‘Richard Jewell’ and its harsh, lazy portrayal of media undercuts a movie that deserves better
The movie's portrayal of media is nasty, which pulls a compelling story into ugliness.
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A movie based on Bill Plaschke’s “Paradise Found,” on the Paradise HS football team after the 2018 Camp Fire, is in the works
After the Nov. 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 people and destroyed much of Paradise, CA, the Paradise High Bobcats came back this year. Now a film is in the works on their story.
“Richard Jewell” screenwriter Billy Ray doubles down on claim reporter Kathy Scruggs slept with a source, gets refuted
"To defame a dead woman and to accuse her of doing the worst thing in her profession is just cruel. To convict her of the mortal sin of trading sex for a story, it’s the worst thing conceivable you can do to a journalist."
Steph Curry, John Legend teaming up to produce sports agent movie, Signing Day
Curry's production company was behind this year's Breakthrough.
The 10 best sports movies currently available on Disney+
Some beloved fan classics await a nostalgic rewatch.
Basketball coach Ben Affleck seeks redemption in The Way Back trailer
From the director of Miracle and Warrior.
HBO’s Paterno credits former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci as co-executive producer
The Mooch has producer credits on two other films, and once tried to get a Jackie Robinson biopic made.
Jon Dorenbos, former Eagles long snapper, will have his life story turned into a movie, produced by Mike Tollin
Dorenbos has also earned plenty of attention for his magic skills.
NHL Network will air “Mystery, Alaska” with extra interviews with Russell Crowe, Jim Fox, and Jay Roach
Adding extra interviews and behind-the-scenes clips is a logical way to add some value to airings of older sports movies.
Steven Soderbergh to direct film set during an NBA lockout, High Flying Bird
Soderbergh's previous film, Logan Lucky, took place in the world of auto racing.
Michael Jordan’s year in baseball could be made into a movie produced by Will Smith
The script, titled "The Prospect," was touted by several Hollywood executives.
Tape of 1992 Dream Team scrimmage is subject of hot comedy script drawing interest in Hollywood
It's the greatest NBA game nobody ever saw.
What is the most ridiculous scene in a sports movie?
Have you ever watched a sports movie (or sports scene in any movie) and been totally bewildered by authenticity,...
Dock Ellis biopic in development, O’Shea Jackson Jr. starring as infamous pitcher
Ellis threw a no-hitter in 1970 while high on LSD.
