Matt's Musings

Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. Carl Denham: It's money and adventure and fame. It's the thrill of a lifetime and a long sea voyage that starts at six o'clock tomorrow morning. King Kong (1933) Original List Ranking : 43 Starring : Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot Director : Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack About: This is another classic monster movie. In fact, it's arguably more iconic than Frankenstein , which appeared a few films ago. This one, too, has been re-made many times. Some, including a more modern spin from Peter Jackson, tried to re-capture the story beats and sequences from this film. But it's an iconic take on the world and the characters...

We’re into the new league year and have seen major movement among veterans. We’re still a bit away from the draft, where rookies will start to shake up the standings. But this is start up season. So, if you’re looking to jump into dynasty, it’s time to take stock of the players available. Below is my Top 25 Dynasty QBs, divided into six tiers. Tier 1: No. 1: Josh Allen About: Allen has moved into a tier of one for fantasy. He’s got tremendous rushing and passing upside and has been immune to missed time. Maybe that changes, but for now he’s a rock-steady lock at quarterback. So far, he’s the only one. Tier 2: No. 2: Drake Maye No. 3: Patrick Mahomes No. 4: Joe Burrow No. 5: Lamar Jackson No. 6: Justin Herbert About: This is a good group of quarterbacks. If you have one of these, they’re locked in as your starter. If you have two, you should be dominating in Superflex. Maye is the biggest riser, but making the Super Bowl and being the runner-up for MVP in year two will do that. Mahomes...

 We’re cruising toward the end of March, and Spring and Summer are coming. Despite that, the tide of new shows is continuing. But what of these new shows are worth your time? Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new shows this Winter. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Wednesdays: Imperfect Women, Wednesdays on Apple TV (Premiered March 18) About: This new series comes from Annie Weisman and is based on the novel of the same name from Araminta Hall. It’s focused on a trio of friends—Eleanor (Kerry Washington), Mary (Elisabeth Moss), and Nancy (Kate Mara). They’ve been friends for a long time, and we open with them gathering for a birthday party. It isn’t long before Nancy turns up dead, and the friends are plunged into the investigation. During the course of time, secrets and lies involving the trio and their families bubble to the surface. This eight-part limited series is meant to be something of a murder mystery. I...

 It was a busy week for new films, including the biggest new release of the year so far. Below is a look at the new movies I saw this week and my take on them. You can follow everything I’m watching on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734. André is an Idiot (Theaters) Synopsis: It can be hard to get a bad health diagnosis. When it’s Stage 4 Cancer, a death sentence, it can hit like a ton of bricks. There are a lot of different responses to news like that, but it’s fair to say we’ve never seen a response like that of André Ricciardi. In the new documentary André is an Idiot, he shares his story. And it begins with a simple, painful, and embarrassing truth. But what follows is something deeply personal and deeply emotional. It’s a profound story worth seeking out when it opens in theaters on Friday. André never thought getting a colonoscopy was important. His friend asked him to go, but André blew him off. When he finally did go a year later, they discovered he had Stage 4 colon cancer that h...

 The new league year has begun. While the Broncos got off to a bit of a slow start, they made a splash next week. Below is a look at some of the moves that have been made so far this off-season. Adding Jaylen Waddle. The Broncos pulled off a big trade with the Dolphins, acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in exchange for a few draft picks. He provides a new weapon alongside Courtland Sutton, giving the Broncos a deep and talented receiver group. My suspicion is that hurts Troy Franklin's ceiling the most, but the Broncos go five or six deep at receiver, and all could contribute. The Running Back Room. The Broncos figured to be players in the running back market, but it turned out they liked the group they had in 2025. The team re-signed J.K. Dobbins and Jaleel McLaughlin to return along with R.J. Harvey. That means the top three backs are all back for 2026. Are the Broncos done? That's hard to say, but at a minimum they have the top group back. Linebacker room. The Broncos br...

It's hard to believe, but 2011 was 15 years ago. Over the next few weeks I'm going to be looking at some stand out films from 2011 that are turning 15 in 2026. Today, it's the best of the X-Men. Professor Charles Xavier : Listen to me very carefully, my friend: killing Shaw will not bring you peace. Erik Lehnsherr : Peace was never an option. X-Men: First Class Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence, and Kevin Bacon Director: Matthew Vaughn About: I have been a fan of the X-Men since I was a boy. It started with the animated series, but I was there opening day in 2000 when the first live-action film debuted. Eleven years later, we got a prequel. It's also the best of the X-Men films, and one of my favorite films of all time. It is an origin story, yes, but it's squarely focused on Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr, and their unlikely and powerful friendship. It's those ideas and the back-and-forth between McAvoy and Fassbende...