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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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00:28:45

Episode 122: "The Best Movie You've Never Seen."...

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2024/03/18

The 9th entry in our continuing series "The Best Movie You've Never Seen" is Peter Bogdanovich's fascinating, low-budget 1968 horror/thriller, Targets. Boris Karloff plays a thinly-veiled version of himself - i.e. an aging horror icon - who ends up in the crosshairs of a twisted killer. This criminally underseen classic is streaming as a rental on both Prime and Apple+.

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00:36:48

Episode 121: "The Best Movie You've Never Seen."...

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2024/03/17

The 8th entry in our continuing series "The Best Movie You've Never Seen" is John Frankenheimer's mind-bending 1966 "postmodern scifi" classic, Seconds. Featuring Rock Hudson (in a huge departure from his typical roles of the era) and old school acting legends John Randolph, Will Geer, and Jeff Corey, the movie didn't initially connect with critics and audiences, but slowly built a cult following. Seconds was added to the prestigious National Film Registry in

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00:29:59

Episode 120: Dream Scenario and Eyes Wide Shut

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2024/03/16

The recent (2023) A24 black comedy/surrealist horror film Dream Scenario heavily echoes legendary auteur Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut (1999), which was itself adapted from Arthur Schnitzler's mid-1920s novel titled (wait for it) Dream Story. Join me for a detailed, spoiler-free discussion of both films, from conceptual similarities and differences, to the history behind them.

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00:28:40

Episode 119, Pt. 2: Popular Culture and Everyday Life

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2024/03/15

In the conclusion to our chat, 'The Good Doctor' humorously discusses some of her favorite movies and tv shows, as well as underrated downtime leisure activities such as self-care and (everyone's favorite) doing absolutely nothing!

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00:23:27

Episode 119, Pt. 1: The Doctor Is In!

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2024/03/15

Meet Episode 119's guest co-host, Dr. Ana! Smart, disciplined, and a natural storyteller. Join us for Part 1 as she discusses the ups and downs, pains and joys of medical school and "Life During Residency."

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00:37:39

Episode 118: (Fitness) Mindset Shift

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2024/03/14

Four years ago today, I took my last-ever workout at Bev Francis Powerhouse Gym. Didn't fathom that at the time and there was nothing stopping me from returning in August, but by then my brain had clicked over to the idea of working out "alone." When it comes to fitness, it's not about where you are or who you're with, but what you do.

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00:28:51

Episode 117: My Cousin Vinny Turns 32

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2024/03/13

The classic "courtroom comedy" My Cousin Vinny opened in theaters on March 13, 1992. An immediate boxoffice hit, the film drew praise not only for Oscar-Winner Joe Pesci in the title role, but also for a rising Marisa Tomei, whose electric turn as Mona Lisa Vito netted her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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00:29:59

Episode 116: "The Best Movie You've Never Seen." Once...

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2024/03/12

The 7th in our continuing series "The Best Movie You've Never Seen," Sergio Leone's extraordinary Once Upon A Time in the West hit a speed bump prior to production when his intended star (Clint Eastwood) was unavailable. Sergio decided to go for broke, casting Charles Bronson as The Good Guy and Henry Fonda as the most despicable villain in 60s cinema! And Papa Fonda f*ckin' KILLS IT!

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00:28:26

Episode 115: Oscars Wrapup (Historically...)

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2024/03/12

Join me for a deep dive into Oscars' History, and the ways in which certain iconic movies have "fallen" over time, while others have risen.

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00:23:16

Episode 114.5: Oscars 2024 Recap

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2024/03/11

"The Chalk" ended up being accurate this year. Numerous odds on favorites indeed went on to win the major awards. Join me for a breakdown of Oscars '24, with a special focus on first-time winner Robert Downey Jr.

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00:29:08

Episode 114: The Oscars!

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2024/03/10

Join me (in the car) as I briefly go over tonight's Academy Awards, then launch into stories of "My Favorite Oscars Years," 1993, '95, and '98.

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00:29:59

Episode 113: "The Best Movie You've Never Seen."...

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2024/03/09

An under-the-radar classic, Lawrence Kasdan's fantastic 1991 ensemble drama Grand Canyon is the 6th entry in our ongoing series "The Best Movie You've Never Seen." Featuring strong performances from the entire cast, it's a story of chance, regret, unexpected friendships, and the ways in which we forget to be present in our own lives.

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00:29:06

Episode 112: "Most Underrated Performances." Kurt...

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2024/03/08

The 6th entry in our ongoing series of "Most Underrated Performances" finds longtime star Kurt Russell in arguably his strongest performance as the bewildered Jeff Taylor, an untrained Everyman who summons his inner 'Liam Neeson from Taken' when his wife mysteriously vanishes.

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00:38:39

Episode 111: Remembering Stanley Kubrick

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2024/03/07

There are influential filmmakers... and then there's Stanley Kubrick, who passed on this day, 1999. The Bronx native began his professional career as a picture-taking prodigy for LOOK magazine, before turning his attention to movies and creating some of the most indelible images ever captured on film. Join me for a look back at his extraordinary career.

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Episode 110: On This Day, 1998! Big Movie Releases!

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2024/03/06

26 years ago today, Hollywood released three big studio films, each of which remain important, albeit for different reasons. The neo-noir mystery Twilight features Paul Newman (backed by an insane all star cast) in his final major leading role. A direct sequel to The Fugitive, U.S. Marshals is a solid actioner with a twisty plot and a strong turn from Robert Downey Jr.. The Big Lebowski (from the Coen Bros) is generally regarded as the first big cult film of the internet era. Oddly enough, the

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00:29:59

Episode 109: "The Best Movie You've Never Seen." The...

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2024/03/05

The fifth entry in our continuing series "The Best Movie You've Never Seen" is The Thin Blue Line, Errol Morris' groundbreaking 1988 True Crime docu. Possibly the greatest film of its kind ever made, the "true story" is so compelling that a closed murder case in Dallas, Texas is re-opened... and, ultimately, an innocent man on death row has his conviction overturned.

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Episode 108: John Candy Tribute

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2024/03/05

Today marks 30 years since the world lost John Candy to a heart attack at just 43 years of age. Join me for a look back at the career of this absolute legend, gone decades too soon.

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00:38:16

Episode 107, "The Best Movie You've Never Seen."...

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2024/03/04

Combining elements from Rocky and The Great Escape to create a unique World War II film, John Huston's 1981 crowd-pleaser 'Victory' builds to an epic, "World Cup Style" soccer match between Allied POWs and the German National Team. In addition to stars Stallone, Michael Caine, and Max Von Sydow, some of the world's best soccer players appear including Pele', whose still-extraordinary athleticism is on full display.

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00:32:23

Episode 106: "Most Underrated Performances." Dustin...

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2024/03/03

"Is it safe?" The fifth in our continuing series of "Most Underrated Performances" features the most electric turn of 2x Best Actor Oscar Winner Dustin Hoffman's career as Thomas Babington "Babe" Levy, in John Schlesinger's adaptation of William Goldman's 1974 novel 'Marathon Man,' an insanely-plotted tale of running, paranoia, spies, WWII-era Nazis emerging from seclusion, The Red Scare, Dentistry, and diamonds.

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00:40:30

Episode 105: "Most Underrated Performances." Clint...

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2024/03/02

Our 4th episode RE: "Most Underrated Performances" features Clint Eastwood's turn as San Francisco Homicide Inspector Harry Callahan, in Don Siegel's groundbreaking 1971 cop thriller Dirty Harry. Join me for a deep dive back to the insanity surrounding the film even BEFORE it went into production, as an incredible mistake by Warner Bros. opened the door for the making of a masterpiece.

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