The Irishman

In 2004, a non-fiction book titled, “I Heard You Paint Houses” published nationwide. The book is about the life of a man named, Frank Sheeran. A gangster who has connections to the late Jimmy Hoffa. A labour union leader of “The Teamsters” who mysteriously disappeared. Both men are linked to “The Bufalino Crime Family.” I […]

Joker (short review)

Joker premiered at “The 76th Venice Film Festival” in August 31st, two months before the film’s actual release date. It received critical acclaim from critics praising Joker as the best Batman related film since The Dark Knight. Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator, Walk The Line, The Master) earned positive reception for his portrayal as The Clown Prince […]

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Joker

In 2017, the year “Wonder Woman” earned positive reception from critics and fans of DC Comics, Warner Bros (WB for short) announced that they’re working on a movie about Batman’s archenemy Joker. Jared Leto was rumored to reprise his role as the character, but it was decided that WB is looking for a different actor […]

The King Of Comedy

After Martin Scorsese’s “Raging Bull” earned critical acclaim earning Robert De Niro an Academy Award for “Best Actor” portraying real life box Jake LaMotta, Marty’s next project was supposed to be “The Last Temptation Of Christ,” but decided to put it on hold to work with his buddy again in a black comedy film about […]

Taxi Driver

Fresh from winning his first Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actor” in “The Godfather Part II,” Robert De Niro reunited with Martin Scorsese (one of my favorite filmmakers) since they first collaborated in “Mean Streets.” There second project is to translate a screenplay written by Paul Schrader on the big screen. The script is about […]

Flashback Review: Shark Tale

In 2003, “Finding Nemo” came out earning critical acclaim & box office success as an instant classic among critics & movie goers alike. It ultimately won an Oscar for “Best Animated Feature” with “Disney” & “Pixar” taking home their grand prize. By the time Finding Nemo was first released, rival animation studio, “DreamWorks Animation” commenced […]

Flashback Review: The Adventures Of Rocky & Bullwinkle

In The Early 1960’s, cartoonist Jay Ward aired Rocky & Bullwinkle as the first animated series to air on primetime prior to The Flintstones. The show basically focuses on a squirrel named Rocky, who has the ability to fly, his sidekick is Bullwinkle, a buffoonish moose. They both partake in a variety show satirizing The […]