Young Guns

Fascinated with Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War, screenwriter, John Fusco (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Thunderheart, Marco Polo) presented his draft to director, Christopher Cain. The latter immediately became interested in directing unless he casts Emilio Estevez as Billy the Kid. John accepts Christopher’s request. Thus, “Young Guns” was greenlit. Released in […]

The Great Mouse Detective

In 1958, children’s author, Eve Titus published a novel called, “Basil of Baker Street.” Set in the Victorian era, story follows the titular character who’s a mouse is assigned to find missing mouse twins. Basil’s sidekick, David Q. Dawson accompanies him. As they search for the twins, the pair learn the kidnapper is Basil’s archenemy, […]

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 […]

Comics Review: Batman: A Death in the Family

In an attempt to match Marvel’s financial success of Marvel Epic Collection, DC Comics took cues by republishing previous material in a large-sized trade paperback as a comprehensive reading guide new and old comic book readers who want to seriously indulge in reading their favorite superheroes. Specifically, notable storylines including “Batman: Year One & Two” […]

Comics Review: Wolverine: Madripoor Nights (Marvel Epic Collection)

Thanks to Wolverine’s popularity, Chris Claremont & Peter David worked on a spin-off series focusing on the character going on solo missions without the X-Men involved. Logan arrives in an island called Madripoor which is located in Southeast Asia. Madripoor‘s not a pleasant place for tourists to go on a pleasant vacation. It’s a place […]

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 […]