‘Last Chance U’ gave us the opportunity to follow players who for one reason or another couldn’t attain or maintain Division 1 status. These reasons can range from not being able to meet testing standards coming out of high school–which … Continue reading
Category Archives: TV & Movies
Great expectations met in ‘Pacific Rim’
Big monsters beget big weapons beget even bigger expectations, and as far as I’m concerned the expectations were met or possibly exceeded. I have been anticipating the release of “Pacific Rim” since November or December of last year, and Thursday … Continue reading
When prayers are answered tenfold: ‘Fast & Furious 6’
I prayed long and hard that “Fast & Furious 6” would continue the building antics of its predecessors, and hot damn did it ever. I’ve been anticipating the sixth incarnation of this beyond over the top franchise ever since it … Continue reading
Oblivion, it’s what you thought and it isn’t.
“Oblivion” presented a standard plot twist, but then the plot twist became more twisted and fun. Going into “Oblivion” I was eager because of the premise of humans winning a war, but then they’re forced to leave Earth regardless. Then … Continue reading
I went for Ryan Gosling and action, but I got more
“The Place Beyond The Pines” positioned itself as a sort of “Drive” rehash, which I was fine with, but gave me so much more. Before I even saw the trailer for “The Place Beyond The Pines” I knew I wanted … Continue reading
“42” makes good use of short coverage
Biographical films often leave audiences feeling shortchanged, but “42” hit most, if not all, of the right notes to satiate moviegoers. “42” brings forth the story of Jackie Robinson, but does so with brevity. The movie does not attempt to … Continue reading
Spring Break Y’all
I set out to see “The Place Beyond The Pines”, but instead I was treated to bare breasts, cocaine, repetitive lines and the Trap God himself, Gucci Mane. “Spring Breakers” was just about everything I expected it to be, and … Continue reading
New project
I’ve been thinking of what new series I can do for my blog, and I think I’ve settled a series of movie reviews. These reviews won’t be long and or wax poetic, but instead they’ll be short and to the … Continue reading