Film Review – Eephus

“Eephus” is the feature-length directorial debut for Carson Lund, who previously provided marvelous, evocative work as a cinematographer for 2024’s “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point.” He brought the craziness of an extended family holiday to life in the spirited film, and he immediately returns to the nuances of relationships and the atmosphere of an event in “Eephus,” which is named after a specialized pitch in baseball. Lund (who co-scripts the offering with Michael Basta and Nate Fisher) takes a long look at the game and players in a recreational league, eschewing plot to remain in The Hang with two teams spending a full day working out the details of the last game hosted inside a ballpark scheduled for demolition. Lund doesn’t put dramatic pressure on viewers, preferring a more observational understanding of aging men and their relationships to one another and the spirit of baseball. And he sells it all with humor and detail, creating an unexpectedly charming picture. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com