FIRST TIME WATCHING: A League of Their Own
Added 2024-03-15 16:00:10 +0000 UTCHappy Feature Friday!
It's time for some heartwarming vibes with A League of Their Own. I had no idea how perfect this film would be for Women's month! So glad it worked out that way.
I watched this on Peacock for those who are curious. As always, thank you for your support here on Patreon. Until the next one, take care and stay golden. :)
LINK: https://youtu.be/V1zS67xhXro
Original Movie: A League of Their Own
Comments
During the reaction you said something about softball. Softball was definitely already going strong before the time of this movie. In fact Dottie, Kit, and the other women were playing softball, not baseball, in Oregon at the top of the 'flashback' part of the film. The first ever softball game is credited as being in 1887 and it morphed and changed until standardized rules were set in 1936, though older/other versions of the game are still played too.
MertzRocks
2024-05-11 15:27:44 +0000 UTCI'm a first time subscriber on your patreon and I really enjoyed watching this along with you, Natalie. This watch along and your reactions was a lot of fun. This movie was one of my mom's favorites. I watched this all the time when I was a little kid. I'm a little surprised you found Tom Hanks' Jimmy Dugan character unlikeable lol. My mom found him very funny. She also loved Marla Hooch lol. Apparently, there is a debate on whether or not Dottie dropped the ball on purpose. Dottie did tell Ellen Sue to throw high ones at Kit. Maybe people should give Kit some credit that she finally won against Dottie. I really like your personality Natalie. You seem to have some knowledge in film like maybe studied at one time. I'm looking forward to your patreon.
Don Mayhem
2024-04-26 11:32:26 +0000 UTCnext Field Dreams (1989) ?
Em McG
2024-03-30 02:22:16 +0000 UTCAlso, 'Secretariat'. Sports movie. Good.
Who Are These People
2024-03-23 22:45:19 +0000 UTCThe whole movie I’m like “is she not really gonna clock Madonna being in this “
DP
2024-03-22 16:55:51 +0000 UTC"touch base" ICU.
Who Are These People
2024-03-19 20:37:53 +0000 UTCSo happy you watched this one Nat! Ever since I saw this when it came out it has been an all time fav of mine. You should check out Field of Dreams and Moneyball, both excellent films and well worth a watch.
Ben Curran
2024-03-19 10:09:51 +0000 UTCI was wondering why that didn't register lol
dieselbeast
2024-03-18 03:36:33 +0000 UTCI'm one of those people who doesn't watch women's sports because I think it's pointless. But to be fair, I think man's sports are pointless too.
Thomas Richter
2024-03-17 12:12:00 +0000 UTCYou should watch Moneyball
Daniel Casillas
2024-03-16 18:43:48 +0000 UTCAlso k, now do 'Rudy'. Sports.
Who Are These People
2024-03-16 17:16:50 +0000 UTCI really love this movie. Glad you enjoyed it. Great reaction.
Dennis Macko
2024-03-16 16:29:23 +0000 UTCJust gotta say, 1943? That woman's wild child boy would've been spanked so hard he wouldn't walk ever.
Who Are These People
2024-03-16 15:53:14 +0000 UTCI remember watching this movie as a kid and it's still so good. I'm really glad this won the poll. Such a great film.
Capt. Scott
2024-03-16 10:12:37 +0000 UTCRosie O'Donnell and Madonna formed a lifelong friendship while filming the movie. A quote from Rosie: "We formed a sister thing in a real way where we stay in each other's lives and touch base. She sends gifts to my kids on their birthdays, and my kids show all their friends: 'This is a gift card from Madonna! '"
CJ
2024-03-16 07:25:59 +0000 UTCIf you watch over the credits you see actual players of the league playing ball at the reunion.
Christopher Gray
2024-03-16 04:23:18 +0000 UTCI knew when you marveled at Mae's dancing you had no idea lol! Great reax, I hope this turns into a theme week soon with baseball season fast approaching. Highly recommend Major League and Moneyball among others.
Jay
2024-03-16 03:36:06 +0000 UTC*Nat realizing during the credits that Mae was Madonna*
Keith Jacobsen
2024-03-16 02:05:06 +0000 UTCYep - she’s the first baseman for Racine, and in the scene where the beauty consultant lady is walking down the like (“What do you suggest?” “A lot of night games.” That scene) Tea is the person right before Kit.
Jeff K
2024-03-15 23:16:36 +0000 UTCI second The Sandlot. Great movie, though it's been a while since I watched it.
Giancarlo Ubaldino
2024-03-15 21:51:36 +0000 UTCEvelyn is Bitty Schram; Sharona on Monk with Tony Shalhoub.
MertzRocks
2024-03-15 21:33:51 +0000 UTCLove your reaction to this. I knew some things would get you, even before hearing you have a little sister. After the telegram scene and it cut to Dottie crying in her room, I was saying, "Keep that tissue out, Natalie. Here comes Bob..." lol I also had forgotten (duhhh, derp) that you've lived in NY state. I'm only one state away and I've never been to Cooperstown (bucket list!). On that last play where Dottie dropped the ball, she HAD TO TAG Kit out - can't just touch the base/home plate on that play. Dottie tagged Kit but dropped the ball so it doesn't count. Was it intentional? ? ? ? And since Kit was the batter, that was an inside-the-park home run, which is even more rare than a triple play (3 outs in one play). Just going to once again suggest another baseball movie since it's about that time of year. THE SANDLOT is more comedic, yes, but basically just as heartwarming as this film. I think you'll fall in love with the kids (yeah, kids!) and the story too.
MertzRocks
2024-03-15 21:29:19 +0000 UTCOn edit 2: I didn't know that. I'll look for it next time.
MertzRocks
2024-03-15 21:14:24 +0000 UTCYeah I feel the same way. I love sports movies because they cut out all the boring parts of live sports looool
Andy
2024-03-15 20:36:58 +0000 UTCOh shoot, I didn't realize that. That's a bummer.
Joshua Decker
2024-03-15 19:19:56 +0000 UTCThe Wikipedia page for the series said the scrapped the final season due to the delay from the strikes :(
Kristine Friling
2024-03-15 19:10:08 +0000 UTCLots of great characters, Mae is played by Madonna
David Bourgeois
2024-03-15 18:56:11 +0000 UTCI'll never understand nor forgive them for cancelling The OA.
pedantech
2024-03-15 18:47:45 +0000 UTCNetflix cancels everything.
jamie jones
2024-03-15 18:25:50 +0000 UTCGLOW is so damn good. I'm still pissed that Netflix canceled it.
Jeff K
2024-03-15 17:48:55 +0000 UTCGreat movie choice can't wait to watch the reaction. If you're looking for more good female led sports entertainment I highly recommend the TV show GLOW, it's 3 seasons with 10 episodes each, and exceptional. If you want more Lori Petty I recommend the movie Tank Girl (more of a cult classic then a great film, but a lot of fun to watch) EDIT: Also, there is an Amazon series version of "A League Of Their Own" that is about to release it's second and final season. It was really good as well.
Joshua Decker
2024-03-15 17:38:23 +0000 UTCThis makes me wonder, since the start and end of this movie are set there, Nat, given you're from CNY: have you ever been to Cooperstown? Even if you don't check out the Baseball Hall of Fame, it's a beautiful town. Plus, the Ommegang Brewery is there and that's well worth a visit. Last time I was up there, there was a jazz festival at the brewery. Really cool place to visit. EDIT: Welp, you seemingly answered my question in the reaction! That'll teach me to pose those questions before actually starting the reaction! Ha! EDIT 2: I always forget that Tea Leoni is essentially an extra in this, as one of the random players for Racine. EDIT 3: "Are these two gonna...?" (regarding Hanks and Davis) I believe in the original script, there was a bit of a romantic subplot with those two characters but, thankfully, they realized that would be a great way to make their two leads unlikable since you'd have your main character cheating on her husband who was fighting in the war overseas, and they ditched it.
Jeff K
2024-03-15 16:17:08 +0000 UTCLove this movie so much. Doesn't matter how many times I've seen it, there's one scene that gets me every time.
Giancarlo Ubaldino
2024-03-15 16:04:29 +0000 UTCOh man I LOVE this movie. It's so great. Women supporting women. And drunk Tom Hanks.
Lee Aguera
2024-03-15 16:04:12 +0000 UTCHappy Feature Friday Nat. Haven't seen this one since it came out, so I'm looking forward to re-visiting it with you 😊 Forgot how good this movie was Nat. A lot of now familiar faces in the cast, and some great lines, both funny and emotional. Definitely a Friday night movie that we needed. And Hans Zimmer back in the days when he wrote thematic material for orchestra. He wrote some amazing scores back then. I miss those days ha ha 😄 Thanks as always for all your great reactions this week Nat 💛
Darryl Low
2024-03-15 16:02:59 +0000 UTC
