tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post3411177103724782637..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Big League Blogathon: Eight Men Out (1988)Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-38475192994438429432014-04-05T08:33:58.160-05:002014-04-05T08:33:58.160-05:00Dan, I'd definitely add this to your list. It ...Dan, I'd definitely add this to your list. It has a great young cast and is such a different take on baseball and its history. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-42382321455356535992014-04-05T08:00:11.195-05:002014-04-05T08:00:11.195-05:00As a big fan of baseball movies I really should ha...As a big fan of baseball movies I really should have seen this but alas I haven't. I'll add it to my to-see list. Interesting dissection of the film Dan, a good read as usual. Danhttp://www.top10films.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-63578404077621319902014-04-04T23:21:22.913-05:002014-04-04T23:21:22.913-05:00Thanks! You should definitely check out Eight Men ...Thanks! You should definitely check out Eight Men Out. I'd be stunned if it disappoints you. It deserves a lot more attention. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-64587288124898721822014-04-04T21:59:15.524-05:002014-04-04T21:59:15.524-05:00I CANNOT BELIEVE I haven't seen this film! It ...I CANNOT BELIEVE I haven't seen this film! It sounds terrific. Must make this a top priority in life.<br /><br />Great review!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-59940333035414392562014-04-03T21:00:15.123-05:002014-04-03T21:00:15.123-05:00I'll try to take a look soon! I totally agree ...I'll try to take a look soon! I totally agree about John Mahoney, who brings such heart to the coach. He's moment in the courtroom is fascinating because you can see he's conflicted about endorsing them but can't help it. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-12889454930346963102014-04-03T14:20:46.375-05:002014-04-03T14:20:46.375-05:00This is not as famous as the other great baseball ...This is not as famous as the other great baseball flick of the 1980s, Field of Dreams, but surely should be. I mean, baseball plus courtroom drama? Priceless!<br />And also John Mahoney. I love him.<br />Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :) <br />Greeetings!<br />LeLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-49023294685800609252014-04-01T23:46:31.921-05:002014-04-01T23:46:31.921-05:00Definitely. It works on so many levels and is sad,...Definitely. It works on so many levels and is sad, yet it never feels depressing. There's still that sense of joy about the game from the kids and certain players, despite the corruption that's everywhere. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-70910830864486416662014-04-01T16:58:53.886-05:002014-04-01T16:58:53.886-05:00Definitely one of the finest baseball films ever. ...Definitely one of the finest baseball films ever. A story that still holds up as it plays to that sense of corruption and kids facing disbelief that their heroes can let them down.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com