Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 9: “Blow Out”
Some people call this Brian De Palma’s best film. That’s seriously depressing.… Read More Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 9: “Blow Out”
Author: J-Dub
Author and Managing Editor at Dubsism, a blog about life as viewed through sports, old movies, and too many concussions.
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 88: “Foreign Correspondent”
Could Vinny Testaverde have reported on the Nazis?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 88: “Foreign Correspondent”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 87: “Take Me Out To The Ball Game”
Esther Willams’ “K.C. Higgins” came to life with the death of an NFL owner in 1979.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 87: “Take Me Out To The Ball Game”
Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 8: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
The real question this movie raises: Should Buddy Ebsen have been a registered sex offender?… Read More Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 8: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 86: “Forty Guns”
Among other things, today’s installment shows the link between Barbara Stanwyck and a Super Bowl MVP.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 86: “Forty Guns”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 85: “The Three Musketeers”
How some 18th-Century swordsman illustrate the myth of “Moneyball.”… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 85: “The Three Musketeers”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 84: “Captain Boycott”
When he wasn’t advocating for Irish farmers, was Robert Donat a Liverpool supporter?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 84: “Captain Boycott”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 83: “Dog Day Afternoon”
Dubsism: The only place you can learn about the link between John “Fredo” Cazale and Gene “The Singing Cowboy” Autry.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 83: “Dog Day Afternoon”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 82: “Dawn Patrol”
What could an actor you most likely remember as Sherlock Holmes have in common with a boxing trainer?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 82: “Dawn Patrol”
The Sports Sewer: Episode 19 – Pete Carroll and the Never-Ending Colin Kaepernick Saga
Pete Carroll’s load of crap about Colin Kaepernick proves the realities of his ability as an NFL quarterback have been completely white-washed.… Read More The Sports Sewer: Episode 19 – Pete Carroll and the Never-Ending Colin Kaepernick Saga
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 81: “The Disaster Double-Header”
You can trust J-Dub to surely break down the origin of one the greatest comedies of all time…and don’t call me Shirley! Plus, there’s bonus movie trivia!… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 81: “The Disaster Double-Header”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 80: “Airport ’79”
Sometimes “ridiculous” can be entertaining. Sometimes, it’s just ridiculous.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 80: “Airport ’79”
The “Disaster” Blog-A-Thon Is Here!
Here’s the event celebrating “disaster” movies on the birthday of the king of the genre, Irwin Allen! Plenty of great reading here over the next three days!… Read More The “Disaster” Blog-A-Thon Is Here!
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 79: “Kinky Boots”
You can’t play basketball in high heels, but they still share a link.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 79: “Kinky Boots”
Change My Mind: Major League Baseball
Today’s Take: Commissioner Rob Manfred and the MLB owners are completely full of shit when it comes to starting the baseball season.… Read More Change My Mind: Major League Baseball
The Deep Six: Misunderstood/Little-Known Facts About The George Floyd Situation in Minneapolis
I lived in Minneapolis for over 15 years, and I can tell you first hand that if you think you fully understand this story…you don’t.… Read More The Deep Six: Misunderstood/Little-Known Facts About The George Floyd Situation in Minneapolis
Important Battles In Military History And Their Sporting Equivalents: #5 to #1
“Wide World of Sports” brought us “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.” If there were a “Wide World of War,” it could use the same tagline.… Read More Important Battles In Military History And Their Sporting Equivalents: #5 to #1
Story Time With J-Dub: Episode 4 – Why I Was Terrified To Be Ted Striker From “Airplane!”
If you’re a nervous flier, don’t sit next to me. … Read More Story Time With J-Dub: Episode 4 – Why I Was Terrified To Be Ted Striker From “Airplane!”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 78: “Road to Zanzibar”
Bob Hope might have been an American icon, but he had nothing on Joe Garagiola.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 78: “Road to Zanzibar”
Guest Column: Joe McGrath on the Veritable Death of the USWNT’s Lawsuit
The propagandists in sports media are calling this a “setback for women’s rights.” Legendary sports general manager Joe McGrath explains how this a victory for the rule of law. … Read More Guest Column: Joe McGrath on the Veritable Death of the USWNT’s Lawsuit
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