Baseball Movies of the 1980s

Baseball Movies of the 1980s

Author: Edward Havens March 14, 2022 Duration: 36:57
In time for the start of the baseball season, we talk about the numerous baseball movies that were made for movie and television screens during the 1980s. Movies discussed during this episode include:  Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987, Mike Newell) Blue Skies Again (1983, Richard Michaels) Brewster’s Millions (1985, Walter Hill) Bull Durham (1988, Ron Shelton) The Comeback Kid (1980, Peter Levin) Don’t Look Back: The Story of Leroy ’Satchel’ Paige (1981, Richard A. Colla) Eight Men Out (1988, John Sayles) Field of Dreams (1989, Phil Alden Robinson) Long Gone (1987, Martin Davidson) Major League (1989, David S. Ward) The Natural (1984, Barry Levinson) Night Game (1989, Peter Masterson) Only the Ball Was White (1981, Ken Solarz) The Slugger’s Wife (1985, Hal Ashby) Stealing Home (1988, Steven Kampmann and William Porter [as Will Aldis]) Tiger Town (1983, Alan Shapiro) Trading Hearts (1988, Neil Leifer) A Winner Never Quits (1986, Mel Damski)

Edward Havens, a film historian and former critic, hosts The 80s Movie Podcast, offering a deep and curated exploration of cinema from that decade. This isn't just a surface-level recap of famous blockbusters, though those certainly have their place. Instead, the podcast serves as a guided tour through the entire ecosystem of 1980s filmmaking. Listeners will hear episodes dedicated to the obscure distribution companies that once shaped what played in theaters, and rediscover movies that have slipped from popular memory. The conversation naturally expands to profile the iconic stars and visionary directors who defined the era's unique aesthetic. Havens draws on his background to provide context and insight, treating each film as a piece of a larger historical tapestry. Tuning into this podcast means gaining a richer understanding of why the 1980s remain such a distinct and influential period in visual storytelling. It’s for anyone who loves the texture of film history, from the forgotten gems to the cultural touchstones, all examined with a knowledgeable and engaging perspective. The show carefully balances nostalgia with revelation, ensuring every episode reveals something new about a seemingly familiar landscape.
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