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The Best Sports Movies This Century (So Far)
Well, we’ve officially lived through 15 years of the 21st century, and every time that kind of milestone passes, retrospectives start popping up all over the place. Not to be outdone, we wanted to take...
Culture of Pop
"Visions of You" by Real Deal ft Tarra Layne - A Profound, Unforgettable Track
Image courtesy of the "Real Deal speaks on Ill Will's cancellation at KOTD's Vendetta 2 Redemption" video posted on YouTube. Real Deal, a rapper and battler out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has crafted something special with...
Culture of Hoops
The Great (Official) Debate: Questions Arise as Mavericks Quietly Submit to Pelicans
Image courtesy of TJ Macias/BMF SPORTS. Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle wasn’t happy. He had taken a beating Saturday evening as he watched Anthony Davis crush 31-points (and 14 rebounds) over the bodies of...
Culture of Hoops
Steaming Hot NFL Picks Week 17
Official Marine Corps photo courtesy of Sgt. Randall A. Clinton/Flickr. Unfortunately, like all betting streaks during the regular season, all good things must come to an end. Week 17 is upon us, which means the...
Culture of Hoops
Cousins Dominates, Sacramento Kings Rout Phoenix Suns 142-119
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . The Sacramento Kings looked to bounce back from their three-game losing streak on Saturday. Taking on the Phoenix Suns, this game was also a chance for George Karl to...
Culture of Hoops
NFL Preview: Patriots vs Dolphins II
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . I want to start my final New England Patriots Preview of the regular season by saying this: The New York Jets are a damn good football team! Head and...
Culture of Hoops
Sixers Blown Out By Clippers, Drop to 0-2 in 2016
Image courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers/Facebook. Coming off of a frustrating offensive performance against the Los Angeles Lakers the night before, the Philadelphia 76ers stayed in the City of Angels, only to be pummeled by...
Comic Books
Top Comic Book Adaptations: No. 23 - Spawn
Despite an abhorrent critical reception, 1997’s Spawn - adapted from Todd McFarlane’s graphic novels - was an exceptional film that was just a bit before its time. A quick scan of Rotten Tomatoes reviews shows...
Culture of Pop
Top 50 Stand-Up Comedians: Patton Oswalt, Brian Regan
Image courtesy of the 'Patton Oswalt on Die Hard' video posted on YouTube. 20. Patton Oswalt I mentioned earlier in this series that Aziz Ansari was my “spirit animal” but alluded to another. That “other”...
Culture of Pop
'Carol' is Subtly Beautiful and Rewarding
Carol is recommended to prospective movie watchers interested in strong romantic chemistry within lead characters and thoughtful storytelling. Cate Blanchett plays the titular Carol Aird as Rooney Mara encompasses the younger Therese Belivet in this...
