How do boxing movies stand out from their sports counterparts?
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- Tue 09 Sep 2025
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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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