John Snow: A Ski Movie for the Rest of Us

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Below is the pitch for John Snow: A Ski Movie for the Rest of Us. I’m hoping for Wes Anderson to get attached as he handled the skiing during the giant slalom with puppets climax in The Grand Budapest Hotel much better than Ridley Scott would have.… Continue reading John Snow: A Ski Movie for the Rest of Us

The NBA’s past, present and future clashed Sunday at the Warriors matinee loss to Lakers

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Looks like another perfect day… By Andrew J. Pridgen Nobody looks good playing hungover. And the weary road Warriors, who’ve only tipped off twice in the confines of the Coliseum since February 9 (think of it this way, Prince has had more appearances on their home court… Continue reading The NBA’s past, present and future clashed Sunday at the Warriors matinee loss to Lakers

Los Angeles: Model of Fiscal Restraint and Sexy Opening Ceremonies is the Only City that Can Save the Olympics

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At the moment of greatest peril, when the night is at its darkest point for the Olympic movement in 80 years, Los Angeles is rolling up its sleeves and going to work for 2020. The City of Angels could save us, if we only let it. Written… Continue reading Los Angeles: Model of Fiscal Restraint and Sexy Opening Ceremonies is the Only City that Can Save the Olympics

AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am: Doing Carmel on the cheap

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…Though cheap doesn’t mean you have to skimp. The AT&T hasn’t been this noteworthy since Lemmon could hit a punchline during his backswing. From the B-minus-listers of yore to Alfonso Ribeiro and William McGirt (OK, so we all can’t be Justin Timberlake and Jordan Spieth…) the erstwhile… Continue reading AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am: Doing Carmel on the cheap