March 30, 200818 yr Considering how long this board has been around you guys have probably had this discussion before, but I haven't been here long enough to know. What's the best one ever? I'd say Bull Durham, A League Of Their Own is pretty underrated. Major League gets knocked down because it has the Indians in it and the Sox are the bad guys.
March 30, 200818 yr Author QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 29, 2008 -> 09:49 PM) Little Big League The Sandlot was pretty awesome too.
March 30, 200818 yr Field of Dreams I just watched Angels in the Outfield a few months ago. I hadn't seen it in a decade easily, but it was fun watching because I caught a lot of things that I understand now as an adult, so that was cool. Edited March 30, 200818 yr by WilliamTell
March 30, 200818 yr QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Mar 29, 2008 -> 09:57 PM) I just watched Angels in the Outfield a few months ago. I hadn't seen it in a decade easily, but it was fun watching because I caught a lot of things that I understand now as an adult, so that was cool. Yep evil White Sox in that movie too. Carney Lansford
March 30, 200818 yr QUOTE(Jake @ Mar 29, 2008 -> 09:40 PM) For Love of the Game anyone? No. Doesn't even compare to movies like Bull Durham, A League of their Own, Field of Dreams, or Eight Men Out (I'm sure I've forgotten some other greats too).
March 30, 200818 yr Yep, once a season this topic comes up. My four favorites (in no order) are: Bull Durham League of Their Own Eight Men Out Bad News Bears (Mathau version) Natural is great, and Field of Dreams and the Sandlot and The Rookie are all worth seeing again. I think Fever Pitch was a fun movie too.
March 30, 200818 yr Author Bull Durham just came on WGN about 20 minutes ago if anybody wants to watch it.
March 30, 200818 yr Fear Strikes Out. Eh ... not so much. Bull Durham, Major League and yes I like Love of the Game. I guess my favorite is Field of Dreams, and I think it's the soliloquey (I know that not spelled right, but deal with it) by James Earl Jones near the end of the movie. I love that. For some reason, I'm not all that crazy about the The Natural. It's okay, but it doesn't grab me like the others I've mentioned. Actually, considering how old it is, The Monty Stratton Story wasn't bad. Angels in the Outfield, Bad News Bears and the movie about the 12 year Cub fan that played for the team as a pitcher... forgot the title ... I'll pass on those.
March 30, 200818 yr 1. Field of Dreams...by far. 2. Bull Durham 3. Bad News Bears 4. The Pride of the Yankees (Today...day...day...I consider myself...self...self...the luckiest...uckiest...man in the world...world...world.... If I want easy watching silly fun, Major League.
March 30, 200818 yr QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Mar 29, 2008 -> 10:27 PM) 1. Field of Dreams...by far. 2. Bull Durham 3. Bad News Bears 4. The Pride of the Yankees (Today...day...day...I consider myself...self...self...the luckiest...uckiest...man in the world...world...world.... If I want easy watching silly fun, Major League. Pride of the Yankees. Good call.
March 30, 200818 yr Yasny: Rookie of the Year A League of Their Own is a great one, that was on WGN the other day. I also didn't mind The Babe, especially if nothing else is on. Fever Pitch was better than I thought it was going to be. I honestly haven't seen all of Eight Men Out, I really need to. Anyone like Mr. 3000? haha.
March 30, 200818 yr Author QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Mar 30, 2008 -> 12:38 AM) Anyone like Mr. 3000? haha. I do actually. heh. I love Bernie Mac. They just had my favorite part of Bull Durham. "You told him I was gonna throw the deuce huh?" "Yup... Boy that ball got out of here in a hurry didn't it? Anything that flies that far's gotta have a damn steardess on it."
March 30, 200818 yr QUOTE(lostfan @ Mar 29, 2008 -> 11:45 PM) I do actually. heh. I love Bernie Mac. They just had my favorite part of Bull Durham. "You told him I was gonna throw the deuce huh?" "Yup... Boy that ball got out of here in a hurry didn't it? Anything that flies that far's gotta have a damn steardess on it." lol yeah I love that part too. That's my favorite and was glad to see it just now. Since I'm from Iowa, I have to watch The Final Season sometime, it's about a school that had won 19 of 23 State Championships and they are going to have to consolidate so the rookie head coach has one shot at bringing championship #20 to the town of Norway, Iowa.
March 30, 200818 yr As already mentioned, The Natural, Field of Dreams and Pride of the Yankees are all classics. Another couple of my favorites that haven't been mentioned are Bang the Drum Slowly, It Happens Every Spring and The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars And Motor Kings. Edited March 30, 200818 yr by BigEdWalsh
March 30, 200818 yr The last few posts have brought up some of the movies that don't immediately jump to mind. Good job guys.
March 30, 200818 yr Field of Dreams and Eight Men Out In fact I'm thinking about picking up this new 20th anniversary edition of Eight Men Out even though I already have the old version on dvd because the new one looks like it has a few interesting extras. http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/eight-men-out.html MGM Home Entertainment has announced a 20th Anniversary edition of Eight Men Out which stars John Cusack, Charlie Sheen, and Christopher Lloyd. This John Sayles directed sporting drama will be available to own from the 18th March, and should retail at around $14.98. Extras will include an audio Commentary from director John Sayles, a 2 Part Retrospective featurette, a Story Behind The Movie featurette that takes an in-depth look at the Black Sox Scandal, and a DB, The Bat & The 2005 World Series featurette thats looks at the 2005 White Sox World Series Championship. Artwork is attached:
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