Post Game Show

I don't know about you, but as soon as today's big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers ends, I will begin going into some serious Football withdrawal. While I still have the NFL Pro Bowl to look forward to on February 12th--it's just not the same as the regular season stuff--and I can't quite bring myself to watch the Arena Football League. The only way that I can get through the long off season without any lasting effects is to watch these films that use the gridiron as their backdrop:

Remember the Titans -Watch for a great performance from Denzel Washington as "Coach Boone" Based on a true story that will make you stand-up and cheer.

Brian's Song -This TV movie from 1971 does everything right. From great chemistry between stars James Caan as Brian Piccolo and Billy Dee Williams as Gayle Sayers, both playing for the Chicago Bears, to the memorable, emotional final scene.

Despite not having the support of the NFL behind him, controversial director Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday still delivers the goods, thanks to Al Pacino and Jamie Foxx who make it work.

Friday Night Lights-Another film based on true events--this time with Billy Bob Thornton playing Coach.

Varsity Blues-Guilty Pigskin Pleasure #1

All The Right Moves-Guilty Pigskin Pleasure #2

Wildcats- Predictable yes but still lots of fun. Goldie Hawn is a riot calling the shots.

The Program-James Cann plays a "coach" this time out in a great role...

The Last Boy Scout-Little to do with the sport itself; but Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans make a good action duo.

Forget the the remake with Adam Sandler, stick with the 1974 version of The Longest Yard .

And my all time favorite Football flick--Rudy-Director David Anspaugh, actor Sean Astin plying "Rudy", writer Angelo Pizzo and the late great composer Jerry Goldsmith, combine to make a winning team in this inspirational power-house.

Even with all of these great films to watch preseason can't come soon enough...