Let's Play Ball! continues its season here on We Drink & We Watch Things, and this week, we're stepping up to the plate with a film that changed the game: "Moneyball." Forget the magic of cornfields; we're diving into the data-driven world of sabermetrics, proving that sometimes, the smartest play isn't always the flashiest. Grab your drink and get ready for a deep dive into the business of baseball!

This week, we're dissecting why "Moneyball" isn't just a great baseball movie, but a compelling underdog story. We'll be talking about Brad Pitt's nuanced performance as Billy Beane, Jonah Hill's surprisingly dramatic turn, and how a real-life strategy managed to revolutionize an entire sport. We'll chat about the tension, the triumphs, and how a bunch of "rejected island of misfit toys" challenged the old guard. It's about more than just numbers; it's about challenging tradition.

If you're a baseball fanatic who loves the strategy side, a fan of sharp screenwriting, or just curious about how an unlikely team found success against all odds, then this episode is for you. We're blending our appreciation for this smart, engaging film with our usual casual banter, making this a thoughtful and entertaining installment in our Let's Play Ball! series. You can't help but be romantic about baseball... and this movie!

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Batter up! We're swinging into a brand new month here on @wedrinkandwewatchthings, and for July, we're soaking up all those summer vibes with Let's Play Ball! – a deep dive into some of the best baseball movies that we haven't covered already. And what better way to step up to the plate than with the ultimate classic, "Field of Dreams?" Grab your favorite ballpark snack (and a drink, of course), because this one's a home run.

This week, we're lacing up our cleats and heading to the cornfields to talk about this beloved film. We'll be exploring its magical realism, the powerful father-son themes that get us every time, and why it continues to resonate with fans, even decades later. We'll chat about Kevin Costner's iconic role, the timeless quote, and whether building a baseball field in your backyard is actually a good idea (spoiler: probably not, but it looks great in the movies).

If you're a baseball purist, someone who appreciates a good cry at the movies, or just curious about why this film holds such a special place in cinematic history, then you're in the right dugout. We're blending our nostalgic appreciation with our usual conversational style, making this the perfect start to our month-long celebration of America's pastime on the big screen. Is this heaven? No, it's just our podcast!

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Just June is wrapping up its random cinematic adventures here on @wedrinkandwewatchthings, and for our grand finale, we're getting meta (and maybe a little messy) with "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent." This one was a bit of a ride, with Mackenzie having an absolute blast and Lemar... well, Lemar had some thoughts about its meta-ness. Grab your drink and prepare for a discussion that might be as divided as our opinions on the film itself!

This week, we're dissecting the movie where Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage/Nicky, trying to save himself (and his family) from a very enthusiastic fan. We'll be talking about the sheer audacity of the concept, the moments where it truly shines (like when Pedro Pascal appears), and where it perhaps falls a little flat for some. Mackenzie will gush about the humor and the sheer joy of seeing Cage lean into his own legend and Pedro Pascal fully commit to his Nick Cage obsession, while Lemar will offer his perspective on whether it truly lands as a smart meta-commentary or just a fun diversion. Expect laughs, some head-scratching, and plenty of "only Nic Cage" moments.

If you're a devoted Cage-head, curious about how Hollywood tackles self-parody, have a crush on Pascal, or just want to hear a good-natured debate between two friends who saw the same movie very differently, then this is your episode. We're blending our wildly divergent experiences with our usual casual banter, making this the perfect, slightly chaotic send-off to Just June

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