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'Dunkirk' is an Intense Experience of Sight and Sound
Dunkirk (Syncopy) Flyers float in the air, as a weary young soldier nabs one. It reads, “We surround you.” The German army has Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, and France enclosed, as the...
Culture of Pop
Game Of Thrones Review: S7E1 - "Dragonstone"
The world waited with bated breath this past Sunday for the season premiere of Game of Thrones , the most celebrated work of fantasy that television has ever transmitted! “Dragonstone” delivered not only the deep...
Movies
The Oral History of Happy Gilmore's Victory at the 1996 Tour Championship
Image Courtesy of Fandango 21 years ago the sports world was forever altered when Happy Gilmore left behind a dead end and virtually non-existent hockey career to join the PGA Tour. Even though Gilmore did...
NBA
Jonas Valanciunas Fruitless Trade Hinders Toronto Raptors Efforts to Rejuvenate
Image courtesy of Mathew Addie/Flickr . Jonas Valanciunas drew some concern from Kestutis Kemzura, the Lithuania national team basketball coach, in the 2012 London Olympics. He expressed his concerns to Sporting News that the then...
Culture of Pop
Sonny Says ... Resist the Urge to "Break Bad"
Image Courtesy of Ben Leuner/AMC In this edition of Sonny Says, I discuss Breaking Bad 's impact on its viewers, the top five comedy movies of the 21st century, NBA jersey retirements and The Godfather/The...
Culture of Pop
Sonny Says ... Prince is the GOAT
Image Courtesy of Liu Heung Shing/Associated Press In today's edition of Sonny Says, I'll weigh in on Prince vs. Michael Jackson , NBA Super Teams, and I'll examine whether Breaking Bad should be blamed for...
Movies
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Hit the Reset Button Right
Spider-Man: Homecoming (Marvel Studios) He doesn’t quite know what he’s doing all the time, he’s not rich, and his work isn’t appreciated. Peter Parker/ Spider-Man is one of the most relatable characters in the comic...
Music
Madchild Interview - Talking "The Darkest Hour" Album, Rap Career, & Artistic Drive
Image courtesy of Madchild's Instagram page . Madchild is an underground rap legend for a variety of reasons. From his unique sound to his impressive longevity, no one can question his place among the greats...
Movies
The Ten Most Impressive Things Forrest Gump Ever Did
Image Courtesy of IMDB/Forrest Gump Forrest Gump was released in theaters 23 years ago today. I imagine you've seen the movie Forrest Gump before, but if you haven't, here's the synopsis of the film, per...
NBA
Big3 Week 2 Review
Image courtesy of the Big3 Basketball League. Big3 Week 2 in Charlotte, NC is over and competition was pretty impressive for these former NBA players. With Billups staying away from the "Panic in Cleveland" by...
