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12/28/2011
Warrior follows the story of two brothers fighting in a mixed martial arts tournament for very different but noble reasons. This is a typical underdog story but the family drama surrounding the winner of the tournament is what makes this film work. Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton play the brothers...
11/4/2011
You don’t have to be a guy to be a fan of the National Football League. It’s been tough for the NFL’s female fans over the years to show their love of their team because of the lack of women apparel in stores. However, the NFL has rectified that with a new line of NFL Women apparel.
The NFL line...
6/7/2011
Fever Pitch is a must read for soccer fans and especially Arsenal Football Club enthusiasts. Although autobiographical, the amazing part about this book is that every event in the main characters’ life is connected with a football game. The style of writing of Nick Hornby is a bit cynical but if...
1/4/2011
The cast and tremendous story make this a boxing movie...
I have to admit, at first I was uncertain about The Fighter because I’d already seen an abundance of boxing movies, and I wasn’t sure if there was anything that would make this one stand out from the rest. I’m so glad I was wrong.
This movie is easily on my list of top movies of the year. While,...
7/30/2009
When a talented, but arrogant rugby player ends up in...
Forever Strong is based on the Highland rugby team, a high school located in Salt Lake City, Utah. They've won the USA national rugby championship for 18 out of the last 30 years under Coach Larry Gelwix. The film's message follows Gelwix's theory, "It's not about building a championship team, it's...
6/15/2009
Two childhood friends make a way to follow out their...
Hoop Dreams is a documentary film that was made in 1994. Now, it is a book sharing the same story as in the movie. Arthur Agee and William Gates's story has made a remarkable impact on the youth all ages and races. Agee and Gates were childhood friends with an amazing gift in playing basketball....
4/30/2009
This sports drama, starring Robert Redford, is a story...
The Natural is a heartwarming drama about the American pastime, baseball, and an opportunity for redemption.The story focuses on Roy Hobbs (played by Robert Redford), an excellent baseball player, with a heart of gold and a terrible secret. He joins the New York Knights and immediately becomes a...
9/3/2008
True story about a racially mixed high school football...
Remember the Titans on the surface appears as any other high school football team where winning the State Championship is the chief priority of the team and town. However, Titans delves into a much more intricate and layered texture as it provides a social commentary and football serves as more of...
