Tag: movies
Emiliano Martinez Gets Animated In Upcoming ‘Emi On Off’ Project
Heroic Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has become a national hero, and now the story of his childhood will be brought into the world of...
‘Next Goal Wins’ and the Soccer Movie Matrix
We've covered the sparsely populated world of soccer movies, but where does Next Goal Wins fit within the fray?
Next Goal Wins, the latest entry...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: ‘Next Goal Wins’ and Our Favorite Soccer...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew discusses the best soccer movies, the NBA's soccer-inspired in-season tournament, and the latest...
Why ‘Beckham’ is Far From the Typical Sports Bio-Documentary
Covering the legendary life and career of David Beckham, Beckham hit Netflix last week to plenty of fanfare. But the four-part docuseries gives us much...
‘The Voice of the Game’: An Engaging Look at the Godfather...
The most prominent American managers today can all trace their lineage back to one man — Manfred Schellscheidt. The Voice of the Game, the latest documentary...
How Will the Upcoming ‘Next Goal Wins’ Film Compare to the...
Ahead of this fall's Next Goal Wins by director Taika Waititi, we take a look at the film's source material — a documentary of the same...
The Criterion Channel’s ‘Beautiful Game’ Collection: Which Films to Watch
The Criterion Channel recently added nine international films centered around the beautiful game to its vaunted collection of prestigious titles. We take a look...
‘The Figo Affair’ Reveals the Origins of the Super-Transfer
Centered around the record-breaking and controversial transfer of Luis Figo from Barcelona to Real Madrid, The Figo Affair reveals the deal's behind-the-scenes machinations that have been...
‘The Only’ Documents Briana Scurry’s Triumphant Hero’s Journey
Centered on iconic USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry, The Only is an inspiring documentary that — in spite of its name — reminds us we're never alone.
The...
‘Hustle’ is the Basketball Version of ‘Goal!’
The latest Adam Sandler film to hit Netflix, Hustle is a solid sports picture that does well in executing genre tropes and conventions. But instead of...
‘King Otto’ May Focus on a German Figure, But It’s a...
The latest soccer documentary to hit the big screen, King Otto is centered around how German head coach Otto Rehhagel was able to help orchestrate...
‘Neymar: The Perfect Chaos’ Paints a Complex Portrait of Football’s Most...
Giving us an intimate look at Neymar's emotional struggles and triumphs throughout his career, Neymar: The Perfect Chaos is the latest athlete docuseries to hit Netflix....
A Look at COPA’s New Film and TV-Inspired Collection
A leader in the growing field of retro football, COPA’s latest collection enters a new field — the world of film and TV. We...
‘LFG’ May Not Be Perfect, But It’s a Must-Watch For Sports...
Released last Thursday, HBO Max's documentary LFG gives viewers an inside look at the U.S. Women's National Team's fight for equal pay. With the...
The Top Films and Shorts From the Kicking + Screening Room
Kicking + Screening isn't just a film festival — they now host a curated library of films and shorts on their website. Dubbed the...
‘Baggio: The Divine Ponytail’ Suffers From the Biopic Woes
Another month, another footy flick from Netflix. Released on Wednesday, Baggio: The Divine Ponytail puts a well-deserved spotlight on the universally beloved Roberto Baggio, but...
Netflix’s ‘Pelé’ is a Multi-Dimensional Look at an All-Time Legend
Both celebratory and introspective, the Netflix Pelé documentary offers unique context behind an oft-discussed soccer icon.
Everyone knows who Pelé is. But his eponymous documentary that...
‘The Keeper’ Proves to Be More Than Your Average Football Film
Making its U.S. debut earlier this month, The Keeper will leave a lasting impression on any viewers expecting just another run-of-the-mill sports film.
One mark...
‘The Match’ Shows Flashes of Promise, But Ultimately Fails to Score
Arriving on Netflix last month, The Match has a few fun moments, including a well-executed time jump twist, but a feature film might not...
‘Coach’ and Its Star Tracy Hamm Look to Inspire a Generation...
Move over 30 for 30, Coach is the new standard for sports documentaries. Following Tracy Hamm's journey to gaining her UEFA A coaching license,...
