Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

21 Turns 17

The 2008 sleeper hit 21 opened OTD 2008. Join me for a brief look back at the film, then a deep dive back more than 25 years as my crime thriller -- with a major subplot involving blackjack and card counting -- makes the rounds in Hollywood.

Quentin Tarantino Birthday Retrospective

QT is 62! Join me for a look back at his career, including how he got his first big break.

Most Overhyped Movies: Good Will Hunting

The newest entry in our ongoing series of Most Overhyped Movies is Gus Van Sant's strong 1997 drama Good Will Hunting.

The Sweet Hereafter, "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"

Atom Egoyan's searing adaptation of Russell Banks' bestselling novel The Sweet Hereafter is the newest entry in our ongoing series "The Best Movie You've Never Seen."

Rocky Balboa Turns 50!

'March 24, 1975. Fringe contender Chuck Wepner nearly goes the distance vs. World Heavyweight 🥊 Champion Muhammad Ali. Young actor/writer Sylvester Stallone is so inspired by the fight that he writes an original screenplay: Rocky.

George Foreman, In Memoriam

Legendary boxer and successful entrepreneur George Foreman passed on March 21, 2025. Join me for a deep dive into his extraordinary life.

Basic Instinct Turns 33

Paul Verhoeven's bonkers suspense thriller Basic Instinct opened 33 years ago today. Join me for a deep dive into a movie which became a cultural landmark.

Remembering William Hurt

William Hurt was born 75 years ago today. Join me for a look back at the career of one of Hollywood's most unconventional stars.

Bruce Willis turns 70

Today is Bruce Willis' 70th birthday. Join me for a deep dive into his life and incredible career.

Most Underrated Performances: Tom Hanks, Sully

The newest entry in our continuing series is Tom Hanks' fantastic turn as real-life US Airways pilot Chesley Sullenberger in Clint Eastwood's critically-acclaimed 2016 🎥 Sully.