Entertainment

Film Feature: Historias de futbol

Historias de fútbol (1997) is a Chilean anthology film directed by Andrés Wood that explores the deep cultural connection between football (soccer) and everyday life in Chile. The movie weaves together three distinct stories, each portraying how the sport influences people across different social and emotional contexts.

Film Feature: Fever Pitch

"Fever Pitch" is a romantic comedy that weaves together love and football. Set in 1987, the film follows a devoted Arsenal fan whose obsession with his beloved football club complicates his budding romance. As he navigates the highs and lows of Arsenal’s season, he must also learn to balance his passion for the game with the demands of a meaningful relationship.

Film Feature: When Saturday Comes

When Saturday Comes (1996) is a British sports drama that tells the story of Jimmy Muir (Sean Bean), a working-class brewery worker in Sheffield with a natural talent for football but a self-destructive lifestyle. Despite his dreams of playing professionally, Jimmy struggles with personal issues, including a lack of confidence, a toxic family environment, and his tendency to drink excessively.

Documentary: 1996 MLS Soccer Year in Review

This 1996 ESPN broadcast provides an overview of the inaugural Major League Soccer season, emphasizing the league's launch, standout players and teams, the playoffs, and DC United's triumph in the first-ever MLS Cup.

Documentary: How Did Gianluigi Buffon DOMINATE Goalkeeping for 3 Decades?

This mini-documentary captures the remarkable 30-year career of Gianluigi Buffon, showcasing his early promise, record-setting transfers, numerous titles with Parma and Juventus, World Cup glory, and lasting influence on the sport.

Documentary: Andrea Pirlo - The Life & Career of “Il Maestro”

This captivating documentary chronicles Andrea Pirlo's remarkable football journey, tracing his development from a young talent in Italy through his illustrious tenures at AC Milan, Juventus, and NYCFC, while emphasizing his extraordinary skills, major trophies, and distinctive personality.

Documentary: USA '94 World Cup - BBC Review

This nostalgic review of the 1994 World Cup by the BBC, featuring commentary from Barry Davies, revisits the highlights and moments of the tournament.

Documentary: David Beckham - Unwrapped

David Beckham - Unwrapped offers a glimpse into the candid moments shared with his wife, Victoria Beckham, a former pop star turned fashion icon. Victoria, who married David during his time at Manchester United, has been a steadfast supporter throughout his career, from his days in Paris to their time in Los Angeles.

Film Feature: The Big Green

The Big Green (1992) is a family sports comedy about an underdog soccer team in a small Texas town. The story follows Anna Montgomery (Olivia d'Abo), a new English teacher who arrives in a struggling community where the kids have little hope or ambition. To inspire them, she forms a soccer team, despite their complete lack of experience with the sport.

Film Feature: Ladybugs

Ladybugs (1992) is a sports comedy film centered around Chester Lee (Rodney Dangerfield), a man desperate to earn a promotion at work. To impress his boss, he agrees to coach a struggling girls' soccer team called the Ladybugs, despite having no experience. To give the team a competitive edge, Chester convinces his fiancée's talented soccer-playing son, Matthew (Jonathan Brandis), to disguise himself as a girl and join the team under the alias "Martha."