This Is Us Season 6 Preview And Predictions: The End Is Near
To quote Phoebe Bridgers, “The end is near” for the Pearson family. Tonight marks the beginning of the sixth and final season of NBC’s This Is Us. It’s hard to believe that this show has been in our lives since 2016. My dad deserves all the credit for my fandom as it was him who […]
Favorite TV And Movie Performances Of 2021
We did it, everyone. We made it to the end of 2021. Movie theaters aren’t dead, television continues to thrive, and the Knicks made the playoffs for the first time since 2013. It wasn’t such a bad year, all things considered. Optimism, baby! For movies and television, 2021 was far superior to 2020. A lot […]
Giants Fans, We Have Hit Rock Bottom
When determining the state of the New York Giants franchise, I keep returning to a quote from Netflix’s hit teen show, Outer Banks. The show’s protagonist, John B, recalled an old saying that his father told him as a kid. John B said, “My old man used to tell me it’s best to never say […]
NBA Christmas Wish Lists For All 30 Teams
Christmas Day is the unofficial start to the NBA season. It’s great exposure for the league as each game features a popular team or superstar player. That’s been the case in years past, but 2021 is different. Many star players are in health and safety protocols due to COVID, jeopardizing their availability for Christmas games. […]
Spider-Man: No Way Home Spoiler-Packed Discussion
If you’re reading this, then it’s too late. There’s no turning back now. The biggest movie of the year is Spider-Man: No Way Home, and I’m ready to talk about it. Spoilers are on the way. You have been warned. Seriously, turn around if you haven’t seen the film yet. I’m running out of videos […]
Succession Finale: Thoughts From Someone Who Watched S3 In Two Days
Hand up, I was late to Succession. Super late, actually. I watched the first four episodes of Season 1 almost two years ago and walked away thinking it was just OK. The story of the show intrigued me, but I didn’t get a “must-watch” feeling like I immediately felt with Breaking Bad or Game of […]
New York Knicks Report Card: Little Magic, Tons Of Frustration
The New York Knicks are 25 games into the 2021-2022 NBA season, which is a little less than one-third of the NBA season. With a record of 12-13, it’s a large enough sample size to evaluate the team’s performance and determine the strengths and weaknesses of the roster. There are a lot of weaknesses. Spoiler […]
2022 Oscars Discussion, Vol. 2: Licorice Pizza And West Side Story Arrive In Style
In my first column for the 2022 Oscars, I talked about how Belfast and The Power of the Dog were 1 and 1A in the Best Picture race with a lot of unknowns trailing behind. Two of those unknowns arrived this past week and became legit contenders. Buckle up. Licorice Pizza And West Side Story […]
The Cleveland Browns Continue To Mismanage The Baker Mayfield Situation
Love him or hate him, Baker Mayfield moves the needle. Win or lose, the Browns’ quarterback will be a topic of discussion on every sports talk show come Monday morning. Entering the 2021 season, the Browns picked up Mayfield’s 5th-year option for 2022, but could not reach a long-term extension. Due to his subpar performance […]
Thanksgiving: Things I’m Thankful For In Sports
Happy Thanksgiving! Before we all sit down to enjoy a great meal, I wanted to take a few moments to discuss what I’m thankful for in the world of sports. Things I’m Thankful For In Sports – The Giants fired Jason Garrett as offensive coordinator. I’m happy that Garrett will not be calling plays for […]