Flashback Review: Jack Frost (1998) (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #34)

Comedic actor, Michael Keaton became a household name in “Mr. Mom.” Then, he played the titular character in Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice.” Eventually, he won the role of a lifetime, playing against type as “Batman.” Michael reprised his role as The Caped Crusader in “Batman Returns.” Due to parents complaining about the dark tone, Warner Bros. […]

Jason X (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #33)

After “Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday” ended with Freddy Kruger’s hand grabbing Jason’s hockey mask, fans were eager to see a crossover with two iconic villains going head to head. Due to development problems formulating a script for “Freddy vs. Jason,” plans were delayed before a script was green-lit. So, fans of “Friday […]

The Black Cauldron (Disney’s Flops Vol. 1 #17)

After “The Fox and the Hound came out in 1981, Disney was in turmoil back in the ’80s. They bought the film rights to adapt a fantasy book series called, “The Chronicles of Prydain” combining the first two books “The Book of Three” & “The Black Cauldron” in animated format. Released in 1985, (same year […]

The Expendables 3 (Lionsgate’s Flops Vol. 1 #6)

After “The Expendables 2” was released in 2012 surpassing the first movie as the best entry in “The Expendables” series, a third installment was green-lit. Released in 2014, (same year John Wick came out) “The Expendables 3” earned negative reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Prior to the threequel’s release, it was leaked three […]

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 […]

Classics Review: Sweet Smell of Success

Sweet Smell of Success was officially released in 1957. (Sam year Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood came out) At the time of its release, the film was poorly received and failed to make a profit at the box office. Overtime, it reached praise. In 1993, (the year I was born) Sweet Smell of Success was […]