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28 Years Later Image used under fair use for review purposes only. All rights belong to Sony Pictures. They had me in the first half ngl… 28 Years Later marks the long-awaited return to the bleak, adrenaline-charged universe first unleashed by Danny Boyle in 28 Days Later . The film picks up nearly three decades after the original outbreak of the Rage virus turned Britain into an infected wasteland. With a fresh cast, new storylines, and a world forever changed, 28 Years Later isn’t just a sequel—it’s the start of a new trilogy with a lot of questions to answer. The film features a strong cast led by Jodie Comer as Isla, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie, and newcomer Alfie Williams as Spike. Supporting roles include Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson, and Jack O’Connell (from Sinners ) makes a surprise entrance that left me speechless. (We’ll get into it later.) This one has a lot to unpack. To start, the prologue opens in the most gruesome, messed-up way possible—definit...

Game 7 It’s almost like I know what I’m talking about. If you remember from my Finals Preview , I predicted Pacers in 7. And here we are. Still an uphill battle for my 'Cers, but holy ****, this series has been unreal. From Haliburton’s game-winner in Game 1 to nonstop back-and-forth thrillers, this is what basketball fans dream about. One game. Everything on the line. Game 7 in OKC. Watching this run has been surreal. Not just because it’s the NBA Finals, but because my favorite team is at the heart of it. In Indiana, we don’t have a lot going for us sports-wise. The Colts have been a dumpster fire for seven straight seasons (in Danny Dimes we trust?), and honestly, things don’t look much better there. That leaves the Pacers as the only real source of joy for me and a lot of Hoosiers. Sure, the Fever are cool, for their two fans, but this Pacers run has been something else entirely. And for me, it hits different. I was watching when we were under .500 in Decem...

NBA Finals Preview and Prediction Today marks the start of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. A series that features two teams that have never won a championship, the first Finals to guarantee a first-time champion since Dwyane Wade and Shaq took down the Mavericks in 2006. Although the Seattle Supersonics won in 1979, The Thunder don’t claim Seattle history (which makes no sense). The Pacers have never won an NBA title, but they have 3 ABA (American Basketball Association) titles under their belt from the late 60’s-early 70’s. Basically, neither of these teams has won anything in close to 50 years. Which I personally love as a basketball fan, small market teams competing is the best thing for leagues. Even if the casuals think it will hurt ratings, it makes for the best basketball, which is all I care about. Oklahoma City Thunder Path First Round – OKC Defeated MEM Grizzlies 4-0 One of the most lopsided series I’ve e...

Knicks Cut Series to 3–2. Game 6 Heads Back to Indy The New York Knicks claw back with a huge Game 5 win. Can the Pacers close it out at home, or are we headed for a Game 7 thriller? The New York Knicks were in big trouble heading into Game 5, staring down the possibility of elimination. They now look to become just the 14th team in league history to come back from a 3–1 series deficit. Last night was a strong start to that comeback with a dominant performance at the Garden. The question now is: can Tyrese Haliburton, or rather, Benn Mathurin and company, hold them off in Indiana on Saturday night? You really can’t ask for better consistency from the Knicks’ stars in this series. Even if it hasn’t always led to wins, KAT and Jalen “Brunson Burner” Brunson (I’m taking credit for that nickname) have both put up at least 20 points in every game. What the Knicks need now is steady production from their role players in Game 6, and potentially Game 7. New York mig...

Indiana Pacers: A Team of Destiny Image used under fair use for commentary. All rights belong to the NBA. If it wasn’t already obvious that the basketball gods want the Pacers to win the NBA Finals, then the most improbable comeback in NBA history, sealed by Tyrese Haliburton’s magical buzzer-beater, should leave no doubt. Like I mentioned in this blog , the Pacers brought their signature magnet ball to Madison Square Garden and officially cemented themselves as the most captivating team in sports right now. Falling behind big and clawing back has become the Pacers’ calling card this postseason. It started back in Game 5 in Milwaukee (I was there). Down 118–111 with under 40 seconds left, the Pacers stormed back, Haliburton’s game-winning layup sent the Bucks home. If that’s Giannis’ last game in a Milwaukee uniform, that’s a hilarious way to go out. Then came Game 2 of the Semis. The Cavs led 119–112 with less than a minute left. The Pacers defense tightened up, thr...

Final Destination: Bloodlines Image used under fair use for review purposes only. All rights belong to Warner Bros. What better first movie to review than the fifth installment of the critically acclaimed Final Destination franchise!?! Final Destination: Bloodlines directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein was on brand for the series of horror flicks. Was it good? No… Was it entertaining? Ummm yeah, I guess so. As expected, the movie is packed with gruesome deaths, but this one leans more into comedy, giving it a lighthearted tone even with the body count. The film follows Stefani and her family as they try to figure out how to cheat death, which has been stalking them ever since an incident involving her grandma Iris back in 1968. In classic Final Destination style, death picks them off one by one while they scramble to stop the inevitable. I’m not going to think too deep into it, it’s clearly meant to be a fun, over-the-top movie. That said, even by Final De...