By Ryan Anderson (@randerson_ryan) “Black Sea,” released earlier this year, is a resolutely old-fashioned thriller that hearkens back to the many quality submarine films of the past and adroitly adds tenets of “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” The setup is cleverly simple. Robinson (Jude Law) has spent his life on subs, both as aContinue reading ““Black Sea” Goes Deep and Dark”
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Drafting the best of Star Wars
by Fresh Out The Deli (@FreshOutTheD) With “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” being released worldwide Thursday night, Fresh Out The Deli decided to celebrate with a Star Wars draft: six participants, seven rounds, and no holds barred. Whether it’s your favorite character, a magnificent scene or quote that has stood the test of time, orContinue reading “Drafting the best of Star Wars”
“Creed,” Surprisingly, has a Deft Touch
by Ryan Anderson (@randerson_ryan) I’m as surprised to be writing this as you all are to be reading it, but, here goes: the umpteenth iteration of the “Rocky” series, in theaters now, is actually, (gulp), good, and–wait for it–Sylvester Stallone may be worthy of an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. Is this bizarroContinue reading ““Creed,” Surprisingly, has a Deft Touch”
Silverman Proves She’s No Clown in “I Smile Back”
by Ryan Anderson (@randerson_ryan) With “I Smile Back,” Sarah Silverman joins the likes of Robin Williams and other standup comics who proved their alacrity with serious material in movies. Laney (Silverman) is a despicable, self-loathing housewife who engages in repeated acts of debasement to punish herself for wrongdoing. Despite a devoted, loving husband, Bruce (JoshContinue reading “Silverman Proves She’s No Clown in “I Smile Back””
“The Night Before” Supplies Impudent Laughs Before Lapsing into Traditional Christmas Sentiment
by Ryan Anderson (@randerson_ryan) “The Night Before,” now in theaters, is very funny for much of its running time before undercutting its own subversiveness with a traditional, cliched, happy ending. But, before reaching its treacly conclusion, “The Night Before” threatens to join dark, irreverent holiday classics like “Bad Santa.” The parents of Ethan Miller (JosephContinue reading ““The Night Before” Supplies Impudent Laughs Before Lapsing into Traditional Christmas Sentiment”
Becoming a Superfan: Introducing, the Bacon Boys
by Nick Alberico (@MeadowsLeague) Meet Dwayne Bacon, the 6’7” athletic dynamo from Lakeland that became FSU’s first 5-star recruit since Micheal Snaer inexplicably committed to the school back in 2009. A McDonald’s All-American and the 2015 All-American Dunk Competition champion, Bacon led Oak Hill Academy to an unblemished 45-0 record his senior year with a mix ofContinue reading “Becoming a Superfan: Introducing, the Bacon Boys”
The Death of the Dollar Menu and the American Spirit
by Nick Alberico (@MeadowsLeague) For years, I’ve been espousing the virtues of McDonald’s and a staple of its Dollar Menu, the McDouble. It, like most of the items on that list, costs only $1 dollar. Three of those, a complementary glass of water, some house buffalo, and you’ve got yourself a nutritious and inexpensive meal. Ever sinceContinue reading “The Death of the Dollar Menu and the American Spirit”
Yankees Lose, But Season Not A Loss
by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) The Yankees’ 2015 season crashed and burned in three hours last night, as they were shut down by the Houston Astros in the wild card play-in game. It was a bad matchup on paper, with Cy Young front runner Dallas Keuchel dominating the lefty-heavy Yankees lineup two previous time already inContinue reading “Yankees Lose, But Season Not A Loss”
Does Mike Pettine fit with the Browns?
Pettine, the current roster, and what the team needs to do in the offseason to be successful. by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) As a Jets fan I know a bit about new Browns Head Coach Mike Pettine. He came to the Jets as defensive coordinator under Rex Ryan in New York, the Jets went to twoContinue reading “Does Mike Pettine fit with the Browns?”
An NCAA Player Money Article
by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) With the Johnny Manziel autograph controversy of the summer coming to an almost comical resolution (he’ll be suspended for the first half of the season… opener, even though the NCAA determined he didn’t get paid for signing autographs) on the eve of the college football season, I thought now would beContinue reading “An NCAA Player Money Article”
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