Matt's Musings

  On Tuesday, the Broncos cut down to 53 to set a roster for the regular season. It's always a tough process and there are always surprises. This year is no different. Below are some thoughts about the initial roster. * Jaleel McLaughlin made the team . He was a star in the pre-season, so it's not a total shock. But it was still nice to see. * Only Four Receivers. The biggest surprise is that the Broncos only kept four wide receivers on the active roster: Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims and Brandon Johnson. Of those, Jeudy is unlikely to be ready in Week 1. There are four on the Practice Squad but it was still a surprise to only have four on the active roster. *Albert O. Traded. The Broncos did keep four tight ends, but Albert wasn't one of them. Instead, he's an Eagle and Nate Adkins made the roster. *Only five defensive lineman. I suspect Mike Purcell will be back soon, but him getting the axe on cutdown day was a mild surprise. Fortunately Elijah Garcia m...

  We’re in late August, but we’re still getting some interesting new releases. Below is my take on the films I saw this week. As always, follow all my film viewing on Letterboxd @Knighthawk7734 Gran Turismo (Theaters) Starring : Archie Madekwe, David Harbour, and Orlando Bloom Synopsis : When a racing movie hits, it hits hard. With Gran Turismo, which draws inspiration from the Playstation game as well as the real-life account of Jann Mardenborough. After two weeks of preview screenings, it opens wide on Friday and it’s a fantastic way to close out the summer movie season. In the film, Madekwe plays Jann, a skilled gamer who one day dreams of racing for real. When a marketing executive for Nissan (Bloom) pitches the idea of recruiting the best Gran Turismo players in the world for a shot at driving for the team, Jann is one of those selected. There, he competes with other players from around the world under the direction of Jack Salter (Harbour). After coming out on top in the scho...

  August has nearly left, and it’s almost time for Fall. The Fall will look different in the wake of the labor strikes. Still, before we get to September, we’re still seeing new shows dropping. But which of those shows are worth your time? Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new scripted series this Summer. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Tuesdays: Ahsoka, Streaming Tuesdays on Disney+ (Premiered August 22) About : It used to be Wednesdays, but now the Star Wars series is dropping weekly on Tuesdays. This series, from Dave Filoni and based on characters from Clone Wars, dropped its two-episode premier last week. We’ve previously seen Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, and she’s great. This series adds Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) and Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). The action and the story were solid in the first two episodes as we build to the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn, not yet seen in live action....

  We've made it through Summer and we're turning toward the Fall. September is a mix of throwaway films and some more prestige films. Friday, September 1: * Bottoms (Theaters): Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri star as a pair of lesbians who start a fight club of sorts at their high school in order to meet women. The trailer is hilarious and this could be a fun late summer comedy. * Equalizer 3 (Theaters): The third, and perhaps last, installment in the films series from director Antione Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington. Expect some more violence and action. Wednesday, September 6: * Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts (Netflix): Another documentary on the scandalous work of the Boy Scouts. This figures to be informative and depressing. Friday, September 8: * Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Theaters): From Eva Longoria, this film follows the friendship of two Mexican boys in the summer of 1987. It should be a fun coming of age film. * ...

  Pre-Season Week 3 : Denver Broncos 41, Los Angeles Rams 0 Pre-Season Record : 1-2 (1-0 Home) Key Play : In the first quarter, Jarrett Stidham connected with Lil Jordan Humphrey on a 47-yard strike that set up the team's first touchdown. The Broncos never looked back. Recap : After two games that had some good moments but an unfortunate ending, the Broncos were dominant from start to finish Saturday. Naturally no starters played for either team, really, but it was still nice to see. The final week of the pre-season is about securing a place on the roster and finding the right 53 people to go to battle with each week this season. It's also about the 16 that will be on the Practice Squad. This is where you find your team. And from that standpoint, the game was an incredible success. By Tuesday, we'll know who makes it and who doesn't. Below I have my game balls and my final predictions for the 53-man roster. Game Balls: * Jarrett Stidham . He went 17-for-28 for 236 yards...

  Throughout 2023 I'll be sharing my favorite Superhero Films each Saturday, counting down from 50 to 1. Check back each week throughout the year for the next installment. Agree? Disagree? What to share a favorite? Post it in the comments. Steve Rogers: Attention all S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, this is Steve Rogers. You've heard a lot about me over the last few days. Some of you were even ordered to hunt me down. But I think it's time to tell the truth. S.H.I.E.L.D. is not what we thought it was. It's been taken over by HYDRA. Alexander Pierce is their leader. The S.T.R.I.K.E. and Insight crew are HYDRA as well. I don't know how many more, but I know they're in the building. They could be standing right next to you. They almost have what they want. Absolute control. They shot Nick Fury. And it won't end there. If you launch those helicarriers today, HYDRA will be able to kill anyone that stands in their way. Unless we stop them. I know I'm asking a lot. But the...

  Throughout 2023 I'm looking at my favorite films from the decade of the 1970s. I'll be counting down from 50 to 1 throughout the year, posting a new installment each Friday. Agree? Disagree? Want to share a story? Post it in the comments below! Dr. Frederick Frankenstein : You know, I'm a rather brilliant surgeon. Perhaps I can help you with that hump. Igor: What hump? Young Frankenstein (1974) Starring: Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Madeline Khan, and Cloris Leachman Director: Mel Brooks About: Brooks had a fine decade in the 1970s. In the first of two films from him left on this countdown, we get a send up of Frankenstein and the horror genre. And, naturally, he's blessed with a great lead in Wilder, who was also one of the featured faces of the 1970s. We've already seen Wilder as Willy Wonka and now we get him a Frankenstein. He's great here, as is the supporting cast. I loved Feldman as Igor and Boyle does a great job as Frankenste...