Spaceballs: The Review

During the ’80s, Mel Brooks directed “History of the World Part I.” Produced (his name uncredited) serious movies outside his comfort zone including “The Elephant Man” & “The Fly.” One parody film in particular pokes fun at “Star Wars.” Before “Spaceballs” was green-lit, Mel made a deal with George Lucas not a single piece of […]

The Black Cauldron (Disney’s Flops Vol. 1 #17)

After “The Fox and the Hound came out in 1981, Disney was in turmoil back in the ’80s. They bought the film rights to adapt a fantasy book series called, “The Chronicles of Prydain” combining the first two books “The Book of Three” & “The Black Cauldron” in animated format. Released in 1985, (same year […]

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, […]

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

After “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” came out in 1989, Steven Spielberg & George Lucas went their separate ways developing projects. Mr. Spielberg directed the groundbreaking film that changed cinema forever “Jurassic Park.” He won Oscars for “Schnedler’s List” & “Saving Private Ryan.” Finished Stanley Kubrick’s pet project “A.I.: Artificial Intelligence,” Made other notable […]

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows

After “Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince” came out in 2009, Warner Bros. (WB for short) David Heyman & J.K. Rowling commenced development on the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter franchise known as “The Deathly Hallows.” Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint & many cast members from previous films reprise their roles […]

Flashback Review: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone

Before she became one of the most rich, powerful & influential writers of her generation, J.K. Rowling was struggling to financially support herself and her daughter. One day, she decides to lighten up the mood to keep her daughter happy by writing a first draft about a young orphan boy who goes to a boarding […]