tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post7379753374100748150..comments2024-01-07T09:36:51.796-08:00Comments on Chess, Comics, Crosswords, Books, Music, Cinema: Million Dollar Arm, 2014Prashant C. Trikannadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-87650484201132602522015-11-07T06:28:32.519-08:002015-11-07T06:28:32.519-08:00Moira, I think you'll like this film. You'...Moira, I think you'll like this film. You'll get a glimpse of rural India as it really is. The movie is mildly entertaining and that works in its favour.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-25609797894328189202015-11-06T09:37:51.844-08:002015-11-06T09:37:51.844-08:00I had never come across this film, but really like...I had never come across this film, but really like the sound of it. As you say, nice for family watching. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-82414472252539875272015-11-02T19:49:28.045-08:002015-11-02T19:49:28.045-08:00Not at all, Elgin. I remember John Ford, though va...Not at all, Elgin. I remember John Ford, though vaguely, but I know I have seen HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY starring the recently deceased Maureen O'Hara. I might have had a copy of Richard Llewellyn's novel, too, though I can't say I read it. <br /><br />I enjoyed THE ROOKIE partly because I like Dennis Quaid as an actor. His character proves that you are never too old to realise your dreams and ambitions.<br /><br />By the way, it never occurred to me to use the term "pitcher" in my review, the equivalent of which in cricket is "bowler."Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-14817541848221078562015-11-02T09:54:18.616-08:002015-11-02T09:54:18.616-08:00I hope I didn’t spoil the movie for anyone. I thin...I hope I didn’t spoil the movie for anyone. I think people will enjoy the journey of the characters from the search for cricket players to the attempt to convert them to baseball players. Another word about the farewell scene, it reminded me of some of the films of John Ford. He had a lot of family scenes with people leaving, or returning, that were quite touching (How Green Was My Valley, The Searchers, Fort Apache). I will look for LAGAAN. And here’s one for you, THE ROOKIE, starring Dennie Quaid as a high school teacher and former student athlete, who gets a second chance to try out for a major league baseball team. It too is from the Walt Disney company.Elgin Bleeckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417587392887691664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-36406318066655355022015-11-02T00:51:29.307-08:002015-11-02T00:51:29.307-08:00Elgin, you summed up the film very well. I didn...Elgin, you summed up the film very well. I didn't go into details for fear of spoiling the movie. The farewell scenes are exactly as they take place in villages and towns, and even in cities. I'm glad you enjoyed the film. Have you seen "Lagaan" (2001) which was nominated for an Oscar? Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-41911795920416454042015-11-02T00:47:41.139-08:002015-11-02T00:47:41.139-08:00Oscar, the last two decades have seen many such fi...Oscar, the last two decades have seen many such films. I recommend "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and "The Hundred Foot Journey."Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-76508630844940616962015-11-02T00:45:48.101-08:002015-11-02T00:45:48.101-08:00Thank you, Richard! That's very nice of you. I...Thank you, Richard! That's very nice of you. I hope you have a very happy November and end of year.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-24413363558335930822015-11-01T12:52:46.773-08:002015-11-01T12:52:46.773-08:00Prashant – I borrowed a DVD and enjoyed this movie...Prashant – I borrowed a DVD and enjoyed this movie. It could have easily gone off the rails, but it handled the story of Rinku and Dinesh with a lot of respect. Those guys must be amazing athletes to have progressed that quickly. I particularly liked the farewell scenes with their families, but wished the movie spent more time in India. Alan Arkin as an old talent scout and Pitobash as a man with a dream to be a coach were both funny without going over the edge. Thanks for reviewing it.Elgin Bleeckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417587392887691664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-23219456863948928282015-11-01T11:06:40.605-08:002015-11-01T11:06:40.605-08:00I like films like this and need to see it.I like films like this and need to see it.Oscar Casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328166606910469945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-58445132876277628972015-10-31T19:43:44.079-07:002015-10-31T19:43:44.079-07:00Off topic, butnjust wanted to wish you a very happ...Off topic, butnjust wanted to wish you a very happy last day of October!Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-13947849392206559952015-10-31T07:42:00.144-07:002015-10-31T07:42:00.144-07:00Sergio, you're welcome. I'd like to know y...Sergio, you're welcome. I'd like to know your thoughts on the film. It has a good bit of fun.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-28123504059280765152015-10-31T07:40:40.480-07:002015-10-31T07:40:40.480-07:00Tracy, you will enjoy the film. I liked the blend ...Tracy, you will enjoy the film. I liked the blend of cricket and baseball in the film.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-25841884208711625482015-10-31T07:18:33.368-07:002015-10-31T07:18:33.368-07:00Yvette, Bill Paxton has a small role in the film. ...Yvette, Bill Paxton has a small role in the film. He plays a reluctant baseball coach to the boys. I have never seen MAD MEN but Jon Hamm is passable. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-91777725724183690162015-10-31T07:03:16.266-07:002015-10-31T07:03:16.266-07:00Elgin, you will like the beginning, especially JB&...Elgin, you will like the beginning, especially JB's tour of India to select the two boys. You will witness a small but a very real part of India.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-77900981592419545422015-10-31T07:00:31.802-07:002015-10-31T07:00:31.802-07:00Col, you won't be disappointed. One for the fa...Col, you won't be disappointed. One for the family.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-28986339463964743652015-10-31T06:59:40.710-07:002015-10-31T06:59:40.710-07:00Margot, there are several Indian elements in the f...Margot, there are several Indian elements in the film, which largely plays out in your part of the world. It's a nice and entertaining movie.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-88271271246921420892015-10-30T04:25:12.594-07:002015-10-30T04:25:12.594-07:00I definitely want to see this now - thanks Prashan...I definitely want to see this now - thanks Prashant. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-79362820134163014742015-10-29T20:03:44.991-07:002015-10-29T20:03:44.991-07:00Sounds very good, Prashant. I had heard of the mov...Sounds very good, Prashant. I had heard of the movie but did not know much about the story.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-51313384374264953972015-10-29T18:23:54.613-07:002015-10-29T18:23:54.613-07:00I had only vaguely heard of this film, Prashant. B...I had only vaguely heard of this film, Prashant. But I wouldn't have paid too much attention because I don't much like Jon Hamm. (Hated MAD MEN.) But still, since you liked it so much, I'll keep an eye out. I love baseball. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-15296801354093459802015-10-29T08:06:50.377-07:002015-10-29T08:06:50.377-07:00I caught a bit of this movie last week on cable an...I caught a bit of this movie last week on cable and it looked good. But since I came in somewhere in the middle, I shut it off. I want to see the whole thing from the beginning. I will check it out this week – which, coincidentally, is the week of the World Series.Elgin Bleeckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417587392887691664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-65831807785913382042015-10-29T03:30:34.362-07:002015-10-29T03:30:34.362-07:00Never heard of this one Prashant, I'll check i...Never heard of this one Prashant, I'll check it out, thanks.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-82531584925649167782015-10-28T06:58:55.590-07:002015-10-28T06:58:55.590-07:00Oh, this sounds like a terrific film, Prashant! An...Oh, this sounds like a terrific film, Prashant! And it's nice to know that it is also authentically Indian. I'm not overly knowledgeable about cricket, but the human story here is fascinating. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-59375392435713266022015-10-27T20:22:07.443-07:002015-10-27T20:22:07.443-07:00Charles, as far as I know, it didn't come to t...Charles, as far as I know, it didn't come to the theatres here. The film is entertaining. I realised baseball is no cakewalk. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-11299913006557207022015-10-27T20:18:37.718-07:002015-10-27T20:18:37.718-07:00David, thank you. There are no major characters in...David, thank you. There are no major characters in the film and the plot is uncomplicated.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-30284518367223107722015-10-27T13:33:27.792-07:002015-10-27T13:33:27.792-07:00I'd heard of this film but had forgotten about...I'd heard of this film but had forgotten about it. I wonder how wide a distribution it had. Looks like it's well worth a view.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.com