The Terminator

One night after James “Jim” Cameron’s critically panned directorial debut “Piranha II: The Spawning” came out in 1982, he became inspired by a dream he had about a metallic torso holding knives dragging itself away from an explosion. Jim pitched a story as a slasher film influenced by John Carpenter’s “Halloween.” Jim’s agent rejected the […]

Gamer’s Review: Mortal Kombat 11

“Mortal Kombat 11” was officially released in 2019 (same year Uncut Gems came out) on PlayStation 4 & Xbox One. It earned positive reviews from critics, fans and gamers alike. In addition to praise, the game made enough revenue worldwide. The game’s also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. NetherRealm Studios’ […]

Alien: Director’s Cut

In 1974, John Carpenter’s sci-fi comedy “Dark Star” opened in theaters. John’s pal Dan O’Bannon penned a 29-page script called, “Memory.” About a crew of astronauts wake up in their ship, receive a distress signal coming from a mysterious planet. As he brainstorms some ideas, Alejandro Jodorowksy offers Dan a job to adapt “Dune.” However, […]

Gamer’s Review: Final Fantasy VII (1997)

“Final Fantasy VII” was officially released in 1997 (same year Con Air came out) exclusively on the PlayStation. It received critical acclaim from critics and gamers alike. In addition to praise, the game sold enough copies worldwide. The seventh installment of the “Final Fantasy” series expanded into a self-contained series including a prequel titled, “Crisis […]

Flashback Review: Justice League: Season 2

Justice League’s second season officially aired in 2003 (same year School of Rock came out) on Cartoon Network. It received critical acclaim from critics, fans and viewers alike. One Year Later, a follow up known as “Justice League Unlimited” Now that James Gunn is rebooting the DC Extended Universe into the DC Universe starting with […]

Flashback Review: Justice League: Season 1

Justice League’s first season officially aired in 2001 (same year Smallville aired on The WB) on Cartoon Network. It received universal acclaim from critics, fans and viewers alike. The show spawned a second season and a follow up known as “Justice League Unlimited.” James Gunn’s rebooting the DC Extended Universe into the DC Universe. “Superman: […]