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Nicolas Cage: leading man or character actor? Action hero or goofball comedian? Internet joke or one of the greatest actors of his generation? Beyond the gif bait and easy punchline, Nicolas Cage continually frustrates easy categorization or understanding. In National Treasure, pop culture writer Lindsay Gibb studies Nicolas Cage’s acting style and makes sense of the trajectory of his eclectic career. In the process, Gibb debunks the common claim that Cage makes bad choices.

Two years before they faced each other in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Nationals - the modern-day U.S. Open - two men boarded the Titanic as strangers. Dick, shy and gangly, was moving to America to pursue a tennis career and attend Harvard. Karl, a dashing tennis veteran, was chasing after Helen, the love of his life. An emotional and touching work, this novel brings one of the most extraordinary sports stories to life in literary form. This real-life account - with an ending seemingly plucked out of a Hollywood screenplay - weaves the themes of love, tragedy, history, sport and perseverance.

Welcome to the Power Plays Podcast with Lindsay Gibbs, your go-to source for weekly updates on the world of women's sports! Join Lindsay, author of the Power Plays Newsletter, as she brings you the latest news, insights, and stories from women's sports. In each episode, Lindsay and guests will review that week's results from across the women's sporting sphere and bring on special guests to dive deep into the most compelling topics and shine a spotlight on the accomplishments, challenges, and groundbreaking moments of female athletes, teams, and organizations.Sign up for the Power Plays ...