#Sports Drama

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Raquel Welch - Kansas City Bomber (1972)

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Nicolas Cage in The Boy in Blue (1986)

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my comfort dramas (1/19)

hot stove league (2019/20)

"everyone's situation is different. we all fight with the resources that are available to us."

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Ted Lasso - Season 2 (2021)

Started On: 26.01.2025 Finished On: 27.01.2025 No. of Episodes: 12 Language: English

This season was pretty good as well. Not as amazing as the first one, but still pretty nice and interesting. I absolutely loved how the season started and ended, with Dani Rojas and the Richmond mascot. My writer-brain appreciated the full circle moment and an itch that I didn't even know existed was scratched.

I absolutely loved how the role of a sports psychologist was introduced and how well it was handled in the series. From Ted's hesitancy and distrust of psychologists, to actually seeking help himself, the journey was beautiful to watch and heartwarming to witness. As always, loved everything about Ted. He has my whole heart.

Hated Sam's and Rebecca's relationship. It was the one downside of the season. Rebecca mentioning how she was a pedophile when initially rejecting Sam to then going on to have a relationship with him despite that and despite her being his boss was wrong on so many levels. It was truly a relief when they 'broke up' and I really did not like how Rebecca was shown to be in love with Sam. Like, girl, that kid could be your SON. Ugh. Though they ended the relationship, I don't think it was for the right reasons and I really wish they had delved into the ethical and moral aspects of the relationship. But, i will give the writers this, it was all handled very tastefully.

On the other hand, I absolutely loved Roy and Keeley. Their chemistry, their communication. Man, oh man. I'm such a simp for them.

The character arcs were beautiful as well. Jamie turning over a new leaf and the team actually making him work for it, Roy learning to control his anger and try to communicate better, Roy going through the journey of becoming a coach. It was all amazing. Roy's journey was the most fun to watch for me. And Sam's refusal to join the all Nigerian team really made me feel proud of the boy.

I was really truly disappointed by Nate tho. It got to a point where I stopped feeling sorry for him and stopped empathizing with him and just started getting annoyed with him. He let his insecurities destroy the beautiful relationships he had with the people who actually valued him and that really got on my nerves. His constant need for validation and the need to be the best in the room and be seen by everyone was so annoying to watch develop. By the end of the season I actually despised him and ugh, I CANT BELIEVE HE'D DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT. As always, Rupert Manion can go and fucking die in a ditch.

Overall, 7/10.

Also, what the hell was the Coach Beard centric episode? Felt like the writers were high when they wrote that.

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Fran Drescher Joins Timothee Chalamet In Marty Supreme!

Fran Drescher swings into action as Timothée Chalamet's mom in A24's latest, 'Marty Supreme'! Dive into the '50s ping pong craze with this dynamic duo.

Link to the full story: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/fran-drescher-dives-into-the-50s-ping-pong-scene-as-timothée-chalamet-s-mom-in-marty-supreme

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The Boys in the Boat (2023)

A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

A really uplifting and feel good sports drama set in the 1930s. It is predictable but yet still very enjoyable. I really enjoyed it. This is also an excellent movie that you can watch with the whole family.

P.S. I think Callum Turner should throw in his name into the "next Bond" ring. I think he has the potential to make an excellent Bond.

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Takeshi Kitano’s “あの夏、いちばん静かな海。” (A Scene At The Sea) October 19, 1991.

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Confused Taylor Swift gives intense side-eye as she’s booed by Eagles fans at Super Bowl 2025

Taylor Swift Booed by Eagles Fans at Super Bowl 2025 During the highly anticipated Super Bowl 2025, Taylor Swift found herself at the center of an unexpected moment when she was booed by Philadelphia Eagles fans. The incident occurred after the pop superstar was shown on the jumbotron at Caesars Superdome, where she was attending the game to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight…

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Challengers

Movies watched in 2024

Challengers (2024, USA)

Director: Luca Guadagnino

Writer: Justin Kuritzkes

Mini-review:

It's always nice when a movie lives up to the hype, and Challengers actually surpasses expectations. No matter what you expect going in, it will manage to surprise you in one way or another. It's true I'm not a huge fan of sports films, but I can tell you I had never seen one like this. Luca Guadagnino breathes new life into this genre with his masterful, awe-inspiring directing, also aided by Justin Kuritzkes' brilliant screenplay. And the whole thing is elevated to an even higher level thanks to three career-defining performances from Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist, whose chemistry makes these characters very believable. The cherry on top is Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' stunning score, which makes the pace so propulsive. So, yeah, believe all the amazing stuff you've read about this movie. It's the real deal.

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On January 26, 1979, Ice Castles debuted in Los Angeles, California.

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Over a year after its release, The Iron Claw, in which Jeremy Allen White plays Kerry Von Erich is finding renewed success on streaming. The A24 biopic has made it onto Max's top 10 chart multiple times this week. The wrestling drama currently sits at the no. 7 spot.

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Downhill Racer (1969)

Directed by Michael Ritchie Cinematography by Brian Probyn

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my comfort dramas (2/19)

racket boys (2021)

"you think people end their lives for some grand reasons like failed businesses and so on. no. these mere words you speak can kill people."

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Ted Lasso - Season 1 (2020)

Started On: 26.01.2025 Finished On: 26.01.2025 No. of episodes: 10 Language: English

Did I just spend five hours binging the first series of a TV show? Yeah I did. Was it worth it? Hell yeah it was.

Clips of the series kept cropping up on my reels and shorts and today I was so not ready to do any work I decided that I'd watch one episode of the series and then hopefully get some work done. Well, here we are five hours later, one season down and nothing on my to do list crossed off.

What can I say man? This series was so bloody easy to watch. All the characters are so damn lovable despite their flaws. It was like watching Haikyuu!! all over again. There just not a character that you can hate on. Well, except for Rupert Mannion, that dude is a dickhead and can go die in a ditch.

It had been so long since I've watched a TV show in English. I've been avoiding watching them mostly because they dating/sex culture they seem to propagate in them was not my scene at all. I mean I really do not mind playboys or playgirls, but not to the extent where infedility gets treated like its normal or that its a joke. But yeah, anyways, this series handled all that really well.

My man, Ted Lasso, is such a great coach. I was rooting for him right from the beginning and I was honestly expecting to feel some second-hand embarrassment with the whole new-to-the-job-and-the-country-thing, but I did not. Not one bit. It was such a comfort to watch. So pure, and light-hearted and just positive.

Absolutely loved the relationship between Ted and Coach Beard from their very first scene. And I loved how they immediately took Nathan under their wing. Nathan's characters development and how the team grow to love him and appreciate him was just so sweet. Actually, every scene of how Ted wins over the entire team and Rebecca and Higgins was amazing. I could go on and on about the dynamics between each of the characters but that would take too much time and I've got to go and start on season 2.

I really loved Sam Obisanya, such a sweet boy, with an even sweeter smile. Loved Jamie Tartt's in-the-process character arc (the reels and shorts have given me spoilers on his story). Developed a mini crush on Roy Kent and absolutely loved him with Keeley. And my god, I loved Keeley as well. What a character. She seems ditzy but is just the perfect portrayal of a 'strong female character' that so many writers get wrong. And I love how the whole love triangle thing (I don't think it ever was a triangle) among Keeley and Roy and Jamie was dealt with. Very tasteful.

Special mention to how hot and simply impeccable Rebecca looked throughout the series. My heart goes out to her.

Overall, 10/10.

A very very very enjoyable experience. Will definitely become a comfort watch.

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Sydney Sweeney Steps Into The Shoes For Christy Martin For The Latter's Biopic; First Look Out Now

Sydney Sweeney knocks it out of the park as boxing icon Christy Martin! Dive into the story of triumph and tragedy in this upcoming biopic.

Link to the full story: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/sydney-sweeney-transforms-into-boxing-legend-christy-martin-a-biopic-journey-of-triumph-and-tragedy