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24-412: John Lee Hancock Jr. (born December 15, 1956) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the films The Rookie (2002), The Alamo (2004), The Blind Side (2009), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), The Founder (2016), The Highwaymen (2019), The Little Things (2021), and Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022). He also wrote the screenplay for the film A Perfect World (1993). Hancock

48-497: A baseball at 98 mph (158 km/h). The lead scout tells Jim he could be signed to a minor-league deal. Lorri finds out after getting two phone messages from the Tampa Bay scouts. Jim tells his father - with whom he still has a cold relationship - who again tries to dissuade him. Lorri is also reluctant to let Jim go, citing his home responsibilities, but after seeing how Jim is inspiring their son, Hunter, she allows him to go. Jim

72-542: A film about the life of P. L. Travers and her difficult negotiations with Walt Disney over adapting her novel Mary Poppins into a feature film . He also directed The Founder (2016), about the McDonald's fast food chain, and co-wrote the upcoming musical film The Goree Girls . In 2019 he directed his first Netflix movie The Highwaymen . Hancock also directed the pilot of the television series Paradise Lost , which premiered on April 13, 2020. His latest film

96-475: A five-year absence from directing spent honing his screenwriting skills, Hancock returned to both his football and Christian roots with 2009's The Blind Side , a biographical sports drama film starring Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher , a homeless, 350-pound African-American teenager who ended up becoming the Baltimore Ravens' first-round pick in the 2009 NFL draft, and Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy,

120-398: A short story by Stephen King, which appears in the collection If It Bleeds , the film follows a boy who befriends an older billionaire who lives in his small town. When the man dies, the boy finds himself able to communicate with his friend from the grave by leaving voicemails on the iPhone that was buried with him. Uncredited writing roles The Rookie (2002 film) The Rookie

144-434: A weighted average score 72 out of 100 based on 31 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. The film was filmed in 2.40:1 widescreen. The film was released on VHS and DVD on August 27, 2002. The film was filmed in 2.40:1 widescreen where approximately half of the units show the film in its original 2.40:1 aspect ratio and while

168-436: A well-off Memphis woman who makes room in her life for Oher. With a budget of $ 29 million, the film grossed over $ 309 million, becoming Hancock's highest-grossing film to date, and received two Academy Award nominations for Best Picture and Best Actress, with Bullock winning the latter award . Bullock also won Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe awards for her portrayal of Tuohy. In 2013 Hancock directed Saving Mr. Banks ,

192-419: Is The Little Things , a 2021 neo-noir crime thriller written, directed and produced by Hancock and Mark Johnson . The plot follows two police officers ( Denzel Washington and Rami Malek ) who try to catch a serial killer in 1990s Los Angeles; the film also stars Jared Leto as their top suspect and Natalie Morales as another detective. In 2022, he wrote and directed Mr. Harrigan's Phone . Based on

216-561: Is a 2002 American sports drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and produced by Walt Disney Pictures . It is based on the true story of Jim Morris who debuted in Major League Baseball at age 35. The film stars Dennis Quaid as Morris, alongside Rachel Griffiths , Jay Hernandez , Angus T. Jones , and Brian Cox . It was released in the United States on March 29, 2002. The film was filmed in 2.40:1 widescreen. Jim Morris

240-475: Is initially assigned to the minor league Class AA Orlando Rays but quickly moves up to the Class AAA Durham Bulls . Concerned for his family due to mounting bills, he decides to give up, but Lorri talks him out of it. Jim gets inspired again when he views his own interview on television and watches a Little League Baseball game, remembering the love for baseball he had as a kid. In September, Jim

264-409: Is the son of a career Navy man who moves the family from Hollywood, Florida , to Big Lake, Texas . Jim is a skilled pitcher, though his father disapproves of his dream of making it to Major League Baseball . The town to which Jim's family moved, Big Lake, has lost its love for baseball, preferring football. Thus, he is unable to play baseball in high school. He later gets a chance when he is drafted by

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288-576: Is told that the Major League club has called him up and they will be playing in Texas against the Rangers . He calls his wife, who informs the town. Having told her of the dress code for players, Jim finds his sports coat, a necktie, and his St. Rita (the saint of impossible dreams) medal hanging in his locker when he arrives. His family, high school players, and many townspeople go to the game. Jim impresses many of

312-585: The Milwaukee Brewers , but he tears up his shoulder, ending his lifelong dream. In 1999, Jim, married with three children, is a high school science teacher and head baseball coach. His team, the Big Lake Owls, is unsuccessful, with many of his players being skilled but unmotivated. One day after practice, the team catcher offers to play catch with Jim. There, it is revealed that Jim may still have his fastball . The Owls believe that Jim could possibly pitch in

336-553: The California bar exam and practice law in California, Hancock instead held numerous non-legal jobs those next few years, took acting classes, and worked in local theater. He debuted as both a screenwriter and director with 1991's Hard Time Romance , and another screenplay he wrote in 1991 was noticed by Clint Eastwood and went on to become A Perfect World directed by Eastwood and starring Eastwood and Kevin Costner. He went on to produce

360-554: The NFL). Throughout high school and when home from college, John worked in his grandfather's pipe fabrication shop, located near the industrial refineries of his hometown, Texas City, Texas. Hancock received his bachelor's degree in English from Baylor in 1979 and earned a J.D. degree from Baylor Law School in 1982. After working in a Houston law firm for four years, he decided to pursue screenwriting and moved to Los Angeles. Choosing not to take

384-593: The ball with which he got the strikeout, and the two repair their relationship. The Big Lake High School trophy case displays Jim's major league jersey. It is then mentioned that Jim pitched in the major leagues for two seasons before retiring and returning to teaching in Texas. Filming took place from March 26, 2001, to June 11, 2001. The film was filmed in Texas . The film was filmed in 2.40:1 widescreen. Apart from scenes filmed at The Ballpark in Arlington , locations included

408-472: The coaches in warm-ups with his fastball, and late in the game, with Tampa Bay losing badly, Jim is called in to pitch to Royce Clayton and end the inning. Jim gets a strikeout against Clayton on three straight fastballs. After the game, he gets interviewed by the press and notices that his father has come to the game. Jim's father admits how special it is to see his son play in the majors and apologizes for not supporting Jim before. Jim thanks him and gives him

432-493: The critically acclaimed My Dog Skip before finding widespread recognition as director of The Rookie , which won an ESPY in 2002 for "Best Sports Movie" and was both critically and commercially successful. He also wrote the screenplay for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and directed The Alamo , a remake of the 1960 film . It starred Dennis Quaid , Billy Bob Thornton , Jason Patric and Patrick Wilson . After

456-613: The following: Most of the population portrayed in this movie of Big Lake, Texas were fictional. Only the baseball team and those directly connected were based on real people. The Bulls game was shot in Round Rock, Texas at the Dell Diamond . The tryout scenes were filmed at Taylor High School in Taylor, Texas . The Orlando Rays game was shot at Austin ISD 's Nelson Field . The oilfield scene

480-475: The lead characters of the show. In addition to Hartnett and Regan, actors Barbara Hershey , Nick Nolte , Gail Bean, Danielle Deadwyler and Shane McRae were cast in supporting roles. On December 16, 2019, it was announced that Matt Battaglia will appear in the series. Principal photography occurred in Baton Rouge . Josh Bell of CBR gave the series a negative review and wrote, "The details of

504-626: The major leagues and offer him a deal: if the Owls win district and make the state playoffs, Jim will try out again. He accepts their offer, and the team urges him to throw his fastball in batting practice; this immensely improves their batting skills. The Owls win district. Jim is told of a tryout nearby for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and goes without telling his wife Lorri, afraid that her fear of him re-injuring his shoulder will keep him from going. The professional scouts discovers his ability to throw

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528-482: The other half presents the film in a 1.33:1 pan and scan format. AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers - Nominated Paradise Lost (2020 TV series) Yates Forsythe returns to his hometown in Mississippi with his psychiatrist wife Frances and their two children, only to uncover secrets that change the lives of everyone involved. On June 11, 2019, it was announced that Josh Hartnett and Bridget Regan were to portray

552-646: Was born in Longview, but grew up in Texas City. His father, John Lee Hancock Sr., played football for Baylor and in the NFL and went on to become a football coach at Texas City High School. His mother, Sue Hancock is a retired English teacher who taught in the Texas City ISD. The eldest of four children (two brothers and one sister), John Jr. played football and competed in swimming while in high school (his brother played briefly in

576-452: Was shot on the Heep Ranch south of Austin. Review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 84% based on 154 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10. The critics consensus reads, "A heart-warming sports flick, The Rookie greatly benefits from understated direction and the emotional honesty Dennis Quaid brings to the role of Jim Morris." On Metacritic , the film has

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