I don't know about you, but I'm turkey-ed out and ready to put my feet up and relax with a nice flick.
In case you’re looking for some new viewing material, here are my some of my all-time sports favs.
Rudy - I always have to make sure someone is chopping an onion nearby so when I’m blubbering I can say “it’s the onions that are making me cry.”
Hoosiers - Jimmy Chitwood takes the final shot to win the big game. A classic. But, like most movies, many facts were distorted.
Cinderella Man - A great boxing movie starring Russell Crowe and Kitchener’s own Art Binkowski.
Hoop Dreams - A wicked documentary that follows two American high school basketball phenoms along the recruiting trail.
Field of Dreams - Not as good as the book, but solid nonetheless. You can’t go wrong with James Earl Jones.
Dogtown and Z-Boys - These skaters were pioneers of a sport and culture. Amazing footage.
Goal - Kinda cheesy but the story of a North American lad who defies the odds to make Newcastle’s soccer club reminds me a bit about Kitchener’s David Edgar. At least the key scenes were actually shot on location at St. James’ Park.
Slapshot - Hanson brothers rule.
Rounders - If you have a mild gambling problem like me, you’ll love this poker movie.
Friday Night Lights - High school football is just on another level down south. Great soundtrack too.
When We Were Kings - Amazing documentary that focuses on the famous Rumble in the Jungle between Muhammad Ali/George Foreman.
Enjoy. Now, where's my popcorn.
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