T Categories Movies Reviews July 5, 2023 The League is essential viewing for sports & history buffs alike Questlove executive produces an expansive, vital documentary about the rise of Negro baseball leagues.
T Categories Festivals Tribeca 2023 June 11, 2023 Tribeca 2023: Marinette Garance Marillier shines as one of French soccer's living legends in a worthy film that cannot quite match its star play for play.
A Categories Movies Reviews April 6, 2023 Air boasts bounce and a bit of bite Ben Affleck's Air Jordan dramedy is a lot of fun—and welcomely sharp.
L Categories Reviews TV August 16, 2022 Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers is an epic sports documentary that feels deflated Antoine Fuqua struggles to elevate the story of an important American franchise beyond a family vanity project.
A Categories Reviews TV August 13, 2022 A League of Their Own plays its game with skill and wit Abbi Jacobson's take on wartime women's baseball teams isn't quite pitching a no-hitter, but its character work—especially from Chanté Adams—and comedy are quite strong.
W Categories Reviews TV March 10, 2022 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Makes the All-Star team HBO scores with a basketball show that’s more thrilling off the court.
H Categories Movies Reviews January 31, 2022 Home Team fumbles its comedy with its own goal of a script Kevin James' turn as controversial football coach Sean Payton blocks its own punt through shallow storytelling and its frankly loathsome protagonist.
B Categories Movies Reviews November 24, 2021 Bruised wastes its shot at the title Halle Berry's directorial debut fails to satisfy sports movie thrills or push the subgenre anywhere new.
D Categories Reviews TV April 13, 2021 Disney+’s limp “Big Shot” bounces off the backboard The Disney+ original has tired jokes and an even more forgettable performance from John Stamos.
& Categories Reviews TV March 3, 2021 “Last Chance U: Basketball” scores in profiling the lives of college athletes Though the episodes can get samey, Last Chance U: Basketball works well enough to charm even basketball novices.