The Wicker Man (2006) (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #39)

In 1967, British novelist, David Pinner published a novel titled, “Ritual.” A police officer is sent to investigate the murder of a little girl. The cop discovers a village’s inhabitants are practitioners of an ancient religious cult partaking in human sacrifices. In 1973, Ritual was adapted on the big screen as “The Wicker Man” with […]

The End of Oak Street

David Robert Mitchell’s latest movie, “The End of Oak Street” produced by J.J. Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot is out in theaters. Set in 1982, it centers on a family and their suburban neighborhood transported to the Stone Age where dinosaurs run amuck. All they gotta do is find a way outta this predicament. Right […]

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 […]

Classics Review: North by Northwest

During interviews, Alfred Hitchcock told journalists he conceived an idea on Cary Grant hiding inside Abe Lincoln’s nose. Once he found the right person to write the script brainstorming elements such as a cropduster scene, an attractive blonde woman, the main character trying to clear his name, bad guys and the hero literally climbing down […]

Andor: Season 2

Set one year after Season 1, Cassian Andor accepts his role as a spy for the Rebel Alliance. The resistance expands residing in Yavin IV. Dedra climbs the Empire ladder as well as dating a focal character. Mon Mothma struggles to promote her political campaign to aid the Rebels. Luthen learns a shocking discovery that […]

Andor: Season 1

Set five years before “Rogue One” and “A New Hope,” self-centered loner, Cassian Andor reluctantly accepts a job to help the Rebel Alliance fight the Galactic Empire. He’s only in it for the money. During his job, Andor has a change of heart who’ll eventually become a spy leading up to his involvement in “Rouge […]