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Hoops on Film

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HOOPS ON FILM is a journey back to the moments where basketball and storytelling collide. Hosted by Uriah Young, Warren Shaw , Reginald Ponder, and Ben Franczuszki, the show revisits classic basketball films and documentaries that blend nostalgia with insight, breaking down characters, themes, and the real-life parallels behind the stories. From playground dreams to professional pressure, HOOPS ON FILM connects what we saw on screen to what we know about the sport—and ourselves. Because sometimes, the most powerful basketball stories aren’t played… they’re told.

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"He Got Game" Movie Review 24.05.2026 1:15:31

Most films about basketball focus solely on the game. This one dives deep into the complex world behind the scenes. Spike Lee's He Got Game is a layered exploration of talent, ambition, family, and exploitation that still resonates today. Hosts Uriah Young, Ben Franczuszki, Warren Shaw, and Reginald Ponder break down the film and go behind the scenes. When Denzel Washington's character, Jake Shutt...

"Coach Carter" Movie Review 24.05.2026 1:17:53

On this episode of Hoops on Film, from Basketball Now & Then and 19 Media Group, we explore the legacy of the film 'Coach Carter'. Ben Franczuszki, Reginald Ponder, Warren Shaw, and Uriah Young look into its themes of player development versus personal growth, the impact of coaching, and the film's relevance in today's sports culture. They discuss their first impressions of the film, the perfo...