• By Rob Norwood
• Posted Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Film Series at Reynolda Manor Library

You don't have to love sports to enjoy these great movies. Please join us in the Reynolda Manor Library Auditorium for this series of movies based on books.

The Natural
June 14 at 6 pm.
A talented baseball player gets sidelined for a number of years. After he is able to get back in the game, his life eventually gets back on track. Based on the book by Bernard Malamud. Starring Robert Redford, Glenn Close, Robert Duvall and Kim Basinger. 1984, Rated PG.
"A film filled with magic, wonder and awe." - LA Times.
"Recommended." - Video Librarian.
Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
For more information about this film click here.

Field of Dreams
June 21 at 6:45 pm.
A farmer follows his heart and creates a ball field in his corn field. His unusual venture heals several wounded souls. Based on the book by W. P. Kinsella. Starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, and Amy Madigan. 1989, Rated PG.
"An emotional home-run." - Denver Post.
"Magical and moving." - Newsweek.
Oscar nomination for Best Picture.
For more information about this film click here.

Moneyball
June 28 at 6:15 pm.
The manager of the Oakland A's baseball team takes a unique approach to team building, which goes against the grain of the establishment but creates a winning team. Based on the book by Michael Lewis. Starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. 2011, Rated PG-13.
"Smart, intense and moving" - Roger Ebert.
"A thinking person's baseball movie." - Orlando Sentinel.
"One of the freshest and smartest sports movies in years." - Newsday.
For more information about this film click here.