The Shield: Season 1

Inspired by a real life police corruption scandal in the late ’90s known as “The Rampart Scandal,” Shawn Ryan developed a police crime drama under, “Rampart.” A spiritual antitheses of a lighthearted police comedy, “Nash Bridges.” Unlike the titular good cop, Rampart involves a bad cop named, Vic Mackey.” He leads a team tasked to […]

Thunderbolts*

The final entry of Phase Five set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU for short sets course correction for “The Multiverse Saga” after “Captain America: Brave New World” was an underwhelming flop. Luckily, “Thunderbolts*” managed to win back fans and movie goers like me. I didn’t expect it to be very good. As you […]

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 […]

Air Force One

In 1988, “Die Hard” changed action movies forever. Its high concept described in one question. What if the hero squares off against deadly foes set in a single location? As a result of Die Hard earning critical and commercial success, movie studios attempt to capitalize on the film’s unique premise, but with its own take […]

First Blood

In 1972, novelist, David Morrell published a book titled, “First Blood.” It’s about a Vietnam veteran named, Rambo who wanders into a small town. A corrupt sheriff arrests him. Rambo escapes from the law. The police and government organize a manhunt. Rambo must use his skills and abilities to survive in a forest. I’m gonna […]

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 […]