I thought Seabiscuit was pretty good. Tobey Maguire was a bit off as the jockey, but overall, it was an enjoyable film. I dig horse racing films overall -- honestly, I just like movies about animals (as long as they're not about special ops hamsters or some other dumb shit). In any event, it's a bit of a surprise that a movie about Secretariat hasn't been made before. Arguably the most well-known race horse, Secretariat was one of only 11 horses to win the U.S. Triple Crown, and when he did it in 1973, no one had done so in 25 years. It's a pretty compelling story.
Now, Disney (of course) has a film adaptation due out, and I have to admit, the trailer looks fun. They've got a juggernaut of a cast -- Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Scott Glenn, James Cromwell, Dylan Baker, and Fred Thompson -- so it ain't exactly short on acting talent.
Now, Disney (of course) has a film adaptation due out, and I have to admit, the trailer looks fun. They've got a juggernaut of a cast -- Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Scott Glenn, James Cromwell, Dylan Baker, and Fred Thompson -- so it ain't exactly short on acting talent.
- 5/5/2010
- by TK
Every year, two jockeys die on a North-American racetrack. The world of men and women who put themselves through grueling starvation and Bulimia, sweat boxes, workouts and who challenge each other on the race track is back Friday, August 21 at 10 Pm (special time) - the show will air Fridays at 9 Pm beginning August 28. Season two of Animal Planet.s popular docu-drama, "Jockeys" returns as the jockeys are inching closer to their dream of riding in the Race for the Roses . the Kentucky Derby . the first of the prestigious Triple Crown races. The new season follows Chantal Sutherland, Mike Smith, Kayla Stra, Alex Solis, Joe Talamo, Aaron Gryder and introduces two new jockeys...
- 8/21/2009
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
One of the toughest sports out there for athletes is being a Jockey. The profession is downright deadly at times. Animal Planet.s hit series "Jockeys" introduced viewers to the high-stakes world of horseracing . the most dangerous two minutes in sports. Now, four of horse racing.s phenoms and stars of the Animal Planet series are set to race in the world-renowned Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 2, 2009. The Derby is the first of the three premiere races that comprise the Triple Crown. The event begins at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky; May 2 The Jockeys of the AP series taking part are: Joe Talamo, 19, riding I Want Revenge; Mike Smith, 44, riding Chocolate Candy; Garrett...
- 4/28/2009
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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