17,000 fans. The reunion of an American football dynasty and the coach no one expected to show. Televised live around the world while the reputation of a man considered “the greatest of all time” sits in the hands of savage comedians and one-time foes. What could go wrong?
But here we are, just days after Tom Brady took to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for Sunday’s “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” and the walls are still standing. For decades roast comedy has been a beloved national tradition, once shepherded on TV by Comedy Central. It was a show that often targeted Hollywood legends or zeitgeist icons. It took the willingness of Brady, who holds a record 7 Super Bowl rings, to reinvigorate the format for streaming under host Kevin Hart. And not just any roast, which would typically be shot on a Hollywood backlot and edited ahead of its premiere.
But here we are, just days after Tom Brady took to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for Sunday’s “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” and the walls are still standing. For decades roast comedy has been a beloved national tradition, once shepherded on TV by Comedy Central. It was a show that often targeted Hollywood legends or zeitgeist icons. It took the willingness of Brady, who holds a record 7 Super Bowl rings, to reinvigorate the format for streaming under host Kevin Hart. And not just any roast, which would typically be shot on a Hollywood backlot and edited ahead of its premiere.
- 5/8/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
The televised roast is one of the most unique and controversial forms of comedy the American entertainment industry has helped popularize. For decades now, public figures from all walks of life have willingly sat in front of an audience of their peers and the general public and allowed seasoned comics to mercilessly mock various aspects of their lives and careers.
The latest public figure to join this tradition is football legend Tom Brady. The star NFL athlete was the subject of a roast by a set of comics led by Kevin Hart and Jeff Ross. Unfortunately, aspects of the roast are said to have disappointed Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. The popular supermodel is said to feel that the way the roast played out once again proved that Brady cares more about his career than their time together.
A Star Romance Between Tom Brady And Gisele Bündchen Gisele Bundchen in...
The latest public figure to join this tradition is football legend Tom Brady. The star NFL athlete was the subject of a roast by a set of comics led by Kevin Hart and Jeff Ross. Unfortunately, aspects of the roast are said to have disappointed Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. The popular supermodel is said to feel that the way the roast played out once again proved that Brady cares more about his career than their time together.
A Star Romance Between Tom Brady And Gisele Bündchen Gisele Bundchen in...
- 5/8/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Tom Brady Roast show was a star-studded affair with popular comedians and friends of the former NFL quarterback appearing at the event. Kevin Hart hosted the show with Nikki Glaser, Tony Hinchcliffe Sam Jay, Bert Kreischer, and Jeff Ross joining the fun. Brady’s NFL buddies Rob Gronkowski, Randy Moss, and Drew Bledsoe were also present to poke fun at their friend.
Tom Brady takes the stage on his roast show on Netflix
The event also featured surprise guests including Ben Affleck, Will Farrell, and Kim Kardashian. When the latter came on stage, the audience booed her and Kardashian had to wait for the crowd to calm down. It seems Netflix has now removed that part of the show and fans are voicing their opinions about whether this was the right thing to do.
Netflix Has Edited Out Kim Kardashian Being Booed From The Tom Brady Roast Show...
Tom Brady takes the stage on his roast show on Netflix
The event also featured surprise guests including Ben Affleck, Will Farrell, and Kim Kardashian. When the latter came on stage, the audience booed her and Kardashian had to wait for the crowd to calm down. It seems Netflix has now removed that part of the show and fans are voicing their opinions about whether this was the right thing to do.
Netflix Has Edited Out Kim Kardashian Being Booed From The Tom Brady Roast Show...
- 5/8/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Nikki Glaser was one of the highlights of Netflix’s Tom Brady roast, eviscerating the NFL superstar with jokes about his divorce from Gisele Bündchen and her reported new romance with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. But Glaser didn’t get to deliver every punchline she intended to during the live comedy event. During a post-roast interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” Glaser rattled off some of the Brady jokes she cut from her set.
“Tom, I love your work — that you’ve done on your face,” read one of Glaser’s cut jokes about Brady’s alleged plastic surgery. “Seriously, slow down. What is happening with your cheeks? You look like a Ken doll that was microwaved. You love deflating things, so stop.”
Glaser also cut a joke about Cte (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a progressive degenerative disease caused by repeated concussions that affects many NFL players.
“It’s really cool...
“Tom, I love your work — that you’ve done on your face,” read one of Glaser’s cut jokes about Brady’s alleged plastic surgery. “Seriously, slow down. What is happening with your cheeks? You look like a Ken doll that was microwaved. You love deflating things, so stop.”
Glaser also cut a joke about Cte (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a progressive degenerative disease caused by repeated concussions that affects many NFL players.
“It’s really cool...
- 5/7/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Kim Kardashian was one of the many celebrities in attendance at The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event, which was streamed on Netflix. Kevin Hart hosted the event and saw a rich attendance of many A-listers such as Will Farrell, Ben Affleck, Jeff Ross, Nikki Glaser, Tony Hinchcliffe, Sam Jay, and many others.
Tom Brady at the The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event | Netflix
Hinchcliffe was one of the standouts of the whole evening as he went on to make fun of Glaser, Jay, and Ross. However, his riff on Kardashian was on a whole other level. Hinchcliffe ridiculed her long dating history with his wacky one-liners, which left Kardashian nodding her head (in shame).
Tony Hinchliffe’s Joke on Kim Kardashian’s Dating History Was a Brutal One Kim Kardashian was booed by audiences at The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event...
Tom Brady at the The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event | Netflix
Hinchcliffe was one of the standouts of the whole evening as he went on to make fun of Glaser, Jay, and Ross. However, his riff on Kardashian was on a whole other level. Hinchcliffe ridiculed her long dating history with his wacky one-liners, which left Kardashian nodding her head (in shame).
Tony Hinchliffe’s Joke on Kim Kardashian’s Dating History Was a Brutal One Kim Kardashian was booed by audiences at The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady event...
- 5/6/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
It was a long night for Tom Brady at his live Netflix comedy roast, as it was for the rest of us watching from home.
Starting with a bloody Oj Simpson jersey and ending with Brady smashing an iPhone on stage, the Netflix live event, “The Greatest Roast of All-Time: Tom Brady,” honored the seven-time Super Bowl champion. The modern-day legend faced his biggest challenge yet: being roasted by comedians and his former NFL teammates.
At times hilarious and at others a bit cringe-worthy, the unedited live event was a lengthy affair that made one truly appreciate the editors of the Comedy Central roasts. Their task was to condense the content into a concise, entertaining 60-minute presentation. Here, bits went on far too long, and former football players had glazed looks in their eyes in the background. The comedians who do this for a living performed incredibly well, while the others…...
Starting with a bloody Oj Simpson jersey and ending with Brady smashing an iPhone on stage, the Netflix live event, “The Greatest Roast of All-Time: Tom Brady,” honored the seven-time Super Bowl champion. The modern-day legend faced his biggest challenge yet: being roasted by comedians and his former NFL teammates.
At times hilarious and at others a bit cringe-worthy, the unedited live event was a lengthy affair that made one truly appreciate the editors of the Comedy Central roasts. Their task was to condense the content into a concise, entertaining 60-minute presentation. Here, bits went on far too long, and former football players had glazed looks in their eyes in the background. The comedians who do this for a living performed incredibly well, while the others…...
- 5/6/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Brady agreed to be roasted in Netflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time, but one particular joke seemingly went too far for the future NFL Hall of Famer.
One of the early moments from the comedy special that went viral was when the seven-time Super Bowl champion got off of his seat to whisper something to Jeff Ross.
As the “Roastmaster General,” Ross came on stage to roast Brady, and one particular joke seemingly ticked off the former football player.
Ross was talking about how Brady was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the NFL draft and became the 199th overall pick.
Related: Plastic Surgery, Deflategate, Infidelity: Nikki Glaser Reveals The Jokes She Didn’t Tell At Tom Brady’s Roast
“So Tom became a Patriot and moved up to New England, and on the first day of training camp, that scrawny rookie...
One of the early moments from the comedy special that went viral was when the seven-time Super Bowl champion got off of his seat to whisper something to Jeff Ross.
As the “Roastmaster General,” Ross came on stage to roast Brady, and one particular joke seemingly ticked off the former football player.
Ross was talking about how Brady was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the NFL draft and became the 199th overall pick.
Related: Plastic Surgery, Deflategate, Infidelity: Nikki Glaser Reveals The Jokes She Didn’t Tell At Tom Brady’s Roast
“So Tom became a Patriot and moved up to New England, and on the first day of training camp, that scrawny rookie...
- 5/6/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
As part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest, the streamer is roasting Tom Brady with The Greatest Roast of All Time. The live event is hosted by Kevin Hart from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
Comedian Jeff Ross, known as the “Roastmaster General,” will be there, despite the NFL Hall of Famer saying he’s “un-roastable.”
Confirmed roasters include comedians Jeff Ross, Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Related: Kim Kardashian Greeted With Loud Boos At Tom Brady’s ‘Greatest Roast Of All Time’ Netflix Special
Netflix Is a Joke Fest runs from May 2 through May 12, with over 400 live stand-up shows across 35-plus venues. In addition to Hart, The Greatest Roast of All Time is executive produced by Ross, Casey Patterson, Jeff Clanagan,...
Comedian Jeff Ross, known as the “Roastmaster General,” will be there, despite the NFL Hall of Famer saying he’s “un-roastable.”
Confirmed roasters include comedians Jeff Ross, Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Related: Kim Kardashian Greeted With Loud Boos At Tom Brady’s ‘Greatest Roast Of All Time’ Netflix Special
Netflix Is a Joke Fest runs from May 2 through May 12, with over 400 live stand-up shows across 35-plus venues. In addition to Hart, The Greatest Roast of All Time is executive produced by Ross, Casey Patterson, Jeff Clanagan,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Brady‘s about to get roasted.
The 46-year-old NFL great will be picked apart by a bunch of celebrities and comedians in The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, a live special airing Sunday (May 5) at 5 p.m. Pdt (8 p.m. Est) only on Netflix.
It will be the first-ever roast that will be telecast live, and unedited as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
Keep reading to find out more…
The roast will be hosted by Kevin Hart at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, featuring guests from the worlds of sports, comedy and entertainment.
Jeff Ross, aka the “Roastmaster General,” will be in attendance to roast the football star, plus Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Plus, some surprises along the way!
The 46-year-old NFL great will be picked apart by a bunch of celebrities and comedians in The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, a live special airing Sunday (May 5) at 5 p.m. Pdt (8 p.m. Est) only on Netflix.
It will be the first-ever roast that will be telecast live, and unedited as part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
Keep reading to find out more…
The roast will be hosted by Kevin Hart at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, featuring guests from the worlds of sports, comedy and entertainment.
Jeff Ross, aka the “Roastmaster General,” will be in attendance to roast the football star, plus Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Andrew Schulz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Sam Jay, as well as former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman, quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe, and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Plus, some surprises along the way!
- 5/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
For his docuseries “The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” Matthew Hamachek had to do a little extra convincing to get some people to participate. One of those was Adam Vinatieri, the kicker responsible for the field goals that helped the Patriots clinch their first three Super Bowl victories. To secure his involvement, Hamachek had to do two things with the first being the inclusion of so many of his former teammates and the second had tied into what Hamachek wanted the series to be. “He wanted the unvarnished telling of it and I explained to him that we’re going to do that, and I was going to ask him tough questions, and I was going to talk to him about what it was like to be an Indianapolis Colt and be on the team that accused the Patriots of their second major cheating scandal with ‘Deflategate,’” he tells Gold Derby...
- 4/24/2024
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
Peak behind the curtain of one of the most dominant sports dynasties ever built: the New England Patriots. Based on the New York Times bestselling book by author Jeff Benedict, the Apple TV+ documentary series, “The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” offers unprecedented access to those people instrumental to the success of the franchise, including former quarterback Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick, and owner Robert Kraft. With in-depth interviews, never-before-seen video footage, and audio files from the team’s archive, you’ll learn just what it takes to become the most dominant franchise not just in NFL history, but all of sports. Catch the premiere of the 10-episode series on Friday, Feb. 16 on Apple TV+. You can watch The Dynasty: New England Patriots with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots’ Premiere When: Friday, February 16, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day...
How to Watch ‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots’ Premiere When: Friday, February 16, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day...
- 2/16/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
The NFL legend is set to be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame next spring.
Tom Brady shared a major milestone with all three of his children over the weekend. The NFL legend returned to Gillette Stadium for the season game opener of his former NFL team, the New England Patriots.
Clad in his old No. 12 jersey, Brady was honoured by team owner Robert Kraft for his two decades of contributions to the team. Brady famously served as the Patriots quarterback for two decades before moving to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final three seasons of his career. Brady, who is widely considered to be the greatest football player of all time, retired from the sport last season.
“When Tom Brady announced his retirement after 23 NFL seasons, there was only one place I wanted him to be on opening day — right here at Gillette Stadium with 65,000 fans,...
Tom Brady shared a major milestone with all three of his children over the weekend. The NFL legend returned to Gillette Stadium for the season game opener of his former NFL team, the New England Patriots.
Clad in his old No. 12 jersey, Brady was honoured by team owner Robert Kraft for his two decades of contributions to the team. Brady famously served as the Patriots quarterback for two decades before moving to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final three seasons of his career. Brady, who is widely considered to be the greatest football player of all time, retired from the sport last season.
“When Tom Brady announced his retirement after 23 NFL seasons, there was only one place I wanted him to be on opening day — right here at Gillette Stadium with 65,000 fans,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Tom Brady had retired — again.
“Good morning, guys. I’ll get to the point right away: I’m retiring, for good,” the Hall of Fame-bound quarterback said in a brief video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday morning.
Truly grateful on this day. Thank you pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023
“I won’t be long-winded. You only get one super-emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year,” he continued, a reference to his retirement announcement after last year’s season, one he quickly...
“Good morning, guys. I’ll get to the point right away: I’m retiring, for good,” the Hall of Fame-bound quarterback said in a brief video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday morning.
Truly grateful on this day. Thank you pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023
“I won’t be long-winded. You only get one super-emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year,” he continued, a reference to his retirement announcement after last year’s season, one he quickly...
- 2/1/2023
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Well, that didn’t last long.
After 40 whole days of retirement, Tom Brady, announced on Twitter on Sunday that he is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to play his 23rd NFL season.
“These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands,” Brady, 44, posted. “That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business Lfg.
After 40 whole days of retirement, Tom Brady, announced on Twitter on Sunday that he is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to play his 23rd NFL season.
“These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands,” Brady, 44, posted. “That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business Lfg.
- 3/13/2022
- by Daniel Kreps and Lisa Tozzi
- Rollingstone.com
The new ESPN+ original series Man in the Arena: Tom Brady — the star quarterback’s firsthand account of Super Bowl appearances over two decades — debuts Tues. Nov.16 with new episodes posting weekly.
Directed by Religion of Sports’ Gotham Chopra, the series features Brady and others from his life and career deconstructing milestones of his legendary NFL career, mining the psychological and emotional terrain of victory and defeat. Each episode focuses on a single Super Bowl appearance, beginning with Super Bowl Xxxvi, the season Brady took over as quarterback for the New England Patriots after star Drew Bledsoe suffered an injury.
The docuseries is co-produced by ESPN, Religion of Sports, 199 Productions, and NFL Films
Episodes depict not just pivotal moments but the series of small steps that seem insignificant at the time, but, when reflected upon, show the distance traveled. “Man in the Arena is more than a series of career highlights,...
Directed by Religion of Sports’ Gotham Chopra, the series features Brady and others from his life and career deconstructing milestones of his legendary NFL career, mining the psychological and emotional terrain of victory and defeat. Each episode focuses on a single Super Bowl appearance, beginning with Super Bowl Xxxvi, the season Brady took over as quarterback for the New England Patriots after star Drew Bledsoe suffered an injury.
The docuseries is co-produced by ESPN, Religion of Sports, 199 Productions, and NFL Films
Episodes depict not just pivotal moments but the series of small steps that seem insignificant at the time, but, when reflected upon, show the distance traveled. “Man in the Arena is more than a series of career highlights,...
- 11/9/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
ESPN is moving from Michael Jordan to another G.O.A.T. The network ordered a nine-episode docu-series spotlighting Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.
The series, titled “Man in the Arena,” will spotlight Brady’s top moments from his (still) going NFL career. The series will be co-produced with Brady’s newly-launched production company, 199 Productions, and Gotham Chopra for Religion of Sports.
It will premiere in 2021.
Also Read: ESPN's 'The Last Dance' Scores Record 5.6 Million Viewers
Brady, of course, is best known for his 20-year career with the New England Patriots, where he made nine Super Bowls, winning six of them. This offseason, Brady left his longtime home and signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was notably drafted with 199th pick in the 1999 draft (which is used as the namesake for his newly launched company) and took over in 2001 when Patriots’ Qb Drew Bledsoe...
The series, titled “Man in the Arena,” will spotlight Brady’s top moments from his (still) going NFL career. The series will be co-produced with Brady’s newly-launched production company, 199 Productions, and Gotham Chopra for Religion of Sports.
It will premiere in 2021.
Also Read: ESPN's 'The Last Dance' Scores Record 5.6 Million Viewers
Brady, of course, is best known for his 20-year career with the New England Patriots, where he made nine Super Bowls, winning six of them. This offseason, Brady left his longtime home and signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was notably drafted with 199th pick in the 1999 draft (which is used as the namesake for his newly launched company) and took over in 2001 when Patriots’ Qb Drew Bledsoe...
- 5/21/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
ESPN is preparing to make an offer to Tony Romo that would make him the highest-paid sports broadcaster in history, according to Front Office Sports.
The report indicates that Romo would make between $10 million and $14 million annually if the one-time Dallas Cowboys quarterback were to make the jump from current employer CBS to ESPN, where he’d be an analyst on “Monday Night Football.”
ESPN, CBS and a rep for Romo declined to comment.
Also Read: Tony Romo to Join CBS Sports After Retiring From NFL
Romo’s reason for retiring in 2017 came down to his health. The quarterback had played in only five games over his last two seasons because of collarbone and back injuries. In his absence, rookie quarterback Dak Prescott emerged as a star in Dallas, and once Romo hit CBS, he became a star in a new right.
Before broadcasting, Romo had been with Dallas since...
The report indicates that Romo would make between $10 million and $14 million annually if the one-time Dallas Cowboys quarterback were to make the jump from current employer CBS to ESPN, where he’d be an analyst on “Monday Night Football.”
ESPN, CBS and a rep for Romo declined to comment.
Also Read: Tony Romo to Join CBS Sports After Retiring From NFL
Romo’s reason for retiring in 2017 came down to his health. The quarterback had played in only five games over his last two seasons because of collarbone and back injuries. In his absence, rookie quarterback Dak Prescott emerged as a star in Dallas, and once Romo hit CBS, he became a star in a new right.
Before broadcasting, Romo had been with Dallas since...
- 1/13/2020
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
The latest status symbol for many stars is launching (or buying) their own winery. But how do the wines actually stack up? We looked at the latest reviews of celeb-owned vintages by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
Ciccone 2005 Madonna Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 82 points
“This wine is as intense as its namesake, the singer Madonna,” Wine Enthusiast wrote in 2009. “Not coincidentally, it is made by her father.”
Dave Matthews’ Dreaming Tree 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 82 points
“This is a dry red wine exuding bell pepper and oak that was made in large quantities in partnership with musician Dave Matthews,” the site’s critic wrote.
Dan Aykroyd Wines 2007 Discovery Series Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 83 points
“Tart and jammy, with acidic, one-dimensional flavors of pineapples, vanilla and butterscotch,” the site writes.
Jeff Gordon 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 83 points
“This is a thin, unfussy wine that imparts bell pepper...
Ciccone 2005 Madonna Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 82 points
“This wine is as intense as its namesake, the singer Madonna,” Wine Enthusiast wrote in 2009. “Not coincidentally, it is made by her father.”
Dave Matthews’ Dreaming Tree 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 82 points
“This is a dry red wine exuding bell pepper and oak that was made in large quantities in partnership with musician Dave Matthews,” the site’s critic wrote.
Dan Aykroyd Wines 2007 Discovery Series Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 83 points
“Tart and jammy, with acidic, one-dimensional flavors of pineapples, vanilla and butterscotch,” the site writes.
Jeff Gordon 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 83 points
“This is a thin, unfussy wine that imparts bell pepper...
- 2/18/2019
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Randy calls an audible and goes for a little Burt Reynolds.
It’s not too hard to connect the dots between professional football and prison, or between football and fine wine. It’s quite a bit harder to make a play for all three.
There is no shortage of star football players who have done a little time – or more – in the pokey. Conversely, some football folks have ventured into the field of wine. I’ll take football over prison and wine over either of those choices.
The Longest Yard has Burt Reynolds – himself a former college football player – as a prisoner who heads up the inmate football team in a contest against the guards, a game which is more than just a game to those on the field. It’s fantasy football with real consequences. These football heroes have numbers a lot longer than one or two digits; their football cards are mugshots.
It’s not too hard to connect the dots between professional football and prison, or between football and fine wine. It’s quite a bit harder to make a play for all three.
There is no shortage of star football players who have done a little time – or more – in the pokey. Conversely, some football folks have ventured into the field of wine. I’ll take football over prison and wine over either of those choices.
The Longest Yard has Burt Reynolds – himself a former college football player – as a prisoner who heads up the inmate football team in a contest against the guards, a game which is more than just a game to those on the field. It’s fantasy football with real consequences. These football heroes have numbers a lot longer than one or two digits; their football cards are mugshots.
- 9/15/2011
- by Danny
- Trailers from Hell
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