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BODY AND SOUL: A Multifaceted Boxing Classic
BODY AND SOUL: A Multifaceted Boxing Classic

Body and Soul still stands as a marvelous example of the potent capabilities of film noir – that remains untarnished

THE BIG BOYS' PLAYGROUND: An Enticing & Mesmerising Solution
THE BIG BOYS’ PLAYGROUND: An Enticing & Mesmerising Solution

The Big Boys’ Playground by Guillaume Lion paints rock climbing as a finely detailed, balanced, and makes the sport that more intriguing.

CHUCK: Another Requiem for a Heavyweight
CHUCK: Another Requiem For A Heavyweight

Chuck is the story of boxing legend Chuck Wepner, yet never quite manages to match the outsized metaphoric grandeur of the film it inspired.

LOSING SIGHT OF SHORE: An Interview With Director/Producer Sarah Moshman
LOSING SIGHT OF SHORE: An Interview With Director/Producer Sarah Moshman

We spoke with Sarah Moshman about her latest documentary, Losing Sight of Shore, which is now available on Netflix.

TRACKTOWN: A Race That No-One Wins
TRACKTOWN: A Race That No-One Wins

Tracktown, by Alexi Pappas and Jeremey Teicher, is a cutesy, generic, unfunny indie film, with an array of underdeveloped themes.

JAWBONE: Breathes New Life Into the Stale Boxing Drama Genre
JAWBONE: Breathes New Life Into the Stale Boxing Drama Genre

Avoiding cliches and mostly celebrating in richly defined performances, Jawbone is among the more engaging boxing movies in recent memory.

LOSING SIGHT OF SHORE: An Inspiring Journey

Losing Sight of Shore is an inspiring and empowering documentary about four women who crossed the Pacific Ocean in a rowboat.

THE PHENOM: A Drama With Daddy Issues
THE PHENOM: A Drama With Daddy Issues

The Phenom is a difficult film to pin down. While trailers and taglines suggest a sports drama in the vein of, say, A League of Their Own or For The Love of the Game, this somewhat sombre drama feels tapered down, unwilling to pander to the feelgood melodrama that can sometimes overwhelm these kind of movies. It’s the story of the improbably named Hopper Gibson (Johnny Simmons), a talented pitcher thrust into the limelight after signing for a major league club straight out of school.