Category Archives: Sport

The Love Bug (1968) Rated G

Posted on July 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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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Chasing Mavericks (2012) Rated PG

Posted on March 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

Jay Moriarity discovers the Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is just down the road from where he lives, so he hires Frosty Hesson to train him. Starring Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue I rather … Continue reading →

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Emma’s Chance (2016) Rated PG

Posted on August 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

 Emma is assigned community service at an equine rescue ranch where she bonds with one of the horses. Starring Greer Grammer, Joey Lawrence, Missi Pyle. Horse lovers will enjoy this wholesome, clean movie despite its glaring flaws, the worst of … Continue reading →

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The Benchwarmers (2006) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 9, 2016 by laurarachel4

To make up for their missed opportunity as kids, three grown guys create a baseball team and compete against children. Starring Rob Schneider, David Spade, Jon Heder, Jon Lovitz, Craig Kilborn, Molly Sims, Tim Meadows. I’m usually not a fan … Continue reading →

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Olympics in Film: A List of Films That Highlight the Olympics

Posted on August 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

 The Cutting Edge (1992) Rated PG At the 1988 Winter Olympics at Calgary, we see Doug Dorsey battered in a vicious hockey game against West Germany. We then see Kate Moseley doing her program and falling when a lift goes bad. … Continue reading →

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Concussion (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 16, 2016 by laurarachel4

Accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu discovers the truth about brain damage in football players. Starring Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks,  David Morse, Hill Harper, Stephen Moyer, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Bitsie Tulloch. This is based on the true story … Continue reading →

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The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold (2006) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 23, 2016 by laurarachel4

Jackie Dorsey, the daughter of Kate Moseley and Doug Dorsey, is on her way to the Olympics when an injury forces her to become a pairs skater. Starring Christy Carlson Romano, Ross Thomas, Scott Thompson Baker, Stepfanie Kramer, Oksana Baiul, … Continue reading →

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