tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post1939427966245965620..comments2024-01-30T04:32:47.585-05:00Comments on The Cooler: Beyond the Game: The Two EscobarsJason Bellamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-3324969129908574592010-11-19T03:22:25.875-05:002010-11-19T03:22:25.875-05:00In principle, a good happen, support the views of ...In principle, a good happen, support the views of the authorcheap viagra onlinehttp://www.aiesec.fi/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-48935959793973732452010-09-24T22:21:41.114-04:002010-09-24T22:21:41.114-04:00Scott: Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it....Scott: Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it.<br /><br /><em>"Even knowing how the documentary was going to end, I still found myself riveted throughout."</em><br /><br />Great films do that. As I've indicated elsewhere, I think <em>June 17, 1994</em> is the best achievement of the "30 for 30" series thus far, but this film is by far the most epic in scope -- a triumph, for sure.Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-20946679730970054692010-09-24T11:50:01.892-04:002010-09-24T11:50:01.892-04:00First off, great blog. Really enjoyable reading!...First off, great blog. Really enjoyable reading! I can't say enough about <a href="http://the2escobars.com" rel="nofollow">The Two Escobars</a>. What a moving film about how lives intersect. Even knowing how the documentary was going to end, I still found myself riveted throughout. There was so much hope attached to this soccer team and this incredible young man. To see it all come crashing down was simply heartbreaking.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106435303676354648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-25947533792962837912010-07-08T22:01:47.759-04:002010-07-08T22:01:47.759-04:00Beyond the Game: The Two Escobars ?<a href="http://bigfishtest.com" rel="nofollow">Beyond the Game: The Two Escobars ?</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116461578645466678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-63966602130039806752010-06-24T11:03:12.360-04:002010-06-24T11:03:12.360-04:00Thanks for the additional thoughts, everyone. Some...Thanks for the additional thoughts, everyone. Some belated replies ...<br /><br />DialecticSoup: "Glued to the TV" is right on. About halfway through watching it, I found myself leaning forward on my couch. Engrossing.<br /><br />Clarence: The other quote I like, which might directly follow yours, is the suggestion that the drug trade was an octopus, touching everything. Indeed, in this case it really did seem to touch everything. What a fascinating and terrifying world!<br /><br />JD: The Pablo-aftermath stuff made me think of Iraq post-Saddam ... In the short term, the ensuing chaos is a step backward. And that "short term" can last the majority of a life time, or longer. And yet, morally speaking, it's a step forward, a necessary step. I keep using this word, but I'm so fascinated by a place like the Colombia depicted in this film -- a place where the killing of the most evil force in the country makes that country less safe, at least for a time.<br /><br />Craig: Thanks, man. You'll enjoy the doc.<br /><br />Anon: I'm not sure if it's streaming anywhere, but if you're willing to pay, I believe this is one of the "30 for 30" docs that's already available on DVD via Amazon.Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-77981236146245724252010-06-23T19:30:59.398-04:002010-06-23T19:30:59.398-04:00where can i find this doc on the internet?where can i find this doc on the internet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-78018220675880849972010-06-23T14:49:35.564-04:002010-06-23T14:49:35.564-04:00Haven't seen "Two Escobars" yet, but...Haven't seen "Two Escobars" yet, but this is a superbly written piece. I will try to check it out.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450775188328918558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-91454857386963760712010-06-23T09:18:44.591-04:002010-06-23T09:18:44.591-04:00Wow, this was a fantastic doc! As someone else sai...Wow, this was a fantastic doc! As someone else said, I was glued to the TV for the entire running time. The filmmaker really painted a fascinating picture of how the drug cartels intersected with soccer back in those days and just how bad things got. It really is incredible to see just how crazy things got there and the aftermath (like how far Colombia fell in international soccer rankings after all this went down). Incredibly tragic story but one definitely worth telling. This might be my fave of the series.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-43698149253743052812010-06-23T08:09:21.728-04:002010-06-23T08:09:21.728-04:00That was an amazing documentary. So much to think...That was an amazing documentary. So much to think about.<br /><br />At one point one of the interviewers says "Soccer is not an island." The same can be said about sports in general, and the 30 for 30 series is hammering that point home every time. The American sports media spoon feeds the public maybe 5% of what's really going on - this city has been a real eye-opener, and I know I'll never look at sports the same way again.<br /><br />And those soccer highlights were just brilliant.Clarence Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278585642738158891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-18421133959078252492010-06-23T03:30:29.772-04:002010-06-23T03:30:29.772-04:00I am grateful for this episode of 30 For 30! My f...I am grateful for this episode of 30 For 30! My first one, too! Pop culture has made Pablo a household name but I was completely unaware of "the other Escobar" as well as this aspect of the Medellin cartel.<br />I was glued to the T.V. <br /><br />Thanks for this review.dialecticsouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402452988861400377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-56280708015501285562010-06-22T21:06:14.299-04:002010-06-22T21:06:14.299-04:00Thanks, JD. On both counts.
Be sure to weigh in w...Thanks, JD. On both counts.<br /><br />Be sure to weigh in with your thoughts on the doc tomorrow. Happy viewing!Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-46729178222847656362010-06-22T15:04:23.143-04:002010-06-22T15:04:23.143-04:00I also wanted to add that I just bestowed the Vers...I also wanted to add that I just bestowed the Versatile Blogger Award for all the great work you do on your blog:<br /><br />http://rheaven.blogspot.com/2010/06/versatile-blogger-award.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-66189016689512904772010-06-22T09:45:25.287-04:002010-06-22T09:45:25.287-04:00Awesome. As a big soccer fan I am eagerly anticipa...Awesome. As a big soccer fan I am eagerly anticipating this one. Can't wait to check it out tonight. Thanks for another excellent review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.com