Flashback Review: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

In 1999, “SpongeBob SquarePants” officially aired on Nickelodeon. Created by the late Stephen Hillenburg, the show is about a cheerful workaholic sponge going on misadventures working at The Krusty Krab, going jellyfishing, hanging out with his best friend Patrick Star, pestering his neighbor/co-worker Squidward and prevent Plankton from stealing Mr. Krabs’ krabby patty secret formula. […]

Tangled

In 2001, animator Glen Keane pitched an idea to adapt Rapunzel on the big screen. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner approves, but on one condition, make it fully computer generated in order to compete with DreamWorks’ “Shrek.” Glen however, said no. He was hesitant about computer animation isn’t fluid as traditional animation. It took nearly […]

Girl Interrupted

In 1993, (the year I was born) author Susanna Kaysen published a memoir titled, “Girl Interrupted.” The book is about her experiences at a mental hospital after being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. As she stays for two years recovering her mental state, she writes about her encounters with the patients and hospital staff. The […]

Flashback Review: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

In the year 1957, children’s author, Dr. Seuss, published a book called “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Story is about a hairy creature who despises Christmas, he attempts to cancel the holiday by literally stealing every gift, from various citizens of a peaceful town called, “Whoville.” Despite succeeding on his quest, the townspeople still […]

Flashback Review: Hellboy

Let’s look back in the year 1992, a comic book company called “Dark Horse Comics,” introduced a character superhero called “Hellboy.” A half-human, half-demon, who works for a supernatural government agency (a Men In Black type of agency) by hunting down monsters, nazis, and demons. Over the years, the character become an instant hit among […]