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Spring TV Roundup, Week 1

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 We’re into April and Spring is upon us. It’s a time where Networks and Streamers are trying to get that final wave of series in for Emmy consideration. But there’s also shows aimed at attracting viewers of all interests, too. So, what of these new shows is worth your time to check out? Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new series this Spring! Mondays: Star Wars: Maul—Shadow Lord, Mondays on Disney+ (Premiered April 6) About : The one staple of Star Wars content in the Disney era has been the animated series. Whether ongoing shows or the annual limited releases, we’ve seen a plethora of these stories each year, usually targeted toward the spring and the upcoming Star Wars Day. That’s the case for this latest series, Maul, which focuses on the iconic character first introduced in Episode I: The Phantom Menace. The series debuted with two episodes on Monday and will offer two more episodes each week through May 4. The series is set after t...
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2026 Broncos' Season, Draft Needs

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 We're closing in on the NFL Draft, which kicks off on Thursday, April 23. The Broncos have signed back key free agents and traded for Jaylen Waddle. But as the draft approaches, there are crucial positions that still need to be addressed. Could that happen in the draft? Perhaps. Let's dive in. Running Back: The Broncos brought back J.K. Dobbins and Jaleel McLaughlin. Along with Tyler Badie and R.J. Harvey, that leaves the Broncos with the same backs they had in 2025. But the team has talked about getting more out of the running game. Deuce Vaughn is also on the roster, but is that the boost Sean Payton was talking about? Could the Broncos add another player in the draft? That might make sense, but isn't the highest need. Tight End : The Broncos similarly seem to have run it back from 2025. Evan Engram was a big, off-season addition last year, but we didn't see much on the field. The Broncos brought back Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull, but is that all the plan is at tigh...
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2006 Rewind: She's The Man

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It's hard to believe, but 2006 was 20 years ago. Over the next few weeks I'm going to be looking at some stand out films from 2006 that are turning 20 in 2026. Today, it's a classic comedy. Viola : Speaking as a completely third party objective with absolutely no personal interest in the matter, I'm not really sure that you and Olivia really mesh well together. She's the Man Starring : Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, and Laura Ramsey Director : Andy Fickman About : This is a classic comedy that was part of a wave of films in the late 1990s and early 2000s that were adaptations of Shakespeare plays. This one is based on Twelfth Night . It's also a fascinating watch now given the arc of things for Bynes. She had a great knack for these kind of parts and this kind of physical comedy. It's a gift watching this film now, as it was a gift watching it 20 years ago. This has consistently made me laugh. I enjoy Bynes in the lead, the wild story, and a young Tatum. This...
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100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 76

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. Henry, the Ringo Kid: Well, there are some things a man just can't run away from. Stagecoach (1939) Original List Ranking : 63 Starring : John Wayne, Claire Trevor, John Carradine, and Louise Platt Director : John Ford About: Some people think 1939 was the greatest year for movies. This is part of that epic run of 1939 films, and a classic from John Ford featuring John Wayne. It's an interesting story that remains popular with viewers even decades later. It's not a surprise that it ended up on this list, though it was omitted from the update a decade later. It's a classic Western, though it's not a film I love as much as some other westerns fr...
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 77

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. Antonio Salieri: [reflecting upon a Mozart score] On the page it looked nothing. The beginning simple, almost comic. Just a pulse. Bassoons and basset horns, like a rusty squeezebox. And then suddenly, high above it, an oboe. A single note, hanging there, unwavering. Until a clarinet took over and sweetened it into a phrase of such delight! This was no composition by a performing monkey! This was a music I'd never heard. Filled with such longing, such unfulfillable longing, it had me trembling. It seemed to me that I was hearing the voice of God. Amadeus (1984) Original List Ranking: 53 Starring: Tom Hulce and F. Murray Abraham Director : Milos Foreman Abou...
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Dynasty Rankings, Top 50 RBs

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 We’re into the new league year and have seen major movement among veterans. We’re still a bit away from the draft, where rookies will start to shake up the standings. But this is start up season. So, if you’re looking to jump into dynasty, it’s time to take stock of the players available. Below is my Top 50 Dynasty RBs, divided into seven tiers. Tier 1: No. 1: Bijan Robinson No. 2: Jahmyr Gibbs About: The top tier, for me, is these two, who both went in the same draft. Both have dominated in the past few years despite having backfield competition. Both saw their primary backfield mate leave this off-season, meaning it could lead to an even bigger role as a runner and receiver. Isiah Pacheco and Brian Robinson, Jr., feel like handcuffs. Bijan and Gibbs are the top two guys in a tier of their own. Tier 2: No. 3: James Cook No. 4: De’Von Achane No. 5: Jonathan Taylor No. 6: Ashton Jeanty No. 7: Breece Hall No. 8: Ken Walker III No. 9: Bucky Irving No. 10: Quinshon Judkins About: As ...
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Now Playing

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 The final week of March ended with a few interesting wide and limited releases. Below is my take on the new movies I saw this week. Keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734. Fantasy Life (Limited) Starring: Matthew Shear, Amanda Peet, and Alessandro Nivola Synopsis: This new comedy comes from Shear, who serves as the writer, director, and the star. In it, he plays Sam, a man going through a crisis. That crisis led him to drop out of law school, and while he’s with his therapist (Judd Hirsch), he finds a new job opportunity—watching the children of his therapist’s son (Nivola), whose marriage to an actress (Peet) is on the rocks. Can Sam get himself together and make this opportunity work? What happens when he has a connection to the actress? Those are the focus of this film, which is just 90 minutes but still feels a bit too long because of its lack of structure and direction. Shear is a decent actor but it’s hard to tell where this wants...
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