Lookin at Lucky finally overcame his streak of bad fortune to win the Preakness Stakes, scrapping Super Saver’s bid at a Triple Crown.
Posts by Jamie Newell:
Super Saver tries his luck in the Preakness
The Kentucky Derby may have afforded Super Saver a dream trip, but will he stack up to the challengers on a fast track in Baltimore?
Lightning strikes thrice in Louisville
All hail King Calvin, Lord of the Kentucky Derby!
Dreaming of roses
The first Saturday in May is upon us. Bring on the mint juleps, the roses, the hats: it’s Kentucky Derby time. Tomorrow, a dream comes true.
Ebertfest Day 5: The carnival takes a bow
Jamie says so-long to another year of Ebertfest and reflects on one last good film.
Ebertfest Day 3: Kaufman, a cameraman, and a gem
Jamie is back and relays the events of star guest Charlie Kaufman, as well as the best film of the festival thus far.
Kentucky Derby will be two-horse race
Two big colts. Two big trainers. It’s Eskendereya versus Lookin at Lucky; all others are running for show.
Ebertfest: Day 1
Jamie was there for the first night of cinephilia, and gives this report on Pink Floyd The Wall and You, the Living.
Who will be the final puzzle piece?
With the full field of the Kentucky Derby nearly in focus, two last preps could make or break the dreams of those on the outside looking in.
I hope you had the time of your life
Two major stakes mark the end of the road for the roses. To the victors go a secure spot in the Kentucky Derby gates; to the rest, a bus ticket home.