The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (Lionsgate’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

In 2019, Nicolas “Nic” Cage turned down a role based on fictional version of himself in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” four times. He eventually changed his mind when director, Tom Gormican wrote him a personal letter. After losing a major role in a movie, Nic quits show biz. He accepts a $1 million […]

Matchstick Men (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #38)

In 2002, Eric Garcia published a novel titled, “Matchstick Men.” Roy Waller makes a living as a con man who swindles people. He’s has tics and happens to be a neat freak. His protege, Frank Mercer suggests visiting a psychiatrist to treat his tics and cleaning obsession. One day, Roy learns he has a 14-year-old […]

The Weather Man (Paramount’s Flops Vol. 1 #9)

Set in Chicago, Dave Spritz is a successful weatherman who gets a golden opportunity to move to New York City as a new weatherman on a national morning show like the Today Show. Relocating will increase his salary. Suddenly, he receives bad news that his father’s diagnosed with lymphoma and only a few months to […]

Valley Girl (1983)

After making his film debut in the teen comedy classic, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” Nicolas Coppola changed his last name to Cage as a tribute to Marvel superhero, Luke Cage to avoid nepotism as the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola. Meaning, he wants to make it without his uncle’s connections. Nic starred in his […]

O Brother, Where Art Thou

After cult classic comedy, “The Big Lebowski” came out in 1998, the Coen Brothers worked on their next project. A loose retelling of “The Odyssey” titled, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Set in the southern states during the Great Depression three escaped convicts, Everett, Pete & Delmar search for treasure while running from the law. […]

The Goonies

“Wanna get a mansion, a jacuzzi, a theater to watch my movies, couple whips and lots of things, the kids they call The Goonies.” – Mac Miller. Released in 1985, (same year Back to the Future came out) it received praise from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to good reviews, the film was […]