Heat

In 1989, film director, Michael Mann directed a TV movie titled, “LA Takedown.” Intended as a pilot episode for an NBC series, the movie follows police detective, Vincent Hanna tracking down bank robber, Patrick McLean and his posse. After the TV movie aired, NVC cancelled plans to produce a series after Michael refuses to replace […]

Brazil (Universal’s Flop Vol. 1 #13)

Set in a retrofutristic dystopian world, low-level bureaucrat named, Sam Lowry has been experiencing recurring dreams of himself as a hero with wings rescuing a blonde woman in danger. When he see the woman in person, he investigates clues of her existence. Sam’s meddling causes him to become a wanted target. The Premise I’m referring […]

Hide and Seek

After completing their separate projects, “Meet the Fockers“ & “Man on Fire,” Robert “Bobby” De Niro and of my all-time favorite actresses, Dakota “DF” Fanning work on their first movie together known as, “Hide and Seek.” After the death of his wife, A psychologist named, David and his daughter, Emily relocate to a house in […]

Frankenstein (1994)

The 1990s was a trend for classic Horror movies getting remakes since “Cape Fear” including “Dracula,” “Wolf,” “The Haunting,” “House on Haunted Hill,” Gus Van Sant’s horrendous remake of “Psycho” and a childhood classic growing up, “The Mummy.” The trend ended in 2000 when Gerald Butler as “Dracula” & “Hollow Man” came out. Then, Hollywood […]

Flashback Review: Meet the Fockers

Following the critical and commercial success of “Meet the Parents,” Universal Pictures & DreamWorks green-lit a sequel, “Meet the Fockers.” Released in 2004, (same year Anchorman came out) it received mixed reviews from critics. Regardless of divisive reactions, the sequel was a box office success. Six Years Later, “Little Fockers” ended The Meet the Parents […]

Flashback Review: Meet the Parents

“Meet the Parents” was officially released in 2000 (same year Snatch came out) earning positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it was also a box office success. Randy Newman was nominated for an Oscar for “Best Original Song.” Ben Stiller won an MTV Award for “Best Comedic Performance.” Meet […]