The Wolverine

Thanks to “X-Men: First Class” reinvigorating the X-Men films after the horrendous spin-off prequel “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” 20th Century Fox (pre-Disney purchase) developed a second attempt to make Wolverine spin-off titled, “The Wolverine” with Hugh Jackman reprising his role. This time, James Mangold (Girl Interrupted, Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma) takes over Gavin Hood’s […]

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 Two Towers

On July 3rd 2002, the year Tom Cruise turned 40, movie goers bought tickets to see “Men in Black II.” As they wait paitently, a teaser trailer of “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” made everybody excited for the highly anticipated sequel to “The Fellowship of the Ring.” When I was a kid, […]

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 […]

X-Men: Days of Future Past (The Rogue Cut)

After “The Wolverine” made an improvement to the horrendous bad “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” 20th Century Fox (pre-Disney purchase) worked on the next installment of the “X-Men” series with the old and new cast from previous films reprising their roles in “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” Released in 2014, (same year John Wick came out) the […]

Flashback Review: X-Men: The Last Stand

After “X2: X-Men United” was released in 2003, 20th Century Fox (pre-Disney purchase) commenced development on a third installment. Bryan Singer (back when he had dignity as a respected director) was attached to direct to direct, but he dropped out to make “Superman Returns” The original 1978 “Superman” with Christopher Reeve inspired him to make […]