It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions read more

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions Gate Films agreed to make the film. They liked the idea of a sports movie where spelling was the sport, something that might be compared to 'Hoosiers' or other good sports movies, but with a younger lead character.

It's just streamlining the operation.

It's just streamlining the operation.

Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry

Anybody can win, unless there happens to be a second entry

None of the competitors is stronger than him.

None of the competitors is stronger than him.

Will the theater disappear? No. Is it healthy? Also no.

Will the theater disappear? No. Is it healthy? Also no.

Danny can't kick. It seems bizarre. I'm not prepared to risk him. But, hopefully, he will be able to sit read more

Danny can't kick. It seems bizarre. I'm not prepared to risk him. But, hopefully, he will be able to sit on the bench.

The Burmese leader welcomed our offer and explained to our president their seven-point political road map in detail.

The Burmese leader welcomed our offer and explained to our president their seven-point political road map in detail.

Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.

Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, every single leading Muslim intellectual was in love with the west, and wanted read more

At the beginning of the twentieth century, every single leading Muslim intellectual was in love with the west, and wanted their countries to look just like Britain and France.