New on DVD: Two sports dramas that aspire to inspirational finishes
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A little-known cyclist becomes 'The Flying Scotsman,' while 'We Are Marshall' dramatizes a football team's rebirth after tragedy.
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If you competed in high school athletics, you might be able to overlook the fact that "Gracie" is just another formulaic, if well-intentioned, sports movie.
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Christopher Nolan's new film is worth a watch.
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1. The 76ers and Warner Bros., as part of the NBA&#39;s Read to Achieve program, hosted an advance screening Thursday of the upcoming Tom Hanks film, The Polar Express.
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Despite occasional detours into sentimentality, this Irish film is better than the usual three-stage journey of courage, heartbreak and redemption.
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Two new DVD sets are a must-have for the serious movie collector.
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Don't be surprised if you shed a tear or two toward the end of tomorrow night's premiere of the film &quot;HU$TLE&quot; (ESPN, 9).
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In both novel and film form, âThe Kite Runnerâ recounts a simple yet shrewd story about that favorite American pastime: self-improvement.
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Itâs hard to imagine such a tough and inscrutable person as Dale Earnhardt having a romantic inner life. But thatâs just what â3,â the new ESPN movie about his life, asks us to do.
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Forget steroids and labor strife. This season is about phenomenal performance and a photo finish.
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A new biography and DVD set reminds viewers why the director's films haven't lost their ability to thrill.
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Both films are hitting the marquee at the same time, on June 1.
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One film has an oblique ending that's left some viewers dissatisfied and others floored by its profundity. The other features a slowly developing plot and a brutal, operatically violent finale.
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It's the story of the season: Trim about a half-hour and you could turn a good movie into a great one.
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Two disaster movies visit ancient history and the near future to tell disquietingly relevant stories
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ESPN, ABC and the NBA are hoping that a drama-laden doubleheader makes a nice Christmas Day basket for all concerned. Both nationally televised games have potential drawing power.
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Thereâs still time for that movie (play, exhibition, game, pool concert) everyoneâs talking about.