Classics Review: Red River

“Red River” was officially released in 1948. It earned good reviews from critics and movie goers alike. As well as making enough money at the box office. The Criterion Collection digitally restored Red River on DVD/Blu-Ray as spine number 709. Which film in The Criterion Collection should I review next? Please leave a comment and […]

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 […]

Blow Out

“Blow Out” was officially released in 1981. (same year Mad Max: The Road Warrior came out) It received praise from critics including Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert. However, the film flopped at the box office. Overtime, Blow Out earned a cult following. Quentin Tarantino mentioned Blow Out as one of his all-time favorite films. Hence, […]

Classics Review: Stagecoach

“Stagecoach” was officially released in 1939. (same year The Wizard of Oz came out) It received praise from critics and movie goers. It also made enough money at the box office. Stagecoach made John Wayne a star after appearing in obscure films throughout his early career. The film earned a “Best Picture” nomination at the […]

Punch-Drunk Love (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #31)

After “Magnolia” earned mixed reactions from critics and movie goers alike, Paul Thomas Anderson (one of my Top 5 favorite filmmakers) commenced development on his next project casting Adam Sandler in his first dramatic role titled, “Punch-Drunk Love.” Released in 2002, (same year The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers came out) it received […]

The Royal Tenenbaums

After “Rushmore” came out in 1998 earning critical acclaim, friends/business partners Wes Anderson & Owen Wilson penned a script together titled, “The Royal Tenenbaums.” The Premise focuses on the patriarch pretending he’s dying in order to reconnect with his estranged gifted kids and ex-wife Released in 2001. (same year Ocean’s 11 came out) It received […]