Moneyball, a surprise Oscar favorite that discovered captivating drama in baseball stats, was released ten years ago today. We’re here to get you in the baseball spirit with that other national pastime, The Baseball Movie, in honor of its anniversary.
1. The Natural (1984):
Not only is this the greatest baseball picture of all time, but it’s also one of the best sports films ever made. In the 1930s, Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford) is a talented young actor with a promising career ahead of him when he gets shot by a troubled femme fatale at the age of 19. Sixteen years later, he’s still not ready to give up his passion for the game, signing with the New York Knights, a fictional scrub team.
2. Field of Dreams (1989):
Most sports dramas have a fantastical element to them, with characters overcoming unfathomable difficulties and peaking at the magical moment to win the game. However, Field of Dreams, based on W.P. Kinsella’s novel Shoeless Joe, isn’t a story about athletic brilliance or triumphing over adversity. It’s a narrative about trusting in sports’ charm.
3. Pride of The Yankees (1942):
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the release of Moneyball, a surprise Oscar winner that finds riveting drama in baseball stats. In honor of the movie’s 25th anniversary, we’re here to get you in the mood for baseball with another national pastime, The Baseball Movie.
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