Cure

Set in Japan, a detective investigates a string of deaths committed by murderers who have no memory of their actions. The Premise I’m referring to is none other than “Cure.” Released in 1997 (same year Perfect Blue came out) at the Tokyo International Film Festival. It received huge praise from critics and movie goers alike. […]

Comics Review: Batman: The Long Halloween

You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. – Harvey Dent In his second year as a superhero, Batman and his ally, Jim Gordon form an alliance with Harvey Dent. Together, they uncover a serial killer who goes by the name, Holiday. His M.O. is killing people […]

Spider-Noir

After Venom’s solo movie was a commercial success, Sony confirmed they’re working on their own cinematic universe under, “Sony’s Spider-Man Universe” in an attempt to capitalize the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s billion dollar empire. This time, featuring 900 characters associated with Spider-Man whether it focuses on an enemy or friend of the Web Slinger. One problem, […]

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 […]

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. […]

Heat

In 1989, film director, Michael Mann directed a TV movie titled, “LA Takedown.” Intended as a pilot episode for an NBC series, the movie follows police detective, Vincent Hanna tracking down bank robber, Patrick McLean and his posse. After the TV movie aired, NVC cancelled plans to produce a series after Michael refuses to replace […]