RIP, Steve Dalkowski
Many baseball fans have never heard of Steve Dalkowski, but you know his story if you’ve ever seen the movie “Bull Durham.”… Read More RIP, Steve Dalkowski
Tag: Classic Movies
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 76: “The Ten Commandments”
What could Vincent Price have in common with the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, and Indianapolis Colts? Easter Sunday on Dubsism is the only place you can find out!… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 76: “The Ten Commandments”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 75: “With Six You Get Eggroll”
Dubsism…the only place where you can see the link between the Indiana Pacers and Doris Day.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 75: “With Six You Get Eggroll”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 74: “Moby Dick”
Searching for the “great white whale” and the quest for a quarterback aren’t as different as you might think.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 74: “Moby Dick”
Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 7: “Boys Don’t Cry”
This movie draws out EVERYBODY’S biases…like those who think they already know why I hate this movie. They don’t.… Read More Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 7: “Boys Don’t Cry”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 73: “The Rockford Files – The Competitive Edge”
Here’s where you discover how an episode of “The Rockford Files” has tentacles reaching an insane asylum down south and a prison in Montana.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 73: “The Rockford Files – The Competitive Edge”
Can You Survive The “Disaster” Blog-A-Thon?
All “disaster” movies have three main characteristics, and we’re hosting this event to celebrate all of them! Join us today!… Read More Can You Survive The “Disaster” Blog-A-Thon?
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 72: “McVicar”
Roger Daltrey breaks out his acting chops breaking out of prison. He had no idea he was telling the Ron LeFlore story.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 72: “McVicar”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 71: “The Hunt For Red October”
Dubsism: The only place you can discover the connection between Sean Connery and Fidel Castro. … Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 71: “The Hunt For Red October”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 70: “The Green Berets”
The two best examples of an “elite team” within a team: A Special Forces detachment and a great offensive line.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 70: “The Green Berets”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 69: “The Conversation”
Should surveillance expert Harry Caul have been a consultant to the New England Patriots and Houston Astros?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 69: “The Conversation”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 68: “Hollywood Air Force”
“Porky’s” meets the Air National Guard…all produced and directed by Bert Convy. Only the Washington Generals could top that for “bad.”… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 68: “Hollywood Air Force”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 67: “Guns At Batasi”
When one thinks of Mia Farrow, African rebellions and the National Football League normally don’t spring to mind. But they do share a common thread. … Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 67: “Guns At Batasi”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 66: “The Rockford Files – The No-Cut Contract”
“King” Sturdivant probably never met Art Schlichter, but thanks to Jim Rockford we found out they had a lot in common. … Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 66: “The Rockford Files – The No-Cut Contract”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 65: “The Bad News Bears”
You may just learn more about Little League Baseball and it’s home Williamsport, Pennsylvania than you would expect from a sports blog…… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 65: “The Bad News Bears”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 64: “First Family”
Would you like a main course of political satire with a hefty side of Monday Night Football? Dubsism has you covered!… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 64: “First Family”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 63: “The Sundowners”
What could a movie set in 1920’s Australia possibly have in common with a basketball team? Dubsism is the only place where you can find out.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 63: “The Sundowners”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 61: “Tucker: The Man And His Dreams”
Preston Tucker would have been a perfect owner for the Alliance of American Football.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 61: “Tucker: The Man And His Dreams”
Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 6: “A Few Good Men”
It would have taken Marine Corps-level discipline to sit through this movie without Goldman’s re-write of Sorkin’s monstrously flawed script. … Read More Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 6: “A Few Good Men”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 60 “The D.I.”
A good drill instructor and a good football coach need to have one thing in common.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 60 “The D.I.”
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