FIRST TIME WATCHING: A League of Their Own

How did I miss this announcement?! Here I thought the only movie last week was Final Destination...

If you liked this film I think you’d like the Major League series

During the reaction you said something about softball. Softball was definitely already going strong before the time of this movie. In fact Dottie, Kit, and the other women were playing softball, not baseball, in Oregon at the top of the 'flashback' part of the film. The first ever softball game is credited as being in 1887 and it morphed and changed until standardized rules were set in 1936, though older/other versions of the game are still played too.

next Field Dreams (1989) ?

Also, 'Secretariat'. Sports movie. Good.

The whole movie I’m like “is she not really gonna clock Madonna being in this “

So happy you watched this one Nat! Ever since I saw this when it came out it has been an all time fav of mine. You should check out Field of Dreams and Moneyball, both excellent films and well worth a watch.

I'm one of those people who doesn't watch women's sports because I think it's pointless. But to be fair, I think man's sports are pointless too.

You should watch Moneyball

Also k, now do 'Rudy'. Sports.

I really love this movie. Glad you enjoyed it. Great reaction.

Just gotta say, 1943? That woman's wild child boy would've been spanked so hard he wouldn't walk ever.

I remember watching this movie as a kid and it's still so good. I'm really glad this won the poll. Such a great film.

Rosie O'Donnell and Madonna formed a lifelong friendship while filming the movie. A quote from Rosie: "We formed a sister thing in a real way where we stay in each other's lives and touch base. She sends gifts to my kids on their birthdays, and my kids show all their friends: 'This is a gift card from Madonna! '"

If you watch over the credits you see actual players of the league playing ball at the reunion.

I knew when you marveled at Mae's dancing you had no idea lol! Great reax, I hope this turns into a theme week soon with baseball season fast approaching. Highly recommend Major League and Moneyball among others.

*Nat realizing during the credits that Mae was Madonna*

Love your reaction to this. I knew some things would get you, even before hearing you have a little sister. After the telegram scene and it cut to Dottie crying in her room, I was saying, "Keep that tissue out, Natalie. Here comes Bob..." lol I also had forgotten (duhhh, derp) that you've lived in NY state. I'm only one state away and I've never been to Cooperstown (bucket list!). On that last play where Dottie dropped the ball, she HAD TO TAG Kit out - can't just touch the base/home plate on that play. Dottie tagged Kit but dropped the ball so it doesn't count. Was it intentional? ? ? ? And since Kit was the batter, that was an inside-the-park home run, which is even more rare than a triple play (3 outs in one play). Just going to once again suggest another baseball movie since it's about that time of year. THE SANDLOT is more comedic, yes, but basically just as heartwarming as this film. I think you'll fall in love with the kids (yeah, kids!) and the story too.

Yeah I feel the same way. I love sports movies because they cut out all the boring parts of live sports looool

Lots of great characters, Mae is played by Madonna

Great movie choice can't wait to watch the reaction. If you're looking for more good female led sports entertainment I highly recommend the TV show GLOW, it's 3 seasons with 10 episodes each, and exceptional. If you want more Lori Petty I recommend the movie Tank Girl (more of a cult classic then a great film, but a lot of fun to watch) EDIT: Also, there is an Amazon series version of "A League Of Their Own" that is about to release it's second and final season. It was really good as well.

This makes me wonder, since the start and end of this movie are set there, Nat, given you're from CNY: have you ever been to Cooperstown? Even if you don't check out the Baseball Hall of Fame, it's a beautiful town. Plus, the Ommegang Brewery is there and that's well worth a visit. Last time I was up there, there was a jazz festival at the brewery. Really cool place to visit. EDIT: Welp, you seemingly answered my question in the reaction! That'll teach me to pose those questions before actually starting the reaction! Ha! EDIT 2: I always forget that Tea Leoni is essentially an extra in this, as one of the random players for Racine. EDIT 3: "Are these two gonna...?" (regarding Hanks and Davis) I believe in the original script, there was a bit of a romantic subplot with those two characters but, thankfully, they realized that would be a great way to make their two leads unlikable since you'd have your main character cheating on her husband who was fighting in the war overseas, and they ditched it.

Love this movie so much. Doesn't matter how many times I've seen it, there's one scene that gets me every time.

Oh man I LOVE this movie. It's so great. Women supporting women. And drunk Tom Hanks.

Happy Feature Friday Nat. Haven't seen this one since it came out, so I'm looking forward to re-visiting it with you 😊 Forgot how good this movie was Nat. A lot of now familiar faces in the cast, and some great lines, both funny and emotional. Definitely a Friday night movie that we needed. And Hans Zimmer back in the days when he wrote thematic material for orchestra. He wrote some amazing scores back then. I miss those days ha ha 😄 Thanks as always for all your great reactions this week Nat 💛