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 […]

Blazing Saddles

“Blazing Saddles” was officially released in 1974. (same year The Godfather Part II came out) It received praise from critics and movie goers alike. In 2006, the Library of Congress included the western spoof for preservation in the National Film Registry. Keanu Reeves (one of my favorite actors) stated Blazing Saddles is one of his […]

Young Frankenstein

Young Frankenstein (that’s Fronkensteen) was released in 1974 along with Mel Brooks’ other parody, “Blazing Saddles.” It received critical acclaim from critics and movie goers alike. Besides unanimous praise, the film made enough money at the box office. Afterwards, Young Frankenstein was nominated at The Oscars for “Best Adapted Screenplay.” However, it lost to biggest […]

Flashback Review: Robots

After “Ice Age” came out in 2002, now defunct production company, Blue Sky Studios worked on their next big projects. A sequel to the aforementioned big hit titled, “Ice Age: The Meltdown” & an underrated movie without humans known as “Robots.” Released in 2005, (same year Madagascar came out) Robots earned positive reviews from critics, […]

Look Who’s Talking Too

After “Look Who’s Talking” came out in 1989 becoming an unexpected hit, a sequel titled, “Look Who’s Talking Too” was green-lit immediately in an attempt to capitalize the same success as the first Look Who’s Talking Too was released in 1990. (same year The Rescuers Down Under came out) Unlike the first movie, the sequel […]

Flashback Review: The Little Rascals

In “The Golden Age of Hollywood,” film producer Hal Roach, was known for producing short films (before television existed) for comedy duo Laurel & Hardy and of course, “Our Gang.” The latter is about a group of poor mischievous children who embark on several misadventures ranging from building a go-kart, organizing an all-boys club, becoming […]