In the summer of 1993, Marvel Comics did something that would make modern crossover events look quaint by comparison: they unleashed pure, unfiltered chaos across New York City in the form of a 14-part storyline that spanned five different Spider-Man titles. Maximum Carnage wasn't just a comic book story—it was a publishing experiment, a merchandising … Continue reading Maximum Carnage: When Symbiotes Ran Wild in New York
New York City
Tranquil
It was a tranquil Saturday morning in New York City in the roaring 1920s. The sun was just beginning to peek over the towering skyscrapers, casting rays of light that bounced off the windows of the bustling metropolis. Millie awoke in her cozy studio apartment in Greenwich Village, excited for the day ahead. At 23 … Continue reading Tranquil
A to Z Challenge – Big
Big 1988 Directed by Penny Marshall Quick Synopsis... A 12-year-old yearns to be a grown-up, and when he makes that wish at a fortunetelling machine, he awakes the next morning as a 30-year-old man. He lands a job at a toy company, but despite his success, he finds himself pining for all he left behind. What … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Big
My Favorite Movies #98 – It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You 1994 Directed by Andrew Bergman Netflix says... In this charming romantic comedy based on a true story, a coffee-shop waitress gets a life-changing tip when a beat cop comes up short on pocket change and promises her half of his potential winnings from a lottery ticket. Netflix might be right … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #98 – It Could Happen to You
AFI #43 – Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy 1969 Directed by John Schlesinger Netflix says... To earn cash as a freelance sex stud and work toward his dream of becoming a kept man, hayseed hustler Joe Buck heads to New York City, where an improbable friendship blossoms when he meets seedy con man Ratso Rizzo. I'm gonna go ahead and say … Continue reading AFI #43 – Midnight Cowboy
The Confusing Middle 