The 21-Word Review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Disney+)

The best written Marvel movie in ages. Please don't screw this up by bringing in baggage from every other multiverse property.

The 21-Word Review: Smile (Netflix)

Watched over many days as I had to change the channel every time my wife - who despises horror - entered the room.

The 21-Word Review: 28 Years Later (Netflix)

I would comment on the odd obsession with the number 28, but considering the focus on these reviews I shall demur.

The 21-Word Review: 28 Months Later (Disney+)

Of all the places that I expected to be able to stream a horror zombie movie, Disney was not my first.

The 21-Word Review: 28 Days Later (Netflix)

This list always comes in handy when I'm not sure if I've seen a movie that I've been hearing about forever.

The 21-Word Review: How To Tell Toledo From The Night Sky by Lydia Netzer

Some books have been on my Amazon wish list for so long that I do not remember how they got there.

The 21-Word Review: A Hologram for the King (Hotel HBO)

Tom Hanks has made so many movies that it's possible to completely miss one - not a blockbuster, but still, completely missed.

The 21-Word Review: Weapons (HBO)

The unconventional beginning was much scarier than the somewhat conventional ending. (Yes, Sarah, I've seen it now. You can stop asking.)

The 21-Word Review: Nightbitch (Hulu)

I love Amy Adams so I will attempt to forget that this movie exists, thereby ensuring that my devotion remains untainted.

The 21-Word Review: The Monkey (Netflix)

For Halloween, I'm trying to watch more scary movies. In the background. While I am working. So I won't be scared.

The 21-Word Review: Rogues by by George R. R. Martin et al

The first book I downloaded onto my inherited Kindle was a perfect fit for multiple flights. Thanks for the entertainment, Dad.

The 21-Word Review: Holy Trinity (Delta)

I thought this was a new release, but it came out six years ago. What other major events have I missed?

The 21-Word Review: Alien Romulus (Delta)

Delves into some very interesting implications of the Alien mythos before completely devolving into unwatchable insanity. You'll know when it happens.

The 21-Word Review: The Accountant 2 (Delta)

While the sibling relationship, rivalry, conversations, and interactions was a worthwhile addition, there wasn't a lot else to recommend the sequel.

The 21-Word Review: The Amateur (Korean Air)

Perhaps not surprisingly, the list of watchable and available English-language movies on a long-haul Korean Air flight is limited.

The 21-Word Review: Drop (Delta)

Maybe it was just the long flight, but this movie was much better than I expected, despite the distractingly attractive cast.

The 21-Word Review: Ballerina (Delta)

Easily one of the top three John Wick movies, returning to what made the originals so amazing. I watched it twice.

The 21-Word Review: The Phoenician Scheme (Peacock)

Wes Anderson is just trolling us at this point, isn't he? It's just a series of increasingly complex audience phycological tests.

The 21-Word Review: Superman (2025)

James Gunn is an American Hero, we should keep him in a cryogenic chamber and only let him out to direct.

The 21-Word Review: Love Hurts (Amazon)

I almost never stop watching a streaming movie, especially when it stars actors that I like. I made an exception here.

The 21-Word Review: Seveneves by Neal Stephenson

Came highly recommended and did not disappoint, although the <spoilers> and <spoilers> were a little hard to believe, don't you think?

The 21-Word Review: Sinners (Max)

All jokes aside, one of the best movies - of any genre - that I've seen on Max (not HBO Max again yet).

The 21-Word Review: The Old Guard 2 (Max)

I forgot the title and typed in "The Old Ones" which referred me to a Lovecraft movie that was probably better.

The 21-Word Review: Mickey 17 (Max)

Comparisons to "Moon" are inevitable, but this version is much more dystopian, disturbing, and dark. Cedric definitely makes interesting choices.

The 21-Word Review: Then Everything Changed by Jeff Greenfield

Destined to be the book that I most annoy people about at parties for at least the next six months, minimum.