Yes, Champions is a little too long for its predictable plot, but it was also that length that allowed this genuine movie to sneak up and surprise me with how good it actually is. The flick stars Woody Harrelson as … Continue reading
I’ve enjoyed the previous two Creed films quite a bit… even though I struggle to remember any details about Creed II (something something Drago). So I was intrigued by Creed III (but due to insane sleep issues, I wasn’t able … Continue reading
1Up is an Amazon Prime underdog competition comedy about a group of ladies who form an all-women’s university eSports team. Can this plucky bunch of stereotypes beat the sexist goons on the top-rated team? Have you seen a movie before? … Continue reading
I feel pretty late to the party on this one… but finally gave Hustle on Netflix the ol’ college try. And it wasn’t a burden or a chore afterall. Even as a devoted anti-fan of sportsball, I really enjoyed it. … Continue reading
I know nothing of the true story this is based on, but I do know it’s better than most Happy Maddison films. It almost rates as a good flick but settles on being inoffensively harmless. The film stars Kevin James … Continue reading
The Novice features a singular character that operates at an intensity level greater than most films would dare give us. A driven character who its hard to like. Someone who exists in a genre (sports) where we’re supposed to cheer … Continue reading
I have zero nostalgia for the first Space Jam movie. It was a 90s flick that came and went, only memorable for its basic premise and actors/cameos. So I’m not coming into the sequel with any reverence for the property. … Continue reading
Went to see the new Ben Affleck sports/addiction film The Way Back. This is, in theory, a basketball movie that follows the basic outline of many high school or college sports movies. A man with a past has to coach … Continue reading
Checked out the new racing/business/underdog/sports movie Ford v Ferrari the other day. This is the mostly true story of the time (1966) when Ford decided it wanted to compete against Ferrari by building the fastest, most durable car for the … Continue reading
Also checked out the “I promise you it’s a theatrical release” movie Bennett’s War. This is the second “major” theatrical release they offered up for Labor Day. In other words, they gave up on the weekend… this is just end-of-Summer … Continue reading