Tag Archives: Sports Films

“Tommy’s Honour” – a golf film that swings for your heart

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: A bit too light of a touch with Tommy’s backstory starts the film off with a slight handicap, and a lack of character development (as well as golf basics for non-players) often lands the plot in the weeds. But with … Continue reading →

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Review in a Flash: When The Game Stands Tall

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Denise

Sometimes I’m too lazy for a full-out piece. Sometimes everything I’ve got to say about a film can be summarized in a sentence or two. Sometimes it’s both. So herewith, a quick-n-dirty on the high school football film When The … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Million Dollar Arm

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Million Dollar Arm an B+. Though a few of the basics are cliche — look, there’s a gorgeous girl as the lead’s cottage house tenant, wonder if they’ll get together? — overall this film has a great … Continue reading →