“Translation | The Sin of Not Liking Soccer” by Park Chan-wook, translated by Jawni Han
The auteur’s thoughts on Korean World Cup mania, in English for the first time. (MUBI)
“Cutting a Diamond: In the Truck with the SNY Crew” by Caroline Golum
A visit to the New York Mets broadcast control room yields reflections on the twin spectacles of baseball and cinema. (MUBI)
“Multiplex | The Sporting Image” with contributions by Savanah Leaf, Sergio de la Pava, Carson Lund, Rebecca Liu, Cassie da Costa, and Sanoja Bhaumik.
Short-form responses to depictions of volleyball, boxing, baseball, football, long-distance running, and tennis from filmmakers, writers, and artists. (MUBI)
“Before and After the Contest: Wraparound Sportscasting Through the Ages” by Chloe Lizotte (MUBI)
“Cutscenes | In the Flesh: Esports as Spectacle” by Matt Turner
At video-game tournaments, the live arena experience tries to reconcile two distinct but connected worlds. (MUBI)
MUBI Notebook Summer Insert: The Sporting Image
Five illustrations done for MUBI Notebook’s 2024 summer Insert. From the site: This summer, we consider athletics on screen, from the World Cup to the Olympics, from the post-game interview to wraparound commentary, from esport tournaments to marathon foot races.
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