I’m guessing the producer and maybe a few others will make the trip, but I don’t think there’s enough in the marketing budget for full-fledged publicity tours. If we have a screening here in Chicago though, I’m sure the ballhawks will be there in full force on the red carpet, climbing out of limos, dressed in our fancy designer summer wear, posing for the paparazzi… ;-)

More balls came out a little more towards left-center, right where the back fence goes lower, but Ballhawk Andy (the guy in the Butkus jersey) usually patrolled that area and he’s more of a base-clogger than me so that was his spot.

But now, in the post-expansion era, I usually can be found leaning against the yellow brick building a little more towards the LF line. As long as the rooftop folks aren’t spilling beer, it’s a little more physically appealing to lean against something instead of just standing in the street all game. Plus in April and May, those bricks sure do soak up the sun – keeps me nice and warm.

especially when it comes to movies and all things maddux.

Yes, I’m sure the producer realizes the odds are slim at best to be shown at any of the festivals, let alone the more trendy ones. Kinda goes along with being a Cubs fan. But the effort has been made, and at least with SXSW, he’s got Joel Murray stumping for him so who knows.

As for Charlotte, I don’t know for sure as I have not seen the entire film. My guess would be it involves the bleacher expansion since that had a dramatic effect on ballhawking.

Here in Traverse City Michigan we have the TC Film Festival, founded by Michael Moore. Pretty expansive selection for such a small town. Get it shown and I’d have reason to go to my first film during the festival! (missed Sugar which was shown this summer).

Maybe have it on a summer evening following a day game at Wrigley? MLB Network is a good idea, too.

Like I said above, chances are slim but nothing wrong with a little hope.

btw, I notice a definite lack of serving wenches in the above picture. Please don’t tell me the world wide economic conditions have affected the German beer fests and forced reductions in serving personnel. That would disturb me (and many others I’m sure) greatly.

to get distributed. People like happy endings.