Matchstick Men (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #38)

In 2002, Eric Garcia published a novel titled, “Matchstick Men.” Roy Waller makes a living as a con man who swindles people. He’s has tics and happens to be a neat freak. His protege, Frank Mercer suggests visiting a psychiatrist to treat his tics and cleaning obsession. One day, Roy learns he has a 14-year-old […]

The Weather Man (Paramount’s Flops Vol. 1 #9)

Set in Chicago, Dave Spritz is a successful weatherman who gets a golden opportunity to move to New York City as a new weatherman on a national morning show like the Today Show. Relocating will increase his salary. Suddenly, he receives bad news that his father’s diagnosed with lymphoma and only a few months to […]

Leaving Las Vegas

In 1990, John O’Brien published semi-autobiographical novel titled, “Leaving Las Vegas.” After losing his job, family and close friends, screenwriter, Ben Sanderson heads to Las Vegas where he intends to ingest alcohol every day until he dies. Ben meets a prostitute named, Sera. Together, they form a romantic relationship. After John died in 1994, MGM […]

Valley Girl (1983)

After making his film debut in the teen comedy classic, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” Nicolas Coppola changed his last name to Cage as a tribute to Marvel superhero, Luke Cage to avoid nepotism as the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola. Meaning, he wants to make it without his uncle’s connections. Nic starred in his […]

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Set after “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Doctor Strange’s spell permanently erases the entire world’s memory of Peter Parker & Spider-Man are the same person. This includes his best friend, Ned Leeds and girlfriend, Michelle “MJ” Jones. Peter resumes his superhero career as Spider-Man protecting the citizens of New York City. Suddenly, he stumbles upon a […]

Comics Review: X-Men: Wounded Wolf

When Professor X went to space for advanced medical attention and rekindle his relationship with Lilandra, the X-Men’s archenemy, Magneto takes over their mentor’s place. Meanwhile, Rachel Summers (Cyclops & Jean Gray’s daughter from an alternate future) becomes the new Phoenix. Cyclops becomes a father and other adventures our heroes face off against mutant haters […]