Category Archives: Sport

The Dominican Dream (2019) Rated NR

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

In the 1990s, a young immigrant, Felipe Lopez, was featured in Sports Illustrated and became the poster child of the American dream. Starring Johnny Solo. If you are a fan of basketball, this documentary on Lopez will interest you. I … Continue reading →

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Seau (2018) Rated TV-G

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

A documentary chronicles the rise and fall of NFL linebacker, Junior Seau and the discovery that he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Starring Sydney Seau, Bette Hoffman, Gina Seau, Megan Noderer, Drew Brees, Rodney Harrison, Orlando Ruff, Aaron Taylor, Hank … Continue reading →

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Snake & Mongoose (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

The untold story drag racers, Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, who helped change the face of drag racing. Starring Jesse Williams, Richard Blake, Ashley Hinshaw. This film has a documentary feel to it as it tells … Continue reading →

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Warriors of Liberty City (STARZ) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

A documentary looks at a youth football program known for creating NFL top recruits. Starring Luther Campbell. I get it; the coaches in Liberty City push the kids hard, and the kids have a hard time being kids because they are … Continue reading →

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Phenoms (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

A documentary series follows the next great soccer players as they vie to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Starring  Gordon Ramsay, Dan Wicksman, and Mario Melchiot. This is a great story that follows the ups and downs of … Continue reading →

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The Real Problem with the NFL Kneeling

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

I have tried to stay on the sidelines regarding the controversy of the kneeling NFL players. I usually don’t like to talk about anything but films or TV shows on this blog, but this is getting out of hand. From … Continue reading →

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The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) Rated G

Posted on September 1, 2017 by

 A college professor invents an anti-gravity substance which a corrupt businessman wants for himself.  Based on the short story “A Situation of Gravity” by Samuel W. Taylor. Starring  Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, Tommy Kirk. This is one of Disney’s best, classic … Continue reading →

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The Love Bug (1968) Rated G

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

A race car driver finds a Volkswagen bug that seems to have a mind of its own. Starring Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett. This Disney classic is such fun to watch. Jones is wonderful as Jim, the … Continue reading →

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Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (2013) Rated PG

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

The story of the 1973 hockey season when Gordie Howe returns to the ice at age 44. Starring Michael Shanks, Kathleen Robertson, Martin Cummins. An emotionally stirring experience, this film tells the story of hockey great Gordie Howe who comes … Continue reading →

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Playing for Keeps (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

A former soccer star who is down on his luck decides to coach his son’s soccer team. He finds himself surrounded by attractive moms who pursue him. Starring Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Noah Lomax, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, … Continue reading →

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