Football is, for better or worse, a Thanksgiving Day ritual. There’s always a game playing from morning until night. Before, during, and after meals. Before, during, and after naps. Sometimes the stakes don’t matter. Sometimes they do. It’s may not be the main course, but it’s that side-dish that’s shows up every Thanksgiving-loved by some, despised by some, but always a tradition.
If you’re unlucky enough to follow some of the teams playing this year, (Chicago Bears, NY Giants, Dallas Cowboys) who have put up dismal records so far, and you still need a football fix, It’s In The Game, Madden NFL might be a satisfactory substitute instead of watching the games those teams are scheduled to play. I’m not saying those games will suck, but chances are they’ll be background noise even before the tryptophan, the booze, or the gummies start to kick in
It’s In The Game Madden NFL is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and the four episodes chronicle some of the victories and defeats behind the long running and popular Madden NFL video game franchise. If you’re a fan of the sport, the video game, or just a gamer in general, it’s fascinating backstage viewing, though not the best produced documentary I’ve seen. I haven’t played the game since the 90’s, but I’ve watched cousins, nephews, and a bevy of friends love it and play it far into adulthood.
So, if you’re a football fan looking for a tonic that’s not really a palette cleanser you might want to check it out. The trailer is linked below.
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