Killers of the Flower Moon

In 2017, journalist and author, David Grann published a non-fiction book titled, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Back in the early 1920s, around the Prohibition Era when alcohol was illegal, oil tycoons gain wealth and the early days of law enforcement. Members of the Osage Nation, a Native American tribe, are murdered upon discovering oil […]

This Is 40

After “Knocked Up” became a critical and commercial success, Judd Apatow developed a spin-off focusing on Pete & Debbie going through an existential crisis regarding their jobs, kids and financial difficulties. The premise I’m referring to is none other than “This Is 40.” Released in 2012, (same year Now Is Good came out) It received […]

Blow Out

“Blow Out” was officially released in 1981. (same year Mad Max: The Road Warrior came out) It received praise from critics including Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert. However, the film flopped at the box office. Overtime, Blow Out earned a cult following. Quentin Tarantino mentioned Blow Out as one of his all-time favorite films. Hence, […]

Flashback Review: Shrek

In 1994, former Disney CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Geffen & Steven Spielberg founded their own production company known as DreamWorks. They produced their first live-action films including “The Peachmaker,” (has nothing to do with the DC Comics character) “Mouse Hunt,” “Amistad,” “Small Soldiers” & “Saving Private Ryan.” The trio ventured into animation territory starting with […]

Terms Of Endearment

In 1975, novelist/screenwriter the late Marry McMurty (The Last Picture Show, Lonesome Dove, Brokeback Mountain) published a book titled, “Terms Of Endearment.” Eight Years Later, James L. Brooks (The Simpsons, As Good As It Gets) adapted the book into a movie starring Shirley MacLaine, (Warren Beatty’s real life sister) Debra Winger & Jack Nicholson. Terms […]

New Year’s Eve

After the late Gary Marshall’s “Valentine’s Day” came out in 2010 earning negative reception and made money at the box office, two similar films involving an ensemble cast set in a titular holiday titled, “New Year’s Eve” & “Mother’s Day” completed a trilogy or as I call it “The Holiday Trilogy.” Has nothing to do […]