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 […]

Hillbilly Elegy

“Hillbilly Elegy” is currently streaming on Netflix along with “The Trial Of Chicago 7,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Da Five Bloods,” “Over The Moon,” “Crip Camp” & “Mank.” It received negative reviews from critics and streamers alike. Despite earning a Razzie nomination for “Worst Supporting Actress, (Glenn Close) Hillbilly Elegy unexpectedly earned Amy Adams & […]

Star Wars: Solo (Disney’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

After the critical and box office success surrounding “Star Wars: Rogue One,” Disney & Lucasfilm brainstorm several possibilities to focus on spin-off films. So far, they’ve confirmed that they’re working on proposed anthology films about Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Lando Calrissian & Boba Fett, which I strongly support as a lifelong fan of the series, because […]

Flashback Review: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

In the year 1957, children’s author, Dr. Seuss, published a book called “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Story is about a hairy creature who despises Christmas, he attempts to cancel the holiday by literally stealing every gift, from various citizens of a peaceful town called, “Whoville.” Despite succeeding on his quest, the townspeople still […]

Flashback Review: Osmosis Jones (WB’s Flops Vol. 1 #3)

Time for another Flashback Review. This is a film with both live action and animated elements. It’s one of my guilty pleasures. In the year 2001, a few animated films came out including “Shrek,” “Jimmy Neutron” and “Monsters Inc.” The three animated hits went on to become eligible nominees for an Academy Award for “Best […]