Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Set after “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Doctor Strange’s spell permanently erases the entire world’s memory of Peter Parker & Spider-Man are the same person. This includes his best friend, Ned Leeds and girlfriend, Michelle “MJ” Jones. Peter resumes his superhero career as Spider-Man protecting the citizens of New York City. Suddenly, he stumbles upon a […]

The Odyssey

In 2024, Christopher “Chris” Nolan ultimately won two Oscars for “Oppenheimer” including “Best Director” and “Best Picture.” His next project is an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” We all know the Greek mythology story since middle school or high school. After the Trojan War ended, Odysseus goes on a journey to return home […]

O Brother, Where Art Thou

After cult classic comedy, “The Big Lebowski” came out in 1998, the Coen Brothers worked on their next project. A loose retelling of “The Odyssey” titled, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Set in the southern states during the Great Depression three escaped convicts, Everett, Pete & Delmar search for treasure while running from the law. […]

Troy (Director’s Cut)

“Somebody call IX-I-I!” – Pain or Panic from Disney’s Hercules Thanks to “Gladiator” revitalizing the subgenre sword-and-sandal, other films attempt to capitalize the same success of the Oscar winning epic including Oliver Stone’s “Alexander,” Clive Owen as “King Arthur” & Zack Snyder’s “300.” One sword-and-sandal epic is a loose retelling of the Trojan War. Due […]

Classics Review: 12 Angry Men

In 1954, anthology drama series, “Studio One” aired an episode titled, “Twelve Angry Men.” Written by Reginald Rose, this episode involves twelve jurors debating on whether the defendant is innocent or guilty. Conflict ensues when one of them claims the defendant’s innocent. A Year Later, Reginald sold the rights to his teleplay as a dramatic […]

Classics Review: The Searchers

In 1954, Alan LeMay published a novel titled, “The Searchers.” Set in the Old West, story follows a Civil War veteran who looks for his niece captured by the Comanche. The veteran’s accompanied by an orphan. Two Years Later, John Wayne starred in a film adaptation. Released in 1956, (same year James Dean last film […]