Starship Troopers (Sony’s Flops Vol. 1 #16)

In 1959, novelist, Robert A. Heinlein published a sci-novel titled, “Starship Troopers.” Set in the future, Johnny Rico enlists in the military as a space marine enduring intense training to partaking in a war between humans and bug aliens. The novel earned huge praise for its themes on militarism and reflection of the Cold War. […]

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (Lionsgate’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

In 2019, Nicolas “Nic” Cage turned down a role based on fictional version of himself in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” four times. He eventually changed his mind when director, Tom Gormican wrote him a personal letter. After losing a major role in a movie, Nic quits show biz. He accepts a $1 million […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Weather Man (Paramount’s Flops Vol. 1 #9)

Set in Chicago, Dave Spritz is a successful weatherman who gets a golden opportunity to move to New York City as a new weatherman on a national morning show like the Today Show. Relocating will increase his salary. Suddenly, he receives bad news that his father’s diagnosed with lymphoma and only a few months to […]

Supergirl (2026) (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #37)

As you all know, DC Extended Universe died in 2023. James “JG” Gunn rebooted the entire series as DC Universe. First TV show is “Creature Commandos.” Followed by a Superman reboot Both projects were successful. They’re a part of the first chapter under, “Gods and the Monsters.” The equivalent of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “phases.” […]