Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

"FUHGEDDABOUTIT!" - Donnie Brasco Turns 28

Join me for a deep dive into the classic film about the mid-level mob, 1997's Donnie Brasco.

Gene Hackman, In Memoriam

2x Oscar winner Gene Hackman passed yesterday at age 95. Join me for a look back at his extraordinary life and career.

Frantic (1988), "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"

Now 37 years old, Roman Polanski's tense suspense thriller Frantic stars Harrison Ford as an American physician traveling through Europe with his wife... who suddenly disappears...

OTD 1964: Clay v. Liston

On February 25, 1964, Olympic Gold Medalist Cassius Clay boxed circles around feared World Heavyweight Champ Charles 'Sonny' Liston, taking his title after 6 mostly one-sided rounds.

Get Out Turns 8: A Deep Dive Into Jordan Peele's Masterpiece

Released 8 years ago today, Jordan Peele's ingenious horror/thriller Get Out brilliantly echoes iconic thrillers such as The Manchurian Candidate, Seconds, Marathon Man, and The Stepford Wives, while somehow feeling fresh and vibrant, like nothing we've seen before.

"Miracle on Ice Turns 45" - A look back at the 2004 🎥 Miracle

The so-called Miracle On Ice happened February 22, 1980. Join me for a discussion of the historical event and the terrific 2004 film Miracle, starring Kurt Russell.

Remembering Alan Rickman 🙏

Alan Rickman would have turned 79 yesterday. Join me for a look back at his extraordinary film career.

"Jake Shoots for the Stars": October Sky Turns 26

Now 26 years old, Joe Johnston's fantastic adaptation of Homer Hickam's bestselling memoir Rocket Boys features a starmaking performance from 17 year-old Jake Gyllenhaal.

Blackjack Tales: "The Last Hurrah"

I was a card counter at blackjack. Briefly the most feared counter in Atlantic City. Join me for the humorous story of my "final bow" in Las Vegas, on February 19, 2012.

Thoughts on Quantamania, two years later