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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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31:04

"The Great Movies" - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Confessions of a Not-So-Dangerous Mind* ·

2025/06/30

The newest entry in our continuing series of The Great Movies is Nicholas Meyer's fantastic Summer 1982 tale of deep space, revenge, life from lifelessness, redemption, and sacrifice... Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

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29:24

OTD 1991: Golden-Hued Memories

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2025/06/30

On June 29, 1991, I took an Amtrak from Penn Station to Florida and a memorable vacation with my dad's parents. Even with all the struggles my younger self experienced, he was never less than incredibly lucky to have such wonderful grandparents.

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28:13

OTD 1992: Fear, Loathing, and Graduation 🎓

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2025/06/28

"The campus of SUNY Farmingdale, June 28, 1992. A smiling kid stares down a scary present and an uncertain future as he graduates from Massapequa High School." Advance apologies, the audio cuts out just before I launch into my closing monologue.

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24:50

OTD 1988: Peak Tyson steamrolls Spinks 🥊

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2025/06/27

In one of the most dominant performances in the history of the heavyweight division, Mike Tyson crushes fellow titleholder Michael Spinks in 91 seconds.

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26:08

Lone Star, "The Best Movie You've Never Seen"

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2025/06/26

The newest entry in our continuing series is John Sayles 1996 masterpiece Lone Star, a stunning, multi-generational tale about a decades-old murder, starcrossed lovers, and a son trying to make sense of his father's life.

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28:21

The Great Movies: Out of Sight

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2025/06/23

The newest entry in our continuing series finds a pair of rising stars (George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez) on opposite sides of the law - he's a thief, she's a US Marshal. There seems to be a mutual attraction; maybe they'll "call timeout?" 🤫😏

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26:20

"Prime Arnold's Final Bow": Eraser Turns 29

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2025/06/22

The last movie of Arnold Schwarzenegger's epic 9-year run from Predator (1987) onward finds The Austrian Oak as a US Marshal tasked with helping a witness disappear.

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31:21

Jaws Turns 50 🦈

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2025/06/21

Steven Spielberg's sensational adaptation of Peter Benchley's bestseller opened June 20, 1975. An enormous critical and financial success, Jaws literally changed the movie business as The First True Summer Blockbuster.

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30:16

"Which version is better?" Superman 2 Turns 44

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2025/06/20

OTD 1981: Superman II opens in the U.S.. Despite its age and the frequent tonal shifts between the visions of original director Richard Donner and replacement Richard Lester, this remains one of the best superhero movies ever made. I actually prefer Lester's theatrical cut to the so-called Donner cut btw. Donner didn't finish his film before the Salkinds fired him thus it feels somewhat incomplete and the ending doesn't work as well IMHO.

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31:31

"It was ahead of its time!" Last Action Hero Turns 32

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2025/06/18

The most underrated film from the best movie year in the greatest movie decade, Last Action Hero opens. Equal parts fantasy, comedy, and multiversal action decades before the MCU, the film teaches a valuable life lesson: don't trust F. Murray Abraham! He killed Mozart!

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29:34

OTD 1978: "18 STRIKEOUTS! HOLY COW!"

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2025/06/17

There was nothing ordinary about Ronald Ames Guidry. Join me for a deep dive back into the early life and career of the legendary New York Yankees pitcher forever immortalized as "Louisiana Lightning," spotlighting his extraordinary performance at Yankee Stadium, 47 years ago tonight.

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25:50

"The Bat Signal is not a beeper!" Batman Forever...

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2025/06/16

An enormous boxoffice hit, Batman Forever marks Val Kilmer's only turn as Bruce Wayne/Batman and is highlighted by a terrific performance from then-new superstar Jim Carrey, as The Riddler. Much has been made of director Joel Schumacher's preferred cut, which is apparently a big jump up in quality. Although WB put the kibosh on a recent unofficial screening, my guess is we'll have the chance to see it at some point.

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29:10

The Witches of Eastwick: Misunderstood Masterpiece?

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2025/06/15

The terrific adaptation of John Updike's bestseller The Witches of Eastwick (1987) features strong performances from its leads tells a fantastical story and has the most underrated score of John Williams' career. So why is the film underrated by history?

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29:31

"We Need to Talk About Aaron..." ⚾🔥

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2025/06/14

<span;>Roughly 70 games into the 2025 mlb season, Aaron Judge is hitting .390 and is on pace for just under 60 HR. Stats wise, he's matching (or bettering) peak seasons of the hallowed names in pinstripe history: Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig, even The Babe. Although he still hasn't won a World Series, we're watching a generational talent all but dominate a team sport.

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19:32

The Schwartz Awakens?!

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2025/06/13

Spaceballs 2: The Schwartz Awakens arrives in 2027! Join me for immediate thoughts on this legacy sequel.

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27:43

Speed Turns 31! Is it still "The Perfect Action Movie?""

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2025/06/12

Jan DeBont's spectacular action thriller opened June 10, 1994. Join me for a deep dive into a modern classic.

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35:36

HBD, Michael J. Fox!

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2025/06/10

Happy birthday, Michael J. Fox! The multiple Emmy-winning tv actor, 🎥 icon, and tireless advocate for Parkinson's research turns 64 today.

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26:37

NYY Fan's Take On Thibs' Firing 🏀

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2025/06/08

History suggests that the New York Knicks made a mistake in firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. Join me for a deep dive...

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26:28

The Rock Turns 29

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2025/06/07

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25:04

The Truman Show Turns 27

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2025/06/06

Peter Weir's unconventional dystopian nightmare opened June 5, 1998. The film predicts "reality TV," "viral videos," the way environment can shape us... and our need to answer the essential questions. Despite racking up $260+ million in theaters and scoring three Oscar noms, The Truman Show still seems underrated and has only gotten better with time.

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