Blogcritics Category: Sports: Other

DVD Review: Ultimate Classic Wrestling Presents...

The Masked Movie Snobs — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:29:36 EST

I wont deny that theres a lot of great material on here, but the cover is just a bit deceiving.
Written by El Puerquito MagnificoAccording to the cover of this two-disc set, Ultimate Classic Wrestling Presents… gives fans a ringside seat for a collage of classic wrestling from arenas across the country. It’s a collector’s set featuring ferocious battles between pro wrestling’s most famous and infamous stars, and...

After Much Debate, the Title of "Greatest Sport" Goes To...

Casey Michel — Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:03:09 EST

After centuries of heated debate, one sport has finally emerged as the greatest of all time.
What sport, above all others, embodies the fire of the human spirit? What sport combines more grit, guts, and gregariousness than Odysseus or Ulysses ever knew? What sport propels men, women, and children beyond their hardened limits and into the world of excellence and legend?Most of you, I’m sure, have already guessed the answer. Maybe you...

Movie Review: Stranded

The Masked Movie Snobs — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:51:50 EST

Their account drives home the desperation of their tragic situation and ultimately delivers a life-affirming message.
Written by Caballero OscuroWhile you may have heard the infamous story of the plane crash survivors who were forced into cannibalism to survive, or even saw the big-screen dramatization (1993’s Alive), this riveting new documentary uses the actual survivors to recount the tale in their own words for the first time. Their first-hand account of...

Game Review: Partisan Pong

El Bicho — Mon, 3 Nov 2008 07:20:57 EST

Not since the writings of Hunter S. Thompson have politics and alcohol consumption blended so well together.
Not since the writings of Hunter S. Thompson have politics and alcohol consumption blended so well together. The Department of Inebriation offers Partisan Pong, a variation on the drinking game Beer Pong. They tapped into the American zeitgeist and created a version that reflects the 2008 Presidential Election. The set features two sets of 10...