Tag: Sports
Magnetic Performances Make Unstoppable The Feel Good Film of 2024 (Middleburg Film Festival)
Based on a true story, Unstoppable introduces us to high school wrestler Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who lives with his mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez), stepfather Rick (Bobby Canavale), and his siblings. Anthony has dreams of wrestling on the…
Read More »Challengers’ Technical Aspects Elevate This Enjoyable Thriller
Recently, many have lamented the disappearance of the erotic thriller from cineplexes in the modern era. The latest film from director Luca Guadagnino may be more thriller than erotic, but it’s the closest we’ve gotten in a bit….
Read More »The Way Back Barely Rises Above Typical Sports Film Fare
Much has been made of The Way Back’s story line of an alcoholic former basketball star turned high school coach attempting to overcome his demons and return to glory being a sort of catharsis for its star Ben…
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