The story of LeBron James becoming a borderline superhero has long been passed down. The multi-hyphenate mogul burst onto the basketball scene while still in high school. His team was among the best in the nation, and his friends were bonafide stars in Ohio basketball. While James and St. Vincent-St. Mary achieved glory, a documentary … Continue reading Review: ‘Shooting Stars’ – The Origins of LeBron James Feels Too Basic
Review: ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ – A Breakout Star and Some Clever Jabs(teps)
One of the cinematic triumphs of the 1990s is the fast-talking sports comedy White Men Can't Jump. Director Ron Shelton surprised the world by crafting a story about two hustlers who join forces to win big money. White Men Can't Jump helped highlight emerging hip-hop culture while also telling a unique story. Its status as … Continue reading Review: ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ – A Breakout Star and Some Clever Jabs(teps)
Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
The story of Michael Jordan and his rise to superstardom has been well documented. A ten-part documentary series, a movie featuring the Looney Tunes, and his iconic plays only tell part of his story. Jordan’s iconoclastic nature began with a red and black sneaker that forever changed the industry. Weirdly enough, it makes sense that … Continue reading Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
Review: ‘Bill Russell: Legend’ – A Hero On and Off the Court
Emmy winner Sam Pollard has made a career of crafting carefully thought-out documentaries. His subjects have included Martin Luther King Jr., Sammy Davis Jr., and Arthur Ashe among others. Basketball great Bill Russell is the latest figure Pollard focuses on for Netflix’s Bill Russell: Legend. Bill Russell has the distinction of being the ultimate winner … Continue reading Review: ‘Bill Russell: Legend’ – A Hero On and Off the Court
Summer Catch Up Review: ‘Uncle Drew’ is Inside Basketball But Funny
The history of basketball movies is littered with both hilarious and awesome movies. Look no further than "Space Jam," "White Men Can't Jump," "Hoosiers" or "He Got Game." Each of those movies is awesome, each is ridiculous at times, but each is timeless. Basketball can be a beautiful game when played correctly, and when the directors … Continue reading Summer Catch Up Review: ‘Uncle Drew’ is Inside Basketball But Funny