Know your dad isn't a Yankees fan but Teresa became a huge Yankees supporter/fan after being in the film. Teresa talks a lot about it in her biography.
@@abrahamchen8627 yeah I heard about this! Apparently she started playing baseball too in preparation for her throwing of the first pitch at a Yankees game, though I’m sure you knew that already haha.
The Bad News Bears is truly one of the best uplifting movies because what that film does so well is creating an experience that really harkens back to the days of when you where a kid without a care in the day and it’s the perfect film to watch after having a stressful day. Regarding the rest of the cover in this episode I would love to watch The Natural one day but the rest I’m not too sure on either to watch them or not.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger Just finished this episode and I gotta admit I found this a fun episode even if I’m not a big fan of sports myself. Like I said before Bad News Bears is a great uplifting film that does a great job of capturing the essence of childhood and I like hearing your thoughts on the other films like Happens every Spring, The Winning Team, Fear Strikes Out, Bang the Drum Loudly and Bingo Long. Unfortunately outside of The Natural and maybe Pride of Yankees I can’t say I’m too interested in watching the other films because not to come as a film snob but when it comes movie art form I’m pretty critical when it comes to movies because with other art forms like Video Games to a certain degree you get as much out of it as you want but with movies it’s more of a passive experience so if I watch a bad or mediocre film then I will probably really honest and critical about a film I didn’t like because Im never going to get my time back. But regardless this was a really fun episode of the Film Fanatic and it was fun hearing you and your dad discuss all eight of these films through baseball terminology, keep up the good work.
@@maxtubb that’s a great point. Video games have no set end to them, either. I have dropped games after 10 minutes and after 100 hours! Thanks for watching.
I think that sports like baseball and boxing make for better movies because they have a lot of breaks. That allows the writers time to add character development and interractions during a match. It's not as easy in sports like soccer, basketball or tennis, where there is constant movement and the actors have little time to stand or sit down while still in the game.
@@aviad950 that’s honestly a great point that I’ve never thought about! In the case of Challengers, they literally had to split the tennis match up across the entire film to work in that development haha
Just curious but in first episode you brought up that you were a Disney and Pixar fan I was wondering if you ever heard of the video game series Kingdom Hearts since that series is a crossover with Disney and Final Fantasy?
@@maxtubb Yes, of course! I’ve played the first game and found it fun, but I need to continue on. I actually found myself wanting more Disney references.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger I really like Kingdom Hearts series too and think they’re really good RPGs though I will admit I mainly play through the series for the references to Disney movies. With that said I’m not really a big fan RPGs since I find the gameplay repetitive and boring though outside Kingdom Hearts the only other RPGs I really like are Persona 4, Fire Emblem and Valkyria Chronicles. Also with Kingdom Hearts 4 on the horizon are there any Disney movies you like to see turn into a playable world in Kingdom Hearts 4.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger I think Pinocchio has a world or at least a cameo in the first Kingdom Hearts. While Black Caldron and Meet the Robinsons are definitely some of my least favorite Disney films I do think they would make for fun worlds in KH4. As for worlds I would like to see in KH4 I would like to see some worlds based on some classic Disney films like Jungle Book or Pocahontas but I would also like to see some worlds based on Disney’s newer releases like Wreck it Ralph, Moana or Zootopia. Also while I hate that Disney has a big monopoly I would also like to see worlds based on Star Wars, Avatar or the Muppets though the Muppets I can see working better as a mini-game world than a world that’s connected to the main story.
@@maxtubb Jungle Book would be great. As would Tarzan, actually. And the new Disney movies would be a lot of fun too and probably more likely the old stuff anyway b
I hope I’m not overloading you with too many questions but since you and your dad talked about Fear Strikes Out what is a film that legitimately scared you to the point where you couldn’t rewatch it.
@@maxtubb no worries! I’m glad you enjoyed the episode :) honestly, there’s not been any movie so scary I wouldn’t rewatch it. Horror is easily my favorite genre and I actually really love finding movies that make my skin crawl. I’d say some of the scariest I’ve seen have been Barbarian from a few years ago, the 2017 version of It, The Shining for its feelings of dread, and The Sixth Sense when I was a kid, just to name a few.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger The Shining is definitely a scary mainly due to the hotel setting and Jack Nicholson’s performance and The Sixth Sense is scary because of the premise of a kid who can see dead people. As for movies that scare me I would have to pick An American Werewolf in London from 1981 because with horror films like The Shining and Halloween while they are also scary films, I at least know what I'm getting into when I watch those films but with American Werewolf in London I was excepting a comedy film of sorts because Jonh Landis also did Animal House and Blues Brothers which are both great comedy films but once I started the film I was completely shocked and frighted throughout experience and just the scenes alone like the nazi nightmare scene or the scene where attacks the couple, homeless guys and the guy at the subway station are enough to scare. I would also add Dracula from 1931 because while not a violent film the atmosphere of that film kind of keeps me on edge and the way that film is shot also adds to the scare factor.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger For Me I would have to pick both Dracula (1931) and American Werewolf in London (1981) because with Dracula the thing that scares me about that film is the atmosphere and Bela Logosi performance also is also scary. American Werewolf in London is scary to me because of how unexpected it was because this was the first film I every watched from John Landis since it was the Halloween season at that time so I watch and I surprised and completely terrified by the film after the scene were Jack and David are attack on in the fields and I was just as terrified but the rest of the film.
@@maxtubb honestly, I don’t really hate any movies unless they’re actively offensive/dangerous. If they promote dangerous ideas or make light of sensitive issues or things of a similar nature. I can’t really think of anything I hate simply because they didn’t connect with me. How about you?
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger While I wouldn’t say I hate this I can’t stand its impact on the Comedy genre and that is Step Brothers from Adam McKay. My biggest issue with Step Brothers is that the entire film is just one joke of 40 year olds acting like children it’s kind of funny for like 5 minutes but it gets old quick and despite this film is praise as the best comedy film which it does not deserve in my honest opinion. I also think this was the point where I started to found Will Ferrell manchild schtick to be tiring because every since that film’s success Will Ferrell has started doing schtick over and over again in his later movies after Step Brothers. The thing is I actually really like Will Ferrell and his schtick can work in some films likes Zoolander and Elf along with some other examples and Adam McKay can make great movies like Anchorman, The Other Guys and The Big Short. Overall I don’t hate Step Brothers as a film but I can’t stand its impact on the comedy genre.
@@maxtubb Yeah, Step Brothers is a tough one! It’s certainly not my favorite Will Ferrell film, but I don’t find him tiring as you do. He’s got his strengths and plays up to them, but I will say I don’t think he’s the dramatic actor that Jim Carey or Adam Sandler are, among others. His best role is definitely Buddy the Elf, and his dramatic roles have always fallen flat for me.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger I disagree in part with Will Ferrell’s serious roles falling flat because Stranger than Fiction is actually a really solid film Will Ferrell, sure I don’t like the film as much as Eternal Sunshine and Punch-Drunk Love but it still a really good film. As much as I love Elf I also recommend you watch some of Will Ferrell’s other comedy greats like Zoolander, Old School, Anchorman and The Other Guys.
Know your dad isn't a Yankees fan but Teresa became a huge Yankees supporter/fan after being in the film. Teresa talks a lot about it in her biography.
@@abrahamchen8627 yeah I heard about this! Apparently she started playing baseball too in preparation for her throwing of the first pitch at a Yankees game, though I’m sure you knew that already haha.
The Bad News Bears is truly one of the best uplifting movies because what that film does so well is creating an experience that really harkens back to the days of when you where a kid without a care in the day and it’s the perfect film to watch after having a stressful day.
Regarding the rest of the cover in this episode I would love to watch The Natural one day but the rest I’m not too sure on either to watch them or not.
Well, if you're interested in our thoughts on those movies, listen to the podcast!
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger Just finished this episode and I gotta admit I found this a fun episode even if I’m not a big fan of sports myself.
Like I said before Bad News Bears is a great uplifting film that does a great job of capturing the essence of childhood and I like hearing your thoughts on the other films like Happens every Spring, The Winning Team, Fear Strikes Out, Bang the Drum Loudly and Bingo Long.
Unfortunately outside of The Natural and maybe Pride of Yankees I can’t say I’m too interested in watching the other films because not to come as a film snob but when it comes movie art form I’m pretty critical when it comes to movies because with other art forms like Video Games to a certain degree you get as much out of it as you want but with movies it’s more of a passive experience so if I watch a bad or mediocre film then I will probably really honest and critical about a film I didn’t like because Im never going to get my time back.
But regardless this was a really fun episode of the Film Fanatic and it was fun hearing you and your dad discuss all eight of these films through baseball terminology, keep up the good work.
@@maxtubb that’s a great point. Video games have no set end to them, either. I have dropped games after 10 minutes and after 100 hours! Thanks for watching.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger What do you think of games from David Cage?
@@maxtubb I’ve actually never played his games, but I’ve heard they’re very cinematic and that certainly intrigues me. Got any recommendations?
I think that sports like baseball and boxing make for better movies because they have a lot of breaks. That allows the writers time to add character development and interractions during a match. It's not as easy in sports like soccer, basketball or tennis, where there is constant movement and the actors have little time to stand or sit down while still in the game.
@@aviad950 that’s honestly a great point that I’ve never thought about! In the case of Challengers, they literally had to split the tennis match up across the entire film to work in that development haha
Just curious but in first episode you brought up that you were a Disney and Pixar fan I was wondering if you ever heard of the video game series Kingdom Hearts since that series is a crossover with Disney and Final Fantasy?
@@maxtubb Yes, of course! I’ve played the first game and found it fun, but I need to continue on. I actually found myself wanting more Disney references.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger I really like Kingdom Hearts series too and think they’re really good RPGs though I will admit I mainly play through the series for the references to Disney movies.
With that said I’m not really a big fan RPGs since I find the gameplay repetitive and boring though outside Kingdom Hearts the only other RPGs I really like are Persona 4, Fire Emblem and Valkyria Chronicles.
Also with Kingdom Hearts 4 on the horizon are there any Disney movies you like to see turn into a playable world in Kingdom Hearts 4.
@@maxtubb I’d love to see some of my favorite Disney movies like Pinocchio or Meet the Robinsons or The Black Cauldron!
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger I think Pinocchio has a world or at least a cameo in the first Kingdom Hearts.
While Black Caldron and Meet the Robinsons are definitely some of my least favorite Disney films I do think they would make for fun worlds in KH4.
As for worlds I would like to see in KH4 I would like to see some worlds based on some classic Disney films like Jungle Book or Pocahontas but I would also like to see some worlds based on Disney’s newer releases like Wreck it Ralph, Moana or Zootopia.
Also while I hate that Disney has a big monopoly I would also like to see worlds based on Star Wars, Avatar or the Muppets though the Muppets I can see working better as a mini-game world than a world that’s connected to the main story.
@@maxtubb Jungle Book would be great. As would Tarzan, actually. And the new Disney movies would be a lot of fun too and probably more likely the old stuff anyway b
I hope I’m not overloading you with too many questions but since you and your dad talked about Fear Strikes Out what is a film that legitimately scared you to the point where you couldn’t rewatch it.
@@maxtubb no worries! I’m glad you enjoyed the episode :) honestly, there’s not been any movie so scary I wouldn’t rewatch it. Horror is easily my favorite genre and I actually really love finding movies that make my skin crawl. I’d say some of the scariest I’ve seen have been Barbarian from a few years ago, the 2017 version of It, The Shining for its feelings of dread, and The Sixth Sense when I was a kid, just to name a few.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger The Shining is definitely a scary mainly due to the hotel setting and Jack Nicholson’s performance and The Sixth Sense is scary because of the premise of a kid who can see dead people.
As for movies that scare me I would have to pick An American Werewolf in London from 1981 because with horror films like The Shining and Halloween while they are also scary films, I at least know what I'm getting into when I watch those films but with American Werewolf in London I was excepting a comedy film of sorts because Jonh Landis also did Animal House and Blues Brothers which are both great comedy films but once I started the film I was completely shocked and frighted throughout experience and just the scenes alone like the nazi nightmare scene or the scene where attacks the couple, homeless guys and the guy at the subway station are enough to scare.
I would also add Dracula from 1931 because while not a violent film the atmosphere of that film kind of keeps me on edge and the way that film is shot also adds to the scare factor.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger For Me I would have to pick both Dracula (1931) and American Werewolf in London (1981) because with Dracula the thing that scares me about that film is the atmosphere and Bela Logosi performance also is also scary.
American Werewolf in London is scary to me because of how unexpected it was because this was the first film I every watched from John Landis since it was the Halloween season at that time so I watch and I surprised and completely terrified by the film after the scene were Jack and David are attack on in the fields and I was just as terrified but the rest of the film.
Just curious but what is film you hate and cannot stand to watch?
@@maxtubb honestly, I don’t really hate any movies unless they’re actively offensive/dangerous. If they promote dangerous ideas or make light of sensitive issues or things of a similar nature. I can’t really think of anything I hate simply because they didn’t connect with me. How about you?
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger While I wouldn’t say I hate this I can’t stand its impact on the Comedy genre and that is Step Brothers from Adam McKay.
My biggest issue with Step Brothers is that the entire film is just one joke of 40 year olds acting like children it’s kind of funny for like 5 minutes but it gets old quick and despite this film is praise as the best comedy film which it does not deserve in my honest opinion.
I also think this was the point where I started to found Will Ferrell manchild schtick to be tiring because every since that film’s success Will Ferrell has started doing schtick over and over again in his later movies after Step Brothers.
The thing is I actually really like Will Ferrell and his schtick can work in some films likes Zoolander and Elf along with some other examples and Adam McKay can make great movies like Anchorman, The Other Guys and The Big Short.
Overall I don’t hate Step Brothers as a film but I can’t stand its impact on the comedy genre.
@@maxtubb Yeah, Step Brothers is a tough one! It’s certainly not my favorite Will Ferrell film, but I don’t find him tiring as you do. He’s got his strengths and plays up to them, but I will say I don’t think he’s the dramatic actor that Jim Carey or Adam Sandler are, among others. His best role is definitely Buddy the Elf, and his dramatic roles have always fallen flat for me.
@@whenthepicturesgotbigger I disagree in part with Will Ferrell’s serious roles falling flat because Stranger than Fiction is actually a really solid film Will Ferrell, sure I don’t like the film as much as Eternal Sunshine and Punch-Drunk Love but it still a really good film.
As much as I love Elf I also recommend you watch some of Will Ferrell’s other comedy greats like Zoolander, Old School, Anchorman and The Other Guys.