So I’ve been wanting to blog more. With my wife being in the hospital and critically ill, I figured what better time to start writing as I’m just sitting by her bed? But I also don’t want to make the wonderful SomewhatNerdy website into my personal blog so instead of reviewing every movie I watch, I figured I’d do a Letterboxd inspired “Last Four Watched” post. So here we go, here is my last four watched as of 1/23/26

Under Fire (2025)
I love Mason Gooding. I’ve loved him since I first saw him in the Love, Simon spin off series called Love, Victor. Now, as it turns out I should have waited for my wife to see this because this costars Odette Annabelle, one of my wife’s favorite actresses. So, my love, I’m sorry I didn’t wait, I didn’t know she was in it until I saw her name in the end credits.
But how was this as a movie? It was a by the numbers crime thriller but it was still quite enjoyable. We have two federal agents pinned down in a gulch in Mexico by sniper fire and they have to figure out how to escape this deadly situation. This film doesn’t do anything special, it’s really by the book, but sometimes you just want something familiar and this film is great for that. Mason Gooding is as charming and talented as ever and his costar Dylan Sprouse is very entertaining and likable. This movie didn’t reinvent the wheel, as the saying goes, but if you want something familiar as a comfort watch, this can be it.
6.5 out of 11

Dragon Ball Super: Broly
I’ve been a Dragon Ball fan since I first caught episodes of Dragon Ball Z on the TV after school when I was fifteen. What got confusing was the continuity. GT happened, but then it wasn’t cannon, the movies happened but they weren’t cannon either so technically the first appearance of Broly never counted. So now we have the new, and fully cannon, Dragon Ball Super reintroduce the Saiyan powerhouse with a similar but slightly altered character to make him fresh and interesting.
If you have ever loved Dragon Ball then this is a movie you have to watch. Both of the Dragon Ball Super movies that have been released so far have been absolutely amazing and they’re worth a watch even if you’re not caught up. Broly is as terrifying as ever and can Goku and Vegita save the day? Well of course they can, but watching it happen is worth the price of admisison. Or a rental in this case.
11 out of 11

It’s Such A Beautiful Day (2012)
The only reason I watched this was because I was browsing the list of highest rated animated films on Letterboxd. I looked it up and found that the only place to watch it is to rent it for 4.99 on Vimeo (vimeo.com/ondemand/itssuchabeautifulday) and dear God was it worth it.
The XKCD style of animation may make you think that this film is light hearted or even whimsical. But be prepared for a troubling film full of existential dread. This film is about a guy named Bill (which probably added to my own dread) who slowly loses his mind and we, the viewer, follows the rollercoaster of his journey. Beautiful and truly haunting, this film uses stick figures and real life pictures to for a story that will stick with you.
11 out of 11

How To Lose A Popularity Contest (2026)
This one is simple. Do you love cheesy high school romances? If you do, then watch this. Easy peasy. If you don’t, then avoid this. This is a very cute Tubi original film that is perfect if you just want a predictable and easy to watch romcom. I guessed the ending just from reading the premise, but that was okay because this isn’t the type of film that I go to when I want something unique and exciting. I watched this when I was, and still am, in a very dark place and it was just the kind of levity I needed.
7 out of 11

So that’s my last four watched. I’ll post again either when I have four new movies or when Letterboxd Friday comes up again on Bluesky. Which you should follow me on, by the way. What were your last four? Comment and share with me!