The 70s was an interesting time for pop-culture, gritty crimes and funky groves made the period of cheap action iconic for people who lived through the decade and those who did not. One of the most iconic is the African American private detective John Shaft, … Continue reading Shaft (2000)
Remaking cults classics can be tricky, the elements that made the original shine often feel dated. Making adapting them for potential audiences particularly challenging. At the dawn of the millennium, the three famous femme fetales got a revamp into the 21st century, as they accepted … Continue reading Charlie’s Angels (2000)
The Flintstones broke the bank with their previous outing on the silver screen, so it made the utmost sense to try it again with a sequel, but instead of showing what happened to the modern stone age family after the credits roll, it focused mainly … Continue reading The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
One of the hardest cinematic challenges is getting a story out of there, especially when you consider factors such as competition and its questionable relation to a religious institution. But when you’ve got a track record, and a willingness to potentially sacrifice your well-respected career … Continue reading Battlefield Earth (2000)
Destiny, the pre-designated path we all venture forth, but through greatness, we can live up, or exceed these limitations. In 1997 a prolific video game designer, who lived extravagantly to the excess had unlimited control and time to turn his vision to a reality, and … Continue reading Daikatana (2000)
