Ransom

After completing their separate projects, “Braveheart” & “Apollo 13,” Mel Gibson & Ron Howard collaborate on a film titled, “Ransom.” A remake of a 1956 film, it follows a wealthy airline businessman who’s son is kidnapped. With assistance from the police, the businessman tries to do everything he can to save his son by giving […]

Classics Review: The Curse of Frankenstein

Hot Take: Horror films in The 1950s weren’t well-written. They’re miserably boring, lack tension, little to no antagonist, forgettable characters etc. One in particular produced by Hammer Films is a retelling of “Frankenstein” starring Peter Cushing & Christopher Lee titled, “The Curse of Frankenstein.”Released in 1957, (same year Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood came out) […]

Flashback Review: The Shaggy Dog (2006)

In 1959, Disney released a fantasy comedy movie, “The Shaggy Dog.” It centers on a boy who turns into a dog via mystical ring. The movie was a commercial success. Followed by a sequel released in 1976 known as, “The Shaggy D.A.” Three Decades Later, Tim Allen starred in a very loose remake. Released in […]

You’ve Got Mail

Merry Christmas fellow movie goers. Today’s holiday themed review is a remake of Jimmy Stewart’s Christmas movie, “The Shop Around The Corner starring Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan as two people who have an online chat on AOL. Unbeknownst to each other, their rivals in person. The remake I’m referring to is “You’ve Got Mail.” […]

Frankenstein (2025)

Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” is now streaming on Netflix. His interpretation of Mary Shelley’s novel earned praise from critics. Recently, it’s been nominated at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for “Best Drama.” Now that’s its Awards Season, I wanna share my thoughts on Guillermo’s version if it’s a legit adaptation like Kenneth Branagh’s version from […]

Red Dragon

Set before “The Silence of the Lambs,” experienced FBI agent Will Graham seeks Hannibal Lecter’s help to track down a serial killer with a split personality who goes by the name, “The Tooth Fairy.” His M.O. is biting his victims with his sharp teeth. Will’s detective skills are put to the test. I already discussed […]