Category Archives: Sport

Chasing the Dream (Miles from Nowhere) (2009)

Posted on May 3, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR You might have problems with finding this film. It seems to be confused with other films by the same title. So, be careful what film you get to watch. In fact, I stumbled upon this film accidentally when I … Continue reading →

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Remember the Titans (2000)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG This is an excellent feel good movie. I did struggle with the lack of story behind the friendship of Herman Boone and Bill Yoast. I would have liked them to dive deeper into that story than on the … Continue reading →

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Secretariat (2010)

Posted on March 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG If there is ever a horse that needs a movie Secretariat is it but this film lacked the energy and suspense that the horse gave. I was bored and yawned throughout the film. As this film was coin … Continue reading →

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The Pride of the Yankees (1942)

Posted on January 30, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This was an outstanding film based on the life of Lou Gehrig. Gary Cooper portrays the Iron Horse to perfection. The love of Lou and his wife, Eleanor was incredible but maybe a little too sugar-coated. This film goes beyond being … Continue reading →

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The Replacements (2000)

Posted on January 25, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 I don’t think this film knew what audience they were trying to attract. It’s a story about down and out football players redeeming themselves. Add in some slapstick comedy and a foreseen script. What do you have–I don’t know.  … Continue reading →

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