonami, during Cartoon Network’s golden years. “Neon Genesis Evangelion” takes the mecha genre to a different level. The lead […]

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This Is 40

After “Knocked Up” became a critical and commercial success, Judd Apatow developed a spin-off focusing on Pete & Debbie going through an existential crisis regarding their jobs, kids and financial difficulties. The premise I’m referring to is none other than “This Is 40.” Released in 2012, (same year Now Is Good came out) It received […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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