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Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Ringer
Marty Supreme is a highly praised film that elevates ping-pong from a casual sport to a serious, cinematic pursuit, inspired by the life of ping-pong legend Marty Reisman, and features detailed, authentic depictions of the sport and its flamboyant characters.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Sydney Sweeney stars in the boxing biopic 'Christy,' portraying Hall of Fame boxer Christy Martin, with her transforming weight and a praised performance, set to release in theaters on November 7.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
George Clooney's "The Boys in the Boat" is a conventional sports saga based on a true story, following the University of Washington rowing team's journey to win the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics. While the film hits some feel-good notes, it also falls into clichés and ham-fisted pronouncements, detracting from its intended lyricism. The characters are mostly one-dimensional, and the film's attempts at mythologizing often come across as cloying. Despite its flaws, the movie celebrates meritocracy and the American Dream, presenting hard work and persistence as the keys to overcoming adversity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Taika Waititi's film "Next Goal Wins" receives a warm response and cheers at its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Inspired by a 2014 documentary, the film tells the underdog story of the American Samoa soccer team and their hiring of a maverick coach to turn their fortunes around. Waititi aims to showcase Pacific Islanders on screen and reflects on the lack of representation he experienced growing up. The film is described as an old-fashioned, heartful sports movie, reminiscent of those from the 1980s and 1990s. Waititi previously won an Oscar for his film "Jojo Rabbit" and is expected to be a strong contender for the Audience Award once again.