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, […]

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 […]