Buckle Up For The Final Ride – The Last Fast And Furious Movie
Fast and Furious fans, fasten your seat belts, because the countdown has started. Vin Diesel, the lead actor and producer of the franchise, has announced that the eleventh and final…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 18: Vin Diesel attends Universal Pictures “F9” World Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 18, 2021 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesFast and Furious fans, fasten your seat belts, because the countdown has started. Vin Diesel, the lead actor and producer of the franchise, has announced that the eleventh and final Fast and Furious movie will come in 2025. But, "Fast X," is coming to the big screens on May 19th 2023. It's been a wild ride for over two decades, and the last trip is going to be epic. Diesel has also told the Daily Mail that the story will have a final plot that will bring all the threads together in a fitting way.
How It All Began:
The Fast and Furious movie franchise began in 2001 with the first film debuting in cinemas. The movie stared Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, a street racer, and Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner, an undercover cop who gets in Toretto's good graces while investigating a string of high-speed truck robberies. The movie was a sleeper hit, earning $207 million worldwide, and it kicked off a franchise that spanned multiple decades, 10 films (11 eventually) All these years later, the Fast and Furious brand is one of the most successful in movie history.
A Franchise That Keeps Evolving:
Through the 20 years and ten films, (to be 11) the Fast and Furious franchise has grown, changed, and evolved. It began as a niche movie about street racers in Los Angeles and morphed into a global action blockbuster, often compared to James Bond or Mission: Impossible. The franchise has come a long way from its humble beginning, and it’s exciting to see where and how it will wrap up.
The Fast and Furious movies have a massive and enthusiastic fan base. The franchise has fans of all ages, genders, and nationalities. Many fans have been a part of the journey since the first movie and even introduced their kids to the franchise as the movies progressed. The fans' loyalty has been a significant part of the franchise's success, and it will be interesting to see their reactions to the end of an era.
Listen to Aimee+Shawn weekday mornings from 6-10 on 102.7 VGS
The 13 Best Football Movies of All Time
Football season is coming to a close, and the excitement of the Super Bowl is here. What better way to get into the spirit than by watching some classic football movies? From comedies to tearjerkers, these films are sure to make you laugh, cry, and cheer for your favorite team. So put on your jersey, grab some popcorn, and get ready to watch some of the best football movies of all time... in my opinion!
Some of my all time favorites start with Remember The Titans (2000): The classic sports drama starring Denzel Washington one of my favorite actors of all time as well. Varsity Blues (1999): A classic teen comedy set in small-town Texas during football season. When star quarterback Lance Harbor (James Van Der Beek) gets injured mid-season. Can't forget about Rudy (1993): Another true story about a kid's inspiring journey against all odds. dreams of playing football at Notre Dame University despite having no athletic background or financial support. The Replacements (2000): A hilarious romp about a pro football strike where a ragtag group of replacements must take over in order for games to go on! The Replacements is 100% entertaining for any fan of American football or comedy films.
Sports movies, specifically football movies, have something for everyone.
If you’re looking for laughs or inspiration there’s something here for you! From Denzel Washington leading Remember The Titans through racial tension in Virginia; Mark Wahlberg getting another shot at glory with Invincible; or just plain old fun with The Replacements – these five films capture the grit, drama and glory that make Football so special! So put on your jersey and enjoy some great football movies this weekend before Super Bowl Sunday!
Listen to Aimee+Shawn weekday mornings from 6-10 on 102.7 VGS
The Little Giants - 1995
youtube.com/watch?v=xpCjuCUGeV4
The Replacements - 2000
The Waterboy - 1998
The Blind Side - 2009
Draft Day - 2014
Varsity Blues - 1999
Gridiron Gang - 2006
The Longest Yard - 2005 (The remake)
Any Given Sunday - 1999
Remember The Titans - 2000
Friday Night Lights - 2004
Brian's Song - 1972
Rudy - 1993
Top 15 Denzel Washington Movies
Denzel Washington is one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood. But before earning his Oscars and becoming an A-list movie star, Denzel was just like any other high school drama enthusiast. Except for the fact that he actually went on to pursue a career in acting!
It all started when Denzel was a student at Fordham University studying journalism. Once he graduated, Denzel moved out West to San Francisco with dreams of making it big. And lucky for us, that is exactly what happened!
Denzel got his first paid acting gig in a summer stock theater production called “Wings of the Morning” at St. Mary's City, Maryland. He played the part of the real historical figure Mathias Da Sousa. His performance won him an NAACP award for Best Supporting Actor — and we can only assume that launched his long-lasting career!
After winning Best Supporting Actor for Wings of the Morning, Denzel quickly began snagging roles in television shows and movies like Carbon Copy (1981), For Queen & Country (1988), and Cry Freedom (1987). After starring in more than 60 films throughout his career, there’s no denying that Denzel is one of Hollywood’s greatest stars ever.
Remember the days when we watched regular television? And the USA Network (it was channel 36 at my house. Core memory) would have weekends when they would only air movies from a certain actor? I would sit home and watch every time they did a Denzel Washington day. He has multiple spots in my top ten movies of all time. So let's take a dive into the top 15 Denzel Washington movies of all time. And let me know where you would rank his movies yourself.
Listen to Aimee+Shawn weekday mornings from 6-10 on 102.7 VGS
