“42” and Other Numbers of Cinematic Import

Kim Hastings FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

I’m taking my wife to see “42” tonight.  The “based on history” story of racial strife, cultural change and baseball in the late 40’s is right in my strike zone.  Of course, I’ve never spent two consecutive hours rooting for the Dodger, but that’s a story for another day.   Thinking about this movie brought me to mind of other …