SummaryThe comedy series from Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham about the 1940s All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is a reimagining of Penny Marshall's 1992 film of the same name.
SummaryThe comedy series from Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham about the 1940s All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is a reimagining of Penny Marshall's 1992 film of the same name.
The result is a show that is more fun than the original. This “A League of Their Own” is able to explore and laugh with more of its characters, finding their depth, celebrating their new-found freedoms, but also casting an unflinching gaze on the ways their society still held them back—not just as women, but also as lesbian or bi people, Black women, and Latinas.
This movie is going to be great because I have a different feeling. There is a lot to think about. Everything seems to be fine, but there are many wandering thoughts, there are many things to pay attention to, but it is beautiful
A League of Their Own isn’t just another remake. It’s taken its source material and helped it blossom into something much more nuanced and relevant. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might even learn something about baseball.
The exploration of their, and others’, sexuality becomes as driving a force of League‘s narrative as the Peaches’ underdog quest to reach the championship. Lest this all sound too mopey and serious, rest assured that the series comes alive on and off the baseball field, with a vivid mix of colorful personalities taking wild swings at life, convincing themselves this is all real and that it’s OK to want something and live your dream. [15 - 28 Aug 2022, p.4]
This series casts a refreshingly queer and diverse eye on all the knotty stuff director Penny Marshall left out of her 1992 tribute to women in baseball. But even when the creators fumble the ball by reducing characters to social agendas, their intentions are honorable.
This new League(*) is interesting and fun in many ways, with a strong cast highlighted by D’Arcy Carden from The Good Place. But in attempting to improve on perfection — or, at least, to point out the imperfections of the mainstream movie studio comedy system of the early Nineties — the show reveals some large flaws of its own.
Partly hampered by their fealty to the original film, Jacobson and co-creator Will Graham don’t swing for the fences. Instead, the eight-episode first season of “A League of Their Own” is, say, a solid single up the middle. At least they didn’t strike out; a second season could hold much potential.
It seems to be a comedy film with a positive feel and showing sports events. Movies about sports that show the events of life in the past leave a pleasant impression on people.
The comedic genius of Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham shines brightly in "A League of Their Own (2022)," a delightful series set in the nostalgic world of the 1940s All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. This reimagining of Penny Marshall's iconic 1992 film breathes new life into the beloved story, infusing it with fresh perspectives, humor, and heart. Jacobson and Graham's creative vision brings a modern twist to this classic tale of female empowerment, camaraderie, and the love of the game. "A League of Their Own (2022)" is a charming homage to the trailblazing women athletes of the past, blending nostalgia with contemporary wit in a way that captivates audiences and leaves them rooting for the team every step of the way.
The show breaks what was great about the original movie.
Silly modern-day identity politics, anachronic situations... bad writing.
This is nothing but a shoehorned load of garbage. A classic feminist movie ruined by these garbage inserts.
I can't believe I gave it more than 5 minutes, but I give each show I watch at least 2 episodes. The show is awful.