Boxing movies have recognizable characteristics that are usually integral to their story. They stick to what works best by following a flawed protagonist who has to fight inside and outside the ring ...

What is it about boxing dramas that tug so heavily on our heartstrings? Even during March Madness, there’s nothing quite as sentimental, as "underdog," as the sight of a boxer hammering away at ...

Jake Gyllenhaal channeled the love he has for his nieces while playing a father in his latest film, Southpaw Writer-Reporter, PEOPLE Jake Gyllenhaal endured months of intense training to transform ...

One of Gyllenhaal's best-reviewed films ever, this crime thriller from last year earned the actor a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of a shady crime photographer. Where to watch: Netflix.

The films of Antoine Fuqua apply hyper-realism to scripts that couldn’t have less to do with reality. From the gruesome deaths that upset the peerlessly silly “Olympus Has Fallen” to the ...

Professional boxing may not be America’s pastime, but that hasn’t stopped Hollywood from continuing to produce boxing movies, often to great success. Director Antoine Fuqua’s latest film, “Southpaw,” ...

The Southpaw star talks about preparing for his new role Sitting in his room at the Hotel Majestic Barriere in Cannes, Jake Gyllenhaal hardly looks like the ripped fighter he plays in the upcoming ...

The 10-time boxing world champion writes that, unlike films like 'Rocky' and 'Million Dollar Baby,' 'Southpaw' indulges in damaging stereotypes about the boxing world. By Oscar De La Hoya Southpaw ...