In the early 80s, baseball films were rare, with 1976’s "The Bad News Bears" being the most notable. But Barry Levinson’s 1984 Oscar-nominated film "The Natural" sparked a resurgence, leading to over 18 baseball-themed films in the next decade. What appears at first as a traditional sports movie reveals deeper, artistic layers, transforming into an American fable and a crowd-pleasing fairytale.
Join Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Nicholas Pepin and Ben Carpenter as they dive into "The Natural" from 1984 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast. Grab some peanuts and cracker jack, and enjoy!
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