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- Kingpin (1996) American brothers Peter and Bobby Farrelly helmed the sports comedy film Kingpin in 1996 from a script by Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan.
- The Big Lebowski (1998) One of the greatest bowling movies of all time, The Big Lebowski by the Coen Brothers, has become a cult classic. Some may find this proclamation odd, given that bowling plays no significant role in the story.
- Dreamer (1979) Noel Nosseck’s Dreamer, from 1979, is an underappreciated masterpiece in the genre of sports movies. In this film, Tim Matheson plays Harold “Dreamer” Nottingham, a bowling alley worker with professional bowling aspirations.
- Alley Cats Strike (2000) This Disney Channel original movie is a nostalgic trip for anyone who grew up in the early 2000s. Filmmaker Rod Daniel uses a bowling alley as a setting to explore the evergreen topics of friendship, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
- 161 votes. Kingpin. When it comes to cult classics about bowling, one film stands out with its unique blend of dark comedy and unforgettable characters. Starring Woody Harrelson as a washed-up former bowling prodigy and Randy Quaid as his naive Amish sidekick, the film takes viewers on a wild ride through the cutthroat world of professional ten-pin tournaments.
- 153 votes. The Big Lebowski. An uproarious blend of crime caper, stoner humor, and ten-pin action, this 1998 masterpiece is often lauded for its unforgettable ensemble cast led by Jeff Bridges.
- 25 votes. Alley Cats Strike! An early 2000s television film that showcases the competitive spirit found within high school bowling leagues. The film follows a group of outcasts who band together to form an unlikely team with the shared goal of winning their school's first-ever championship.
- 7 votes. 12 Pound Balls. An indie gem in the world of ten-pin comedies, this 2017 release stars Jessica Kozak as Emily Baardsson, a struggling bowler desperate to win a tournament to save her family's failing alley.
Before you yell at me, remember he is competing with bowlers who have had very short careers and bowlers who are still currently playing. Statistically speaking Barnes and Lohmann are the two best fast bowlers ever. McGrath is at 3, Hadlee at 4 and Steyn at 5. I largely agree with those three being there.
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- Ingredient #1: It All Starts with Good Writing.
- Ingredient #2: Directing with A Vision.
- Ingredient #3: Actors That Bring The Story to Life.
- Ingredient #4: Cinematography That Awes and inspires.
- Ingredient #5: Production Value That Supports The Scope of The Film.
- What Makes Good Production Value?
- How Production Value Affects The Overall Quality of A Film.
- Now You Know How to Create A Great Film!
In case you didn’t know, every great movie starts with a great script. Almost every movie that gets made has to start with a script. Unless it’s a big franchise tentpole movie a studio has planned for years (I’m looking at you, fourth Spider-Man reboot!), you need a locked script written before you can start working on a movie. Without a script, ho...
Did you know that the only two requirements to be a director are to 1) have a vision and 2)be able to communicate it to your team? A directing teacher in college told our class this once, and I never forgot it. That’s because it’s true; the director doesn’t have to know how to light a scene, work a camera, or edit the film. Does it help if they see...
As film is a human art form, no film would be complete without at least some type of human story for us to relate to. One of Earth’s most successful production companies is known for doing precisely that, but with non-human characters; I’m talking about Pixar, of course! It doesn’t matter if we’re watching a Pixar movie about anthropomorphized bugs...
Cinematographyis the art of photographing moving pictures. We refer to it as “the shots” of a movie. The cinematographer, or director of photography, is the person in charge of the visual look and feel of the film and works closely with the director to tell the story on the page in the style of the director’s vision. They can operate the camera the...
Movies are intended to transport you to another world; as a visual and auditory medium, all film elements should work together to immerse the audience in the story. This is why the film’s overall production value should support the story’s scope. Production value is the combination of all the elements that create the world of a movie coming togethe...
We just mentioned filming a feature film on an iPhone. If you’re filming an indie feature about skateboarding teens, filming with iPhone-quality footage is an interesting and informed creative choice that affects the overall production value. If you tried to film something like, say, Avengers Endgame on an iPhone, the production value of the footag...
Think about a movie that looks amazing; the cast is full of talented actors, and the visual effects are stunning. There’s one problem – none of the dialogue lines up with the actor’s mouths, and everyone is talking with a five-second delay. Watching this movie would drive you insane – and ruin an otherwise beautiful, fantastic movie. Imagine you’ve...
That’s it! That’s all the ingredients you need to bake up a good movie. What are you waiting for? Get cooking! Just kidding – obviously, so much more goes into creating a film. There are so many choices on so many levels – we barely broke the surface of everything that goes into making a movie, let alone a good one. Instead, the larger point I was ...
- Photo: Gramercy Pictures. 9 votes. The Big Lebowski. In the quirky comedy The Big Lebowski, Jeff Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), also known as The Dude, gets unwittingly entangled in a complex kidnapping case.
- Photo: Universal Pictures. 6 votes. Uncle Buck. In the heart of Chicago's suburbs, Uncle Buck (John Candy) is an unconventional, fun-loving bachelor. Suddenly tasked with overseeing his brother's three children, he finds himself in the midst of family chaos.
- Photo: Paramount Vantage. 6 votes. There Will Be Blood. Set amidst the rugged American West landscape, There Will Be Blood unfolds as a historical drama of epic proportions.
- Photo: Lars and the Real Girl. 4 votes. Lars and the Real Girl. In the quirky dramedy Lars and the Real Girl, Lars Lindstrom (Ryan Gosling) is an awkwardly shy young man in a tight-knit midwestern town.
Jul 5, 2023 · Fast bowling, an art mastered by the cricket legends, demands more than just raw talent—it requires the perfect blend of fitness and power in the shoulders. While the ability to release the ball quickly might be innate, budding fast bowlers can undoubtedly hone their skills by investing in their fitness levels.
Apr 25, 2020 · Fast bowlers go through a lot of injuries also, but it is all a part and parcel of the game. If you want to make a comeback you need to be really strong, determined, disciplined and committed to ...
