Cinephile No. 522 “Southpaw”

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Written By Nathan Box

"Southpaw" didn't feature a very unique plot, but the cinematography in the ring was worth the price of admission. In fact, you’ve seen this movie before. A boxer loses everything and is forced to start at the bottom. As we watch him swallow his pride, we also watch him rediscover his passion and in the long run, himself. This scenario plays out against the backdrop of a villain we could never root for and impossible odds. I won’t spoil the ending, but I will say the cinematography and the choreography make the movie. The punches seem real. They seem like they hurt. You feel them. This makes the battle so sweet even if you aren’t a boxing fan. It also makes this an enjoyable film even if you’ve seen this story before.


Thanks for entering my world,

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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