Category Archives: Sport

Biography, Drama, History, Sport, War

THE MOSQUITO BOWL (2026): New Trailer Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Peter Berg, Ray Nicholson…

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Directed and co-written by Peter Berg, The Mosquito Bowl is the latest biographical/drama/sport film about four star college footballers who join the Marines following Pearl Harbor.

Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Peter Berg and Ray Nicholson, the young men take part in a historic football game before going on to face the Battle of Okinawa.

I’m not the most avid watcher of war films, but the heartbreak and tragedy in this one have my attention, particularly the stories of all the young people whose lives were greatly altered because war called.

I’m interested in how this story captures the emotional turmoil. There are also the inevitable comparisons to The Hurt Locker (still my favourite war film).

Very likely not an easy watch, but does the story have you curious?

Stacy Clausen, Pat McAfee, Dominic Bogart, Ella Newton, Brodie Henson, Steven McCormack, Jacob Hohua, Asabi Goodman, Olga Petsa, Taki Abe and Helmer Mosquera also star.

The Mosquito Bowl Release Dates: November 25th, 2026 (US & UK)….

Happy Film Loving,

G

Biography, Drama, Sport

THE GREATEST (2026): New Trailer Starring Jaalen Best, Lacey Creighton, Amin Joseph, Michael Ealy…

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Created by Ben Watkins, The Greatest is an eight-episode series that chronicles the highs and lows of the life of Muhammad Ali.

Starring Jaalen Best, as Ali, the story explores the personal relationships behind his public persona and the moments that shaped his iconic status.

Having already seen Ali’s story depicted several times in different ways, I’m interested, not just to learn what I may not already know about the boxing hero of millions. But also to marvel at Best’s seemingly flawless casting and portrayal.

It no doubt help’s that he resembles Ali to such an extent that I wouldn’t think twice if told he were his nephew.

Anyone else notice how much this trailer is reminiscent of this magnificent one minute forty seven seconds right here?

Michael Ealy, Lacey Creighton, Amin Joseph, Jim Chad, Dave Davis, Brandon McKnight, Rico E. Anderson, Elias Leacock, Aimé Donna Kelly, Jerod Haynes, Kaya Coleman, Adrian Alvarado, Brandon Victor Dixon, Cesili Williams and Tyee Tilghman also star.

The Greatest Release Dates: November 4th, 2026 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Sport

THE HAWK (2026): New Trailer Starring Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon, Fortune Feimster, Jimmy Tatro…

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New sport/comedy film The Hawk stars Will Ferrell as Lonnie Hawkins, 2004’s top golfer, as he struggles to recapture his magic late in his career.

Refusing to accept that his time has come and gone, Hawkins believes he’s only one stroke away from the greatest comeback.

I can’t say I liked the teaser trailers that were released for this movie a few weeks ago, and yes, this looks very silly, but it’s the kind of silly I can make time for.

Or, maybe I’m now looking forward to this after noticing that Ferrell is looking a lot like one of my favourites of his characters, Jacobim Mugatu of Zoolander (2001), especially in the above image.

Chelsea Gilligan, Toby Huss, Evan Shafran, Mike Ferguson, Candace Kita, Amari Deity, Jimmy Walker Jr, Jeremiah Latrell Caldwell and Aida Osman also star.

The Hawk Release Dates: July 16th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, No Spoiler Reviews, Sport

F1 – THE MOVIE (2025): The Things I Liked…

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F1 (2025), Brad Pitt, Warner Bros. Pictures
F1 (2025), Brad Pitt, Warner Bros. Pictures

As someone whose interest in Formula One generally starts and ends with Lewis Hamilton, the most successful F1 driver of all time, according to many, his involvement as a producer in F1 – The Movie is one of the reasons I had to see it. The main reasons are the well-edited trailers,  its stars Damson Idris, Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem. 

I’m happy to confirm that I have absolutely nothing bad to say about my experience watching director Joseph Kosinski’s film. F1: The Movie may not have turned me into someone who, suddenly, has ambitions to attend a live F1 race, yet I cannot imagine what could have made the movie experience better.

FI (2025), Damson Idris, Warner Bros.
FI (2025), Damson Idris, Warner Bros.

Kosinski has delivered a memorable film with a rhythm, writing, pacing and editing that, for me, leaves nothing to be desired. It’s no wonder the music is another key highlight, for the one and only Hans Zimmer is the composer.

At the heart of F1 – The Movie is a story of perseverance, resilience, friendship,  teamwork, redemption, respect and people living their very best lives; all things that speak very loudly to me.

Make time for F1 The Movie if you haven’t yet and you’re curious. It’s perhaps my second favourite movie of 2025, second only to Sinners.

Happy Film loving,

G

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Biography, Drama, Sport

THE SMASHING MACHINE (2025): New Trailer From Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader…

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The Smashing Machine (2025), Dwayne Johnson, A24
The Smashing Machine (2025), Dwayne Johnson, A24

Directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine is the story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.

I’d never heard of Kerr before. I briefly looked him up to see how much Johnson resembles him. Johnson’s facial structure is certainly a great place to start. Still, the seemingly subtle prosthetics are impressive.

It’s also good to see Johnson and Blunt sharing the screen again. I already like the cadence of the former’s ‘gentle giant’ voice. As for Blunt, well, she’s always great, isn’t she?

Were you aware of Kerr before now, and will you be watching this one, or have you seen too many sports biopics at this point?

Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk, Marcus Aurelio, Ismail Elfallahi, Lyndsey Gavin, Yoko Hamamura, Paul Lazenby, Adrianne Lovato and Yûki Kedôin also star.

The Smashing Machine Release Dates: October 3rd, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G