Lee grabs you by the eyeballs right away with a sweeping montage that immediately infuses the viewer with the renown of the Stan Smith shoe. Pharrell gleefully gushes over getting to design his version of the sneaker with Smith. I was taken aback by a photo showing the Stan Smith sneakers on Harrison Ford in Blade Runner. This whirlwind of excitement surrounding the shoes is crucial as a launch ramp into the story of Smith’s life, which is based on the sport of tennis....

All Work All Play: The Pursuit of Esports Glory “All Work All Play: The Pursuit of Esports Glory” is a compelling documentary released in 2015 that provides an immersive look into the world of professional esports, with a specific focus on the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) tournament circuit. Directed by Patrick Creadon, the film takes viewers behind the scenes of one of the most prestigious esports events in the world, offering a glimpse into the lives of players, coaches, and organizers as they strive for excellence on the global stage....

A white, sultry seductress, Becky charms Greg, who is working on becoming a police officer and must pass a fitness test. She runs with him and eventually tries to seduce him while pool hopping in the neighbor’s pool after drinking a beer and smoking a blunt. Greg rejects Becky, and the rest of the film is a classic thriller obsession about Becky’s lust for Greg. In the process, Becky befriends Joy and tries to kill her....

But the slogan also suggests Forrest Gump at King’s Table, proclaiming, “Life is like a mystery buffet table – you never know what you’re gonna get.” Take a recent night’s back-to-back screenings at Capitol Hill’s Egyptian Theatre. Early evening was wrapped in the sentimental, bittersweet vibes of “The Thing About My Folks,” a Peter Falk comedy vehicle penned and produced by Paul Reiser. People hooted and howled at the clever rapport between a father and son forging an uneasy alliance, then wiped away cathartic tears as this charming road movie glided through its final, feel-good turn....

The Silver Screen Effect on the Hardwood The intersection of basketball and cinema is not just a confluence of entertainment but a dynamic catalyst for the world of NBA betting. Movies that dramatize NBA stories do more than captivate; they transform viewers into enthusiasts and bettors, amplifying their connection with the sport. The Inspiration Behind Betting The portrayal of basketball in cinema goes beyond the physical game; it captures its spirit, converting audiences into avid fans and bettors....

As most people know, American film musicals hit their peak in the ‘30’s & ‘40’s, a time when people needed a really solid, uplifting diversion. And I guess that’s what I like about movie musicals. As much as mindless popcorn entertainment has been derided lately, it too has a time and a place. Being able to watch the pretty boys and girls dance and sing is oddly comforting to me....

Representing Kaphar’s personal experience, Tarrell (André Holland) is an artist, husband, and father, and every night, he experiences night terrors that scare his wife Aisha (Andra Day) and son Jermaine (Daniel Michael Barriere). Tarrell’s pride keeps him from seeking help. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Terrell’s estranged father, La’Ron (John Earl Jelks), is an addict and homeless. After being seriously injured in a liquor store robbery, La’Ron decides to get help and check into rehab....

With many options available, businesses must discern the features that set apart top business cell plans. This exploration delves into the essential features businesses should consider to make informed decisions when selecting a cell phone plan tailored to their unique needs. Features of Business Cell Plans Robust Coverage and Network Reliability: A fundamental feature distinguishing top business cell plans is robust coverage and network reliability. A plan might offer an array of features, but if the coverage is lacking, it can lead to communication breakdowns and hinder productivity....

Hozimah’s script is a mishmash of romantic longing and disintegration. In the opening shot, Maya sits on a swing in Harry and Dahlia’s apartment like a ghost. Harry reads in bed, Dahlia pecks away at a typewriter, and Maya describes how she was spurned by Harry the instant she declared her love for him. It’s a strange scene, and one that sets up the drama well. However, several stretches do not have such intriguing action, with the characters sometimes seeming to mark time with lengthy speeches containing varying degrees of profundity....

state, leaving no forwarding address and no phone number he could be reached at. Great story. Got any others? Yes, in fact, I do, but first I feel I should give a slight correction on the Jack Shreck story. He did not move to Arizona, his parents did. He had been living in their basement and we all knew the move was coming and that Shreck would be moving into an apartment....

This unrated, Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 DVD (in Dolby Digital 5.1) is the “Land” release that Romero fans were waiting for since the truncated theatrical release, and it delivers wholeheartedly. It’s much gorier, though it doesn’t really have any of the show-stopping drawn-out FX sequences that characterized “Dawn” and “Day of The Dead”; the visceral grand guignol effect here is cumulative, spread and sprayed and splattered throughout the film as it goes along, until you have witnessed a movie that’s just as gory as any of its predecessors....

It’s kind of hard to worry about the debt ceiling when things are put into that sort of grand perspective huh? Still, I don’t see this sort of thinking as nihilistic. Because no matter what the future holds, we matter, everything we do matters. It matters primarily because we exist now and making the most out of the time that we have does in fact mean something. Existence is one long never ending funeral, nothing we do can ever change that, but we can at least give the universe something to eulogize, and something is always better than nothing....

Molly’s Story Born in Colorado in 1978, Molly was an exceptional skier. Unfortunately, her hopes of being a professional skier were destroyed when she was involved in an accident while trying to qualify for the Olympics. After that, Molly gave up skiing entirely and pursued a degree in political science at Colorado State University. Following her graduation in 2003, she moved to Los Angeles and began working as a waitress. She eventually became an assistant to Darin Feinstein, owner of the legendary Viper Room nightclub....

I also question how enticing a synopsis would really be, as this is a more visceral experience than an intellectual one. In fact, the only part of the movie I didn’t love was the opening scene of space with a voiceover yammering a list of names of planets and space people. It is quickly revealed that nothing is complicated about all the fun that commences. In fact, all the world-building in the first one is neatly summed up in some gorgeous flashbacks, so there is no question about who the bad guys are and why they are so bad....

I liked it very much. However… Did we have to slog through such a terribly familiar story to get there? Look, don’t get me wrong. Retreat is well made and well acted and well directed. It’s visually good to look at. It’s not horrible or anything. It’s just… How shall I put this? It’s just that I’m bored out of my mind with films that trap a bunch of people in a claustrophobic space and then make them spend most of their time bitching and griping at each other....

LAST SEEN: Reportedly in a midnight screening at Los Angeles’ NuArt Theater on November 18, 2005. AMERICAN HOME VIDEO: None. REASON FOR DISAPPEARANCE: Probably because of music clearance issues. CHANCES OF SEEING A DVD RELEASE: Maybe some day, but not in the immediate future. For the longest time, I’ve put off watching “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains” because of its title. I mean, really – the Fabulous Stains? The original title for this flick was “All Washed Up,” which was probably jettisoned due to its pessimistic ring....

In 1983, Rob and his wife, Terry (Leo Hatton), are a young couple surviving in Silicon Valley. Terry is an attorney whose direct insistence on Rob’s ability is the pathway for his invention and productivity. Leo Hatton is a believable character with great acting chops and is well-suited for this role. Never giving up on Rob, which many would have due to his irascible behavior and bizarre relationship with his team members, Mark (Troy Hewitt), Rick (Michael Curran-Dorsano), and especially Stacy (Sophie Hopkins), Terry holds Rob together....

Andy (Jance Enslin) is a withdrawn high school student trying to get through each day after the death of his father, Dylan (Bryan Greenberg). His widowed mother, Angela (Carly Pope), struggles to get through a life of sobriety with the help of Pastor Shane (Jim True-Frost). Angela and Andy live with her boyfriend, Michael (Michael Gladis), who comes with his own set of problems, including a “mild” addiction to painkillers....

Even if the existential narrative didn’t bring it up, the black-and-white, cigarettes, sunglasses and surreality of The Racket Boys more than hints at a love for French New Wave. Even though we have a plot and the barest of goals (Alex to tour a school, Kara to find an ex, Jonas to… take a ride), the film is sometimes an excuse to play with filmmaking and make clever comments like “Why did I see myself with him?...

You seem to now have the luxury of being in blockbuster pictures and edgy independent films. In fact, I think the last thing I saw you in was amazing was Animal Factory directed by Steve Buscemi. How does that feel as an actor to be able to really challenge yourself and then do something fun like Spider-Man? Y’know, when you’re there, you’re there. It’s all about mixing it up. It’s about changing ways of working....