Last Movie You Watched

[SonicMan46]

Wasn't he the old man in Field of Dreams or am I thinking of someone else?

Well, I had to refresh my memory about 'Field of Dreams' (1989) - from the Wiki article quoted below; indeed, Lancaster was in the film as Dr. Archibald 'Moonlight' Graham - was his last film (he died in 1994) - Dave

P.S. only saw the movie once on release - one of my least favorite 'sports' film - I'm sure others will disagree?  But for an interesting 'negative' take on the film, this review is an interesting read.

The character played by Burt Lancaster and Frank Whaley, Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, is based on an actual baseball player with the same name. His character is largely true to life except for a few factual liberties taken for artistic reasons. For instance, the real Graham's lone major league game occurred in June 1905, rather than on the final day of the 1922 season. The real Graham died in 1965, as opposed to 1972 as the film depicts. In the film, Terence Mann interviews a number of people about Graham. The DVD special points out that the facts they gave him were taken from articles written about the real man. (Source)

 

[Karl Henning]

one of my least favorite 'sports' film - I'm sure others will disagree? 

Not sure if this counts as genuine "disagreement," but I've never seen it, and am disinclined to.

[Karl Henning]

What would my favorite sports movie be? Not sure—Horse Feathers, maybe.

[DavidW]

What would my favorite sports movie be? Not sure—Horse Feathers, maybe.

For me it is Rockie.

[Karl Henning]

For me it is Rockie.

I've only seen little shreds of it, channel-surfing. I understand that Burgess Meredith did a fine job.

[JBS]

I've never actually seen any of the Rocky movies.

But if we're talking about boxing, certainly Raging Bull would need to be part of the discussion.

[Franco_Manitobain]

I've never actually seen any of the Rocky movies.

But if we're talking about boxing, certainly Raging Bull would need to be part of the discussion.

I guess I never thought of Raging Bull as a "sports film", but of course it is. That would indeed be my favourite of the genre.

[George]

What would my favorite sports movie be? Not sure—Horse Feathers, maybe.

Me:

[Karl Henning]

I've never actually seen any of the Rocky movies.

I may or may not actually watch the first at some point. My lack of interest in the sequels is of a truly epic scale.

[drogulus]

    My favorite sports movie is Moneyball, probably because of its philosophical themes woven into character portraits.

[SonicMan46]

I may or may not actually watch the first at some point. My lack of interest in the sequels is of a truly epic scale.

Wife and I saw Rocky on release in 1976 in Fayetteville (Ft. Bragg, Army Medical Corps - 2 years I owed Uncle Sam after my radiology residency) and have re-watched a number of times (own as an Amazon UHD streamer).

But I was wondering what 'sports-related' films are in my video collection - below a listing of 20 movies dating from 1942 to 2010 of all varieties (added the subject in parentheses for those not familiar w/ any); now I've seen many more over the decades but just have not made purchases - Dave  

Breaking Away - 1979 (cycling)
Bull Durham - 1988 (baseball)
Champion - 1949 (boxing)
Cinderella Man - 2005 (boxing)
Color of Money - 1986 (pool)
Gentlemen Jim - 1942 (boxing)
Greatest Game Even Played - 2005 (golf)
Hoosiers - 1986 (basketball)
Hustler, The - 1961 (pool)
Jerry McGuire - 1996 (pro football agent)
National Velvet - 1944 (horse racing)
Pride of the Yankees - 1942 (baseball)
Race - 2016 (track - Olympics)
Raging Bull - 1980 (boxing)
Remember the Titans - 2000 (football)
Rocky - 1976 (boxing)
The Rookie - 2002 (baseball)
Sea Biscuit - 2003 (horse racing)
Secretariat - 2010 (horse racing)
Somebody Up There Likes Me - 1956 (boxing)

[San Antone]

Favorite sports films?

Hoosiers
Field of Dreams
Bang the Drum Slowly
Million Dollar Baby

[Florestan]

What would my favorite sports movie be? Not sure—Horse Feathers, maybe.

For me, Somebody Up There Likes Me & Escape to Victory.

[relm1]

What is your favorite horse movie?  Mine is The Black Stallion.  A beautiful, beautiful film with a fantastic score too!

[George]

What is your favorite horse movie (with great score)?  Mine is The Black Stallion. 

[SonicMan46]

What is your favorite horse movie?  Mine is The Black Stallion.  A beautiful, beautiful film with a fantastic score too!

Below the near dozen films (from 1944-2010) in my collection w/ a horse 'emphasis' - 

But hard to say as a favorite (depends on the mood) - I've watched all of these multiple times over the years; however, I've probably seen The Electric Horseman the most - love the relationship developed between Redford and Fonda, plus Willie Nelson is in the film and does a lot of the singing on the soundtrack (see second quote).  Dave

Black Stallion, The - 1979
Electric Horseman, The - 1979
Hidalgo - 2004
Horse Whisperer, The - 1998
Lonely are the Brave - 1962
Man From Snowy Mountain - 1982
National Velvet - 1944
Misty - 1961 (wild horses Virginia)
Red Pony - 1949
Seabiscuit - 2003
Secretariat -2010

The musical score to The Electric Horseman was composed by Dave Grusin. In addition to co-starring, Willie Nelson contributed significantly to the film's soundtrack as well, singing five songs including "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys", "Midnight Rider," "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys," "So You Think You're a Cowboy" and "Hands on the Wheel." Coinciding with the film's release, a soundtrack album was released featuring both Nelson's songs and Grusin's score. (Source)

[Karl Henning]

I guess Marnie doesn't really count.

[VonStupp]

P.S. only saw the movie once on release - one of my least favorite 'sports' film - I'm sure others will disagree?

I used to live very close to the actual Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, and the locals LOVE the film! It has unusual pacing like many Kevin Costner films, but I enjoy it well enough.

I do like Tin Cup from Kevin Costner as a sports movie. I'm a sucker for golf movies, though, and they often move at the pace of the sport!

What is your favorite horse movie?  Mine is The Black Stallion.  A beautiful, beautiful film with a fantastic score too!

I was introduced to Sidney Lumet's film adaptation of Equus (1977) as a young man. Saw it before I saw The Godfather. With either movie, you don't find me hanging around horses now (or moreso, classic Italian mobsters and psychologically disturbed teens!).

My wife loves the Australian wild horse Snowy River movies, even with cheesy dual roles from Kirk Douglas.
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[LKB]

The Black Stallion is a solid film, with beautiful sequences in a couple of places. Probably my favorite horse film.

As sports films go, Bull Durham and The Natural top my list, though the latter is more " American Myth " than a baseball movie.

[LKB]

Somewhat ot, but pertinent to the " horsing around " above. 

Yesterday saw the annual running of the Kentucky Derby. Unfortunately, Mage's 15-1 victory has been overshadowed by the unusually high number of horse deaths leading up to the race.

It has made me nostalgic for the greatest athlete I've ever seen perform: Secretariat, fifty years ago.


https://youtu.be/LV4drumXbA4 ( Derby)

https://youtu.be/eV89InWOENc ( Preakness  )

https://youtu.be/vfCMtaNiMDM ( Belmont )

Note, I'm pretty sure there's at least one upload of Belmont with superior video. But the call is just as important, and just as memorable:

He is moving like a tremendous machine...