Films centered on athletics continue to find critical and commercial success due to their ability to touch the hearts of even those who've never scored a point in sports before in their lives. Just as a newcomer to football can attend their first live game and find it exhilarating, anyone can tune into, say, a wrestling film and quickly relate to its universal themes of suffering and perseverance. Nike Athlete Anthony Robles' acclaimed new biopic Unstoppable is dropping on Prime Video soon and chronicles the NCAA champion wrestler's rise to glory amid harrowing challenges, including his broken family's financial hardships and — maybe you've heard this one — the fact that Robles was born with only one leg.
MovieWeb recently had the chance to speak with Robles, now a motivational speaker and published author, who is portrayed with a certain ferocity and grace by Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight). Robles opened up...
MovieWeb recently had the chance to speak with Robles, now a motivational speaker and published author, who is portrayed with a certain ferocity and grace by Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight). Robles opened up...
- 15/01/2025
- par Will Sayre
- MovieWeb
The NCAA wrestling champion of a certain weight class in 2011 is a remarkable individual, and not just because he was born with one leg. Anthony Robles journeyed a tough road to glory and has continued to inspire budding athletes and dreamers in general in the years following his athletic dominance era, going on to become a published author, motivational speaker, and official Nike Athlete. And now, his acclaimed wrestling biopic is about to drop on Prime Video, adapted from Robles' engrossing autobiography, Unstoppable.
Award-winning actor Jharrel Jerome portrays Robles with a certain tenacity that is sure to continue the revival of the sports genre we saw in 2024 (with The Fire Inside and Day of the Fight). MovieWeb recently caught up with the rising star to learn more about what it took to tackle such a fierce and unique role. "When I got the part, I saw a YouTube video of Anthony,...
Award-winning actor Jharrel Jerome portrays Robles with a certain tenacity that is sure to continue the revival of the sports genre we saw in 2024 (with The Fire Inside and Day of the Fight). MovieWeb recently caught up with the rising star to learn more about what it took to tackle such a fierce and unique role. "When I got the part, I saw a YouTube video of Anthony,...
- 06/01/2025
- par Will Sayre
- MovieWeb
Ever since Steven Spielberg adapted Michael Criction's iconic novel, Jurassic Park has remained the template for the dinosaur genre in film, with everything else either parodying or homaging the 1993 Oscar winner. Amidst the crowd, there have been a variety of movies with their tongues planted firmly in their cheeks, which Mike Capes and Johnny Wickham's The Invisible Raptor aims to be, and yet the seemingly self-aware feature finds itself way too bogged down by its underwhelming script.
The Invisible Raptor is a film directed by Mike Hermosa, in which a top-secret experiment unleashes a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor upon a neighborhood. A disgraced paleontologist, his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged security guard, and a local celebrity chicken farmer must unite to stop the creature's rampage.
Director Mike HermosaRelease Date December 6, 2024Writers Johnny Wickham, Mike CapesCast Kai To, Sam Skolnik, Chad Bullard, Tim Soergel, Bunny Levine, Grace Demarco, Linda Eve Miller, Bill Kottkamp,...
The Invisible Raptor is a film directed by Mike Hermosa, in which a top-secret experiment unleashes a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor upon a neighborhood. A disgraced paleontologist, his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged security guard, and a local celebrity chicken farmer must unite to stop the creature's rampage.
Director Mike HermosaRelease Date December 6, 2024Writers Johnny Wickham, Mike CapesCast Kai To, Sam Skolnik, Chad Bullard, Tim Soergel, Bunny Levine, Grace Demarco, Linda Eve Miller, Bill Kottkamp,...
- 08/12/2024
- par Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant
Unstoppable Review: Jennifer Lopez & Jharrel Jerome Are Fierce In Powerhouse Sports Drama With Heart
This review was originally published on September 9, 2024, as a part of our Toronto International Film Festival coverage.
It’s been a minute since a sports drama has made me teary, but Unstoppable is powerful storytelling that elicits an emotional response. Directed by William Goldenberg from a screenplay by Eric Champnella, John Hindman, and Alex Harris, Unstoppable is based on the true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), who, with only one leg, won the national wrestling championship in 2011. The sports drama is deeply moving, not only because of Robles’ phenomenal accomplishments, but his mother Judy’s (Jennifer Lopez), as well. It’s the kind of movie that’s simultaneously a feel-good tear-jerker that’s deeply personal in the themes it tackles.
Despite being born with one leg, Anthony Robles overcomes significant challenges both at home and in the competitive world of wrestling. His determination and relentless drive lead him to...
It’s been a minute since a sports drama has made me teary, but Unstoppable is powerful storytelling that elicits an emotional response. Directed by William Goldenberg from a screenplay by Eric Champnella, John Hindman, and Alex Harris, Unstoppable is based on the true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), who, with only one leg, won the national wrestling championship in 2011. The sports drama is deeply moving, not only because of Robles’ phenomenal accomplishments, but his mother Judy’s (Jennifer Lopez), as well. It’s the kind of movie that’s simultaneously a feel-good tear-jerker that’s deeply personal in the themes it tackles.
Despite being born with one leg, Anthony Robles overcomes significant challenges both at home and in the competitive world of wrestling. His determination and relentless drive lead him to...
- 06/12/2024
- par Mae Abdulbaki
- ScreenRant
Fraiser Season 2 Finale Review: Revival's Storytelling Shift Is A Risk That Has An Emotional Pay-Off
Warning! Spoilers ahead for the Frasier season 2 finale.
The Frasier revival's season 2 finale wraps up a slightly improved sophomore year by sticking to its signature storytelling approach. It's no secret that when the Paramount+ reboot of the beloved sitcom was announced, it was met with a divisive response considering the risks of bringing it back. It didn't help that the majority of its original ensemble isn't involved, including David Hyde Pierce's Niles and Jane Leeves' Daphne. The Frasier season 1 finale effectively addressed the show's premise, which was about Frasier reconnecting with his son, Freddy. However, Paramount+ deemed that the series deserved at least another year.
Frasier
Cast Stefanie Yunger, Jessica McKenna, Nike Doukas, Robert Barela, Shon Levi, Annette Shar, David Theune, Nora Yates, Chris Farah, Gogo Pandit, Monique Edwards, Patrick Rafferty, Danice Cabanela, Cheyenne Perez, John Bucy, Amy L. Workman, Owen Lloyd, Renee Pezzotta, Brittney Baxter, Amari McCoy, David Sargsyan,...
The Frasier revival's season 2 finale wraps up a slightly improved sophomore year by sticking to its signature storytelling approach. It's no secret that when the Paramount+ reboot of the beloved sitcom was announced, it was met with a divisive response considering the risks of bringing it back. It didn't help that the majority of its original ensemble isn't involved, including David Hyde Pierce's Niles and Jane Leeves' Daphne. The Frasier season 1 finale effectively addressed the show's premise, which was about Frasier reconnecting with his son, Freddy. However, Paramount+ deemed that the series deserved at least another year.
Frasier
Cast Stefanie Yunger, Jessica McKenna, Nike Doukas, Robert Barela, Shon Levi, Annette Shar, David Theune, Nora Yates, Chris Farah, Gogo Pandit, Monique Edwards, Patrick Rafferty, Danice Cabanela, Cheyenne Perez, John Bucy, Amy L. Workman, Owen Lloyd, Renee Pezzotta, Brittney Baxter, Amari McCoy, David Sargsyan,...
- 14/11/2024
- par Ana Dumaraog
- ScreenRant
Frasier performs a duet with a character who may be his daughter in a new clip. Frasier season 2 is a continuation of the reboot of the iconic 1990s sitcom, which premiered on Paramount+ in 2023. The show sees Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) returning to Boston and attempting to bond with his adult son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott) after taking a job as a Harvard professor. The main cast of the show also includes Toks Olagundoye, Jess Salgueiro, Anders Keith, and Nicholas Lyndhurst.
Entertainment Weekly has now shared an exclusive clip from the upcoming Frasier season 2 episode "The Squash Courtship of Freddy's Father," which is set to premiere on Thursday, October 10. The clip sees Frasier meeting with his former agent Bebe Glazer (Harriet Sansom Harris) and her daughter Phoebe (Rachel Bloom). He and Phoebe shares a variety of unique characteristics, including their fashion sense and a love of Cole Porter, which leads...
Entertainment Weekly has now shared an exclusive clip from the upcoming Frasier season 2 episode "The Squash Courtship of Freddy's Father," which is set to premiere on Thursday, October 10. The clip sees Frasier meeting with his former agent Bebe Glazer (Harriet Sansom Harris) and her daughter Phoebe (Rachel Bloom). He and Phoebe shares a variety of unique characteristics, including their fashion sense and a love of Cole Porter, which leads...
- 09/10/2024
- par Brennan Klein
- ScreenRant
The Frasier reboot is back with its second season on Paramount Plus. Later this season, viewers will see Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) return to Seattle, where the original series was set. For those who haven't kept up with Frasier following the original show's conclusion, the iconic television character now resides in Boston, where his character was first introduced during Cheers' third season. Frasier's visit to his native Seattle, which occurs in the October 31 episode "Thank You, Dr. Crane," paves the way for Peri Gilpin's Roz Doyle to have a more prominent role in the reboot. Now, while speaking with Parade Magazine, Frasier star and executive producer Grammer shared why the revival needed to return to this familiar setting:
"It has something to do with getting Roz to Boston because we had to have a reason for her to come back. An organic, good reason for her to come back,...
"It has something to do with getting Roz to Boston because we had to have a reason for her to come back. An organic, good reason for her to come back,...
- 23/09/2024
- par Patricia Abaroa
- MovieWeb
This Wednesday evening, December 13, 2023, NBC takes viewers on an exhilarating journey with “Quantum Leap” Season 2 Episode 8 titled “Nomads,” airing at 8:00 Pm. In this gripping installment, protagonist Ben leaps into the intriguing world of international espionage, finding himself in the shoes of an undercover CIA agent in Egypt.
As the plot unfolds, Ben is thrust into a dangerous game where every move counts. Tasked with saving a woman’s life, he must navigate the complexities of espionage and make swift decisions to alter the course of events. The episode promises a perfect blend of suspense, intrigue, and the trademark time-traveling twists that define “Quantum Leap.”
Tune in at 8:00 Pm for an evening of adventure and mystery as “Quantum Leap” continues its exploration of diverse timelines and captivating narratives. NBC invites viewers to witness the challenges and triumphs of Ben’s latest leap, where the stakes are high, and the...
As the plot unfolds, Ben is thrust into a dangerous game where every move counts. Tasked with saving a woman’s life, he must navigate the complexities of espionage and make swift decisions to alter the course of events. The episode promises a perfect blend of suspense, intrigue, and the trademark time-traveling twists that define “Quantum Leap.”
Tune in at 8:00 Pm for an evening of adventure and mystery as “Quantum Leap” continues its exploration of diverse timelines and captivating narratives. NBC invites viewers to witness the challenges and triumphs of Ben’s latest leap, where the stakes are high, and the...
- 07/12/2023
- par Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Quantum Leap fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 2 Episode 8 episode titled Nomads!
Find out everything you need to know about the Nomads episode of Quantum Leap, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Quantum Leap Nomads Season 2 Episode 8 Preview
In the upcoming episode of the classic time-traveling series “Quantum Leap,” titled “Nomads,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on December 13, 2023, viewers are in for a thrilling journey as Ben leaps into the heart of international espionage in Egypt. As the central character, Ben finds himself in the shoes of an undercover CIA agent, entangled in a dangerous game that will require quick thinking and decisive action to save a woman’s life.
The episode promises an intriguing mix of suspense, espionage, and the trademark emotional depth that “Quantum Leap” is known for. As Ben navigates the complex world of undercover operations,...
Find out everything you need to know about the Nomads episode of Quantum Leap, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Quantum Leap Nomads Season 2 Episode 8 Preview
In the upcoming episode of the classic time-traveling series “Quantum Leap,” titled “Nomads,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on December 13, 2023, viewers are in for a thrilling journey as Ben leaps into the heart of international espionage in Egypt. As the central character, Ben finds himself in the shoes of an undercover CIA agent, entangled in a dangerous game that will require quick thinking and decisive action to save a woman’s life.
The episode promises an intriguing mix of suspense, espionage, and the trademark emotional depth that “Quantum Leap” is known for. As Ben navigates the complex world of undercover operations,...
- 06/12/2023
- par News
- TV Regular
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