DOG MOVIES FOR DOG DAYS BEAT THE HEAT WITH A CANINE MOVIE MARATHON We’re well into the dog days of summer, the hottest, most humid days of the year. These weeks have nothing to do with real dogs; they were nicknamed after the “dog star” Sirius by the Greeks to reflect the hottest time of the year following the star’s heliacal rise. Still, it’s a pretty good excuse to escape the heat with a dog movie marathon. Here are the films we recommend. ‘Air Bud’ Most people remember “Air Bud” for the wild loophole, “Ain’t no rule says a dog can’t play basketball,” but this movie is about much more than a dog playing ball. After the death of his father, 12-year-old Josh Framm feels depressed and distant from his family. Enter a stray golden retriever named Buddy, who teaches Josh how to open his heart again. The two bond and learn lessons in overcoming loss, fighting for what you love, and, yes, playing basketball. “Air Bud” spawned a number of sequels and spin-off movies, but this first film is a true classic. ‘Lady and the Tramp’ “Lady and the Tramp” is the classic story of two dogs who come from different worlds: the refined, loyal Lady and the rogue with a heart of gold, Tramp. This movie has music, laughs, and a spaghetti scene that rivals the balcony monologues from “Romeo and Juliet.” One of the few animated Disney classics
about animals that won’t have you in tears, this is a movie the whole family can enjoy together. ‘Homeward Bound: The Incredible
Journey’ Looking for a bit more action in your animal movies? “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” delivers! After three beloved pets
are left behind when their family goes on vacation, they trek across the Sierra Nevada wilderness to be reunited with the humans they love. Their adventure has thrills, close calls, and a heartwarming ending that will make you want to hug your pets close. When it’s too hot to go outside, make some popcorn and enjoy these great movies with your family. Don’t worry, none of the dogs die at the end.
HERE’S TO THE PRESEASON THE EAGLES TAKE FLIGHT ONCE AGAIN!
For sports fans across Philly, the dry season is nearly over. The Sixers agonizingly close loss to Toronto this spring may still be lingering, but thankfully football season is finally on the horizon. In fact, by the time you get this newsletter, the Eagles will have already kicked off against the Titans in our first preseason game of the year! Does the Preseason Matter? The average fan’s answer to this question largely depends on how well their team does during these early games. If they crush their early matches, then it’s a sign of a win-filled season to come. If they get crushed, the games are waved off as meaningless warmups. But is there data to support either claim? USA Today looked into this question in search of answers. By the Numbers When they compared the performance of teams in exhibition games to how they ultimately performed in a season, the study yielded some interesting results. By examining the 2010–2014 NFL seasons, USA Today found that teams with two or more preseason wins were 50% more likely to make it to the playoffs than those with zero or one win. But, of course, math tends to break down pretty quickly on the gridiron. Take the Giants’ 2014–2015 season,
for example: Despite an incredible 5-0 preseason, New York went 6-10 when it really mattered. Interesting Eagles Preseasons The most significant part of Eagles preseason history has less to do with wins than it
does location. In years past, the team spread its wings, playing far from Lincoln Field. They’ve
taken on the Saints in Mexico City in 1978 and the Browns and Buffalo Bills in London in 1989 and 1991 respectively. Finally, the 1993 Eagles had a rematch with New Orleans in Tokyo, Japan! What can we learn from these games? Well, the fact that we only won the Browns game suggests that our boys fare much better on American soil. We don’t know how this preseason will go, but no matter what, you can bet we’ll be rooting on the Eagles. If anything, this time of year is a good chance for players to warm up and fans to work on their cheers.
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