In his latest installment of our video series, Looking Back, Pietsch discusses sports movies filmed in Eugene.
Stories about athletes striving for greatness have always made for compelling cinematic experiences. So it goes with all sports films, which — at their worst — can be conventional and formulaic ...
We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Back in 2015, Sports Heroines on Film author Viridiana Lieberman summed up the state of sports movies ...
A look at six standout women-led sports films and where Sydney Sweeney’s Christy fits within today’s shifting sports-cinema ...
“Chariots of Fire” is a sports movie that was so well-received that it won Best Picture at the Oscars. That’s impressive, but from a “sports movie” perspective it lacks a bit. After all, it’s a ...
From baseball to bobsledding, these underdog stories showcase the unyielding spirit of those who beat the odds in sports and life. Dive into tales of resilience, strategy, and triumph as depicted in ...
Back in 2015, Sports Heroines on Film author Viridiana Lieberman summed up the state of sports movies best: “It’s truly a disservice how few female-driven sports films there are.” She wasn’t wrong.
Will Ferrell has played a number of iconic roles throughout his acting career, and his next one might be an NFL legend. Ferrell has been tabbed to take on the role of former Oakland Raiders head coach ...
UFC heavyweight fighter Ciryl Gane aka Bon Gamin breaks down combat sports and fight scenes in films, including 'Banshee,' ...
There are few walks of life where full-on psychoticism is acceptable, fewer yet where it’s encouraged. Professional sports have long been such an outlier. In “Him,” the sophomore feature from director ...
Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn also discuss national identity and masculinity in their movie about a 2002 pre-World Cup showdown between the Irish soccer captain and his English coach, which is ...
Why do some people sign up to get punched in the face for a living? The most common answer is money although it’s not always the most compelling reason. Mark Kerr, the subject of the recent Dwayne ...