‘AIR’ Recounts Nike’s Drive to Win Over the Icon
AIR narrates a formidable tale centered on the Swoosh-basketball legend’s sneaker courtship. Occurring before Air Jordan ever set foot on the professional hardwood, a love triangle was established between three notable shareholders of basketball footwear in America for the heart of the scrawny 21-year-old cager from Wilmington, North Carolina. Making his first feature film debut, […]
Netflix Family Film ‘Chupa’ Gets Hype for a Different Reason
“Netflix and Chupa?” Netflix’s latest family-friendly offering “Chupa” has piqued the interest of many – but for a totally different reason. On the one hand, the film’s depiction of the legendary ‘chupacabra’ is adorable, a complete 180 for the blood-sucking beast. It’s like Mexican ‘E.T.’; kids find an alien creature and must ensure it gets […]
5 Modern Filipino Films That We Need More Of
Much has been said about Filipino films. The harshest critics say the industry is stuck in a revolving door of cliches and terrible writing, left in the dust by their superior counterparts in South Korea. Others, like myself, say hope springs eternal. There are darn good filmmakers who prove that, given the right amount of […]
Ben Affleck’s “AIR” Recounts NIKE’s Courtship of Michael Jordan
Building a brand around the GOAT might sound like a “duh” moment nowadays, but that wasn’t always the case back in Nike’s early years. It took a lot of maneuvering and luck to turn the Air Jordan line into the iconic shoes they are today, and that journey is coming to life with “Air.” Directed […]
24 Best Kung Fu Movies of All Time
If you are a fan of Kung Fu movies, you know that it doesn’t start with high kicks and karate chops. It actually starts with “jacket on, jacket off.” Kung Fu is about dedication and hard work. It takes patience to become a master of anything. Starting in the 1970s and continuing steadily onwards, kung […]
The Top Ten NBA Movies of All Time
Grab a bowl of popcorn because we’re counting down the top 10 movies about basketball this week.
