Been trying to think where they could go after this, and Achebe would be a pretty great villain to bring in — sinister, charismatic leader who foments an ethnic/tribal war on the Wakandan border, then leads an uprising in the refugee camp Wakanda sponsors in order to take over the government after sending T’Challa on…

This is a great, accurate breakdown, and it still doesn’t come close to illustrating just how bizarre this whole segment was. I’d pay a decent chunk to know what KG was really thinking.

Yeah, me too. I had an incident with a guy who owned the car shop I used to get my oil changed that I’ll never forget. Had been going there for four or five years, were always cordial with each other but on a superficial level. He was obviously from the Middle East somewhere, so out of the blue one day I asked him…

The worst transaction in franchise history.

Absolutely. Ryan picked an excellent angle to revisit one of the most stale franchises in Hollywood, and the result is a thoroughly engaging movie with tremendous heart. I’ve seen it five or six times now, and I still get choked up throughout the movie, especially when the Rocky fanfare plays as Adonis heads out for…

And the thing is, he wasn’t especially creative about it, at least in the sense that it’s basically the exact same story structure as the original Rocky. It’s almost identical to what JJ Abrams did with The Force Awakens. But whereas that was bland and color-by-numbers, Creed felt fresh and exciting. Centering the…

Same. I had zero interest in another freaking Rocky movie, and it was one of my favorite movies of that year. He and Jordan made real magic with a franchise that was completely dead and buried.

Never, ever, ever, EVER leave it up to the kicker

Yeah, but now she’s going to expect nothing but handouts and freebies for the rest of her life. Did you ever think about that?

Yeah, I think it’s a great event city, especially the big sporting events we always host, rather than a destination city.

“Are y’all ready like really ready for Feb. 16?”

So awesome. Very glad these kids are going to get to experience something I take for granted, not just seeing myself represented up on the screen but just going to the movies, period.

Ruined his life, please. It’s not like Isiah has lacked for any number of great front office (which he screwed up) and broadcast opportunities. He’s had a tremendous post-basketball career.

Beyond that, I just thought it was painfully dull in spots, particularly the middle act bogged down by the casino caper. Having meaty themes is great, but quality movies should function on multiple levels. Particularly, in the case of big blockbusters like this, pure fun. Respect the effort and craftsmanship, but it…

I don’t even want to wager a guess how many hours I’ve sunk into X-Com and X-Com 2. Unbelievably great games...

Eh, I’d say forcing a fumble on the 1 in a tie game just before halftime was pretty massive.

Have you never read Deadspin before?

Been trying for three or four days now to freeze my credit with Equifax with no success. Web site gets errors, call to standard line bumps you off because all the agents are busy (no sh*t) and call to specific freeze line “cannot be processed at this time.” Really handing this whole mess well.

“We?” What about the dude with HIV who sexually assaulted 24 people?

So that’s your answer? Watch less TV?