*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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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