Blockers

Butt-chugging gags can't hide Blockers' big heart.

"...latest from the Seth Rogen/Evan Goldberg R-rated comedy machine, Blockers has the heart that their tediously sensationalist Sausage Party..."

April 6, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: Blockers & A Vigilante Red Carpets

"...Judd Apatow and Maude Apatow attend the premiere of Blockers at the Paramount Theatre..."

March 11, 2018 Photo Gallery

Bigger, Stronger, Faster*

While examining steroid use and abuse, this documentary discovers that enhancement drugs permeate our culture. Who’s to say which ones should be illegal?

"...sons). Enhancement drugs, he learns, are everywhere – beta blockers for musicians with performance anxiety, liquid Viagra for porn..."

June 6, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Texas Rollergirls: The Penultimate Battle

Two clashes to decide the championship conflict

"...jammer on a power jam, with only two opposing blockers. But it ain't over yet...."

July 13, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Drive-Away Dolls

Ethan Coen solo effort is screwball without the comedy

"...Marian (Blockers breakout Viswanathan) needs a break. Still reeling from a..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

7 Days

COVID rom-com is a breezy look at modern arranged marriages

"...throws Ravi (Soni, who co-wrote with Sethi) and Rita (Blockers standout Viswanathan) right into the maelstrom of the classic..."

March 25, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Freaky

Vince Vaughn is screamingly funny in this Freaky Friday horror remix

"...high school mascot and serial killer. Millie (Newton from Blockers and the Landon-scripted Paranormal Activity 4) is the awkward..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Playing With Fire

There's no spark in this joke-free firefighters-versus-kids flop

"...persona in Trainwreck and played up daddy anxiety in Blockers, he tries way too hard to be funny here,..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

ACLU Threatens Paxton With Lawsuit After Dell Children’s Exodus

Investigation of gender-affirming care may be unconstitutional

"...the past, that care has been limited to puberty blockers. Hormone therapy and surgery are available to adults but..."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Rolling Into 2010

Hotrod, Heartbreakers take first wins of the TXRG regular season

"...track, on skates Luce is unstoppably fast, past the blockers and through the pack before a single hit can..."

March 29, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

How the Hotrods Took the Gold

Hotrod Honeys dominate Hell Marys to take championship, Hustlers fall to Honky Tonk Heartbreakers

"...before retirement, that she set the standard for speedy blockers (although she was lucky to not get a major..."

Aug. 4, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...care providers from administering gender affirming care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, to transgender folks under 18. In..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Tribeca Film Festival Review: 7 Days

Rom com plays perfectly with the tools Harry and Sally left behind

"...Ravi (Karan Soni, who co-wrote with Sethi) and Rita (Blockers standout Geraldine Viswanathan) right into the maelstrom of the..."

June 17, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Broken Hearts Gallery

Clumsy meet-cute should have looked at the best friends instead

"...focus from major stars in her film breakthrough, 2018’s Blockers – brings big, sloppy energy but little subtlety to..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Support Trans Youth

Plus Halloween wins and Poo Poo Platter (birthday) parties

"...gender identity. The onslaught of puberty introduces options like hormone-blockers (reversible drugs) that can stop puberty-related changes – what..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

UT Grad Brings Politics Back to the Multiplex With The Oath

Producer Ray Mansfield and star/first-time filmmaker Ike Barinholtz on their timely satire

"...radical a break for filmmaker and star Ike Barinholtz (Blockers) as Get Out was for Peele. Prior to this..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Rollergirls, Heartbroken No More

Honky Tonk Heartreakers end a six year championship dry spell

"...slogging all bout, and she had only two Heartbreaker blockers out of the penalty box, compared to three Hotrods..."

July 21, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Upsets and Futures

Close-run bouts challenge Texas Rollergirls' established order

"...match the Hustlers. But when their notoriously hard-hitting, full-contact-style blockers were dictating the pace, it became less about jammers..."

May 20, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

TXRG Playoff Postgame

Hotrod Honeys and Hustlers head to July title bout

"...got stuck in the box with two of her blockers. That gave Molotov all opportunity she needed: As her..."

May 24, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The High Point of the Track

Before this weekend's banked track roller derby tourney, TXRD's April Ritzenthaler talks rule negotiations and ankle breakers

"...people on the track at one time – two blockers, a pivot and a jammer – whereas we have..."

June 19, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Get to Portland

Full recap of the Texecutioners triple win at last weekend's Battle Royale western regionals

"...was evident, as the Texas pack dense with agile blockers like Bullet Tooth Tracy, Desi Cration and Friction Vixxen..."

Oct. 8, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

TXRD Season-Opening Recap and a Quick Course on Roller Derby Rules

"...per team for each jam) include one pivot, three blockers, and one jammer. Once the first whistle is blown,..."

Oct. 18, 2006 Sports Post by Sofia Resnick

To Your Health

Is it true that drinking a lot of liquid with meals dilutes the enzymes needed for digestion?

"...clear evidence that reducing stomach acid by using "acid blockers" (like the much advertised purple pill) prevents us from..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and Senate Bill 14, Texas' new ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors. In an August..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Law Banning Trans Youth Health Care Slated to Take Effect Sept. 1

Unless a judge blocks it

"...while allowing the exact same medical care, including puberty blockers and hormones, to be prescribed to any other minor.”..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...treating gender dysphoria, including through hormone therapy and puberty blockers. The families represented by the American Civil Liberties Union..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...Bill 14, which prohibits gender affirming care – puberty blockers and hormone therapy – for trans kids. However, on..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Republicans Didn’t Pass Priority Bills, but Succeeded in Punishing Trans Texans

At least they couldn't pass proposed "Don't Say Gay" legislation

"...forms of gender affirming care for minors, particularly puberty blockers. This care is the only medically approved means for..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: How to Stay Mindful in the Face of Fascism

A satirical guide to maintaining your personal mental health and well-being while your queer, trans, BIPOC, and non-Christian neighbors consider fleeing Texas

May 19, 2023 Column by Aubree Brown

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...Last Summer) and Katelyn Crabb, and starring Gideon Adlon (Blockers), Bethlehem Million (And Just Like That), Marc Menchaca (Ozark),..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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