On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Ryan discuss 1996 basketball live-action/animation comedy, Space Jam. The team talk about the the film's poking fun at Michael Jordan's first retirement and move into baseball, its mix and intertwined use of live action and animation, and the voice actors chosen for animated characters and t…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Callum discuss 1992 basketball comedy-drama, White Men Can't Jump. The team talk about the the film's nostalgic 90s feel, how Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson were trained to play the sport to a point where betting also became a part of on-set life, and how Gloria - despite her Jeopardy! fa…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason and Stuey 2008 basketball comedy, Semi-Pro. The team talk about the 1976 merger between the ABA and the NBA - including this film's fictionalised account -, argue the depiction of the sport through the granny style free throws, and discuss Will Ferrell attempting the same tropes, characters, and shtick…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason and Stuey 2007 animated surfing mockumentary, Surf's Up. The team talk about the style of film and animation that was used to emulate a real documentary and depiction of the sport, what seems the 'golden age' of penguin-related films, and how the voice actors worked to bring their characters to life - …

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Josh discuss 1984 martial arts drama, The Karate Kid. The team talk about who out of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence was the hero and the villain, the legality of the final kick that earned Daniel The All Valley Under 18 Karate title, and how Pat Morita was miles ahead of any of the other…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Kieran discuss 2019 biographical wrestling drama, Fighting With My Family. The team talk about the the history of Paige's rise to becoming WWE Divas Champion, how having two opposites in Stephen Merchant and Dwayne Johnson in different production roles worked for the film to feel real, and t…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason and Stuey discuss 2019 basketball gambling/crime thriller, Uncut Gems. The team talk about the film's ending and try to decipher its meaning and possible outcomes, how it managed to intertwine basketball into the plot through Kevin Garnett and the 2012 ECSF, while also talking about Adam Sandler being …

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Dan discuss 1998 American football comedy, The Waterboy. The team talk about the film's attempt at slapstick humour and the problems associated with it, where this films sits in the Adam Sandlerverse, the believability of the sport and Bobby Boucher's rise to becoming a football player, and …

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason and Stuey discuss 1996 American football romantic comedy-drama, Jerry Maguire. The team talk about the film's genre and long run time, some of the iconic lines and scenes from the film, how the limited football might've helped convey the sport better, and decipher the casting choices, especially of Tom…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason and Stuey discuss 2017 biographical tennis drama, Battle of the Sexes. The team talk about the history behind the iconic match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs and the outcome of King's win, how much detail went into depicting the time including the style of play and the clothing, other male vs…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason and Stuey discuss 2014 tennis comedy, Break Point. The team talk about the process of qualifying for a grand slam tournament, whether it was the script or the characters that let the movie down most, the tennis skills and play throughout the film, and how Amy Smart was the film's best actor. Listen to …

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason and Stuey discuss 2007 motorcycle stuntman comedy, Hot Rod. The team talk about the star-studded cast of the film that saw comedic geniuses from The Lonely Island and Saturday Night Live (among others) come together, the reference to Evel Knievel and his historic jump, complete with the validity of Rod…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Kieran discuss 1981 football war drama, Escape To Victory. The team pay tribute to Brazilian football legend Pelé, before chatting about what was missing from this film while also trying to define the genre and have it present an accurate representation of the time period of World War II, th…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason and Kieran discuss 2005 football comedy, Kicking & Screaming. The team chat about who exactly this film is more marketed towards with the attempted sense of humour/some of the content, how some of the characters were underused and underdeveloped including a star on the rise, and a former professional S…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Jacqui, and Michelle discuss 2005 teen ice skating comedy-drama, Ice Princess. The team chat about the film poking fun at the sport with obvious and not-so-obvious references to figure skaters and events, the accuracy of the programs and elements the skaters complete as well as the physics and longevi…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Kieran discuss 2001 satirical football mockumentary, Mike Bassett: England Manager. The team chat about the film being done in a mockumentary style, the film predicting some results of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, but also the throwbacks to previous tournaments, moments, and players, the inspira…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Kieran discuss 2009 football drama, The Damned United. The team chat about the origins of the film and its source material, the historical aspects of the film and Brian Clough's time as a football manager, how the movie gets around requiring actors to recreate real games in a good way, and h…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuey and Kieran discuss 2005 football drama, Goal! The Dream Begins. The team chat about the messy parts of the movie that are unbelievable and how different it could've and should've been, the endorsement by FIFA and Adidas, some similarities to Santiago Munez's story, and the extensive list of foot…

On this week's episode, Jason, Stuey and Callum discuss 2012 Australian cricket comedy, Save Your Legs!. The team chat about how Australian cinema fans and cricket fans alike deserve better-made films, the effect of Sachin Tendulkar on Indian (and world) cricket, the divide between young and old players and format of the game, and how Stephen Curry…

On this week's episode, Jason and Dani discuss 2005 horse/zebra racing comedy, Racing Stripes. The team chat about the similarities and differences between horses and zebras while mentioning the context of the film and the unsung heroes training the zebras and actors, the references to real-life events and pop-culture, and a star-studded and divers…

On this week's episode, Jason, Dan, and Stuey discuss 1989 baseball comedy, Major League. The team chat about parts of the film and moments or characters based on real-life scenarios, how the film depicted the sport but also made the actors seem to be better than they really were, and the acting performances of a cast that conveyed characters that …

On this week's episode, Jason, Dan, and Stuey discuss 1999 American football drama, Any Given Sunday. The team chat about how the film was ahead of its time in depicting how it showed the sport on the screen and through its subplots and storylines, the National Football League not permitting the use of real-life franchises for the film, and the cas…

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 2009 biographical rugby union drama, Invictus. The team talk about the history behind the 1995 Rugby World Cup and South Africa's famous victory, Nelson Mandela and his impact throughout his presidency, how well the entire movie was shot to capture the sport and the feelings and emotions of the time, …

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 1988 baseball romantic comedy-drama, Bull Durham. The team talk about the historical factors that are referenced and referred to within the film, including the creation of a movie prop that is still a part of the Durham Bulls and their stadium today, the effect the film had on the real-life team and m…

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 2018 rugby league comedy drama, Chasing Comets. The team talk harshly about most aspects of a film written by a first-time filmmaker, but dive deep into how the film tackles and approaches the relationship to the church and the celibate lifestyle, analyse the main cast list, their roles and their perf…

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 2018 Australian Rules Football comedy drama, The Merger. The team look at the history behind how the concept of the film came about, dive into the film's themes of acceptance, empathy, respect, and inclusivity and the context behind the political commentary regarding the treatment of refugees, as well…

On this week's episode, Jason, Stuey, and Lauren discuss 2021 basketball documentary, ESPN Films: 144. The team chat about the WNBA's response to police violence and brutality on African-American people and the signs of respect and solidarity the players exhibited, the state of the sporting landscape - especially the WNBA - within the timeframe wit…

On this week's episode, Jason, Dan, and Stuey discuss 2006 biographical American football drama, We Are Marshall. The team chat about the history behind the moment the film is based on and the traditions that have stemmed from the tragic event, before talking through how true the film portrayed the sport and its rules at the time, and finish by tal…

On this week's episode, Jason and Lauren discuss 2013 basketball documentary, ESPN Films: Swoopes. The team chat about the legacy of Sheryl Swoopes and her life, touching on her upbringing, her professional career, and her relationships, the Houston Comets' WNBA success and eventual demise, as well as the people involved in the documentary and how …

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 2004 dodgeball comedy, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. The team chat about historical moments to be referenced in the film, and come from the film, including ESPN 8 "The Ocho", the sport itself including the rules and its resurgence and popularity as a result of the film, and a cast list that includ…

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 2000 basketball romantic drama, Love & Basketball. The team chat about the historical accuracy of the film in relation to the professional pathway for basketballers, discuss one of the main themes of the film being gender discrepancy in sports (focusing on basketball), the film's affect on current and…

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 1992 baseball comedy drama, A League Of Their Own. The team chat about the historical parts of the film including the creation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the people and time period this film is based upon, how the filmmakers made the film look as authentic as possible, as …

On this week's episode, Jason, Stuey, and Paul discuss 1989 baseball fantasy drama, Field of Dreams. The team chat about the references to history throughout the film, while also talking about the effect of this movie in real life, as well as touching on the cast and their performances. Watch more Edge of the Crowd’s ‘Goals on Film’ content at http…

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 2002 lawn bowls comedy, and Australian classic, Crackerjack. The team chat about the film's placing in culture and amongst other similar Aussie sports movies, take a look at the history of bowls in Australia and worldwide including the legality of using 'the flipper', before getting into the cast and …

On this week's episode, Jason and Lauren discuss 2002 biographical basketball drama, Double Teamed. The team chat about the concept of the film in line with the real-life story of the Burge twins and whether Disney allowed the film to feel like an accurate representation of the time and narrative, the creation of and importance of the WNBA along wi…

On this week's episode, Jason, Stuey and Dan discuss 2017 cycling-turned-doping conspiracy documentary, Icarus. The team talk about the making of the documentary and the change in story halfway through, the circumstances and outcomes as a result of the documentary, and the use of using performance-enhancing drugs throughout the sport of cycling. Wa…

On this week's episode, the team discuss 2017 biographical tennis drama, Borg vs McEnroe, a film inspired by the professional rivalry of Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, focusing on the 1980 Wimbledon Championships. The team talk about the film's accurate depictions of the time period, the actors' portrayal of their real-life counterparts and how the f…

On this week's episode, Jason and Kieran discuss 2021 biographical tennis drama, King Richard. The pair talk about the accuracy of the story that follows Venus and Serena Williams' upbringing in regards to their father Richard's vision and plan that included input by the subjects of the film, touching on the portrayals of the characters, and how th…

On this week's episode, Jason and Stuey discuss 2005 biographical golf drama, The Greatest Game Ever Played. The pair talk about the historical accuracy of the story of Francis Ouimet, who, in 1913, became the first amateur to win the US Open, the differences towards the sport back then, while also discussing the actors chosen for the roles of each…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuart and Elly discuss 2002 basketball comedy film, Like Mike. The team talk about the idea of having a fictional team at the forefront amongst real-world NBA teams, dissect whether the skills exhibited in the film were too over the top to be believable, and go through the huge list of cameos from re…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuart and Lauren discuss 1998 sports comedy film, BASEketball. The team talk about the how the concept of the hybrid sport was created for the film and the ways the game is played, including the idea of psych-outs, while also taking a look at the acting performances throughout the film. Watch more Ed…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Dan and Stuart discuss 2005 biographical basketball drama, Coach Carter. The team take a look at the how much the film stays true to the story of Ken Carter and his imposed lockout, as well as talk about how the actors got into a certain psyche to accurately portray their characters. Goals on Film Soc…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, the team discuss 1996 golf comedy, Happy Gilmore. The team chat about the inspiration for the film and which aspects of the movie aren't reminiscent of a proper golf tour or competition, the cameos by real-life golfers and celebrities, as well as the acting performances by humans and animals alike. Goals on …

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Elly, Rory and Stuart discuss 1992 ice hockey drama/comedy, The Mighty Ducks. The team chat about the effects of the film, especially in regards to the partnership between Disney and the NHL in creating and entering the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim franchise into the league, as well as touching on the acti…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Bec and Dani discuss 2006 animated car racing comedy, Cars, which follows a rookie racecar named Lightning McQueen, vying for his first Piston Cup, but ending up in a run-down town called Radiator Springs in the week before the final race. The team talk about the ways in which the film makes reference…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, to coincide with the 2022 NFL Draft, Jason, Stuart and Dan discuss Draft Day, which follows Cleveland Browns general manager Sonny Weaver Jr, who, after trading for pick one on the day of the draft, weighs up his options on the players to select. The team talk about how NFL organisations plan for the NFL Dra…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuart and Jess discuss 42, the story of Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play Major League Baseball in the modern era, and talk about the ways in which the film remains true to Robinson's legacy, and the effects it has on today's game. Goals on Film Socials: @goalsonfilmpod EOTC So…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuart and Elly discuss The Club, it being one of only a handful of films made about Australian Rules Football, touching on the acting performances of a range of different types of characters involved at a football club, and how the film might not stack up in today's age. Goals on Film Socials: @goals…

On this week's episode of Goals on Film, Jason, Stuart and Jess, as the 2022 MLB Opening Day approaches, discuss Moneyball, from its historical aspects in telling a true story to the acting performances of a star-studded cast. Goals on Film Socials: @goalsonfilmpod EOTC Socials: @edgeofthecrowd EOTC Website: www.edgeofthecrowd.com…

For April first the Goals on Film team have decided to switch things up and go with a sport that has been created based off of a movie. This time it's the Harry Potter series and Quidditch which has become such a prominent sport the most recent World Cup boasted 29 nations. DISCLAIMER: This podcast and the Edge of the Crowd team do not support J.K.…