Cabaret

In 1966, a Broadway musical called, “Cabaret” opened to the public. Set in 1931, an American immigrant named, Sally Bowles lives in Germany who makes a living as a singer/dancer at a nightclub known as the Kit Kat Club, entertaining several customers. She meets British man named, Brian Roberts. He moves in with her and […]

The Wolverine

Thanks to “X-Men: First Class” reinvigorating the X-Men films after the horrendous spin-off prequel “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” 20th Century Fox (pre-Disney purchase) developed a second attempt to make Wolverine spin-off titled, “The Wolverine” with Hugh Jackman reprising his role. This time, James Mangold (Girl Interrupted, Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma) takes over Gavin Hood’s […]

Classics Review: Funny Girl

In 1964, a Broadway musical called, “Funny Girl” opened to the public. The story’s bases on the life and career of Fanny Brice. A Jewish-American comedian and singer gains fame and develops a relationship with a gambler. Barbra Streisand played Fanny in the Broadway version prior to a film adaptation gaining more recognition. She was […]

Earth Girls Are Easy

In 1984, singer/writer/comedian, Julie Brown (Minerva Mink from Animaniacs) released an Extended Play (EP for short) featuring five songs titled, “Goddess in Progress.” A parody of stereotypical valley girls and hit songs by Madonna, Cindi Lauper & Tiffany. Four Years Later, Julie co-wrote a script based on the EP, but with a trio of aliens […]

My Adventures with Superman: Season 1

My Adventures with Superman’s first season simultaneously aired and streamed in 2023 (same year Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 came out) on Adult Swim and Max. It received positive reviews from critics, fans and streamers alike. Season 2’s also streaming right now. A third season Now that the DC Extended Universe is done, James […]

Flashback Review: Forrest Gump

In 1986, Winston Groom published a novel titled, Forrest Gump.” Set in the ’50s to early ’80s, it’s about a guy named, Forrest. He has a low IQ who goes on adventures, meets historical figures, becomes rich, enlists in the Vietnam War, inadvertently inspires others to come up with innovative ideas and tries to win […]