Stories by @rwhite18

The Thin Red Line (1988)

A company of U.S. soldiers becomes a close-knit group as they each struggle with the horrors of war during the 1942 battle for Guadalcanal.

Carte Blanche (2011)

Carte Blanche is a 2011 James Bond novel by Jeffery Deaver, commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications, that reboots the character for the 21st century as a younger, post-9/11 operative in a new covert agency. The plot follows a 35-year-old Bond, a veteran of the Afghan War, who is given "carte blanche" (full authority) to stop a terrorist plot involving a chemical attack, leading him on a globe-trotting mission through Serbia, Dubai, and South Africa to hunt down the villain Severan Hydt. The book updates Bond with modern technology and a contemporary setting, featuring familiar characters like M, Q, and Felix Leiter, and is known for its twists and action

Devil May Care (2008)

Devil May Care is a 2008 James Bond continuation novel by Sebastian Faulks, written to celebrate Ian Fleming's centenary and set in 1967, following Fleming's timeline. The story features Bond investigating a megalomaniac chemist, Dr. Julius Gorner, who plans to unleash a drug-related catastrophe, with Bond aided by a Parisian accomplice, Scarlett Papava, in a Cold War-era thriller filled with classic Bond elements like exotic locales, action, and glamour. Faulks wrote the book in Fleming's style, crediting himself as "Sebastian Faulks writing as Ian Fleming," and it became a bestseller, capturing the essence of the original novels

A Clockwork Orange (1961)

a young, vicious sociopath in a dystopian England undergoes an experimental rehabilitation therapy.

Barry Lyndon (1965)

Acclaimed adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel, in which a likeable young Irishman changes into a conniving, manipulative rogue. The protagonist finds himself homeless after taking part in a fake duel and is then captured by a Prussian highwayman, and meets up with a spy, but his fortunes change when he marries a wealthy titled woman in order to secure his future.

Tár (1972)

Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors.

One Battle After Another (1945)

When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.

For a Few Dollars More (2015)

THE MAN WITH NO NAME IS BACK… THE MAN IN BLACK IS WAITING… A WALKING ARSENAL - HE UNCOILS, STRIKES AND KILLS!

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2015)

Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.

A Fistful of Dollars (1954)

The vagabond, gunslinging Man With No Name employs his wits to stir up an old vendetta between the two crime families that corrupted San Miguel.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (2018)

The film details the duo's journey through Las Vegas as their initial journalistic intentions devolve into an exploration of the city under the influence of psychoactive substances.

Together (2015)

Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads when they move to the countryside, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already

Resurrection (American Cast)

A woman's consciousness falls into an eternal time zone during a surgical procedure. Trapped in many dreams, she finds the corpse of an android and tries to wake him up by telling endless stories.

Fight Club (2019)

An insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more.

Punch-Drunk Love (2012)

Barry Egan hates himself and hates his life. The only male among eight siblings, Barry is treated poorly by his overbearing sisters. Despite owning his own business, he has gotten nowhere in life largely because of his insecurities. He leads a solitary life, which allows him to hide his violent outbursts that occur when he's frustrated. His solitude however allows him to think, he stumbling upon a scheme to travel the world on a pittance, travel which he has never done. Concurrently, he meets two people who pull him in two different directions. The first is Lena Leonard, a friend of his sister Elizabeth. Barry is slow to realize that Lena is attracted to him, he making her make all the first moves. Lena is eventually able to get Barry out of his shell, she who sticks around despite his obvious problems. His burgeoning relationship and thus new life with Lena is threatened by the second, "Georgia", who he contacted in an effort to alleviate his loneliness. Georgia and her "band of brothers" do whatever they can get get out of Barry what they want, no matter the price to Barry.

Doomsday Clock Live Action

Dr. Manhattan's interference with the DC timeline is revealed, and the story becomes a battle for the soul of the DC Universe, contrasting the cynical world of Watchmen with the hope of DC.

Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader (2019)

In this story, Batman's closest allies and greatest foes gather for a memorial service after his apparent death. As they share their memories and experiences with him, the narrative unfolds through a series of eulogies, revealing different perspectives on Batman's life. Notably, Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and Alfred Pennyworth recount their significant moments with Batman, highlighting the complexities of their relationships. During the wake, Batman's consciousness observes the proceedings, leading him to a near-death experience where he confronts his past and the inevitability of his fate. Ultimately, he meets his mother, Martha Wayne, who guides him through this introspective journey, culminating in a poignant realization about his purpose and legacy

Sydney Sweeney Recast

Sydney Bernice Sweeney is an American actress and producer who became a household name for her roles in popular TV shows. Her breakthrough came in 2018 with supporting roles in Everything Sucks!, Sharp Objects, and The Handmaid's Tale. She gained mainstream recognition for her portrayal of Cassie Howard in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2005)

The story follows a melancholy and directionless Kara Zor-El (Supergirl) as she celebrates her 21st birthday. She encounters a young alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll, whose world was destroyed and who is seeking vengeance for her father's murder. Kara, Krypto the Superdog, and Ruthye embark on a journey across the cosmos to find the killer, Krem of the Yellow Hills. The narrative explores themes of trauma, revenge, and what it means to be a hero when one has lost everything.

Rogue One (2026)

Set a week before the events of Star Wars, Rogue One follows rebels who steal the schematics for the Galactic Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. It details the Rebel Alliance's first effective victory against the Empire, as referenced in the Star Wars opening crawl.