Moonraker

After “The Spy Who Loved Me” came out in 1977, Eon Productions were developing another James Bond film titled, “For Your Eyes Only.” Plans were scrapped in favor of capitialzing the commercial success of “Star Wars” that changed cinema forever for its groundbreaking effects. So, they decided to go in the Sci-Fi route with 007 […]

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Napoleon

After “The Last Duel” flopped at the box office, Ridley Scott announced he’s working on a historical epic based on Napoleon Bonaparte’s life and military career collaborating with Joaquin Phoenix for the first time since “Gladiator.” Ridley and his crew filmed additional footage but was left in the cutting room floor due to time constraints […]

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Frozen

In 1937 after completing the groundbreaking animated movie, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Walt Disney wanted to adapt Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” Due to a lack of resources at the time, Walt scrapped plans in favor of producing “Pinocchio.” Personally, I hated it. Despite cancelling a potential adaptation, Walt produced a live-action […]

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Nyad

In 2011, the year I graduated high school, long-distance swimmer, Diane Nyad make a risky attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida. Injuries caused her to put a halt. After a few failed attempts since 1979, Nyad finally achieved her goal in 2013. Her life story caught the public’s attention. Oscar winning documentary husband and […]

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Bleach: The Substitute Reaper Arc

In 2001, manga artist/writer, published a manga series titled, “Bleach.” It follows the adventures of a teenage boy named, Ichigo Kurosaki who becomes a Soul Reaper. A different take on the Grim Reaper, his duty is to protect humans from demon spirits (hollows) and nice spirits (wholes) to the afterlife. Ichigo gathers allies who help […]

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