4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Barry Levinson Edition

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Jedadiah Leland

4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films is just what it says it is, 4 (or more) shots from 4 (or more) of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films lets the visuals do the talking.

Happy birthday to Baltimore’s own Barry Levinson!

4 Shots From 4 Barry Levison Films

Diner (1982, directed by Barry Levison, DP: Peter Sova)

The Natural (1984, directed by Barry Levinson, DP: Caleb Deschanel)

Tin Men (1987, directed by Barry Levinson, DP: Peter Sova)

Avalon (1990, directed by Barry Levinson, DP: Allen Daviau)

Song of the Day: The Main Theme From The Natural by Randy Newman

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Dazzling Erin

Just like yesterday’s song of the day, this is a piece of music that will be familiar to anyone who has ever been to a baseball game.

Randy Newman composed this for the 1984 classic baseball movie, The Natural. I defy anyone to listen to this without immediately remembering the greatest home run that they’ve ever seen.

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Barry Levinson Edition

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Jedadiah Leland

Happy birthday to Baltimore’s own Barry Levinson!

4 Shots From 4 Barry Levison Films

Diner (1982, directed by Barry Levison, DP: Peter Sova)

The Natural (1984, directed by Barry Levinson, DP: Caleb Deschanel)

Tin Men (1987, directed by Barry Levinson, DP: Peter Sova)

Avalon (1990, directed by Barry Levinson, DP: Allen Daviau)

4 Shots From 4 Films: The Natural, Field of Dreams, Eight Men Out, 42

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Jedadiah Leland

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Two months ago, Lisa reviewed The Pride of the Yankees. Two days ago, Gary reviewed Take Me Out To The Ballgame. Erin just explained to me why the Orioles are going to lose this season and the Rangers are going to win. Opening Day is almost here.

These 4 shots from 4 films are dedicated to baseball lovers everywhere.

4 Shots From 4 Films

The Natural (1984, directed by Barry Levinson)

Field of Dreams (1989, directed by Phil Alden Robinson)

Eight Men Out (1989, directed by John Sayles)

42 (2013, directed by Brian Hegeland)

4 Shots From 4 Films: The Natural, Eight Men Out, Bull Durham, Field of Dreams

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Arleigh

Today we celebrate the 4th of July, the United States’ Independence Day, and I mean the one from British rule and not from invading aliens.

This day has always been about the balance of one’s level of patriotism (or lackof), gathering with friends and family for barbecues and fireworks. I would also like to add that the 4th of July has also meant watching or listening to one’s favorite baseball team. Baseball, for me at least, will always remain America’s national past time.

So, here are four films that one should check out this day, or any day to understand why baseball remains such a major part for some people’s lives.

4 SHOTS FROM 4 FILMS

The Natural (dir. Barry Levinson)

Eight Men Out (dir. by John Sayles)

Bull Durham (dir. by Ron Shelton)

Field of Dreams (dir. by Phil Alden Robinson)

Scenes I Love: The Final Home Run From The Natural

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dazzling Erin

I love baseball and I love my Texas Rangers. Josh Hamilton may say that I don’t live in a “baseball town,” but I know that, whether my team is winning or losing, I will always be there cheering them on.

Baseball is known as being “America’s past time” because it’s the oldest sport to have been played in this country. Football may get more attention but baseball, with its emphasis on teamwork and personal sacrifice, is the sport the epitomizes the American ideal.

There have been some great films made about baseball. This scene that I love comes from The Natural. This is a scene that captures the glory and the magic of the game of baseball.