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‘Challengers’: Zendaya serves up tennis and sexual tension
May 3, 2024
FT's deputy arts editor and US sports correspondent discuss the film 'Challengers' starring Zendaya, focusing on tennis, sexual tension, and middle-age themes. They explore the love triangle, cinematic soundtrack, intimate scenes, and realistic endings, while advocating for original content in movies and authentic conversations.
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Quick takeaways
- Challengers uses tennis to depict emotional intensity and desire in relationships.
- The film showcases original storytelling by exploring life's endings and personal desires.
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Challengers Tennis Film: Love Triangle Drama
The podcast episode discusses a new tennis film called Challengers, focusing on a love triangle involving a tennis star, Tashi, her husband Art, and her ex-boyfriend Patrick. Tashi becomes Art's coach after his career-ending injury, leading him into a lower-level Challengers tournament. The film explores the tensions of the love triangle playing out on and off the tennis court, with critics praising the chemistry between the lead actors.
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