Movies

Movies help athletes in a variety of ways. They provide relaxation and entertainment; relieve the stress of athletic competition and academics; offer opportunities for team-building; and inspire and motivate with depictions of the lives of elite athletes. Follow STACK’s movie section for suggestions on what to see in theaters, pop into your DVD player, or stream online.

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'Man of Steel' Isn't Your Parents' Superman

June 17, 2013 | Jordan Zirm

Think you know the story of Superman? Think again. In this summer’s Man Of Steel, producer Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Memento) and director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) retell the story of how Clark Kent arrived on Earth, taking the...

View With Your Crew: Jason Statham's 'Redemption'

June 16, 2013 | Jennifer Lafferty

Surrounded by blockbusters, Jason Statham’s Redemption will be flying under the radar when it lands in theaters June 28. The film follows Statham’s Joey Jones, an ex-British Special Forces soldier who is on the run from a military court marshal....

J.J. Abrams to Honor But Not Revere the Franchise With 'Star Wars Episode VII'

June 13, 2013 | Shay Mathews

Production for the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII will reportedly kick off at the beginning of 2014 in London. Director J.J. Abrams revealed the plans during the Produced By Conference over the weekend. He said, "We are, most likely, if...

Are Seagal and Snipes in for 'Expendables 3'?

June 8, 2013 | Shay Mathews

Although earlier reports suggested that Steven Seagal wouldn't be appearing in Sylvester Stallone's aged action star extravaganza, Expendables 3, it appears the Under Seige actor has had a change of heart. An Expendables 3 appearance could certainly revive his career, which...

Ronan the Accuser to be the Villian of 'Guardians of the Galaxy'?

June 7, 2013 | Shay Mathews

Lee Pace's casting for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie has opened up questions about the film's villain. Thanos was initially rumored to be the bad guy, but could it really be Ronan the Accuser? If Ronan is the villain, we...