Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

Leon The Professional Turns 30

Leon The Professional opened in U.S. theaters on November 18, 1994.

Jake Paul v Mike Tyson

As a boxing fan and historian, my thoughts on tonight's matchup between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

Ali's Forever Masterpiece 🥊

OTD 1966: World Heavyweight 🥊 Champ Muhammad Ali defeats Cleveland Williams. The overhead pic is one of the most famous images in sports history.

The Running Man Turns 37

OTD 1987: The Running Man opens! A 💪 adaptation of Stephen King's novel, Arnold Schwarzenegger follows up Predator w/another 💰 hit, flashing his trademark one-liners - "He had to split!" "He was a real PAIN IN THE NECK!" - as often as possible.

Leonardo DiCaprio Turns 50

A look back at the life and career of Leonardo DiCaprio on his 50th birthday.

Poker Madness!

Deeeep run in Global Poker's Eagle Cup VIII Main Event 11/10/24. Join me for some background and the inside story of how a former blackjack wizard became a decent poker player.

"Tyson v. Holyfield, Finally"

On November 9, 1996, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield 'Finally' met in the ring.

"28 years of Ransom"

OTD 1996: Ron Howard's terrific action thriller Ransom opens.

Steve McQueen, "The King of Cool"

Steve McQueen passed 44 years ago today, from mesothelioma, at just 50 years of age.

The Remains of the Day Turns 31

James Ivory's sensational adaptation of Kaz Ishoguro's bestselling novel The Remains of the Day opened 31 years ago today.