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Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind*

Movies, sports, fitness, and life’s cataclysmic ups and downs, through nearly a half-century on this rock.

tv & film film history

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30:34

The Great Movies: Blade Runner

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/02/16

The newest entry in our continuing series The Great Movies is Sir Ridley Scott's seminal 1982 scifi noir masterpiece Blade Runner.

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25:31

Clint, Gene, and 'Absolute Power'

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2025/02/15

Happy Valentine's Day to Absolute Power, released OTD 1997! Clint Eastwood's strong adaptation of David Baldacci's runaway bestseller features Clint and "human cheat code" Gene Hackman squaring off, once again.

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36:47

Valentine's Day Disaster!

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2025/02/14

On February 13, 1992, I suffered a terrifying panic attack. This is the story.

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26:04

"Leo D resurfaces": The Beach Turns 25

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2025/02/12

*Apologies for the "natural" sound in this ep, the mic audio was degraded during the recording process*Danny Boyle's critically panned adaptation of Alex Garland's runaway bestselling novel The Beach opened 25 years ago. Also notable - it was Leonardo DiCaprio's first starring role after Titanic.

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22:04

Johnny Guitar, "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"

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2025/02/11

The newest entry in our continuing series of The Best Movie You've Never Seen is Nicholas Ray's bizarre 1954 Western/musical/romance Johnny Guitar.

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27:46

"Funny, how?" Joe Pesci Turns 82

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2025/02/10

One of the unquestioned GOATS of film acting, Oscar winner Joe Pesci turns 82 today. Join me for a look back at his life and career.

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26:40

"Steve Martin, Prophet": L.A. Story Turns 34

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2025/02/08

Steve Martin's L.A. Story opened on February 8, 1991. An immediate hit with critics and audiences, the surrealist comedy/fantasy has stood the test of time.

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23:24

Guilty Pleasure Movies: License to Drive

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/02/08

The newest entry in our continuing series of Guilty Pleasure Movies is Summer 1988's License to Drive, starring Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Heather Graham, James Avery, and a screamingly funny Richard Masur.

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30:05

A True Hollywood Story

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/02/07

My first "Hollywood" experience happened way back in the Fall of 1997, as my adaptation of Alfred Slote's terrific book The Biggest Victory was optioned by an Emmy-winning producer.

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27:26

The Great Movies: Escape from Alcatraz

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/02/06

The newest entry in our continuing series The Great Movies is Don Siegel's fascinating recreation of the only successful breakout from Alcatraz prison.

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24:53

Most Overhyped Movies: Interview with the Vampire

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/02/05

The newest entry in our continuing series of Most Overhyped Movies is Neil Jordan's 1994 adaptation of Anne Rice's bestselling novel, Interview with the Vampire.

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29:54

The Great Movies: Catch Me If You Can

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/02/04

The newest entry in our continuing series The Great Movies is Steven Spielberg's strong collab with Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio, Catch Me If You Can.

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28:47

Guilty Pleasure Movies: Point Break (1991

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2025/02/03

The newest entry in our continuing series of Guilty Pleasure Movies is Kathryn Bigelow's legendary 1991 action thriller Point Break.

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28:18

A Civil Action, "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/02/02

The newest entry in our continuing series The Best Movie You've Never Seen is Steven Zaillian's hugely underrated 1998 legal drama A Civil Action.

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30:04

"The Great Movies": Charade (1963)

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/02/01

Stanley Donen's sparkling romantic mystery Charade is the newest entry in our continuing series, "The Great Movies."

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29:23

Christian Bale, "The Transforming Man"

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/01/30

Happy 51st birthday to Oscar winning actor Christian Bale, who throughout his stupendous career has repeatedly transformed his body in the name of his craft.

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30:18

John Goodman's Acting Masterclass: Matinee Turns 32 🍿

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2025/01/29

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.

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27:12

Frazier, Ali, and "Superfight II"

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2025/01/29

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.

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23:18

Most Overhyped Movies: The Usual Suspects

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2025/01/28

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

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31:15

Remembering Paul Newman

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/01/27

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

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