40th anniversary of "The Bad News Bears"

[LightTheHalo]

http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/9-reason-why-bad-news-bears-is-the-greatest-baseball-movie-ever-made-20160407

 

My favorite baseball movie (and one of my favorites of any genre for that matter) of all time. So much more than just a bunch of foul mouthed, crappy Little Leaguers — though they are certainly a big part of the film's charm.

 

[NJHalo]

I have to agree. One of the best ever. Fantastic use of classical music, especially the end of the last game.

There were a lot of deeper meanings in that movie. Kind of reminds me of The Breakfast Club.

Should have never attempted a remake.

[JAHV76]

The Angels could use Kelly Leak right now.

[the dude abides]

The Angels could use Kelly Leak right now.

 

At this point, I'll settle for Alfred Ogilve.

[the dude abides]

"Hey Yankees.  You can take your apology, and your trophy, and shove 'em straight up your ass."

[JAHV76]

Erstad reminds me of Tanner

[NJHalo]

Erstad reminds me of Tanner

Trout reminds me of Engelberg

[JAHV76]

Only in the offseason

[laagamer]

I have to agree. One of the best ever. Fantastic use of classical music, especially the end of the last game.

There were a lot of deeper meanings in that movie. Kind of reminds me of The Breakfast Club.

Should have never attempted a remake.

Frickin' 80's children.

Watch a Michael Bay film hippy.

[Dick B Back]

Frickin' 80's children.

Watch a Michael Bay film hippy.

For you youngsters, the correct spelling is hippie.

[Angel Oracle]

"All of you are cruddy players!"

[Angel Oracle]

The second movie wasn't too bad.

The third one with Tony Curtis?    Rolls eyes.

 

I wonder how many Little Leagues in history have had their very own Turner and Boilermaker.

Turner is like Vince Lombardi on speed.    A+ acting job by the late Vic Morrow

Boilermaker is like any of the Rat Pack coaching Little League.

Edited April 7, 2016 by Angel Oracle

[Angel Oracle]

Five greatest baseball movies for me (in no particular order):

Major League 1

Bad News Bears 1

Pride of the Yankees

The Sandlot

Field of Dreams

[daygloman]

Heh! I love this flick as well, & have the entire series...

In all phases, VHS of the original.... DVD's of 1 & 2, & now a box set of the whole thing!

I'm exactly the same age as the original cast, so I absolutely loved the original as a child.

Hard to believe that was 40 years ago...

[Thomas]

Five greatest baseball movies for me (in no particular order):

Major League 1

Bad News Bears 1

Pride of the Yankees

The Sandlot

Field of Dreams

 

Major League over Bull Durham?

[Angel Oracle]

Bull Durham just missed my top 5.

For some reason, I never totally got into The Natural.

I also never watched Bang The Drum Slowly from start to finish.    If I finally do so one day, judging by the high marks it gets, it may have a spot.   

[Dick B Back]

How 'bout The Natural?

[Dick B Back]

How 'bout The Natural?

Sorry AO, I missed your note on The Natural. I read more than one sentence and I forget what I read. Guess its an age thing.

[Billy_Ball]

Talent for the Game starring Edward James Olmos as an Angels scout is pretty good too.

[the dude abides]

Time to change my avatar back.

[DirkDrox]

I made a list of my Top 5 sports movies for IMDB...

 

1) Hoosiers

2) The Natural

3) The Bad News Bears

4) Rocky

5) The Cutting Edge

 

"The Bad News Bears" is a very underrated movie, plus it was film at Chatsworth Fields in the Valley where I played some all-star games in Colt League during the 70's.

 

Side note: Invented movie drinks I had read about... The "Buttermaker Boilermaker"  -Take a can of 16oz. Budweiser, pour out the top 3-4oz, and top it back up with Wild Turkey.  Posit!