Air is a period piece chock full of 80s nostalgia, perhaps as much as any movie. It feels in many ways like another period biopic of the last decade, The Social Network. Air, however, lacks the criticism of the characters who used humanity’s vulnerability to profit. In that sense, I am surprised at how fan-like Affleck, who purports to be a social critic, approached Nike. Perhaps that was the only way he could get the goods to make the movie.

In the end, the biopic about a shoe and a multinational company is entrancing. Its nearly three hour length flies like Jordan dunking on Ewing in the ‘91 playoffs. For the 35 and up crowd, it is worth the stroll down memory lane in a theater. And if you’re watching near a mall, you might stop at a Foot Locker and get a pair to relive those days. As for me, I never was and doubtful ever will be allowed a pair. Mother knows best.

Air: 7/10.

Faith, Hope, and Love,
TulaneLSU

P.S. I really enjoyed the new AMC intro with Nicole Kidman where she says, “We come here to laugh, to cry, to care, because we need that, all of us. That indescribable feeling we get when the lights begin to dim and we go somewhere we've never been before. Not just entertained, reborn, together.” We have all suffered from a lack of community in recent years, whether from lockdowns or the simple disconnect people now have thanks to technology and nomophobia. AMC’s beautiful ad taps into this self-inflicted isolation and loneliness. Church and theaters are a great place where we can grow together!

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Posted on 4/9/23 at 10:49 pm to TulaneLSU

TulaneLSU’s Top 10 Air Jordans

10. Jordan I (1985)

Included for historical reasons. Stylistically, it is boring. Perhaps a necessary step to transition the shoe world from the mundane to individualism.

9. Jordan XXXVI (2021)

Is it the upside down Omega or angel wings? Either way, if I wore tennis shoes, I might wear a pair of these.

8. Jordan III (1987)

Notable for being architect Tinker Hatfield’s first Jordan and the first Jordan with visible air pockets. The Jordan III is arguably more important than the Jordan I, as it was well known Jordan did not particularly like the design of the first two Air Jordans and was considering leaving Nike before they showed him this shoe.

7. Jordan XXXII (2017)

The heel borrows and expands on the Jordan II ribbed heel. The clean look was quite the change from the previous two decades of gaudiness.

6. Jordan XII (1996)

Overshadowed by its predecessor in '95, its undulating flare it slick and sightly.

5. Jordan XXXVII (2022)

Not a popular style among the Jordan fans I know. They complain it is too plain. It has been a financial flop for Nike, and it is one of the few Jordans that has required a steep discount to get rid of inventory. Is this a sign that the Jordan line, at least newly designed Jordans, is falling out of favor? For the first time since 1985, a newly released Air Jordans is under $100.

4. Jordan VI (1991)

These were the shoes everyone in school wanted. To have them was to be cool. But Mother never let me wear Jordans.

3. Jordan IV (1989)

Spike Lee. Craig Ehlo. Captain Mike. These three figures cemented the IV in my mind. Mars Blackmon told us, “it’s gotta be the shoes” while pointing to these shoes. Craig Ehlo watched in defeat as Jordan jumped with joy in these. And Captain Mike in 2001 had an old pair of these hanging behind his house in Bucktown. Too bad he didn’t have them on when we caught that hardhead that pierced his foot.

2. Jordan V (1990)

This was number one on my Christmas list in 1990. Can anyone get me a pair?

1. Jordan XI (1995)

1995 was the pinnacle for Nike design. This version was Hatfield’s best work. It’s an embodiment of silkiness that is probably the most sold of all Jordans after the I. It’s also Jordan’s personal favorite.

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Posted by gizmothepug

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Posted on 4/10/23 at 12:03 am to TulaneLSU

quote:
Air is a period piece chock full of 80s nostalgia, perhaps as much as any movie. It feels in many ways like another period biopic of the last decade, The Social Network. Air, however, lacks the criticism of the characters who used humanity’s vulnerability to profit. In that sense, I am surprised at how fan-like Affleck, who purports to be a social critic, approached Nike. Perhaps that was the only way he could get the goods to make the movie. In the end, the biopic about a shoe and a multinational company is entrancing. Its nearly three hour length flies like Jordan dunking on Ewing in the ‘91 playoffs. For the 35 and up crowd, it is worth the stroll down memory lane in a theater.

Great review, and welcome back.

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