Comics Review: The Dark Knight Returns

The 1980s were an important decade in comic book history. Alan Moore published “V for Vendetta” and his groundbreaking magnum opus, “Watchmen.” The latter deconstructs superheroes affecting American history. For instance, Richard Nixon remains as president in his third term. Thus, the Watergate Scandal never happened. Fresh from writing Wolverine’s four-part mini-series and Daredevil comics […]

Oliver and Company

After “The Great Mouse Detective” came out in 1986, former Disney CEO, Michael Eisner and future DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg recruited producers to work on the company’s next project. An animated musical “Oliver and Company” inspired by “Oliver Twist,” but with animals. Mr. Katzenberg approved the idea along with “The Little Mermaid.” The latter sucks […]

Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise

One day before Christmas, now defunct Japanese animation studio, Gainax was founded in 1984. One of the co-founders, Hidekai Anno created “Neon Genesis Evangelian.” They collaborated with Bandai on their first project, “Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise” pushed the boundaries in anime by telling a realistic drama set in an alternate world where […]

Brazil (Universal’s Flop Vol. 1 #13)

Set in a retrofutristic dystopian world, low-level bureaucrat named, Sam Lowry has been experiencing recurring dreams of himself as a hero with wings rescuing a blonde woman in danger. When he see the woman in person, he investigates clues of her existence. Sam’s meddling causes him to become a wanted target. The Premise I’m referring […]

Moonstruck

“Moonstruck” was officially released in 1987 (same year RoboCop came out) earning praise from critics and movie goers alike. It was also a commercial success. Cher won an Oscar for “Best Actress.” It’s Christmas Month. Meaning, I’m reviewing a few holiday themed movies to get into the mood. Moonstruck court as a Christmas movie. It’s […]

Comics Review: Daredevil: Born Again

After “The Dark Knight Returns” & “Batman: Year One” both became a critical and commercial success, Frank Miller returned to Marvel to work on a Daredevil storyline known as, “Born Again.” Suffering from drug addiction and lack of basic needs, Karen Page betrays Matt Murdock by giving away his secret as Daredevil. Suddenly, Kingpin/Wilson Fisk […]