Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

The Witches of Eastwick: Misunderstood Masterpiece?

The terrific adaptation of John Updike's bestseller The Witches of Eastwick (1987) features strong performances from its leads tells a fantastical story and has the most underrated score of John Williams' career. So why is the film underrated by history?

"We Need to Talk About Aaron..." ⚾🔥

<span;>Roughly 70 games into the 2025 mlb season, Aaron Judge is hitting .390 and is on pace for just under 60 HR. Stats wise, he's matching (or bettering) peak seasons of the hallowed names in pinstripe history: Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig, even The Babe. Although he still hasn't won a World Series, we're watching a generational talent all but dominate a team sport.

The Schwartz Awakens?!

Spaceballs 2: The Schwartz Awakens arrives in 2027! Join me for immediate thoughts on this legacy sequel.

Speed Turns 31! Is it still "The Perfect Action Movie?""

Jan DeBont's spectacular action thriller opened June 10, 1994. Join me for a deep dive into a modern classic.

HBD, Michael J. Fox!

Happy birthday, Michael J. Fox! The multiple Emmy-winning tv actor, 🎥 icon, and tireless advocate for Parkinson's research turns 64 today.

NYY Fan's Take On Thibs' Firing 🏀

History suggests that the New York Knicks made a mistake in firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. Join me for a deep dive...

The Rock Turns 29

The Truman Show Turns 27

Peter Weir's unconventional dystopian nightmare opened June 5, 1998. The film predicts "reality TV," "viral videos," the way environment can shape us... and our need to answer the essential questions. Despite racking up $260+ million in theaters and scoring three Oscar noms, The Truman Show still seems underrated and has only gotten better with time.

Remembering Ali, Nine Years Later 🙏

Muhammad Ali passed nine years ago. His death gutted me to a far greater extent than it should have. Join me as I try to understand "the "why."

"Bridges" at 30: Clint and Meryl Make 🎥 ✨

OTD 1995: Clint Eastwood's shockingly effective adaptation of Robert James Waller's bestseller opens in theaters. Clint summons every ounce of movie star charisma to match "Marvelous" Meryl Streep, dazzling in yet another Oscar-nominated performance. The film exceeds expectations, rolling up $182 mil at the boxoffice.