Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro) is going through a mid-life crisis, and like most men his age, he’s having a tough time dealing with the stress. Under normal circumstances, Vitti would turns to a professional therapist for help. That’s the rub. As one of New York’s two mob bosses, Vitti must maintain an image of strength. Seeing a therapist might help him overcome his stress, but to his rivals it would be a declaration of weakness that could ignite a hostile take over of his business. The trick is to find a therapist he can see on the sly, and that’s where Ben Sobel (Billy Crystal) comes in. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve always admired television stars like Mary Tyler Moore, the cast of “M*A*S*H” and more recently Ray Romano, who would rather close up shop while at the top than beat their shows to death until they become an embarrassment. Read the rest of this entry »