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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Honeymoon Killers

“The Hooneymoon Killers” was officially released in 1970. (same year Christopher Nolan was born) It received positive reviews from critics and made money at the box office. The Criterion Collection digitally restored the film on DVD/Blu-Ray as spine number 200. First time I ever heard of The Honeymoon Killers, was a video YouTube video of […]