Swingers

During his early years, Jon Favreau got a gift from his father. Screenwriting software as some sort of exercise to test his creative mind. He wrote a script called, “Swingers.” Loosely based on a break-up and his real life bestie, Vince Vaughn, the film follows aspiring comedian, Mike Peters dealing with a break-up from his […]

Flashback Review: Deep Impact

When plans for a remake of “When Worlds Collide” were scrapped, film producers, Richard D. Zanuck & David Brown discuss with Steven Spielberg on a potential film adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke’s “The Hammer of God” about an asteroid heading towards Earth astronauts must race against time to use thermal fusion rockets to blow it […]

Broken Arrow

Following the critical and commercial success of “Speed,” screenwriter, Graham Yost worked on his next script titled, “Broken Arrow.” Story involves two Air Force Pilots who are tasked to fly two nuclear weapons on a stealth bomber as part of a training simulation. Suddenly, one of the pilots, Deakens betrays his best friend, Hale and […]

Lethal Weapon 3

Set after the second film, Martin Riggs & Roger Murtaugh are demoted to patrolmen after they accidentally blew up a building in an attempt to disarm a bomb. They eventually get promoted back to their positions accompanied by Lorna Cole. An Internal Affairs sergeant tracking down a former cup affiliated with thieves weapons and using […]

Lethal Weapon 2

Ju- Ju- Ju- Just like the bad guy from “Lethal Weapon 2.” “I got diplomatic immunity so Hammer you can’t sue.” – Peter Griffin Following the critical and commercial success of “Lethal Weapon,” WB wanted to produce a sequel asking Shane Black to write it. He agreed. Due to creative differences over a darker tone […]

Ransom

After completing their separate projects, “Braveheart” & “Apollo 13,” Mel Gibson & Ron Howard collaborate on a film titled, “Ransom.” A remake of a 1956 film, it follows a wealthy airline businessman who’s son is kidnapped. With assistance from the police, the businessman tries to do everything he can to save his son by giving […]