Tag Archives: sports movies

Oscars 2016: If We Picked the Winners: On Sylvester Stallone in Creed

Posted on February 24, 2016 by sheila

Well, you know I was thrilled when I was assigned to write on Sly in his Oscar-nominated Best Supporting actor performance in Creed for Rogerebert.com’s If We Picked the Winners series. (Table of Contents here.) Check back throughout the week … Continue reading →

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Seeing Creed Today

Posted on November 20, 2015 by sheila

It’s one of my most-anticipated films of the year. Not just because of my long-standing Rocky obsession, plus my love of Sylvester Stallone, but because I think Michael B. Jordan is so excellent too (Fruitvale Station!) Plus the wonderful Tessa … Continue reading →

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The Creed Trailer

Posted on July 8, 2015 by sheila

Well. THAT was phenomenal. Never mind the fact that it pours right into my Rocky obsession, but the film is directed by the enormously gifted Ryan Coogler who brought us the harrowing Fruitvale Station. I’m thrilled he’s at the helm. … Continue reading →

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Review: Tribeca 2015: Fastball

Posted on April 23, 2015 by sheila

Baseball nerds, you won’t want to miss Jonathan Hock’s documentary “Fastball.” And those who don’t follow baseball, it’s clear/insightful enough that you may come to understand why the game is such an obsession for the rest of us. “Fastball” is … Continue reading →

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Review: Tribeca 2015: El Cinco (directed by Adrián Biniez)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by sheila

I absolutely loved this film from Argentina, and it was such a pleasure and a surprise to run into – almost literally – the lead actress, Julieta Zylberberg at Ebertfest. I saw her name in the program and I was … Continue reading →

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“They Brought Their F***in’ TOYS With Them.”

Posted on February 24, 2014 by sheila
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Seen Recently: 42 (2013), Renegade Girl (1946), All of Me (1984)

Posted on August 7, 2013 by sheila

42 directed by Brian Helgeland First, go read this conversation by my two pals, Odie Henderson and Steven Boone. They discuss 42. I had already been excited to see it, because I love baseball movies, and I love Harrison Ford, … Continue reading →

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Review: Drift (2013)

Posted on August 5, 2013 by sheila

My latest for Roger Ebert: a review of Drift, an Australian surfing movie, out in limited release now.

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Seen Recently: The Conjuring (2013), Marie Antoinette (1938), Chasing Mavericks (2012), Danton (1983)

Posted on August 4, 2013 by sheila

The Conjuring directed by James Wan At one point during The Conjuring, my friend Jen whispered to me, “I have got to stop screaming.” Well, no, you don’t. Why would you? Let it out. Let your screams cry out into … Continue reading →

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Baseball Season

Posted on April 30, 2012 by sheila

My friend Jason has been reviewing baseball movies, to celebrate the start of baseball season. He’s such a wonderful writer (love the Bull Durham one), but they’re all interesting to read. I hope he continues. It’s been a great series … Continue reading →

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