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James Danielson
James Danielson
James loves spending time with his wife and three children when he's not working. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, and watching movies. James is a die hard Minnesota Vikings fan and Fantasy Football analyst when he's not working his "real life" job or being a Fire Fighter.
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Week 2 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2025) | FastDraft Flex Six Frenzy
by James Danielson 8 minutes readOne week down, 17 to go, folks! Week 1 brought a lot of ups and downs, unknowns and surprises. But hey, that’s the NFL for you. That’s also why we …
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Week 1 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2025) | FastDraft Flex Six Frenzy
by James Danielson 7 minutes readPat yourselves on the back, folks, because you survived the NFL offseason. It is officially time to dive back into the world of football and fantasy football, or more specifically …
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The Top Five Most Anticipated NFL Games of the 2025 Season
by James Danielson 10 minutes readDo you hear that? That’s the sound of the kids running down the driveway to hop on the school bus, but going back to school isn’t the only thing that …
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“Superman” (2025) Review | A New Look for Our Symbol of Hope
by James Danielson 5 minutes readA personally-handcrafted vision of the world’s most popular superhero soars into theaters this weekend. Director James Gunn takes on the task of bringing “Superman” to the big screen for the …
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Making the Case for George Kittle to Possibly be the Fantasy Football TE1 (2025)
by James Danielson 6 minutes readI’m not entirely sure if you’re all aware, but it’s the beginning of July and the fantasy football season is inching closer! It’s time to start that research and get …
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“F1: The Movie” (2025) Review | All Gas, No Brakes for Brad Pitt
by James Danielson 4 minutes readWhen I say they should give director Joseph Kosinski the car keys to making high-octane blockbusters every two years consistently, I mean just that. Between this, “F1: The Movie”, and …
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“Jaws” 50th Anniversary Review: A Legacy-Making Movie
by James Danielson 4 minutes readIt’s hard to believe, but this weekend marked the 50th anniversary of one of the most influential and beloved films in the history of cinema. Steven Spielberg’s horror/thriller about a …
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“How to Train Your Dragon” (2025) Review: A Live-Action Remake Done Right
by James Danielson 4 minutes readFifteen years later and we are going back to the Isle of Berk! DreamWorks takes the latest Disney trend of turning their beloved animated classics into live-action films. First on …
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“Predator: Killer of Killers” (2025) Review: Another Dan Trachtenberg Hit
by James Danielson 3 minutes readIf someone had told me that through Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Studios, they would completely revive the “Predator” franchise, I would’ve laughed in your face. But here we are, …
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“Lilo & Stitch” (2025) Review: Likable but Lacking
by James Danielson 4 minutes readAlas, another Disney live-action remake of one of their beloved animated classics. This time, the destruction-inducing blue alien from Planet Turo gets the treatment. But truth be told, “Lilo & …
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“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (2025) Review: Does it Live Up to the Legacy?
by James Danielson 4 minutes readWe are thirty years into the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, yet Tom Cruise still finds new ways to risk his life for my enjoyment. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is …
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“Warfare” (2025) Review: Realistic, Visceral & New to Rent at Home
by James Danielson 4 minutes readOnly three minutes into “Warfare,” there is a feeling that what you’re about to witness will stick with you for a long time. From Director Alex Garland and Veteran Ray …
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“Thunderbolts*” Review: Marvel Explores Darker Themes
by James Danielson 4 minutes readMarvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” is out and it is so much more than the superhero films we have been getting lately. Are there typical tropes and gags that we see in …
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“Black Bag” Review: Soderbergh’s Guessing Game
by James Danielson 3 minutes readIf there’s one director out there today who consistently knows how to keep viewers guessing, it would be Steven Soderbergh. His latest, “Black Bag,” is now available to rent at …
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“Borderline” (2025) Review: New To Rent At Home
by James Danielson 3 minutes read“Borderline” is a new movie focusing on the obsessive, mentally unstable Paul, who is determined that he’s destined to marry pop sensation Sofia. He is willing to do whatever it …
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The 10 Most Anticipated Blockbuster Movies of Summer 2025
by James Danielson 11 minutes readWe have hit April, folks, which means the season of blockbuster movies is just around the corner! Hollywood’s biggest film releases happen every summer; the most expensive, most anticipated films …
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“A Minecraft Movie” Review: It’s for the Kids
by James Danielson 3 minutes readFrom the moment the first trailer was released for “A Minecraft Movie,” my 8-year-old son asked me to go to this film. As a Dad who loves going to the …
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“Companion” (2025) Review: A Sci-Fi Romance Gone Wrong
by James Danielson 3 minutes readI had a chance to sit down and review “Companion,” one of the latest movies available to stream from the comfort of my home. Drew Hancock’s film combines the Artificial …
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“Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” (2025) Review: New Release to On-Demand Streaming
by James Danielson 4 minutes readTake what was most enjoyed about the first iteration of “Den of Thieves,” in 2018, and then take it away. In my review of this year’s second installment, I’m not …
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“Sing Sing” (2024) Review: Three-Time Oscar Nominee Hits Home Streaming
by James Danielson 5 minutes readThe three-time Oscar-nominated film “Sing Sing” has finally hit home viewing this week. It is a true story about a man incarcerated at Ossining Correctional Facility (Sing Sing) although innocent, …
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“A Different Man” (2024) Review: Makeup & Hairstyling Oscar Nominee
by James Danielson 4 minutes read“A Different Man” is a darkly comic psychological film nominated for an Oscar this year and the latest in our review series. However, unlike most of our other featured Oscar …
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“The Apprentice” (2024) Review: Two Oscar-Worthy Performances
by James Danielson 4 minutes read“The Apprentice” harbors two Oscar-nominated performances from the cast, both Sebastian Stan for “Actor in a Leading Role” and Jeremy Strong for “Actor in a Supporting Role.” The question is, …
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“The Wild Robot” (2024) Review: Animation at Its Finest
by James Danielson 4 minutes readEvery once in a while, a film comes around that is brand new, yet at the same time makes you feel like a kid again. I’m not talking about watching …
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“Anora” (2024) Review: Oscar Nominations on the Horizon
by James Danielson 4 minutes readThe hype train keeps rolling for Sean Baker’s “Anora” heading into Oscar season, and it finally made its way to my TV screen for a review. This sultry, aggressively horny …
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“Emilia Pérez” (2024) Review: The Worst Oscar Contender?
by James Danielson 3 minutes readAfter all the Oscar buzz and talk the past few weeks about “Emilia Pérez,” it was finally time to dive into the film. It has an interesting enough plot to …
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“A Real Pain” (2024) Review: Kieran Culkin’s Case for an Oscar
by James Danielson 3 minutes readThe emotional, tragic, dramatic and comedic journey of “A Real Pain” is one of self-awareness and togetherness for two somewhat estranged cousins, Benji Kaplan (Kieran Culkin) and David Kaplan (Jesse …
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“Interstellar” Celebrates a Decade: A Legacy Review
by James Danielson 3 minutes readTen years ago, Christopher Nolan took to the galaxies with Matthew McConaughey and showed the world that the possibilities are endless with this type of film. “Interstellar” serves as, in …
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“Nosferatu” (2024) Review: Robert Eggers Makes an Oscar Push
by James Danielson 4 minutes readWithin seconds of Robert Eggers’ vision of “Nosferatu,” you realize that Eggers understood the assignment and delivered. The dark, gothic and beautiful atmosphere is something in and of itself. One …
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“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” Movie Review: The Video Game Franchise Leveled Up
by James Danielson 3 minutes readWhatever the formula is that director Jeff Fowler has concocted, everyone else making video game films needs the recipe. These films have gotten better as they’re released, which is a …
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Week 18 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 5 minutes readThe end of the 2024 NFL DFS season is finally upon us. It’s pretty hard to believe that it’s gone this fast! It only seems like yesterday we were setting …
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Week 16 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 5 minutes readNow, the end is near, and soon we’ll face the final lineup. But it’s not here just yet! Things are heating up in the NFL Playoff race, so let’s take …
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Week 15 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 5 minutes readSomebody snapped their fingers, and the NFL season is down to its last four weeks of the regular season. This means that your playoffs are about to start this week …
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Week 14 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 5 minutes readDecember has arrived! It’s hard to believe, but we are in the home stretch of the NFL regular season. It’s crunch time, and what better way to begin the first …
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Week 13 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 5 minutes readHappy Thanksgiving, everyone! Whether you’re spending time with the family, hanging our at home or working, I genuinely hope you got to enjoy the holiday. There were some good games …
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“Gladiator II” Movie Review: Rating Ridley Scott’s Return to Rome
by James Danielson 5 minutes readDirector Ridley Scott takes us back to the Colosseum, where his Academy Award-winning film “Gladiator” was set. The film crushed awards and put actor Russell Crowe on the map. This …
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Imagine being a serial killer at a concert with your teenage daughter only to realize that the whole thing is a setup by the FBI to capture you. Now imagine …
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Week 12 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 5 minutes readThe final third of the NFL season starts this week, and it’s time to lock into the “nitty gritty.” There are five games with implied point totals of 45 or …
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Week 11 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 5 minutes readThe weeks are flying by quickly, and the NFL is officially on to Week 11. There are only four games this week with an implied point total of 45 or …
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Week 10 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 5 minutes readWeek 10 is here! There were some great games this past week, including ones that came down to the wire. There were also some stand-out performances in daily fantasy that …
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Week 9 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 6 minutes readIt is here, the halfway point of the NFL regular season! There’s been many highs and lows, a lot of surprises and some things not-so-surprising. Either way, the data at …
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Week 8 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 7 minutes readCan you believe the halfway point of the NFL regular season is as close as it is? We are nearly there. It’s a bittersweet feeling – knowing what has happened …
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Week 7 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 7 minutes readThere are some juicy matchups across the league this week that I’ll definitely be targeting for NFL DFS lineups. Five games are projected to reach a combined point total of …
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“Salem’s Lot” (2024): A New-to-Streaming Review
by James Danielson 3 minutes read“Salem’s Lot” is my personal favorite Stephen King novel, so I was excited to watch this new movie, streaming exclusively on MAX. I had never seen the past adaptations of …
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Week 6 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 6 minutes readIt is hard to believe we are a full month into the NFL season, but it’s true. These past five weeks have given us new data to work with, which …
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Week 5 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 6 minutes readLast week, the NFL’s main slate saw some of the lowest implied point totals of the season, but there ended up being a pretty even split of high and low-scoring …
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“Civil War” (2024) Speaks Volumes: A New-to-Streaming Review
by James Danielson 3 minutes readFast forward into the near future of the U.S., and it is pretty much the opposite of united. Director Alex Garland’s “Civil War” (2024) is a dangerous road trip through …
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Week 4 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 6 minutes readAnother week down in the NFL and another week of some slightly disappointing fantasy football play. These first three weeks, getting points from your players has seemed to be a …
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Week 3 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 8 minutes readI applaud if you somehow survived the injury apocalypse of NFL Week 2. What a mess it was last weekend. The injury bug was making its rounds throughout nearly every …
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“3:10 to Yuma” Celebrates 17 Years: A Legacy Review
by James Danielson 4 minutes readJames Mangold’s remake of the classic 1957 western “3:10 To Yuma” is one of my all-time favorites in the genre. I decided to revisit the film recently on its 17th …
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JD’s Five Most Anticipated Films Remaining in 2024
by James Danielson 9 minutes readIt’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of 2024. We are in September, which essentially signifies the end of the blockbuster season. This also leads us into “Spooky …
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Week 2 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 7 minutes readHow is everyone feeling? Week 1 of the NFL season is officially in the books, and we saw some great games. But of course, there are some games on the …
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Week 1 NFL DFS Picks & Lineup Advice (2024)
by James Danielson 9 minutes readJust think, in a few days your life heads back to that happy place. That time frame where bliss, frustration, anxiety and excitement combine into one gigantic burrito of emotion. …