Showing posts with label michael jordan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label michael jordan. Show all posts

Monday, April 17, 2023

The Grierson & Leitch Podcast: Air Jordans, 'Dungeons & Dragons' and Mario's Big-Screen Return


A little behind on posting this podcast episode, which was filled with big movies after taking a week off. We both liked Air, one of us liked Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and we both loathed The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Hear the whole thing down below.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

SXSW 2023: 'Air' Review


Ben Affleck's last film as a director was the unfortunate Live by Night. He returns to form with Air, about Nike's attempt to sign Michael Jordan in the 1980s. My review is here.

Thursday, February 09, 2023

The Legacy of 'Hare Jordan'


Nike had been enjoying a lot of success with its Michael Jordan/Spike Lee commercials. But for the 1992 Super Bowl, the company decided to mix things up. And then someone had the bright idea of pairing Jordan with Bugs Bunny. For Cracked, I told the history of those icons' first ad, "Hare Jordan." Hope you enjoy.