Cup of Tea Critiques Podcast
A weekly podcast brought by the team that brings you cupofteacritiques.com, the site that encourages critical viewing of film so you can decide for yourself if they’re your "cup of tea." Reading the tea leaves of the film industry is challenging. Each week on the podcast, the team peels back the layers on a movie genre or industry trend to offer aspiring filmmakers some clarity and guidance on what is often rough and indecipherable terrain that is the film and television industry. So, grab a deep brew for a deep look and some hilarious moments.
Music by Julian Hartwell (Say No More - Gh3dEJ)
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Cup of Tea Critiques Podcast
How do boxing movies stand out from their sports counterparts?
There is no doubt that studios produce movies like Rocky, Creed, Cinderella Man, and Ali primarily for entertainment. What boxing movies like these typically have in common, though, is a hyperfocus on flawed characters—individuals struggling with emotional, familial, or social challenges that are visually battled if not pummeled in the boxing ring. Join us on the Cup of Tea Critiques Podcast as we dive into the distinctiveness of boxing movies and the enduring appeal of this subgenre.
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References
Dadlani, Kunal. “The beauty of boxing.” The Varsity (March 19 2023). https://thevarsity.ca/2023/03/19/the-beauty-of-boxing/.
Greally, Josh. “The Eternal Appeal of the Boxing Movie.” Big Picture Film Club (June 10 2023). https://bigpicturefilmclub.com/the-eternal-appeal-of-the-boxing-movie/.
Newland, Christina. “Cinema Pugilistica: A Century of Boxing on Film” The Criterion Collection (July 22 2022). https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/7878-cinema-pugilistica-a-century-of-boxing-on-film?srsltid=AfmBOopJTvnmcz6K7nQ1YPUQQXdGCnWxMvFIoMhc1vB4KRynHcZ4ZaqJ.
Symchuk, Adam, and Johnny Hoffman. “The 15 Best Movies About Boxing, Ranked.” Media Beat (January 7 2024). https://movieweb.com/movies-about-boxing/.
“10 Heart-Pounding Boxing Movies That'll Leave You Inspired.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2aaRcwSxkk.
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