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Author: Jeremy Cohen

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Movies, sports, fitness, and life’s cataclysmic ups and downs, through nearly a half-century on this rock.
AUTHOR/HOST: Jeremy Cohen
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A "pet project" for Dan Aykroyd, Nothing But Trouble opened February 15, 1991 to a critical throttling and weak boxoffice. What went wrong?
The passing of James Van Der Beek at just 48 hits hard. Has it really been 28 years since Dawson's Creek premiered? More than 23 years since The Rules of Attraction? A sad day all around.
As the Seahawks and Patriots square off in Super Bowl 60, join me for a look back through time and memory as I discuss classic Super Bowl memories in general, and the fabled Giants-Bills Super Bowl in particular.
"What's My Name?!"

"What's My Name?!"

2026-02-0723:27

On February 6, 1967, fellow Heavyweight Champions Muhammad Ali and Ernie Terrell fought a unification bout. Nearly six decades later, Ali's one-sided victory is almost an afterthought, as Ernie's stubborn insistence on calling his opponent "Clay" sent the normally affable Ali down a dark path.
The newest entry in our continuing series is the fascinating 2003 true-life account of New Republic reporter Stephen Glass, starring Anakin Skywalker himself, Hayden Christiansen.
Catherine O'Hara's sudden passing on January 30th at age 71 took almost everyone by surprise. Join me for a look back at her formidable career and other legendary comic actors from Canada whom she knew and loved.
One of the unquestioned acting GOAT's, 2x Oscar-winner Gene Hackman would've turned 96 today. Join me for a look back at his life and career.
30 winters ago, my 53 y.o. dad suffered a full groin tear while sledding after a snowstorm. Although he made a full recovery, that fluky injury opened the door to other issues.
The second in our new series "Three Essentials" tries to summarize the extraordinary life and career of Steven Spielberg... using only three movies.
Fellow CF legends Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were just elected to the MLB Hall of Fame. Jones' inclusion makes sense and is (IMHO) well-deserved. And just on career stats/WAR, Beltran is a worthy pick. Unfortunately, Beltran's case is a lot more complicated.
Seeing a performer transform him or herself for a role is often shocking... and often motivating. For me, Linda Hamilton in Terminator 2 and Robert DeNiro in Cape Fear served as inspiration for me at the start of my own fitness journey, while still in high school.
A surefire 2026 Oscars contender, Ryan Coogler's Sinners has many obvious parallels with From Dusk Till Dawn, which turns 30 on January 18th. Join me for a deep dive.
My #2016Challenge

My #2016Challenge

2026-01-1727:45

2016 was something of a "best of times/worst of times" type of year. What did I learn from it as it was ongoing, and what do I take from it in 2026?
The first in our new series titled "Three Essentials" centers on Clint Eastwood, and why I think The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Dirty Harry, and In the Line of Fire are the three movies to watch/rewatch to understand how and why Clint Eastwood became "Clint Eastwood."
OTD, 1998: The Wedding Singer premieres in NYC. Adam Sandler is solid, but the immensely likable Drew Barrymore makes the movie. Also, I literally can't believe that this movie is 28 years old.
"What's in a Name?"

"What's in a Name?"

2026-01-0912:07

A 1991 Miramax production starring the late Robbie Coltrane opened in the U.S. as The Pope Must Diet. Alas, that was NOT its original title...
Resolutions for 2026

Resolutions for 2026

2026-01-0731:51

It's true that the first days and weeks of January see an influx of new gym members. IMHO "New Year's Resolutions" should be retitled "Resolutions." Change doesn't happen overnight. Stay the course long enough for a mindset shift to occur, to where fitness becomes a part of your life, not something you're trying out in January.
Pier Paulo Pasolini's final film stands as possibly the most controversial major release in the history of cinema. Join me as I attempt to dissect this wholly unclassifiable work
New Year, New Series!

New Year, New Series!

2026-01-0113:17

Welcome to 2026 🥳🍾 We've had 3 series so far on the channel - Most Underrated Performances, The Great Movies, and The Best Movie You've Never Seen. We're adding a 4th, tentatively titled "Legends Primer." The idea? Use 3 movies from the careers of legendary figures to illuminate how and why they became legends.
The newest entry in our continuing series is Rob Reiner's fantastic 1989 romantic comedy, generally regarded to be one of the best romcoms ever made.
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