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7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

By The New York Times

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‘The Fire Inside’ Review: When the Fight Isn’t in the Ring

The story of the boxer Claressa Shields could have been just another sports movie. Directed by Rachel Morrison and penned by Barry Jenkins, it’s much more than that.

By Alissa Wilkinson

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‘The Fire Inside’ Review: When the Fight Isn’t in the Ring

The story of the boxer Claressa Shields could have been just another sports movie. Directed by Rachel Morrison and penned by Barry Jenkins, it’s much more than that.

By Alissa Wilkinson

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‘The Fire Inside,’ an Emotional Boxing Biopic, Overcame an Early Knockdown

‘The Fire Inside,” a screenplay by Barry Jenkins about Claressa Shields’s challenging path to Olympic gold, was dropped by its initial studio during the pandemic.

By Emmanuel Morgan