While the Cruis’n franchise took the arcade experience of the home consoles had been a varying success. However, for the handheld consoles, few options could entertain the possibility of containing the franchise’s entertaining potential. Some tried, like Cruis’n Exotica on the Game Boy Color, but … Continue reading Cruis’n Velocity (2001)
It is said that as a species we are devolving into a more ignorant, violent, and generally worse version than our forbears. Even the hit music group, Devo, made it their defining mission statement for their band, and the world of cinema has certainly played … Continue reading Planet of the Apes (2001)
Money, it is the reason a lot of us get up in the morning, for the meagre opportunity to pay the bills in exchange for gruelling labour. What we wouldn’t do for a chance to grab some security? Some freedom and if 500 miles and … Continue reading Rat Race (2001)
The first Scary Movie was a delightful send-up of late 90s culture and its subsequent films. Naturally, this became a huge box office draw. When you have wheel barrels full of cash piling up in front of you, it can be hard to not want … Continue reading Scary Movie 2 (2001)
For nearly three decades, The Simpsons have been at the apex of pop-culture, with their fractured take on everyday characters winning the hearts of millions. It would be redundant to list their achievements and the countless franchising opportunities that have presented themselves. In 2001 an … Continue reading Treehouse of Simpsons Spinoffs Part 1: The Simpsons Wrestling (2001)
When reinventions fail, it can be hard to reboot again, even though it may be necessary. Times change and attitudes relax, sometimes a refresh can lead to a better creation to adapt to a changing world. In 2001, a subsequent reboot of the acclaimed film … Continue reading Robocop: Prime Directives (2001)
While the crimes they commit can be controversial (and their methods doubly so), Tales about outlaws have always been popular, as these people risk life, limb, and freedom to make substantial profits, bringing in black-market goods that otherwise law-abiding patrons can enjoy. The realities are … Continue reading Blow (2001)
For the best part of a century, Batman has dominated the zeitgeist, with comics, films, video games, and many others. The animated series in the 90s offered a serious alternative to children’s programming, that was a fan favourite, and caused an animation renaissance. In 2003, … Continue reading Batman: Vengeance (2001)
There’s something intimidating about Mars. The nearest neighbour to earth has been home to some bloodthirsty customers in the past. And as we probe for secrets today, there’s still a nagging suspicion about just what we might uncover. In 2001, imaging what happened if these … Continue reading Ghosts Of Mars (2001)
Remakes can be tough to do, a lot of what made the original shine have usually been replicated, iterated upon, or have been made obsolete. But with enough reverence for the original, you can make up for that if you bring your own spin. Exactly … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part V: Thirteen Ghosts (2001)
The Real Mr. Positive 