If the ‘90s taught us anything, it’s that family adventure movies knew how to deliver heart, humor, and just the right amount of nightmare fuel. Joe Johnston’s Jumanji, released in December 1995, is a prime example — a film that asked, What if a board game didn’t just entertain you, but rewrote your reality with every roll of the dice?
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When Hook premiered in 1991, it invited audiences back to Neverland — but with a twist. Instead of the eternal boy we’d left flying with Tinkerbell, we meet a Peter Pan who has traded sword fights for boardrooms, and adventure for airline schedules. Steven Spielberg takes J.M. Barrie’s timeless myth and reimagines it as a story about memory, responsibility, and rediscovering joy.
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I just watched a movie that I feel compelled to review: The Fanatic starring John Travolta. Released on August 30, 2019, The Fanatic didn’t have much of a fighting chance. It had a limited theatrical run, followed by a release on digital platforms. Here’s the film’s description: “On the grimy streets of Hollywood, a celebrity-obsessed man feels slighted by his favorite movie star and embarks on an unhinged quest to get a response – leading to a home invasion and a very long night that changes both men irreparably.” This premise fascinated me, primarily because I’m a passionate fan of all forms of entertainment. Not only have I had the pleasure of attending countless concerts, movies, and star-studded events, I’ve interviewed almost all of my celebrity heroes and befriended a few of them along the way. So, a film starring John Travolta as a fan that takes things too far was something I couldn’t pass up. I’m glad I finally watched it because it’s the best film I’ve seen this year and, in my opinion, John Travolta’s greatest dramatic performance to date.