Blankman: Revisiting the Superhero Parody Movie 30 Years Later
I’ve been an ardent admirer of In Living Color (1990) since its debut, appreciating the wit of its creators and keeping tabs on their subsequent film careers. When I learned about a movie featuring David Alan Grier and Damon Wayans that seemed to draw inspiration from his Handi-Man character, I was immediately intrigued. However, while having some elements of a good thing isn’t always a guarantee of success. In the case of 1994’s Blankman, it seems that the charm of my youth might be the best place for this “comedy classic” to remain.