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, […]

Flashback Review: My Favorite Martian (Disney’s Flops Vol. 1 #14)

In 1963, a sitcom called, “My Favorite Martian” starring Bill Bixby & Ray Walston (Mr. Hand from Fast Times at Ridgemont High) aired on CBS. The Premise centers around a reporter named, Tim who discovers a crashed spaceship. He rescues a Martian and becomes friends with him. As they repair the ship, the Martian dubs […]

Molly (MGM’s Box Office Flops Vol. 1 #9)

I know what you’re thinking. What the heck is “Molly?” Let’s start from the beginning. MGM produced a comedy-drama starring Elisabeth Shue as the titular character who undergoes a surgical procedure to cure her autism. I’m not joking. The Premise is one hundred percent real. MGM intended to premiere this movie on major airflights before […]

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 […]

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #30)

Eight Years After “Lethal Weapon 4” came out, Shane Black went on hiatus due to negative reactions of The Long Kiss Goodnight. (I thought was pretty good) He read a novel titled, “Bodies Are Where You Find Them.” The book inspired Shane to get back into his comfort zone making another mystery crime-comedy buddy film. […]

Bottle Rocket

In 1994, an aspiring director from Texas named, Wes Anderson and two brothers, Owen & Luke Wilson made a short film called, “Bottle Rocket.” Story is about three quirky pals plan a heist. Two Years Later, the trio expand the short into a full-length feature film with James L. Brooks (The Simpsons, Broadcast News, As […]