Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

The Great Movies: Master and Commander

The newest entry in our ongoing series The Great Movies is Peter Weir's spectacular seafaring epic Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

Dennis Quaid Career Retrospective

"The best actor never nominated for Oscar," Dennis Quaid turned 71 yesterday. Join me for a deep dive back into his career.

The Great Movies: Get Shorty (1995)

The newest entry in our ongoing series The Great Movies is Barry Sonnenfeld's sensational gangster comedy Get Shorty.

"The Godfather of American Cinema" Turns 86

Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola turns 86 today. Join me for a look back at his life and extraordinary career.

Workout Injuries (when not working out)

Join me for a humorous look at the ways in which I've avoided almost ALL workout-related injuries for decades, then hurt myself doing normal person stuff.

Brief Encounter, "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"

David Lean's sensational 1945 romantic drama Brief Encounter is our newest cross-referenced entry, covering "The Best Movie You've Never Seen" as well as "The Great Movies."

Eddie Murphy Turns 64

Eddie Murphy Turns 64 today! Join me for a look back at his incredible career.

Val Kilmer, In Memoriam 🥺

One of cinema's great stars and "an actor's actor" noted for his intense preparation and perfectionism, Val Kilmer passed yesterday at age 65. This one really hurts 😰

The Matrix Turns 26

The Wachowskis dazzling scifi actioner The Matrix opened March 31, 1999. Join me for a look back at this groundbreaking franchise tentpole.

Warren Beatty Birthday Retrospective

A peer of Redford, Hoffman, and Nicholson, fascinating "triple threat" Warren Beatty turns 88 today.