Winning Time’s Authenticity Came With Hard Work

by Russ_Cohen - September 11, 2023September 11, 20230

The show “Winning Time” is a great sports show about the Los Angeles Lakers. My regular readers know this through my coverage. Well, deep into Season 2, I dug a bit deeper to see why those basketball action scenes look so good. I caught up with basketball producer, Idan Ravin,

EXPEND4BLES GETS R-RATED IN RED BAND TRAILER DEBUT

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by Sportsologist - August 23, 2023August 23, 20230

Genre: Action Rating: R Directed by: Scott Waugh Screenplay by: Kurt Wimmer & Tad Daggerhart and Max Adams Screen Story by: Spenser Cohen and Kurt Wimmer & Tad Daggerhart Based On: Characters Created by David Callaham Cast: Jason Statham, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Randy Couture, Jacob Scipio, Levy

Kara Alloway Is Winning In Life

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by Russ_Cohen - August 2, 2023August 2, 20230

Kara Alloway is known for her time with the Real Housewives of Toronto. Some call her a villain. I refuse to. I see her as a first-time author. She has all of those insecurities that you get when you sit at a book signing. Her tome is “Most Hated”, and

Fan Expo Philly Had Something For Everybody

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by Katelynn Reiss - June 5, 2023June 5, 20230

Fan Expo Philly drove hundreds, if not thousands of people who identify as either “nerds” or “geeks” of different fandoms to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this weekend. I had a blast walking around the con, taking in all the art on display, interacting with exhibitors and cosplayers, and sitting in

Chantelle Albers Shines in Two Sinners and a Mule

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by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 2023June 5, 20230

If you’re looking for a Western with a great storyline, then mark this down. “Two Sinners and a Mule” and when you do, you’ll notice actress, Chantelle Albers who is one of the two female leads along with Hannah James (Starz’s Outlander). This film is different, and I had a

Amell, Bernthal, Cox, Van Dien Added to FAN EXPO Philadelphia, June 2-4

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by Sportsologist - February 28, 2023March 5, 20230

Major Fandoms Get Boosts With Amell, Bernthal, Cox, Van Dien Additions To FAN EXPO Philadelphia Lineup, June 2-4 'Arrow,’ ‘Punisher,’ ‘Daredevil,’ ‘Stranger Things’ Universes Gain Key Stars at Pennsylvania Convention Center PHILADELPHIA, February 28, 2023 – Things just got a lot more interesting for fans of a few blockbuster franchises as FAN EXPO

Winning Time: Interview with Michael Chiklis

by Russ_Cohen - May 4, 2022May 4, 20220

While the series is ramping up the drama, and getting close to the first season finale, I do have a great interview with Michael Chiklis to whet your appetites. Side note, Solomon Hughes really nailed the skyhook and all it meant to Kareem and the game. He worked hard on the

Fan Expo Philadelphia Brought Out Good Crowds and Hollywood Talent

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by Russ_Cohen - April 9, 2022April 9, 20220

Philadelphia - - Friday was my first interaction with Fan Exo Philadelphia, and it was a full day of fun. There were a lot of artists and artisans all on full display at the Philadelphia Convention Center. There were a lot of displays to take photos of. A row of Cosplay

Breaking Down the Sports Realism in ‘Winning Time’

by Russ_Cohen - March 9, 2022March 11, 20220

Sports movies and shows must be realistic. If they’re not they can ruin it for me. The actor Solomon Hughes, who portrays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, was the key factor regarding this. If he had a bad skyhook. In my eyes, it was and still is the most unstoppable shot in the

Jen Lilley Has Earned Her Continued Success

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by Russ_Cohen - January 17, 2022January 17, 20220

Jen Lilley is an actress who has been working and promoting her work and charitable contributions tirelessly during the pandemic. She recently signed a four-picture deal with GAC Family. “GAC family is a new network with more feel-good content. Romantic comedies and happy endings,” Lilley stated. “I think everyone loves a