Tag Archives: baseball

Bull Durham (1988) Rated R

Posted on October 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

A fan has an affair every season with a minor league baseball player. Starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. This film revolves around great characters and a great story. It’s a love triangle romance story. While the film’s … Continue reading →

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Cop Out (2010) Rated R

Posted on April 18, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A cop’s rare baseball card gets stolen and since it is the only way he can pay for his daughter’s wedding, his partner joins him in finding the robber. Starring Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, and Juan Carlos Hernández.  I actually … Continue reading →

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Brockmire (IFC) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

After a famed baseball announcer has a meltdown on air, he tries to restart his career in a small town. Starring Hank Azaria, Tyrel Jackson Williams, and Amanda Peet. The show is brilliantly written, although, its humor is on the … Continue reading →

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The Stratton Story (1949) Rated NR

Posted on June 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

A major league pitcher loses his leg in a hunting accident but wants to leave the league on his terms. Starring James Stewart, June Allyson,  and Frank Morgan. This film is based on the true story of Monty Stratton, who … Continue reading →

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Jackie Robinson (2016) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 26, 2021 by laurarachel4

A documentary chronicles the personal and professional life of Jackie Robinson from his birth in 1919 to his death in 1972. Starring Keith David and Jamie Foxx. This documentary is one of Ken Burns’ miniseries. Burns does what he does best … Continue reading →

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Love Finds You in Sugarcreek (2014) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

A baseball player and his son are lost in America and find themselves in Amish country. Their truck has broken down, so three Amish ladies hire him to do work around the house. This sparks the interest of the local … Continue reading →

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Top Films of 2020

Posted on December 28, 2020 by laurarachel4

This is a list of films that I watched for the first time this year. Out of all the films I watched this year, these are the top ones.  The Little Mermaid (2018) Rated PG A young reporter and his niece … Continue reading →

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Baseball (1994) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 21, 2020 by laurarachel4

Ken Burns’ documentary on the history of Baseball through the years. Starring John Chancellor, Daniel Okrent, and Ossie Davis. Ken Burns really researches his topics for documentaries. This series is no exception. We begin with the legend that started it … Continue reading →

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Jerry Stiller (1927-2020)

Posted on May 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

Baseball (1994) Rated TV-PG A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game. In the Heat of the Night (1988) Rated TV-14 The cases and adventures … Continue reading →

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Back in the Game (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 22, 2018 by laurarachel4

A recently divorced mother moves back in with her father, a former baseball player, to help raise her son. Starring James Caan, Maggie Lawson, and Benjamin Koldyke. This is one of those shows that has nothing much going for it. It’s … Continue reading →

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