[ King Richard — now streaming on Netflix — is a sports-biodrama about Richard Williams, father-coach of tennis super-superstars Venus and Serena Williams. The BOATS movie (Based On A True Story, y’know) was a huge hit when it was released in theaters back in 2021, and won Will Smith his long-coveted Oscar statuette in March … Read more
[ The A24 tearjerker The Iron Claw has officially set a streaming premiere date. Starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson, The Iron Claw follows the Von Erichs, a legendary family of doomed wrestlers who suffer a series of tragedies in the ’80s. The sports drama explores the Von Erich brothers’ unbreakable bond … Read more
[ Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the NBA’s most exciting players–a two-time league MVP and NBA Finals MVP whose incredible athleticism and skill still startles. He’s also one of the most inspiring stories in the league’s globalization, coming from an impoverished childhood in Greece to the top of the sporting world. In Giannis: The Marvelous … Read more
[ If you’re looking for a Super Bowl movie to get hyped for the 2024 Super Bowl LVIII, there’s no better option than 80 for Brady, which is streaming free on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+. And, at the risk of ruining my decorated reputation as a senior film reporter, I must say: 80 for … Read more
[ Adam Sandler penned a touching tribute to his Happy Gilmore co-star, the late Carl Weathers. Weathers passed away in his sleep Feb. 1 at the age of 76, according to his family. Sandler shared a message praising the actor on Instagram, writing, “A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much … Read more
[ Netflix is dropping some incredible content this January in the form of films that will do everything from take your breath away with immersive action and drama to transport you on an epic international and multi-lingual journey from the comforts of home. Whether you’re looking for something thrilling, moving, or funny, Netflix has got … Read more
[ Not really a spoiler: Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team (now streaming on Netflix) does not have a happy ending. This four-part documentary series chronicles the U.S. women’s national team’s showing at the 2023 tournament, where they followed up two consecutive Cup victories with a terribly disappointing early exit. So, yes, another … Read more
