Trapped (Sony’s Flops Vol. 1 #12)

“Trapped” was officially released in 2002. (same year Coldplay’s second album A Rush of Blood to the Head came out) It was criticality panned by critics and movie goers alike. Sony failed to recoup its $30 million budget. “Sweet Home Alabama” & “The Tuxedo” made more money than Trapped. Dakota Fanning (one of my favorite […]

Flashback Review: Superman Returns (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #32)

1987, “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” was critically panned. As a result, a fifth installment was scrapped. Leaving no chance for Christopher Reeve to reprise his role as the Man of Steel. What’s sad is he fell from a horse. Causing him to become paralyzed. With no other choice, Warner Bros decided to make […]

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Paramount’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

In 1974, a table-top game called, “Dungeons and Dragons.” A fantasy role-playing game that became popular over the years. Even though I never played a table-top game in my life, I’ve seen YouTube videos regarding gameplay elements. Four or more players create their own character, pick a class, roll a dice based on chance, use […]

Flashback Review: The One (Sony’s Flops Vol. 1 #11)

After “The Matrix” became a game changer in cinema history for its groundbreaking effects, several movies in the early 2000s were influenced by The Wachowskis’ style including “Charlie’s Angels,” Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” & Equilibrium.” The Matrix was also referenced or parodied in other movies including “Scary Movie,” “Shrek,” “Osmosis Jones” & “Kung Pow! Enter the […]

The Fabelmans (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #10)

Steven Spielberg’s 33rd theatrical solo film (not counting TV movies and The Twilight Zone Movie) “The Fabelmans” was officially released in 2022. (same year Elvis came out) It received critical acclaim from critics and movie goers alike. However, it flopped at the box office. The Fabelmans won two Golden Globes for “Best Director” and “Best […]

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, […]