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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies Million Dollar Baby (2004) and The Wrestler (2008).
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Movie 1: Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Million Dollar Baby is a powerful sports drama that tells the story of Maggie Fitzgerald, a determined underdog who dreams of becoming a professional boxer.
Clint Eastwood stars as Frankie Dunn, a hardened and emotionally distant trainer who reluctantly agrees to take Maggie under his wing. As Maggie rises
through the ranks, an unexpected tragedy forces both to confront profound moral and emotional challenges.
This critically acclaimed film is known for its poignant storytelling, gritty realism, and emotionally charged performances. Hilary Swank won an Academy
Award for her portrayal of Maggie, while Eastwood and Morgan Freeman also received widespread praise. The film explores themes of perseverance, redemption,
and the human cost of ambition.
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Produced by: Clint Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, Tom Rosenberg, Paul Haggis
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel, Mike Colter
Screenplay by: Paul Haggis
Based on short stories by F.X. Toole
Cinematography: Tom Stern
Edited by: Joel Cox
Music by: Clint Eastwood
Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date: 15 December 2004
File Length: 126 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $30 million
Box office: $216.8 million
Movie 2: The Wrestler (2008)
The Wrestler is a gritty and deeply human drama about Randy "The Ram" Robinson, an ageing professional wrestler struggling to hold onto his identity both
in and out of the ring. Mickey Rourke delivers a career-defining performance as the battered performer attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter
and find meaning beyond the spotlight.
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film presents a raw and unflinching look at physical and emotional wear and tear. With its vérité-style cinematography
and heartbreaking character study, The Wrestler won critical acclaim and multiple awards, including a Golden Globe for Rourke’s performance.
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Produced by: Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin
Starring: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Todd Barry, Mark Margolis
Screenplay by: Robert D. Siegel
Cinematography: Maryse Alberti
Edited by: Andrew Weisblum
Music by: Clint Mansell (score), Bruce Springsteen (theme song)
Distributed by: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Release date: 7 September 2008 (Venice Film Festival), 17 December 2008 (USA)
File Length: 104 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $44.7 million