Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

Christopher Reeve, Forever Superman

Today would have been Christopher Reeve's 72nd birthday. Join me for a look back at his extraordinary life.

Se7en Turns 29

"WHAT'S IN THE BAAAAHHHX?!" 

Guilty Pleasure Movies: U.S. Marshals (1998)

The 23rd entry in our ongoing series, U.S. Marshals features great action sequences and a terrific turn from Robert Downey Jr. A sequel to 1993's The Fugitive, it's not nearly as good... but is hugely entertaining nevertheless.

40 Years of 'Amadeus'

OTD 1984: Winner of 8 Academy Awards, Amadeus opens in theaters. 40 years on, Milos Forman's masterpiece stands as (literally) one of the greatest movies ever made.

The Fisher King Turns 33

Terry Gilliam's much-slept-on masterpiece The Fisher King opened On This Day, 1991. Powered by strong performances from stars Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, a fantastic turn from Mercedes Ruehl netted her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

"I'm not gonna be ignored, Dan!" Fatal Attraction Turns 37

OTD, 1987: The most buzzed about film of its year, Fatal Attraction opens to HUGE crowds, triggering instant fights between couples 😆. The fil🎥m later draws six Oscar nominations and rolls up over $320 mil at the global boxoffice.

The Age of Innocence Turns 31

Martin Scorsese's masterful adaptation of Edith Wharton's legendary novel The Age of Innocence opened in theaters 31 years ago today.

OTD 1981: Leonard v. Hearns

Generally regarded to be a Top 5/Top 3 greatest fights in boxing history, Thomas Hearns and Ray Leonard brawled at Caesars Palace (Vegas) On This Day, 1981.

The Great Movies: Rain Man (1988)

The 12th entry in our ongoing series "The Great Movies," Rain Man (1988) is part buddy film, part road movie, and all heart, featuring great performances from Tom Cruise and Oscar winner (for this film) Dustin Hoffman.

OTD 1978: Muhammad Ali defeats Leon Spinks

OTD 1978: Muhammad Ali wins the World Heavyweight 🥊 Title for the third time, defeating Leon Spinks. This would be the final time 'The Greatest' would have his hand raised in victory.