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Road to the Big Leagues

Which recent Spring Training invitee do I recall from Class-A? How did I come to do what I do for a living? (Photo credit: Keith Allison)

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Academy Awards 2013

The Academy made their picks, and I guessed correctly in 20 of the 24 categories. Find out how I did it and what I think should have won instead.

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Profit to Be Made

In an era where many are cutting back because of the economy, sports broadcasts are still raking in the dough. Here's an in-depth look at why.

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Broadcasting Baseball

Ever wonder how the game gets from the field to your television set? We're sharing a behind-the-scenes look.

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Selina Kyle’s Intended Role in Nolan’s Gotham: Part One

You missed something important.

During The Dark Knight Rises (2012) theatrical run, you didn’t catch the real importance of Catwoman’s appearance in the film.

What follows is a character analysis to give you a dissenting take on her place in Nolan’s Batman universe. In this part, we’ll cover some poorer interpretations and what doesn’t work about them.

Insomnia (2002) Adds Interesting Twist to Director’s Commentary

It’s rare that I single out one director’s commentary as being better or worse than another. Nonetheless, my recent watch of the commentary on Insomnia (2002) sparked me to write this post.

It’s not merely because Christopher Nolan happens to be one of my favorite and most respected directors. It’s not even necessarily because this commentary is better than others.

No, this commentary is quite unique in how it is presented.