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 […]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Happy Early Thanksgiving fellow movie goers from around the globe. Today’s review is an ‘80s classic. Set during Thanksgiving, an advertising executive named, Neal Page is thrilled to see his family in Chicago. Just as he leaves New York City, his flight’s been cancelled to due a blizzard. With no other choice, he embarks on […]

Comics Review: Batman: Year One

Fresh from the critical and commercial success of “The Dark Knight Returns” set as an Elseworlds story outside the DC Universe, Miller worked on another Batman storyline. This time, set in the main universe which focuses on The Caped Crusader’s first year as well as Jim Gordon’s career as a lieutenant in the Gotham City […]

Vampire’s Kiss

“I’M A VAMPIRE!” “I’M A VAMPIRE!” “I’M A VAMPIRE!” – Nicolas Cage “Vampire’s Kiss”was officially released in 1989 (same year Jubilee made her comic book debut) earning mixed to positive reception and was a box office failure. Overtime, the movie gained a cult following due to Nicolas “Nic” Cage’s over-the-top performance as a guy who […]