Brazil (Universal’s Flop Vol. 1 #13)

Set in a retrofutristic dystopian world, low-level bureaucrat named, Sam Lowry has been experiencing recurring dreams of himself as a hero with wings rescuing a blonde woman in danger. When he see the woman in person, he investigates clues of her existence. Sam’s meddling causes him to become a wanted target. The Premise I’m referring […]

Gamer’s Review: Alien: Isolation

Set 15 years after “Alien,” Ellen Ripley’s daughter, Amanda learns a recording from her mother has been found by a space station called, Sevastopol. Just as Amanda and her crew are about to enter the area via spacewalk, all heck breaks loose causing Amanda and her crew to separate. Amanda discovers the space station’s crew […]

Frankenstein (1994)

The 1990s was a trend for classic Horror movies getting remakes since “Cape Fear” including “Dracula,” “Wolf,” “The Haunting,” “House on Haunted Hill,” Gus Van Sant’s horrendous remake of “Psycho” and a childhood classic growing up, “The Mummy.” The trend ended in 2000 when Gerald Butler as “Dracula” & “Hollow Man” came out. Then, Hollywood […]

Flashback Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Released in 2003, (same year Kill Bill came out) “The Return of the King” earned universal acclaim from critics, fans and movie goers alike. It became the highest-grossing film of 2003 making a billion dollars. The final installment of “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy” won Oscars including “Best Adapted Screenplay,” “Best Editing,” “Best Costume […]

Flashback Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

In 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien published “The Hobbit.” Set in Middle-Earth, a hobbit named, Bilbo Baggins is recruited by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield as a burgular. Their plan is to take back the dwarves home from a dragon known as Smaug. During his journey, Bilbo encounters Gollum. He wins a […]

Alien: Director’s Cut

In 1974, John Carpenter’s sci-fi comedy “Dark Star” opened in theaters. John’s pal Dan O’Bannon penned a 29-page script called, “Memory.” About a crew of astronauts wake up in their ship, receive a distress signal coming from a mysterious planet. As he brainstorms some ideas, Alejandro Jodorowksy offers Dan a job to adapt “Dune.” However, […]