The Patriot

Happy 4th of July fellow Americans from across the nation. America turns 250. As you know, the thirteen colonies separated Great Britain for a few reasons. Taxing basic necessities you know, “Taxation without representation.” Colonists forced to provide food and shelter for British soldiers in their own homes. The British refuse to approve the Colonists […]

Fantastic Four: The World’s Greatest Comic Magazine

In 1961, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby introduced comic book readers to the “Fantastic Four.” A team of four individuals, Mr. Fantastic/Reed Richards, Invisible Woman/Susan Storm, Human Torch/Johnny Storm & The Thing/Ben Grimm. While on a space mission, the four got caught in a cosmic storm giving them powers. Reed can stretch his body. Susan […]

Heat

In 1989, film director, Michael Mann directed a TV movie titled, “LA Takedown.” Intended as a pilot episode for an NBC series, the movie follows police detective, Vincent Hanna tracking down bank robber, Patrick McLean and his posse. After the TV movie aired, NVC cancelled plans to produce a series after Michael refuses to replace […]

Supergirl (2026)

As you all know, DC Extended Universe died in 2023. James “JG” Gunn rebooted the entire series as DC Universe. First TV show is “Creature Commandos.” Followed by a Superman reboot Both projects were successful. They’re a part of the first chapter under, “Gods and the Monsters.” The equivalent of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “phases.” […]

Classics Review: Casablanca

“He’s looking at you kid.” – Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine. In 1940, Warner Bros. or WB for short purchased the film rights to an unproduced dramatic play titled, “Everybody Come to Rick’s.” Set in Morocco during World War II, American nightclub owner, Rick Blaine unexpectedly reunites with an old flame, Ilsa and her husband. […]

The Goonies

“Wanna get a mansion, a jacuzzi, a theater to watch my movies, couple whips and lots of things, the kids they call The Goonies.” – Mac Miller. Released in 1985, (same year Back to the Future came out) it received praise from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to good reviews, the film was […]