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 […]

The Patriot

Happy 4th of July fellow Americans from across the nation. America turns 250. As you know, the thirteen colonies separated Great Britain for a few reasons. Taxing basic necessities you know, “Taxation without representation.” Colonists forced to provide food and shelter for British soldiers in their own homes. The British refuse to approve the Colonists […]

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 […]

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.” […]

Classics Review: Casablanca

“He’s looking at you kid.” – Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine. In 1940, Warner Bros. or WB for short purchased the film rights to an unproduced dramatic play titled, “Everybody Come to Rick’s.” Set in Morocco during World War II, American nightclub owner, Rick Blaine unexpectedly reunites with an old flame, Ilsa and her husband. […]