Flashback Review: The Animal

Thanks to “Billy Madison” and “Happy Gilmore,” Adam Sandler’s career launched him as a leading man starring in notable comedies “The Waterboy,” “The Wedding Singer,” and “Big Daddy.” Adam founded his production company, Happy Madison named after his two successful hits. Besides starring in his own movies, he produces and supports projects for his pals, […]

Daredevil: Season 2

Daredevil’s second season officially streamed in 2016 (same year Deadpool came out) on Netflix and moved to Disney Plus in 2022. Charlie Cox reprised his role as the titular character in “The Defenders” mini-series, a third season in The Man Without Fear’s solo series and guest starred in “She-Hulk.” Anyway, Mr. Cox recently portrayed Matt […]

Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

In 1989, British animators Nick Park & Peter Lord developed a Claymation short film titled, “A Grand Day Out.” An eccentric cheese loving inventor named, Wallace and his pet dog, Gromit go to the moon to obtain a bunch of cheese while going on a picnic. A Grand Day Out earned praise followed by two […]

Flashback Review: Catch Me If You Can

In 1980, former con man, Frank Abagnale Jr. published a semi-autobiographical book titled, “Catch Me If You Can.” Loosely based on Frank’s life, his parents split resulting in him running away from home. Motivated to get his parents back together, Frank seeks to obtain money forging checks, pretending to be a pilot, doctor and prosecutor. […]

L.A. Confidential

In 1990, crime novelist, James Ellroy published a novel titled, “L.A. Confidential.” The third installment of a book series, “L.A. Quartet” takes place in the early 1950s following three detectives with distinctive personalities. Ed Exley, Bud White & Jack Vincennes investigate a string of murders in the underbelly of Los Angeles filled with sin and […]

The Penguin

After “The Batman” became a critical and commercial success, Matt Reeves & Warner Bros (WB for short) announced they’re working on two sequels with Robert Pattinson reprising his role as the Caped Crusader. Thanks to Colin Farrell’s performance as “The Penguin,” he signed to reprise his role in a spin-off mini-series. Set a week after […]