Independence Day: Resurgence

As bad as the critics said, 2/5 stars.  Miss this one.

Ferien

This one was really terrible.  1/5 stars.

Tarzan

Flying to / from Barcelona, I saw a bunch of movies that are either too new or below the cut line for home / family viewing.

I had very low expectations because the reviews were so terrible.  It is a "super hero" genre movie, not another re-telling of the hackneyed Tarzan myth.  Models strut perfect bodies with CGI and cardboard superhero characters.  I like superhero movies, so it gets 3/5 stars.
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The Third Chimpanzee

Despite the weak, frequently debunked science and political slant of his books, I still like reading Jared Diamond and enjoyed this one more than the others.  There is depth and breadth in the examples.  4/5 stars.  It is a bit long and somewhat dense at times but a fun ride.
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Dark Run

This one was fun but a little cliche.  I enjoyed the colorful, mysterious characters.  The tech and science fiction elements are bad.  3/5 stars. 
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Forever Gate

Not good.  Bad rip-off of "The Matrix."  Juvenile plot lines, unappealing characters.  Interesting universe, though 2/5 stars.

What Every Body is Saying

Although the author's values and attitudes are terrible, the information is cogently delivered with fantastic text-book density, clarity, and organization.  It would take an enormous amount of practice and effort to make best use of the information; there is no "quick fix" to my inability to "read" people.  4/5 stars.  Worth it.
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synchronicity war part 2

I am not impressed with this series and won't read the rest.  The enigmatic aliens are too predictable.  The AI tech is stupid.  The physics is weak.  1/5 stars.  Avoid it.
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makers and takers

Interesting tour of data from poll data and some academic findings.  Not useful or interesting, 2/5 stars.

Being Mortal

5/5 stars. Must read!!