Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

OTD 1981: The Last Hurrah

Muhammad Ali's last professional fight took place 43 years ago tonight, as he went the distance vs. future Heavyweight champ Trevor Berbick.

36 Years of 'Twins'

Ivan Reitman's legendary buddy comedy Twins opened 12/9/88. Join me for a deep dive into a classic.

45 Years of Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Robert Wise's Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a film which disappointed many upon first release, despite its massive boxoffice take. Time (and Wise being allowed to prepare a director's edition) has been kind to the film, which now plays like visionary science fiction.

Thoughts on Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

My thoughts on the terrific new documentary about "The Forever Superman," Christopher Reeve. 

OTD 1970: Ali over Bonavena 🥊

In his second fight back after exile, undefeated former World Heavyweight 🥊 Champ Muhammad Ali stops rugged Oscar Bonavena, scoring three knockdowns in the final round to trigger the automatic stoppage.

The Cinderella Man

A look wayyy back at the life and career of boxer Jim Braddock, forever immortalized as "The Cinderella Man."

Mayor Eastwood Makes A Movie!

The only movie he made while serving as Mayor of his adopted hometown of Carmel, California, Clint Eastwood's Heartbreak Ridge opened On This Day, 1986.

The Dude Abides! HBD Jeff Bridges!

Happy 75th birthday to Oscar-Winning actor, humanitarian, and Cancer survivor Jeff Bridges.

Thoughts on Deadpool and Wolverine

Thanks to the miracle of streaming, I watched Deadpool and Wolverine last night on Disney+. Join me for a deep dive into the film.

"The Michelangelo of Cinema" Turns 81

Terrence Malick has never followed the conventional path of The Great Filmmaker. Join me for a look back at his life and career as he turns 81.