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First Viewing Viewing Date: February 7th Via: Binge Plot: A high school slacker who's rejected by every college opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, out of an abandoned mental hospital. Rating: 6.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? This appeared on Binge and I was curious. It looked enjoyable, it has a good IMDb rating, and I enjoy comedies of this vintage. Plus, it's short and sweet.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 6th Via: Netflix Plot: The story of 16-year-old Australian schoolgirl, Jessica Watson, who follows her dream to become the youngest person ever to sail solo, non-stop around the world. Rating: 7.3/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's a new Australian film on Netflix with a good cast, and I'm aware of the true-life story. It was a spontaneous choice to watch it.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 6th Via: Netflix Plot: After SpongeBob's beloved pet snail Gary is snail-napped, he and Patrick embark on an epic adventure to The Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home. Rating: 6.0/10 Why Did I Watch It? I felt like I should circle back and finish these movies by watching the third. It was on Netflix, anyway.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 6th Via: iTunes Store Plot: A film noir parody in which a private eye is hired by a beautiful woman to investigate the death of her father. In the process, he uncovers a sinister plot. Rating: 7.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? I was first introduced to this film at University in 2011 and I always intended to watch it, but never did. I was reminded that it existed while perusing Steve Martin's filmography after watching Roxanne, and I decided it was time - before it slips away from me again.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 5th Via: iTunes Store Plot: After breaking parole for self defensive manslaughter, Sailor Ripley and his girlfriend Lula Fortune head down the highway for sunny California. Lula's mother sends out a private detective and a hitman after them. Rating: 7.1/10 Why Did I Watch It? This is another famous, iconic film that I haven't seen, and it was in the cheap rentals so I felt it was a good time.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 5th Via: Binge Plot: Large-nosed fire chief CD Bales, who has a gift for words, falls in love with the beautiful Roxanne. However, her attention is on the more dim-witted Chris. CD decides to help Chris woo Roxanne by composing letters and telling him what to say. Rating: 6.7/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's an '80s romance film, it stars Steve Martin, it has good ratings, and I was curious about it as I remember seeing this one on the shelf in the video store (on VHS) all the way back when I was a kid.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 4th Via: Plex (with a VPN) Plot: A commercial airline captain finds himself caught in a war zone after he's forced to land his aircraft during a terrible storm. The survivors anxiously wait for rescue as the hostile locals begin making plans to take hostages. Rating: 7.3/10 Why Did I Watch It? It looked right up my alley in every conceivable way. The cast, the R rating, the action - all of it. This is a Callum special, served on a platter.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 4th Via: Peacock (via a VPN) Plot: In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, two female college students decide to spend quarantine at a lakeside house. However, they are not alone. Rating: 6.9/10 Why Did I Watch It? It received positive reviews, it was written by Kevin Williamson and it was directed by John Hyams.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 4th Via: iTunes Store Plot: A teenage slacker's right hand becomes possessed with murderous intent. Rating: 7.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? This came highly recommended by a TikTok user, which led me to look at other positive reviews and ratings. I had to give it a shot.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 4th Via: Netflix Plot: A black-ops interrogator and an F.B.I. Agent press a suspected terrorist into divulging the location of three nuclear weapons set to detonate in the United States which will kill millions. Rating: 7.0/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's on Netflix, it has a solid IMDb rating and a good cast, and it's short and sweet. It seemed perfect for a Saturday afternoon.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 4th Via: Netflix Plot: In the wilderness of the Midwest, a father and his son attempt to bring an assassin to the authorities. However, they are pursued by his armed associates. Rating: 6.4/10 Why Did I Watch It? I just wanted something short, straightforward and enjoyable, and this fit the bill - especially since it was on Netflix.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 3rd Via: Netflix Plot: Following a family tragedy, a teenager named Thale moves to a small town in Norway with her mother, who has taken a job with the local police. When a student is brutally killed by an unidentified animal, Thale becomes a key witness, and questions are raised about what kind of animal could do this - and when it will strike again. Rating: 6.9/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's a new release on Netflix which dropped tonight. When I saw the artwork on the home screen, I knew it was a movie for me. The European heritage sealed the deal as I love European cinema.