TimHauck 2,619 Posted January 9 She stars in a new movie about Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won the NCAA wrestling championship while wrestling for Arizona State ( @jerryskids may be familiar). Comes out 1/16 on Prime Video. Might be the wrestling movie with the biggest name actors, or at least equal to Foxcatcher which I was not crazy about. In addition to JLo, also has Don Cheadle, Michael Pena, and Bobby Canavale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,567 Posted January 9 5 minutes ago, TimHauck said: She stars in a new movie about Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won the NCAA wrestling championship while wrestling for Arizona State ( @jerryskids may be familiar). Comes out 1/16 on Prime Video. Might be the wrestling movie with the biggest name actors, or at least equal to Foxcatcher which I was not crazy about. In addition to JLo, also has Don Cheadle, Michael Pena, and Bobby Canavale. Sure, I know of him. There is an article about him and the movie in the latest ASU Thrive (alumni magazine,) although I haven't had a chance to read it yet: https://news.asu.edu/20241113-sun-devil-community-unstoppable-anthony-robles-amazon-movie-mothers-love Also, the film premier was postponed (supposed to be last night) due to the LA wildfires. https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/01/09/asu-wrestler-anthony-robles-film-premier-canceled-due-la-wildfires/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,097 Posted January 9 26 minutes ago, TimHauck said: She stars in a new movie about Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won the NCAA wrestling championship while wrestling for Arizona State ( @jerryskids may be familiar). Comes out 1/16 on Prime Video. Might be the wrestling movie with the biggest name actors, or at least equal to Foxcatcher which I was not crazy about. In addition to JLo, also has Don Cheadle, Michael Pena, and Bobby Canavale. Maybe some spoiler tags...rooned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 2,619 Posted January 9 48 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Sure, I know of him. There is an article about him and the movie in the latest ASU Thrive (alumni magazine,) although I haven't had a chance to read it yet: https://news.asu.edu/20241113-sun-devil-community-unstoppable-anthony-robles-amazon-movie-mothers-love Also, the film premier was postponed (supposed to be last night) due to the LA wildfires. https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/01/09/asu-wrestler-anthony-robles-film-premier-canceled-due-la-wildfires/ That may have just been the “Hollywood premier” (whatever that is). It actually had a limited release in theaters in December, and then last night it was in 175 theaters for free as part of “Amazon screenings,” but yeah makes sense that some of the LA ones would have been cancelled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,131 Posted January 9 1 hour ago, TimHauck said: She stars in a new movie about Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won the NCAA wrestling championship while wrestling for Arizona State ( @jerryskids may be familiar). Comes out 1/16 on Prime Video. Might be the wrestling movie with the biggest name actors, or at least equal to Foxcatcher which I was not crazy about. In addition to JLo, also has Don Cheadle, Michael Pena, and Bobby Canavale. Prediction time. Will it be better than Vision Quest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted January 9 13 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said: Prediction time. Will it be better than Vision Quest? Only for the lunatic fringe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,131 Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, Fnord said: Only for the lunatic fringe. We know they're out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 2,619 Posted January 9 18 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said: Prediction time. Will it be better than Vision Quest? I did end up seeing it last night and I would say yes, but I have a lower opinion of Vision Quest than many in the wrestling community. Win/Win (stars Paul Giamatti) by far the best wrestling move Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,567 Posted January 9 5 minutes ago, TimHauck said: I did end up seeing it last night and I would say yes, but I have a lower opinion of Vision Quest than many in the wrestling community. Win/Win (stars Paul Giamatti) by far the best wrestling move I can't say I've seen a ton, but I really enjoyed Iron Claw (I know, pro wrestling...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,484 Posted January 9 1 hour ago, Engorgeous George said: Prediction time. Will it be better than Vision Quest? I just hope it's more accurate than The Blind Side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 593 Posted January 9 Is that jlo chick playing the one legged wrestler? How does this all work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted January 10 If he was born with one leg shouldn’t his last name be wobbles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites