Grindhouse

In 2003, besties Robert “RR” Rodriguez and Quentin “QT” Tarantino hang out together watching double-features with trailers before and after the films. One night at QT’s house, RR saw a double-feature poster for “Dragstrip Girl” and Rock All Night.” RR got an idea, he asked QT if he’s not busy making another film after “Kill […]

Flashback Review: National Treasure

“National Treasure was officially released in 2004. (same year The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie came out) It received mixed reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Regardless of divisive reactions, the movie made enough money at the box office. Three Years Later, a follow-up titled, “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” came out. Plans for a third […]

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” was officially released in 1982. (same year John Carpenter’s The Thing came out) It received positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, the film made enough revenue at the box office. In 2005, the film was selected in National Film Registry by the Library of […]

Pig

“Pig” was officially released in 2021. (same year Spider-Man: No Way Home came out) It received universal acclaim from critics and made $4 million at the box office. Nicolas Cage’s most recent film “Reinfeld” is now streaming on Peacock. He’s recently a playable DLC character in the survival horror video game “Dead by Daylight.” This […]

The Flash (2023)

In 1940, now defunct comic book company All-American Publications introduced Jay Garrick as “The Flash.” After a lab accident, he gains super-speed using his powers for good and becoming a member of the Justice Society of America. After World War II, Jay’s popularity ended. In 1956, comic anthology series “Showcase” introduced Jay’s successor, Barry Allen. […]

Renfield

After the 2017 reboot of “The Mummy” starring Tom Cruise flopped both critically and financially, Universal Pictures discarded the “Dark Universe.” A failed attempt to make their own cinematic universe in order to compete with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU for short) in favor of working on individual films without shoehorning multiple characters. Their first […]