Here Comes "Nuke" LaLoosh

The Reel Deal on Bull Durham

Faces of the Film: Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins

What's the Reel Deal?: Bull Durham takes us into the quest for the majors. A rag-tag team with a love for the game comes together to share their passion. A young and talented pitcher who is a prospect for the majors needs to work on fixing his game. A veteran is brought to the team to guide him through the ins and outs of major league baseball. 

Standing on the Podium: Silver. This one has a lot of laughs and complete nonsense attached to the game. However, one thing the movie does a great job of is showing the world the dreams, aspirations and pains of a life in baseball. If you haven't seen this one it is worth a watch.

Wild Thing...You Make My Heart Sing

The Reel Deal on Major League

Faces of the Film: Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen and Corbin Bernsen

What's the Reel Deal?: Major League brings us something that none of our other films have. Major League takes us to the pros. The only problem of course is that this film tracks the worst baseball team in history. A blend of the worst players in the league all come together to show what a baseball team is really made of.

Standing on the Podium: Bronze. This one is filled with some great laughs but for baseball fans out there the movie almost turns the sport itself into a joke. Take it or leave it.

If you build it, he will come

The Reel Deal on Field of Dreams

Faces of the Film: Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones and Ray Liotta

What's the Reel Deal?: This one is a strange blend. Without a doubt one of the great baseball flicks.An Iowa corn farmer starts hearing voices and decides to decimate his fields in order to build a baseball diamond. Everyone thinks he is crazy until some unexpected guests begin to show up and play on the diamond. The Chicago White Sox!

Standing on the Podium: Silver. This movie dives into some history of baseball and passes along the passion that people can have for the game. James Earl Jones and Costner deliver a stellar performance. Definitely worth checking out.

The Sandlot

The Reel Deal on The Sandlot

Faces of the Film: Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar and Patrick Renna

What's the Reel Deal?: The Sandlot is a throwback to all the kids that have ever played neighborhood baseball. The story of a young group of kids that dare to get their long last balls back from the grouchy neighborhood senior and his menacing dog. 

Standing on the Podium: Silver. This movie warms the heart and brings back fond memories of childhood exploits. It is a great movie for the family that the kids will enjoy but it is a kids film and lacks some of the nitty gritty nature that baseball has to offer. If you haven't ever seen it give it a shot.

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

The Reel Deal Hits Baseball Flicks

Spring is here and it brings the excitement of a new baseball season along with it. Here at Reel Deal we see no better way than to celebrate with some of the greatest baseball flicks of all time. From funny to family we will cover some of the best the genre has to offer. Please leave us suggestions as to what your favorite baseball flicks are so that we might consider them in the reviews. See you next week!

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...

The Reel Deal on Star Wars

Faces of the Film:  Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher

What's the Reel Deal?: Star Wars hit the box office by storm in the late 70's. Everyone saw this film and for the younger generation most saw it several times. The age old story of a damsel in distress done in space. All the key characters are there: the smuggler, the wizard, the knight, the monster, and of course a deep dark villain.

Standing on the Podium: Gold. Since it's original release Star Wars has given birth to a seemingly endless franchise. If you have never seen the film that started it all, forget all the hype, sit back, and enjoy a fun filled action/sci-fi/adventure flick. If you have seen it before...go watch it again.This one embodies everything that a summer blockbuster would hope to be.

What Do Booby Traps, Nazis and Biblical Artifacts Have In Common?

The Reel Deal on 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

Faces of the Film: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen and Paul Freeman

What's the Reel Deal?: George Lucas steps out of space and into adventure. The tale of an everyday superhero of sorts. Dr. Jones is an esteemed archaeologist by day and a temple raider by night. Fighting off danger and disaster wherever he goes in the hopes of obtaining yet another long lost artifact. In this first film of the series Indiana Jones is off in search of the long lost Ark of the Covenant. 

Standing on the Podium: Gold. If you have never experienced an Indiana Jones flick you need to check this one out. Arguably the best of the 4 film series this film will make you laugh, cheer and cling to your seat with excitement the whole way through. Go get this film!!!