Quick Hits
Mostly movie-title-related.
There were a few times at the end of last year when I thought, “You know, 2025 is a square number—45x45. Someone really should do a crossword grid that size.” Then I learned Ben Tolkin had done just that. So of course I had to try it. The snapshot below shows my favorite clue. You can try it here.
Thoughts in the Theater:
Wh-why would you call the movie Crime 101 when the main character already knows how to crime?
(Yes, I know he focuses his crimes on Highway 101. That’s not what most people think when they see “101”!)
On the other hand, nice to see the word “goat” complete its journey from insult to compliment.
Movies Released in the Last Year Whose Titles You Can Mutter to Yourself When You Realize How Bad They Are:
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (okay, it’s not that bad, but it’s sure not great)