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IN DEPTH SUMMARY The Super Mario Brothers create their own plumbing company in Queens, New York after quitting their old job. They create a very detailed and light-hearted commercial to boost their call-ins so that they may finally be something bigger than themselves. Born to an emotional and stern Italian-American family, the Mario bros consistently feel as if they can...
IN-DEPTH SUMMARY Champions feature the dynamic “Now You See Me” star Woody Harrelson in a light-hearted, emotional rollercoaster as he finds his way as an aspiring professional basketball coach in hopes of finally reaching the NBA. The movie opens with Harrleson naked in his bed having just indulged in what would most simply be interpreted as a “hook up” with...
In all of my realizations, none have been so profound as this. Some might even call it the most groundbreaking assertion ever. This revolutionary truth possesses so much power and gravity, that it could uproot society as we know it. So it is with great care and apprehension that I share my finding with you. Over the course of...
In my previous two articles on boxing's greatest fight trilogies, I covered iconic rivalries between such greats as Rocky Graziano, Tony Zale, Arturo Gatti, Micky Ward, Floyd Patterson, and Ingemar Johansson. But those bouts, whilst showcasing amazing boxing talent and courage, were missing something key that elevates an already spectacular rivalry to a level of intensity unseen before. That missing...
Disclaimer: Mild Spoilers  Introduction Fight Club is often considered one of the greatest films of the 90s. Directed by David Fincher and based on the novel Fight Club, this film blows viewers away with outstanding performances by Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter. Furthermore, the cinematography perfectly captures the dystopian society the film is portraying.  Plot  The story follows an unnamed...
Here. We. Go. The second clash between the middleweights began on April 8, 2023, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States. The sixth-highest viewed and attended UFC event in history. These two men were prepared for war. Before we tend to the main event, let's begin with Bigmouth and Ponzi. Kevin Holland vs Santiago Ponzinibbio A welterweight bout consisting of the...
Boxing trilogies occur when two fighters display such grit, boxing finesse, and natural athleticism that no matter the result of their first encounter, a rematch is declared. If the fighters maintain their previous combat advantages, and their boxing rivalry continues to simmer, then a potential third fight can be scheduled. These are called boxing trilogies, and they are reserved...
On Friday, March 31st, at 4 PM, the annual Jesuit Roundup Expository Bowl versus the Varsity Football team was on at Ranger Stadium. With the possibility of rain on Friday afternoon, The Roundup was not sure whether or not this game was going to be on. However, they were determined to win in a great fashion and replicate last...

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