We've all felt it - that catch in our throat during Field of Dreams when Ray Kinsella asks his father, "Hey dad, you wanna have a catch?" or the surge of emotion when Mufasa's spirit appears to remind Simba who he is. Few relationships in cinema are as complex, nuanced, and emotionally resonant as those … Continue reading Father/Son Stories That Will Bring You to Tears: Hollywood’s Most Powerful Family Bonds
Field of Dreams
A Voice for the Ages: Remembering James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones, the actor whose commanding bass voice and powerful presence captivated audiences for over seven decades, passed away on September 9, 2024, at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93 years old. Born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones overcame a severe childhood stutter to become one of … Continue reading A Voice for the Ages: Remembering James Earl Jones
A to Z Challenge – Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams 1989 Directed by Phil Alden Robinson Quick Synopsis... Kevin Costner stars as an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play. James Earl Jones … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Field of Dreams
The Confusing Middle 