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. Professor Henry Higgins : There even are places where English completely disappears; in America they haven't used it for years. My Fair Lady (1964) Original List Position: 91 Starring : Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison Director: George Cukor About : This is a classic film that's been done a few different times in different ways. This is the big musical version, and one that is done in a unique style. This is a classic for Hepburn and a classic for many audiences, especially those who love musicals. It barely made this original list and was omitted from the follow up list 10 years later. It did make the musical list, and remains a personal favorite for man...

The off-season is in full swing. We've seen free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, it's time to take stock of the roster and begin figuring out who will be the final 53 players to suit up for the Broncos during the 2026 NFL Season. Over the next few weeks, we'll be looking at each unit for the Broncos. Today, that continues with the offensive line. On the Roster : Garrett Bolles, Quinn Meinerz, Luke Wattenberg, Ben Powers, Mike McGlinchey, Matt Peart, Alex Palczewski, Alex Forsyth, Nick Gargulio, Nash Jones, Calvin Throckmorton, Kage Casey, Marques Cox, Frank Crum, and Tyler Miller About : The Broncos have a rare luxury in having all five of their opening day starters from 2025 still on the roster and projected to remain there in 2026. The team has all its depth options, too. And it was a strong offensive line that helped the Broncos get to three regular season wins. This feels like an area of stability and potentially strength. The Broncos added a few pieces in undrafted...

 The third weekend in May brought a number of different releases, including horror, action, drama, and more. Below is my take on the new movies I saw this week. You can keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734. In the Grey (Theaters) Starring : Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza Gonzales Synopsis : Since the late 1990s, Guy Ritchie films have been a fixture in theaters. He started with these indie crime dramas noted for fast dialogue, fun characters, and great action. Nearly 30 years later, he’s still delivering those kind of fun rides in theaters. That’s the case with In The Grey, which opened May 15. It arrived without a lot of hype and fanfare, and just provides a bit of fun, escapist fantasy for 98 minutes. In short, it’s what summer is all about. The film focuses on Rachel (Gonzalez), who is a lawyer and something of a fixer. She is a gun for hire for asset management companies, helping to recover funds that are due from unwilling...

As we make our way through May, we’re closing in on the Emmy consideration deadline. That means a few new, high-profile series making their way to our screens. But what of these new shows is worth our time to check out? Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new series this Spring. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Fridays: Amadeus, Streaming Fridays on Starz (Premiered May 8) About : This five-part limited series focuses on the relationship and rivalry between Mozart (Will Sharpe) and Antonio Salieri (Paul Bettany). Much of this relationship and rivalry was covered in the Academy-Award-winning film of the same name from the 1980s. But this seeks to dive a bit deeper, with each episode running between 50 minutes and an hour. And it begins with a confession from an aging Salieri about the role he played in Mozart’s death. The rest of the series, for the most part, goes back in time to show how they met, how they worked, and ...

This year Star Trek turns 60. For decades, it has enthralled and entertained audiences. Part of that legacy is 13 feature films. Over the next few weeks, I'll be looking back on each of the feature films in the franchise, including where I place them in my personal rankings! McCoy : [to an unconscious Spock] I'm gonna tell you something that I... never thought I'd ever hear myself say. But it seems I've... missed you. And I don't know if I could stand to lose you again. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) Franchise Ranking : 10 Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, Merritt Butrick, Robin Curtis, Mark Lenard, and Christopher Lloyd Director : Leonard Nimoy About : Anything following Khan was going to be a let down. This sees Nimoy ascend to the director's chair, which makes sense since he doesn't appear much. After all, we begin with Spock dead. He is reborn thanks to Gen...

 It's a new year, but the rewind continues. In these weekly posts, we will be looking at films that are celebrating an anniversary in 2026. I will be going back throughout the year, looking at a few films from different milestone years that stand out to me now a decade, two decades, or three decades on. It's a fun journey, and I hope you'll join me in looking back! For our next set of films, we're jumping back to 2001. Films from 2001 are turning 25 years old in 2026, and when you look at the list it feels hard to believe some of these titles are 25 years old. In this set I'll be looking at six films, an interesting mix of smaller films and blockbusters, that stand out now 25 years after their release. Check back each Sunday as we explore another title in the rewind and celebrate the films that are marking a milestone anniversary in 2026!