the Natural is good. It’s even great in that award-bait way, which this absolutely is. Nothing here is particularly surprising, but there is an economy to the filmmaking that lets this movie breathe.
The Batter’s Eye: The Natural
Year: 2023
The Batter’s Eye: The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
The comedy and the cast are excellent, but what really impressed me about The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976, directed by John Badham) is it’s also a fun look at baseball history.
The Batter’s Eye: Bad News Bears
One thing I love about baseball is how open and accepting it is. It’s a game anyone can play, even if they can’t play it well.
The Batter’s Eye: Bang the Drum Slowly
Learning more about baseball has taught me about the essential relationship between the pitcher and the catcher. Bang the Drum Slowly is definitely about that.
The Batter’s Eye: Damn Yankees
Another good way to win at baseball is to sell your soul to the devil. Based on the Broadway musical, Damn Yankees is about a Washington Senators fan, Joe who would do anything for the team to win.