Director: Paddy Considine Starring: Paddy Considine, Jodie Whittaker, Paul Popplewell, Tony Pitts, Anthony Welsh The Overview Boxer Matty Burton (Considine) suffers a serious head injury during a fight. It is about the impact this has on his marriage, his life and and his family. The Review Boxing movies, for better or worse, follow a certain... Continue Reading →
LFF 2017: Battle of the Sexes – Review
Director(s): Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris Starring: Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman The Overview The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs. (Source: IMDb) The Verdict Fresh off her Oscar success, Emma Stone continues to be a... Continue Reading →
Concussion Review: Smith Vs the NFL
Director: Peter Landesman Starring: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw The Overview In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Smith) uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. (Source: IMDB) The Good Without his charisma-vacuum offspring in tow, Will Smith gives his... Continue Reading →
6 Films to get you in the mood for the Super Bowl!
Sunday 7th February sees one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar, Super Bowl 50! As a big fan of American Football, the Super Bowl is always marked up on my calendar, regardless of whether my team is playing in it or not. Whether you’re a fan of the sport or just like to... Continue Reading →
Southpaw Review: Time to throw in the towel?
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Jake Gylllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Oona Laurence Please note, this review contains minor spoilers. Ask anyone to name a movie about boxing, and I bet they wouldn’t struggle. Most people would say Rocky. Some people might say Raging Bull. There is also the more recent The Fighter, Million Dollar Baby,... Continue Reading →
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