Jupiter Ascending (Wb’s Flops Vol. 2 #28)

In 2009, during development of a big screen adaptation of the book “Cloud Atlas,” The Wachowskis (The Matrix Trilogy, V for Vendetta) pitched a potential franchise titled, “Jupiter Ascending” to Warner Bros. (WB for short) influenced by Homer’s “The Odyssey,” “The Wizard of Oz” & Alice in Wonderland” set in a sci-fi universe. The sibling […]

The Trial Of The Chicago 7

“The Trial Of The Chicago 7” is currently streaming on Netflix along with “Mank,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Hillbilly Elegy,” “Over The Moon,” “My Octopus Teacher” & “Crip Camp.” It received critical acclaim from critics and streamers alike. In addition to unanimous praise, it earned Oscar nominations for “Best Supporting Actor,” (Sacha Baron Cohen) “Best […]

Les Misérables

To make an epic musical based on a beloved broadway play, it takes a lot of hard effort to translate it on the silver screen, retain familiar tunes, hire the right people with a talented singing voice, collaborate with screenwriters and lyricists etc. I’m gonna come clean my fellow movie goers, Tom Hooper’s “Les Misérables” […]

Fantastic Beasts

It’s been 15 years since we first saw Harry Potter bringing magic to life on the big screen. The films are based on the beloved book series by J.K. Rowling. I was 8 years old at the time when the first film was released in 2001. As time went on, each film had a unique […]