Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Trouble With the Curve’: Old-School Baseball Scouting Versus Sabermetrics

Clint Eastwood’s latest film, is a new addition to the pantheon of American baseball movies.
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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PG-13 | | Drama, Sport | 21 September 2012 (USA)

“Trouble With the Curve,” produced by and also starring Clint Eastwood, in 2012, was a worthy newcomer to the pantheon of American baseball movies. Eastwood got back to doing what he'd done best for the past couple of decades—playing grouchy old men who’ve still got skills that shouldn’t be bet against just yet.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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