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 […]

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 […]