Flashback Review: Meet the Parents

“Meet the Parents” was officially released in 2000 (same year Snatch came out) earning positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it was also a box office success. Randy Newman was nominated for an Oscar for “Best Original Song.” Ben Stiller won an MTV Award for “Best Comedic Performance.” Meet […]

Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

In 1989, British animators Nick Park & Peter Lord developed a Claymation short film titled, “A Grand Day Out.” An eccentric cheese loving inventor named, Wallace and his pet dog, Gromit go to the moon to obtain a bunch of cheese while going on a picnic. A Grand Day Out earned praise followed by two […]

Dune: Part Two

Picking up where “Dune: Part One” left off, Paul Atreides continues his quest. After a tragic loss, he joins forces with the Freman. A group of desert survivalist capable of preserving water and designed special suits to prevent heat stroke and dehydration. Paul becomes close with fellow survivalist, Chani. In order to combat House Harkonnen […]

Flashback Review: Catch Me If You Can

In 1980, former con man, Frank Abagnale Jr. published a semi-autobiographical book titled, “Catch Me If You Can.” Loosely based on Frank’s life, his parents split resulting in him running away from home. Motivated to get his parents back together, Frank seeks to obtain money forging checks, pretending to be a pilot, doctor and prosecutor. […]

Mixed Nuts (Sony’s Flops Vol. 1 #13)

“Mixed Nuts” was released in 1994. (same year The Santa Clause came out) it was a critical and commercial failure only making $6.8 million. Not enough to recoup its $20 million budget. I admit, I never heard of Mixed Nuts. I just happened to look it up on Peacock. I thought about watching it for […]

First Blood

In 1972, novelist, David Morrell published a book titled, “First Blood.” It’s about a Vietnam veteran named, Rambo who wanders into a small town. A corrupt sheriff arrests him. Rambo escapes from the law. The police and government organize a manhunt. Rambo must use his skills and abilities to survive in a forest. I’m gonna […]