Michael Basta

1 month ago | doomrocket.substack.com | Michael Basta |Nate Fisher |Carson Lund |Jarrod Jones

Carson Lund's Eephus is a tranquil, punchy, oddly wonderful film about change explored through the traditions of America's favorite pastime — bravado, bench-warming, booze, all of it. When you watch a baseball picture, you have natural expectations. You can count on at least one jockstrap yuk if it's a comedy. If it's a drama, horns will play over sepia-toned shots of the stands, home plate, and the dugout.

1 month ago | letterboxd.com | Carson Lund |Michael Basta |Duke Johnson

Batter up, film buffs! We’ve made it through the grand slam of awards season, have slid into Northern Hemisphere spring and the umpire has officially signaled us as “SAFE”. If you’re wondering about all of these baseball metaphors, it’s not just because the new Major League Baseball season starts next week—we’re pitching an ace new film centered on the sport itself to add to your watchlists.