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sports6 months ago•15 min saved

Rich Rodriguez's Return to West Virginia: Reviving the Mountaineers' Spirit

Rich Rodriguez, a former West Virginia football coach, has returned to his hometown after 17 years, symbolizing a story of forgiveness and redemption. His return is marked by emotional significance for the community and a focus on rebuilding the football program amidst challenges, including financial constraints and changing college sports dynamics. Rodriguez openly regrets leaving and aims to restore West Virginia's football success and community pride.

via Yahoo Sports|

#coaching-return #college-football #redemption-story

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"Jonah Heim's Heroics Secure Opening Day Win for Rangers"

Jonah Heim's redemption story took center stage as he delivered a game-winning hit for the Texas Rangers in their 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Chicago Cubs. After a ninth-inning mistake allowed the Cubs to take the lead, Heim's two-out, bases-loaded single in the 10th inning secured the win. The game was filled with dramatic moments, including a tying home run, a rookie's impressive debut, and a pinch hitter's heroics, setting the stage for an exciting start to the MLB season.

via ESPN|

#chicago-cubs #jonah-heim #mlb

film2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ghostlight: A Compelling Exploration of Grief, Theater, and Human Connection"

"Ghostlight" is a searing family tragedy turned riveting redemption story, featuring a powerhouse performance from Keith Kupferer and directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson. The film follows construction worker Dan Mueller as he navigates his troubled daughter's behavior and his own inner demons, finding solace in the world of theater. With a mix of humor and palpable emotion, the movie takes its time to reveal the characters' struggles and features a standout performance from Dolly De Leon.

via Deadline|

#ensemble-cast #family-tragedy #film

film-festival2 years ago•1 min saved

"Sundance 2024: Hot Films, Big Deals, and Expanded Sponsorship Presence"

Deadline provides a compilation of movie reviews from the Sundance Film Festival, featuring films such as "Ghostlight," a funny and poignant redemption story, and "Layla," which offers a refreshing take on gay narratives. Last year's winners, "A Thousand and One," "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project," and "Beyond Utopia," went on to make the Oscar shortlist.

via Deadline|

#film-festival #ghostlight #layla

inspirational-stories2 years ago•5 min saved

Athlete Overcomes Blame and Birth Defect in Inspirational Film

Katelyn Pavey, an All-American athlete from Lanesville, Indiana, who was born with a birth defect, is sharing her "redemption story" in the film "I Can." The movie focuses on her parents' affair, her unexpected pregnancy, and her journey as a successful softball player. Pavey's parents initially believed her birth defect was a punishment for their sins, but she overcame adversity with her positive attitude and faith. The film aims to inspire others and remind them that God doesn't make mistakes. Proceeds from the film will go towards helping kids in need.

via Fox News|

#all-american-athlete #birth-defect #faith

film-review2 years ago•7 min saved

Mixed Reviews for Chris Hemsworth's Action-Packed 'Extraction 2'

"Extraction 2" is a big-budget, super-violent adventure film overseen and conceived by the Russo Brothers of Marvel fame. Chris Hemsworth plays Tyler Rake, a former special forces soldier with a tragic past who is hired to bust a family out of a Georgian prison. The film is three long action sequences with a bit of character development sprinkled in. The first is an uninterrupted 21-minute action sequence following Tyler and the family through a wild prison break and onto a train that's chased across the tundra by helicopters filled with armed thugs in body armor. The film is a redemption story set in action movie purgatories filled with shadow versions of the hero.

via Roger Ebert|

#action-film #chris-hemsworth #extraction-2

entertainment2 years ago•15 min saved

Unanswered Questions Linger as Ted Lasso Finale Concludes.

Nick Mohammed, who plays Nate Shelley in Ted Lasso, reflects on his character's journey across three seasons, including his redemption story in Season 3. Mohammed also weighs in on the possibility of spinoffs and the show's future, saying that Nate's story feels complete and he's proud of how it ended. He also discusses the show's ability to balance comedy and emotional storytelling, and the importance of forgiveness in the finale.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #nick-mohammed #redemption-story