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“Christy” : Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director David Michôd

©Courtesy of Black Bear Christy : Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia–until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster)….

Christy Review: Sydney Sweeney Captures Titular Boxer’s Resilience in Fight to Reclaim Her Life

@Courtesy of Black Bear The most compelling, knockout boxing performances – both in the ring and on the screen – are potent game-changers that will long be remembered. That sentiment is certainly true for the career of former professional boxer, Christy Martin. It’s also the case for the new gritty, cathartic biopic about her life,…

“Christy” : Exclusive Interview with a Real Life Boxer Christy Martin

©Courtesy of Black Bear  Christy : Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia–until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben…

TIFF/Christy Review: Sydney Sweeney Packs a Punch in Biopic Boxing Drama

Photo by Eddy Chen – © courtesy of Black Bear Boxers have always been symbols of grit in a cinema. They fight not just opponents, but demons of pride, poverty, and identity. From Sylvester Stallone’s underdog triumph in “Rocky“ (1976) to Robert De Niro’s bruising portrait of self-destruction in “Raging Bull“ (1980), the ring becomes a…

CHRISTY | Official Trailer – In Cinemas November 28 / Starring Sydney Sweeney

Photo by Eddy Chen – © courtesy of Black Bear Black Bear Pictures has presented the official trailer for “Christy“, which debuted earlier this month at the Toronto Film Festival and will be released in cinemas on November 7th. The biographical film follows Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney), who never imagined living outside of her small-town roots…

TIFF: Playing the Hero in ‘Sharp Corner’

There’s a popular expression which describes how it’s impossible to look away from a car crash. No one wants to be the victim, and a combination of horror and genuine curiosity often lead to increased traffic around the site of an accident as drivers slow to see what could have happened to them but instead…

Film Review – ‘Emancipation’ is an Involving and Disturbing Story of Slavery and Freedom

Among the many widely-circulated misconceptions about slavery in America is that President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation officially ended the practice throughout the country. As has too often been seen throughout history, there are those who stand so firmly by their convictions that they wish to go down only with a fight, which in this case…

Emancipation — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ : Starring Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Mustafa Shakir, and Timothy Hutton

Apple Original Films revealed today the trailer for highly anticipated film “Emancipation,” directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and starring and produced by Will Smith (“King Richard,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali”). “Emancipation” tells the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits,…

Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Receives First Trailer and December Release Date From Apple

Apple unveiled the first official trailer for its upcoming historical action thriller, Emancipation, as it also announced that it has set a release date for the project, which stars Will Smith. The high-profile film, whose distribution was temporarily put on hold after the actor infamous slapped Chris Rock at this year’s Oscar ceremony, will now…

Film Review: No Hustle Needed to Enjoy “Hustle”

There’s a hefty linage of classic basketball films out there in the world. Hoosiers, Blue Chips, White Men Can’t Jump, He Got Game; these films are just a small sample of the myriad of hoop-centric films out there. By now, it’s hard to even fathom a new entry into any genre would be worthy of…

Exclusive Video Interview: Director Barry Levinson and Actor Ben Foster on Telling Harry Haft’s Story in ‘The Survivor’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Harry Haft led an incredible life. He was forced to compete in a ring for the twisted entertainment of Nazi soldiers to survive when he was sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp and later had a career as a boxer in the United States….