Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

OTD 1989: Lethal Weapon 2

Richard Donner's hugely entertaining follow-up to the 1987 original opened on July 7, 1989. Join me for a look back at this terrific sequel, turbocharged by an out of nowhere brilliant turn from Joe Pesci.

Sylvester Stallone turns 79

One of the great stars in the history of cinema and a real-life 'Rocky,' Sylvester Stallone turned 79 on July 6. Join me for a look back at his life and career.

Aging, Injuries, and Rehab

Just about 3 and a half months after tearing my right biceps tendon, I'm nearing baseline pressing strength levels. Join me for a discussion of injuries, motivation, patience, and the realities of "training heavy" after a certain age.

Michael Madsen, 1957-2025 🙏

An immensely talented actor who worked with Quentin Tarantino on films such as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and The Hateful Eight, Michael Madsen passed today at age 67.

The Running Man (2025): Trailer Thoughts

The first trailer for Edgar Wright's upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man landed yesterday. Join me for a look back at the 80s Arnold Schwarzenegger version and the ways in which the new one seeks to be a more faithful retelling of the novel.

OTD 1992: "There's No Crying In Baseball!"

Penny Marshall's comedic true-life tale of the first women's pro baseball league A League of Their Own opened July 1, 1992. Join me for a look back at this solid entry in the baseball movie pantheon.

"The Great Movies" - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

The newest entry in our continuing series of The Great Movies is Nicholas Meyer's fantastic Summer 1982 tale of deep space, revenge, life from lifelessness, redemption, and sacrifice... Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

OTD 1991: Golden-Hued Memories

On June 29, 1991, I took an Amtrak from Penn Station to Florida and a memorable vacation with my dad's parents. Even with all the struggles my younger self experienced, he was never less than incredibly lucky to have such wonderful grandparents.

OTD 1992: Fear, Loathing, and Graduation 🎓

"The campus of SUNY Farmingdale, June 28, 1992. A smiling kid stares down a scary present and an uncertain future as he graduates from Massapequa High School." Advance apologies, the audio cuts out just before I launch into my closing monologue.

OTD 1988: Peak Tyson steamrolls Spinks 🥊

In one of the most dominant performances in the history of the heavyweight division, Mike Tyson crushes fellow titleholder Michael Spinks in 91 seconds.