Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

OTD 1998: "SIZE. DOES. MATTER!"

The Summer 1998 Emmerich-Devlin actioner Godzilla opened May 20, 1998. Join me for a look back at this "event movie" which (for many) didn't live up to expectations.

Die Hard With A Vengeance Turns 30

Die Hard With A Vengeance opened May 19, 1995. The "second sequel" rolls up an astounding $366 million! Bruce and Sam are great, supported by Oscar-Winner Jeremy Irons' dazzling turn as Simon Gruber.
-- Sorry for the rough audio, it was late and I forgot to plug in the enhanced mic 😩

Thoughts on the Mission Impossible Franchise

OTD 1975: Ali over Lyle 🥊

OTD 1975: World Heavyweight 🥊 Champ Muhammad Ali rallies to stop Ron Lyle. Easily Ali's finest performance during his 70s title run, Lyle was a tremendous fighter, nearly knocking out Foreman in his next fight, dropping Big George twice!

George Lucas Turns 81

Visionary filmmaker and creative genius George Lucas turned 81 on May 14. Join me for a look back at his life and career.

OTD 1997: "Cos" and NYU Graduation

Impossible as this is for me to believe, I graduated from New York University 28 years ago today. Join me for a look back at the events surrounding that day, as well as its now-notorious keynote speaker.

The Legend of Yogi Berra

Yesterday marked 100 years since Yogi Berra was born. The winner of three MVP Awards and first ballot Hall of Famer, Yogi was one of the greatest catchers ever, helping his New York Yankees win 10 World Series as a player: in 1947, 1949-53, 1956, 1958, and then 1961-62. He later won two more as a coach during the tumultuous 1977-78 seasons... and ended up as baseball's most renowned philosopher. 

The Natural Turns 41

One of the best sports movies ever made, Barry Levinson's adaptation of Bernard Malamad's 📖 The Natural opened on May 10, 1984.

Fred Astaire Remembered

The extraordinary Fred Astaire was born OTD 1899(!). The multi-talented dancer and actor left a legacy of greatness that has seldom been equaled.

Madonna: Truth or Dare Turns 34

OTD, 1991: Alek Keshishian's 💯 docu 'Madonna: Truth or Dare' opens. Following Madge through the Blond Ambition tour -- and promoting her and Warren Beatty's 🎥 Dick Tracy -- it's a fascinating look at how a star becomes a Global Icon.