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 […]

Classics Review: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

In 1927, novelist, B. Traven published a book titled, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” Set in the 1920s, two down-on-their luck Americans recruit an old prospector to search for gold somewhere in Mexico. As the story progresses, tensions rise between the two friends becoming hostile succumbing to greed. Eight Years Later, John Huston read […]

Classics Review: To Kill a Mockingbird

In 1960, Harper Lee published a book titled, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Set in a small town in Alabama during the Great Depression, a lawyer named, Atticus Finch defends Tom Robinson. A black man accused of raping a white woman. Meanwhile, his children, Scout, Jem and their friend, Dill have a fascination of lonely neighbor, […]

Classics Review: Lawrence of Arabia

In 1926, T.E. Lawrence published an autobiography called, “Seven Pillars of Wisdom.”The book recalls Lawrence’s experience in World War I as a military advisor assigned by the British Army to unite Arabic tribes against the Ottoman Empire. Earning the trust of the Arabic people, Lawrence becomes conflicted with the harsh reality of war, enduring psychological […]

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, […]

Comics Review: All-Star Western: Guns and Gotham

Set in 1800s Gotham within DC Universe’s reboot, “The New 52,” scarred bounty hunter, Jonah Hex is recruited by future Arkham Asylum founder, Amadeus Arkham to hunt down a serial killer. Jonah reluctantly accepts the job. Together, they uncover a strings of murders linked to a secret society within Gotham. All six issues of All-Star […]