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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 7:16:05 GMT -6
I absolutely love baseball movies. Too bad more have not been made. I found a site that shows that there have only been a little more than a 100 made in cinematic history link
In this little exercise, I want everyone to know there is no right or wrong opinion. Just what are your favorites and why. I think we can keep it civil. Movies- ======= 1. Bull Durham- This may not be the critics choice, but this movie captures the essence and hilarity of the baseball culture, its quirks, and heartaches. Crash Davis may be the most quoted fictional baseball player in history too. 2. The Natural- I am a history buff. Granted this is a fictional tale, but still this movie's attention to detail around the styles and norms of the day is wonderful. Probably the best all star cast assembled for a baseball movie too. (Redford, Duvall, Herschey, Brimley, Baker, etc.). The light smashing HR with the fanfare tune, is truly a magic movie moment. 3. Field of Dreams- Excellent tale of mystique and drive. If you build it they will come, is forever ingrained in our venacular as a metaphor for going after in earnest a crazy dream. This also is probably the one movie ever made guaranteed to make me shed a few tears. 4. Major League- Short and Sweet? Funny as hell from beginning to end. Great story too of a comeback of down trodden misfits. 5. (tie)The Stratton Story and Pride of the Yankees- Okay this is one is skewed a bit by my admiration of epic film stars Jimmy Stewart and Gary Cooper . Both great movies of the heart. Actors ======== 1. Kevin Costner- The gold standard in this genre. Crash Davis, Field of Dreams. He also starred in a few other lesser movies too. 2. James Earl Jones- Darth gives great performances as the scary Neighbor in the Sandlot and the un ready accomplice to Costner in Field of Dreams. 3. Gary Cooper- His segment recreating Gehrig's farewell address is about the most powerful 5 minutes of any baseball movie. 4. Wesley Snipes- Added to his hilarious role as Willie Mays Hayes, he did a pretty good job too in "The Fan". 5. Barry Pepper- His portrayal of Maris in 61 was mesmerizing. I can remember Roger Maris, and wow did he ever nail the role. |
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Post by astrosdoug on Jul 12, 2018 7:21:05 GMT -6
I liked the historical film about the Black Sox too
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 7:26:18 GMT -6
I liked the historical film about the Black Sox too Eight Men Out? ... That too was a very very good movie. Great cast too.... (Cusak, Sheen (another multi-film baseball guy), Sweeney, Strathaim, etc.) |
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Post by Saint on Jul 12, 2018 7:47:39 GMT -6
The Natural is the best baseball movie of all-time. Hands down.
Field of Dreams is barely about baseball.
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 12, 2018 8:37:55 GMT -6
The Natural is the best baseball movie of all-time. Hands down. Field of Dreams is barely about baseball. |
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Post by talshill on Jul 12, 2018 8:41:28 GMT -6
The Natural is the best baseball movie of all-time. Hands down. Field of Dreams is barely about baseball. I agree with the second part. Never really got the hype over Field of Dreams; too bizarre for my tastes. Bull Durham was probably the best, then Major League, then Eight Men Out. Pride of the Yankees and Fear Strikes Out round out my top 5. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 12, 2018 8:42:15 GMT -6
The Natural is the best baseball movie of all-time. Hands down. Field of Dreams is barely about baseball. I agree with the second part. Never really got the hype over Field of Dreams; too bizarre for my tastes. Bull Durham was probably the best, then Major League, then Eight Men Out. Pride of the Yankees and Fear Strikes Out round out my top 5. Ahh yeah, Bull Durham was good too. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 8:53:15 GMT -6
Seeing the ghost of Ray Liotta as Shoeless Joe coming out of a cornfield? Seeing an aging Burt Lancaster morph into a youthful hopeful baseball player?
Pretty impactful movie IMO, even if plot line is not 100% baseball.
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 12, 2018 9:01:10 GMT -6
Seeing the ghost of Ray Liotta as Shoeless Joe coming out of a cornfield? Seeing an aging Burt Lancaster morph into a youthful hopeful baseball player? Pretty impactful movie IMO, even if plot line is not 100% baseball.
That being said, I'm sure my likes on this topic diverge from most. The movie Billy Crystal made about the Mantle/Maris chase (*61) is one of my top 5. I thought there were
so many good performances in that, esp. Bruce McGill as Ralph Houk
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Post by abregmanfan on Jul 12, 2018 10:20:37 GMT -6
1. Cobb.
2. Field of Dreams
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 18:12:11 GMT -6
Get your votes in by Saturday - Midnight, and I will compile an AR Baseball Movie HOF list based on member votes ... 5 pts- 1st 4, pts- 2nd, 3 pts. 3rd, etc.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 12, 2018 18:15:28 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 12, 2018 18:18:19 GMT -6
Better than ‘Field of Dreams’.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2018 19:32:02 GMT -6
Tally to date voting-Tx10k,AstroDoug,Saint, Tals's Hill, ABregmanfan. (Bear, pls complete your votes)
1. Bull Durham- 10
2. The Natural- 9
3. Eight Men Out- 8
4. Field of Dreams- 7
5. Major League- 6
6. Cobb- 5
7. Pride of the Yankees 2 1/2
8. Fear Strikes Out- 1
9. Stratton Story- 1/2
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 12, 2018 20:12:43 GMT -6
1. Bad News Bears
2. The Sandlot
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 12, 2018 20:14:09 GMT -6
man .. I was afraid you'd say that. Ranking them is so hard
5. Major League
4. The Winning Team (1952, Ronald Reagan as Grover Cleveland Alexander)
3. 61*
2. Eight Men Out
1. The Natural
I have to put The Natural #1 cause I saw it in the theater when I was a kid. First at-night movie, and my dad didn't usually join us. But he loved baseball and grew
up in Buffalo, where The Natural was filmed
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Post by marshall on Jul 14, 2018 2:55:26 GMT -6
I can't believe "Damn Yankees" hasn't been mentioned.  |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 14, 2018 7:28:08 GMT -6
For me:
1. Bull Durham
2. The Natural
3. Major League
4. Bad News Bears
5. The Sandlot
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 7:51:28 GMT -6
Note to Thomas and Bortaz.... You guys list Bad News Bears....... Which to you prefer? The Mathau version, or the BB Thorton one?
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 14, 2018 20:01:35 GMT -6
Note to Thomas and Bortaz.... You guys list Bad News Bears....... Which to you prefer? The Mathau version, or the BB Thorton one?  |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 14, 2018 20:02:02 GMT -6
I despise movie remakes.
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Post by thomasj13 on Jul 15, 2018 2:00:09 GMT -6
Note to Thomas and Bortaz.... You guys list Bad News Bears....... Which to you prefer? The Mathau version, or the BB Thorton one? Walter Mathau. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2018 7:05:23 GMT -6
Final Tally of Astros Refugee's Top 5 Baseball Movies of all time....
1. The Natural- 18 points
2. Bull Durham- 15 Points
3. 8 Men Out- 12 Points
4. Major League- 10 Points
5.(tie) Bad News Bears-7 Points
5.(tie) Field of Dreams- 7 Points
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2018 10:05:13 GMT -6
Final Tally of Astros Refugee's Top 5 Baseball Movies of all time....
1. The Natural- 18 points
2. Bull Durham- 15 Points
3. 8 Men Out- 12 Points
4. Major League- 10 Points
5.(tie) Bad News Bears-7 Points
5.(tie) Field of Dreams- 7 Points All great movies! I have to admit though I've never seen 8 Men Out. I'll put that on my watch list. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2018 10:59:05 GMT -6
All great movies! I have to admit though I've never seen 8 Men Out. I'll put that on my watch list. I really liked 8 Men Out , though it didn't make my own personal Top 5. Biggest gripe is that there was just so much involved prior, during, and after the scandal that 2 hours wasn't long enough to give it justice. This was a perfect example of where a mini-series would have been a better vehicle for the subject. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 15, 2018 11:42:02 GMT -6
Final Tally of Astros Refugee's Top 5 Baseball Movies of all time....
1. The Natural- 18 points
2. Bull Durham- 15 Points
3. 8 Men Out- 12 Points
4. Major League- 10 Points
5.(tie) Bad News Bears-7 Points
5.(tie) Field of Dreams- 7 Points All great movies! I have to admit though I've never seen 8 Men Out. I'll put that on my watch list.
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Post by marshall on Jul 15, 2018 11:46:57 GMT -6
All great movies! I have to admit though I've never seen 8 Men Out. I'll put that on my watch list.
As far as I know, it's the only musical about baseball. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 15, 2018 11:49:16 GMT -6
I haven't seen Damn Yankees but it's on my watch list
As far as I know, it's the only musical about baseball. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2018 11:51:20 GMT -6
I haven't seen Damn Yankees but it's on my watch list
As far as I know, it's the only musical about baseball. Which is why it should be banned!!!! The only music for baseball should be intimidating stroll up music, repetitive organ ditties, and standards like the one from Queen where you can stomp and jar your neighbor in front you. |
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Post by marshall on Jul 15, 2018 11:53:53 GMT -6
As far as I know, it's the only musical about baseball. Which is why it should be banned!!!! The only music for baseball should be intimidating stroll up music, repetitive organ ditties, and standards like the one from Queen where you can stomp and jar your neighbor in front you. I've never been a fan of rock n' roll |
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