Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

John Goodman's Acting Masterclass: Matinee Turns 32 🍿

Joe Dante's loving tribute to the classic goofy sci-fi horror films of the 1950's, Matinee features the single finest performance of John Goodman's career.

Frazier, Ali, and "Superfight II"

On January 28, 1974, great rivals Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali met for the 2nd time at Madison Square Garden. Ali avenged his earlier defeat to Frazier in 1971's Fight of the Century, outboxing Joe on his way to a clear points win.

Most Overhyped Movies: The Usual Suspects

The 3rd entry in our new series Most Overhyped Movies is the 1995 Gen X standard The Usual Suspects.

Remembering Paul Newman

Oscar-winning actor movie star and lifelong humanitarian Paul Newman was born on this day, 100 years ago.

Most Overhyped Movies: American Beauty

The 2nd entry in our new series Most Overhyped Movies is Sam Mendes' strong 1999 film American Beauty, the big winner at the following year's Academy Awards. It's a movie I like, but don't love.

Blink (1994), "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"

The newest entry in our continuing series of The Best Movie You've Never Seen is Michael Apted's nervy 1994 genre-bending suspense thriller, Blink.

New Series: "Most Overhyped Movies"

The first entry in our new series "Most Overhyped Movies" is 1996's Coen Bros classic, Fargo.

"Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!"

52 years ago tonight, a hulking dreadnought named George Foreman overwhelmed previously undefeated World Heavyweight Boxing Champ Joe Frazier. Join me for a look back at one of boxing's most legendary nights.

The Year of Living Dangerously, "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"

The newest entry in our continuing series of "The Best Movie You've Never Seen" is Peter Weir's fascinating historical drama The Year of Living Dangerously.

Guilty Pleasure Movies: Snake Eyes (1998)

The newest entry in our continuing series of Guilty Pleasure Movies is Brian DePalma's Hitchcockian 1998 action thriller Snake Eyes.