Big George Foreman: Worth Getting into the Ring with
Even if a boxer doesn’t knock out its opponent, it doesn’t mean that they can’t be a winner. And,...
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Reporting from Slamdance – 18th & Grand
Growing up in Los Angeles in the 50s and 60s, I was well aware of the Olympic Auditorium. That was...
5.06 Fighting our Fathers in CREED II
When Adonis Creed returns to the ring in CREED II, he has all he’s ever fought for: a new...
Tiger: More than a Match
Inspired by the true events, Tiger?tells the story of Pardeep Singh Nagra, an aspiring boxer who becomes the centre of controversy when he is banned from the sport due to his religious beliefs. Sighting the safety of the...
Creed II – Still in Rocky’s Shadow
The Rocky Saga continues with Creed II. It would be nice for the Creed films to have their own identity. It?s not just that they still have Rocky Balboa in a key role,; they both rely heavily on plot from the earlier Rocky films rather than looking for their own paths.
The Quiet Man – Battling for Respect #TBT
While John Ford might be best known for westerns like?Stagecoach?and?The Searchers, he earned...
A Fighting Chance – Olympic Dreams
Over a million athletes worldwide train for the Olympics, but only about one percent achieve that goal. These stories are much different than much of what American and Canadian viewers will see on their TVs during the games.
Creed: Discovering You’re A Contendah
Some folks feel that Sly Stallone was robbed of a lifetime achievement award in his nomination for...
Facing the BEAST: An Interview with stars Chad McKinney and Garret Dillahunt
[The team for Beast (L to R): Chad McKinney, Tom McKeith, Sam McKeith Garrett Dillahunt] Starring newcomer Chad McKinney and veteran actor Garret Dillahunt (Winter?s Bone, Raising Hope), Beast tells the story of Jaime Gray...