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In this one, the insidious director's chairs return! Based on last year's slouching debacle, I remained in the most uncomfortable position possible on the edge of the chair. I think I pulled it off this time. You can't even see the grimaces of pain.

At least this time I'm not slouching

LightReading was hard up for quotes. So hard up that they used me twice in one video.

I'm not happy with the little curl of hair hanging down, but it was late and it was Vegas. I suppose I should be glad I didn't have anything more embarrassing showing.

The 21-Word Review: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls

This Mother's Day thank your Mom for at least not being as crazy as the author's mom in this stunning memoir.

No, I didn't send you a solicitation for \/|/\{R/\

This has been happening to me a lot this week. One of the consequences of having the same email address and website for over 12 years.

It's not me. I promise. Please don't hurt my family.

The 21-Word Review: Enchanted (In-Flight Movie)

How can a reviewer by cynical about such a cute, sweet, cuddly, syrupy, beautiful, simple, movie? Shame on you, Ebert.

The 21-Word Review: American Gangster (In-Flight Movie)

OK, so it’s not exactly true. Still, seeing Denzel and Russell stare each other down is worth the price of admission.

The 21-Word Review: Beowulf (In-Flight Movie)

I have seen 300. I liked 300. You, my friend, are no 300 (but the naked Angelina was a nice touch).

The 21-Word Review: The Golden Compass (In-Flight Movie)

The debate should not whether the movie or author is anti-church or not, but whether the movie is anti-interesting or not.

The 21-Word Review: Juno (In-Flight Movie)

One of the few indie films that lives up to the reviewers’ hype. No bad guys, just good guys working through.

The 21-Word Review: Michael Clayton (In-Flight Movie)

It feels like a small movie until it’s over and you realize how much it grabbed you. Stereotypical, but still powerful.

The 21-Word Review: No Country for Old Men (In-Flight Movie)

Every actor in the movie deserves an award for turning what could be a bloody niche film into an amazing experience.

The 21-Word Review: There Will Be Blood (In-Flight Movie)

It is important to rest as much as possible when returning from Japan on a non-stop flight. There will be sleep.

The 21-Word Review: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (In-Flight Movie)

Ranks somewhere below Spinal Tap and somewhere above a bad movie about a musician whose name escapes me at the moment.

The 21-Word Review: Dan in Real Life (In-Flight Movie)

I was in tears by the end of this movie. Or maybe it was jetlag after 6 hours in the air.

The 21-Word Review: Stone Cold by Vince Flynn

A worthy sequel to a series that’s getting a little stale - with crisp little chapters perfect for bathroom or bedtime reading.

The 21-Word Review: Little Miss Sunshine (DVD)

Whatever you do, don’t give up on the movie until you see the pageant at the end. It will alter you.

The 21-Word Review: Babel (DVD)

Intense and pretentious, it begs for an Academy Award in every strained, overacted, overwritten scene. Otherwise, it’s a really great movie.

The 21-Word Review: The 40-Year-Old Virgin (DVD)

God, I’m 40! Last week I was in high school. Yesterday I was in college. Where did that gray come from?

The 21-Word Review: Knocked Up (DVD)

Yes, it was really funny in some places. But folks, it’s just a movie, not a movement. Stop making copycat flicks!

The 21-Word Review: Live Free or Die Hard

Some movies are made to be seen only on a big screen. On a smaller screen, more subtle plot is required.

The 21-Word Review: Waitress (In-Flight Movie)

Andy Griffith is a marvel and Felicity is gorgeous. Very well written, even for a chick flick. A great date movie.

The 21-Word Review: Shrek the Third (In-Flight Movie)

I’m in love with Snow White all over again. Any chick who can use Zeppelin to control the birds is hot.

The 21-Word Review: Underworld: Evolution (DVD)

A movie to rent when the wife’s out of town and the kids are in bed. Just don’t admit to it.

The 21-Word Review: Premonition (In-Flight Movie)

Honestly, it’s been about a month since I saw this one on a plane and I can’t remember what it’s about.

The 21-Word Review: The Lives of Others (In-Flight Movie)

Truly one of the best German language movies based on life before the wall fell ever to be shown on an in-flight system.