Clyde E. Dawkins
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I'm a big sports fan, especially hockey, and I've been a fan of villainesses since I was eight! My favorite shows are The Simpsons and Family Guy, etc.
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Are There Any Reasons for Optimism Regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are having another good season so far. They are in the Atlantic Division's Top 3, going toe-to-to with the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning, the latter being the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup Champions. They have the fifth-best record in the entire league; other than the Florida teams, only the Colorado Avalanche and the Carolina Hurricanes have better records. Speaking of the top five, the Leafs are in that group in a lot of categories: they are third in GFA (Goals For Average) with 3.65, they have the top Power Play in the entire league at 30%, and they Penalty Kill percentage is 4th overall at 85%. With all of that, I ask, "Are there any reasons for optimism for this team?"
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Historic Quest Disguises the Washington Capitals' Many Problems
The Washington Capitals are a fascinating team. For decades, the team was snake bit. I still remember their Stanley Cup Final appearance in 1998, but it resulted in zero games won, and they were desperately looking to get back there. Then the 2005 draft happened, and that's when he joined the fray. Alexander Ovechkin. Talk about hitting the jackpot. Both he and Sidney Crosby were part of that same draft, but while Ovechkin was looked at as more of a star between the two, Crosby was the one racking up the hardware--winning three Stanley Cups while Ovechkin couldn't get past the second round of the playoffs.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Villainess Review: Andrea Ziv (The Purge)
I'm a big fan of The Purge's overall series, and I'm still amazed over how it's developed. It all started back in 2013 with the first film, which took place in the not-too-distant future and centered on the titular event: the one day of the calendar year where literally all crime, including (but not limited to) murder, was legal. The film, a huge box office hit, spawned two sequels in 2014 (The Purge: Anarchy) and 2016 (The Purge: Election Year), and a prequel (The First Purge) in 2018. It was later that year that the TV series premiered on the USA Network, and it was followed by yet another movie installment, The Forever Purge, in 2021.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Ashley (Lover's Discretion)
Recently, I watched this movie called, Urban Horror Series, and I actually learned that the film was actually a compilation of five short films with different titles. One of them was titled, Lover's Discretion, and it centered on a married couple, Ashley and Will, dealing with the new normal that we have all been used to as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The couple had been making love before Ashley makes breakfast, while also ordering Will to wash his hands, mainly due to COVID concerns.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
A Look Back: Eve Torres' Heel Run
One of my favorite moments was the inevitable heel turn from Eve Torres, which occurred on February 20, 2012. I remember wanting Eve to become a villainess for a good while; she looked like she could pull off being a heel, she definitely had the look to do so. Eve's WWE career began with winning the 2007 Diva Search (the last one to date) and making her televised debut as SmackDown's backstage interviewer in 2008. She began competing in the ring in 2009, and engaged in feuds with women such as Michelle McCool and Layla before being moved to Raw in October of that year. It was in April of 2010 that Eve captured the WWE Divas Championship for the first time, with the reign lasting two months before losing the title to Alicia Fox as the Fatal 4 Way event, doing so in the titular match that also included Maryse and Gail Kim.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Inferno: The Rise of the Calgary Flames
It's ironic; the Pacific Division is clearly the worst out of the four divisions this season, yet it has the most intriguing storylines. The up-and-down play of the Edmonton Oilers, as well as their signing of Evander Kane. The Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks becoming playoff contenders. The Vegas Golden Knights struggling, the Vancouver Canucks staying in the race, and the Seattle Kraken's first season. The biggest story, without question, is the Calgary Flames suddenly going on a winning tear and taking the lead in the Pacific Division.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Look Back: Melina's 1st Women's Championship
Hard to believe it was 15 years ago. I remember it like it was yesterday. Monday, February 19, 2007: the very evening that Melina Perez reached the top of the women's division and won WWE's Women's Championship for the very first time. It was a long time coming, and the road to that title was a very interesting and entertaining one
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
The Sad Golden Rule in Sports: White Can, BIPOC Can't
The continuous racial double standard in sports continues to rear its ugly head, and it's hit this year's Winter Olympics. I'm familiar to how harshly athletes of color are treated in comparison to white athletes. I've seen it in football constantly. Players such as Terrell Owens, Keyshawn Johnson, Chad Johnson, and many other Black players get lambasted for having a personality, for their celebrations, but it's OK if White athletes do it. I've seen Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski act up numerous times during games, but with White athletes, "They're passionate about the game." But when it comes to POC athletes, that's when the negative connotations come in:
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Super Bowl LVI Recap: A Hollywood Ending
Super Bowl Sunday. Even as a diehard hockey fan, I know how absolutely sacred that day is. It's not like any other day. It's a day full of celebration, prestige, and pomp and circumstance--and that's when the game is in other cities. Super Bowl LVI emanated from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California; though, let's face it, it's Hollywood. It's Los Angeles. And it's home NFC franchise, the Los Angeles Rams, were playing in their home stadium against a Cincinnati Bengals team who exceeded so many expectations. Regarding myself, I'm always excited for the Super Bowl, but for this one, I was extra elated, as it featured two teams I was happy for in regards to reaching this big game.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Ann Pettway & Gloria Williams: A Tale of Two Sinister Child Abductors
Not only am I a fan of Lifetime films, I am also a Black fan of Lifetime films. I always enjoy Lifetime films regardless, but I have loved seeing a handful of such movies featuring a cast of Black actors. Recently, we were treated to a pair of thrillers in Single Black Female, whose cast included Amber Riley (Glee), Raven Goodwin, and Janet Hubert (the original Aunt Viv), and the film Line Sisters, which featured LeToya Luckett and Ta'Rhonda Jones. Lifetime has also featured some true stories in their films, with some of them affecting the Black community.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Criminal
Reviewing a Hat Trick of Villainesses from "Sorority Party Massacre"
I stumbled on to this film, Sorority Party Massacre, expecting a typical low-budget thrill ride, and it did not disappoint. The film kicks off with Holly Fanning being harassed via cellphone by a mysterious killer, who later eliminates Holly, and afterwards, detective William "Bill" Watts is sent to Grizzly Cove to investigate. The order came from Bill's superior (and Holly's father), Captain Dan Fanning, and it's a weird form of punishment--as Bill's anger problems have plagued the department. The investigation leads him to the town's sheriff, Barney P. Lumpkin, Deputy Lang, and what appears to be a lavish sorority house.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
The Phenomenal Career of Tuukka Rask
This week, longtime Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask called it a career; he announced his retirement from the National Hockey League. Rask's career had been an amazing one, as his stellar goaltending put the Bruins back on the map for the first time in decades. He definitely made a lot of waves in his career, with his first one coming even before he started in the NHL.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
