March 5, 20241 yr I'm watching this on MGM+ because a better movie is about to come on and that's practically every movie. Don't understand the love this one gets probably because fuck Notre Dame
March 5, 20241 yr I always want to compare Hoosiers to Rudy for some reason, and Hoosiers wins out by a lot.
March 6, 20241 yr Author 20 minutes ago, Helobious said: I always want to compare Hoosiers to Rudy for some reason, and Hoosiers wins out by a lot. I tend to not like Yankees too much. Partially due to the War of Northern Aggression but mostly due to the fact that everyone of them I've ever met is a complete prick I'm sort of prick myself so I ought to know
March 6, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Deej said: Rudy's fine. Like all sports biopics, it's full of shit. Yes, it’s a fairytale version but I like it. Soundtrack is good too.
March 6, 20241 yr Author 1 hour ago, Deej said: Rudy's fine. Like all sports biopics, it's full of shit. Normally dig your posts but this one is offsides. Attended the '96 game due largely to our District Judge. When they edged us out he jumped up and hollered "Fucking Catholics!!!" which drew a shit ton of support in our section. If we ever play those assholes again it should become a cheer
March 6, 20241 yr So you're saying most sports movies don't play fast and loose with the truth? Okay, then.
March 6, 20241 yr Author 13 minutes ago, 4th&Five said: Yes, it’s a fairytale version but I like it. Soundtrack is good too. Second only to Ohio State as far as shitty fans go IMHO
March 6, 20241 yr I always get Rudy and Radio mixed up. Both involve some mentally challenged person succeeding beyond all odds. Edited March 6, 20241 yr by Deej
March 6, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Underdog said: Put me down as a fan of the movie. Is that John Favreau?
March 6, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Deej said: I always get Rudy and Radio mixed up. Both involve some mentally challenged person succeeding beyind all odds. I've got a script for, "MIA Gets Laid!".
March 6, 20241 yr 19 minutes ago, MissingInAction said: Is that John Favreau? He's so money and he doesn't even know it.
March 6, 20241 yr As an underappreciated football player who managed to score the winning touchdown against our rival school on 4th down against all expectations (no, I'm not Vince), Rudy hits home for me. I don't care if it's fake or that he was off-sides, and don't give a rip for Notre Dame, but damned if the room doesn't get dusty at the end of that movie every single time for me. The score helps.
March 6, 20241 yr It's cheesy, like 90% of sports movies. Why the hate for this one in particular? Because Notre Dame?
March 6, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, 'stache said: Why the hate for this one in particular? Because Notre Dame? Edited March 6, 20241 yr by HornOnTheBayou
March 6, 20241 yr 16 hours ago, mr. sunshine said: I tend to not like Yankees too much. Partially due to the War of Northern Aggression but mostly due to the fact that everyone of them I've ever met is a complete prick I'm sort of prick myself so I ought to know username checks out
March 6, 20241 yr 12 hours ago, MissingInAction said: Is that John Favreau? Dude, it's clearly Owen Wilson. Edit: Parliament Edited March 6, 20241 yr by lateshow
March 6, 20241 yr 26 minutes ago, 'stache said: It's cheesy, like 90% of sports movies. Which is why the original Bad News Bears is the greatest sports movie of all time in my book.
March 6, 20241 yr 14 hours ago, 4th&Five said: Yes, it’s a fairytale version but I like it. Soundtrack is good too. I dig it. It's cheesy and formulaic as hell but I enjoy it. The soundtrack/score is phenomenally good. 2 minutes ago, dcbc said: Which is why the original Bad News Bears is the greatest sports movie of all time in my book. BNB is great but it's not even the best 70's sports movie. That honor goes to Slap Shot, which might be the best sports movie of all time.
March 6, 20241 yr Just now, C-Man said: BNB is great but it's not even the best 70's sports movie. That honor goes to Slap Shot, which might be the best sports movie of all time. I recall we've had this conversation before. And I'm reminded that I need to watch Slap Shot again before I tell you you're wrong.
March 6, 20241 yr 19 minutes ago, C-Man said: BNB is great but it's not even the best 70's sports movie. That honor goes to Slap Shot, which might be the best sports movie of all time. Sure, if we're talking about a universe where Rocky does not exist.
March 6, 20241 yr 17 minutes ago, HornOnTheBayou said: Sure, if we're talking about a universe where Rocky does not exist.
March 6, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, dcbc said: As an underappreciated football player who managed to score the winning touchdown against our rival school on 4th down against all expectations (no, I'm not Vince), Rudy hits home for me. I don't care if it's fake or that he was off-sides, and don't give a rip for Notre Dame, but damned if the room doesn't get dusty at the end of that movie every single time for me. The score helps. I’m aligned. Yes there was a lot of creative liberties but it’s a great story. Got dusty at certain moments. Sorry not sorry I’m a man!!
March 6, 20241 yr 17 hours ago, mr. sunshine said: I tend to not like Yankees too much. Partially due to the War of Northern Aggression Uhm what?
March 6, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, C-Man said: BNB is great but it's not even the best 70's sports movie. That honor goes to Slap Shot, which might be the best sports movie of all time. Fair, although I personally favor an offering from the 80s--Bull Durham.
March 6, 20241 yr I will give it some credit for the football scenes seem remotely realistic unlike the nonsense of FNL and remember the titans.
March 6, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, C-Man said: BNB is great but it's not even the best 70's sports movie. That honor goes to Slap Shot, which might be the best sports movie of all time. Is North Dallas Forty a sports movie? bang the drum slowly was also in the 70s.
March 6, 20241 yr 34 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said: Is North Dallas Forty a sports movie? bang the drum slowly was also in the 70s. NDF is Top-5 for me in sports movies.
March 6, 20241 yr Author 3 hours ago, closetohumping said: Uhm what? Reference to an X Files episode featuring the Peacock family. Fairly disturbing Edited March 6, 20241 yr by mr. sunshine
March 6, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, closetohumping said: Uhm what? I think he meant to say traitorous insurrection
March 6, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, bluto said: I will give it some credit for the football scenes seem remotely realistic unlike the nonsense of FNL and remember the titans. I thoroughly enjoyed Any Given Sunday despite the absurdity of the on field stuff and most of the rest. Just a fun movie.
March 6, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Nivek said: Most football movies are meh. Baseball and golf dominate sports movies. Caddyshack, yes. Happy Gilmore, ok. Tin Cup sucked.
March 6, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, HornOnTheBayou said: Sure, if we're talking about a universe where Rocky does not exist. Is Rocky even the best boxing movie? Isn’t Raging Bull better? The Fighter? At any rate, I prefer Slap Shot (and others). 3 hours ago, Braff Zacklin said: Fair, although I personally favor an offering from the 80s--Bull Durham. Bull Durham is great. Definitely on my short list of greatest sports movies. 2 hours ago, Nivek said: Most football movies are meh. Baseball and golf dominate sports movies. Tin Cup is cheesy as can be but I enjoy Costner and Don Johnson is perfect as the prick. I seem to recall The Greatest Game Ever Played as being pretty good. The book is fantastic.
March 7, 20241 yr Let's just add Varsity Blues to the list while we're at it. It's relatively entertaining and rewatchable. Plus, you've got Gardere throwing the football around.
March 7, 20241 yr On 3/5/2024 at 9:03 PM, MissingInAction said: Is that John Favreau? Is that the guy who played Jamie O'Hara?
March 7, 20241 yr 8 hours ago, dcbc said: Let's just add Varsity Blues to the list while we're at it. It's relatively entertaining and rewatchable. Plus, you've got Gardere throwing the football around. YOU'N DO IT! I raised you to be a winner, so damn it boy, win! Fire that fuckin pigskin!
March 7, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Pam Cummings said: YOU'N DO IT! I raised you to be a winner, so damn it boy, win! Fire that fuckin pigskin! For the next thirty minutes, we can play like GAWDS!
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