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Tag Archives: Tennis
Sua’s Home (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): Reaching for home and family
South Korean independent film “Sua’s Home” dryly but closely observes one adolescent girl’s desperate struggle for stability and affection. Although she is not wholly sympathetic, we come to have some understanding on her struggle at least, and the movie engages … Continue reading
Challengers (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Are they ready to serve?
Luca Guadagnino’s new film “Challengers” is quick, deft, and passionate in its every serve, and I like that a lot. Electrifyingly and humorously bouncing along one very complicated situation among its three main characters, the movie alternatively amuses and thrills … Continue reading
Citizen Ashe (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): More than a good tennis player
Documentary film “Citizen Ashe” looks into the life and athletic career of Arthur Ashe (1943-1993), a talented tennis champion who has been known mainly for being the first African American to win the US Open in 1968. Although he was … Continue reading
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Tagged Athelte, Documentary, Racism, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Sports, Tennis
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King Richard (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A father behind two daughters
“King Richard” is your average feel-good drama film which mostly plays safe from the beginning to the end. Right from when I went through its first few minutes, I could clearly discern what I was going to get, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Father and daughter, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Sports, Tennis
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Battle of the Sexes (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): Feminism Vs. Sexism
“Battle of the Sexes” is a mild but entertaining comedy drama which closely looks at an amusing sports event between two contrasting real-life figures. Although it sometimes feels a bit unfocused, the movie works as an engaging tale while supported … Continue reading
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Tagged Feminism, Homosexuality, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Sexism, Sports, Tennis
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