Mr. Robot

My kids were discussing this series so we watched the pilot.

It is a little better than expected with great "tech" portrayal.  3/5 stars.

Star Wars vii the Force Awakens

Better re-boot than the Star Trek series, 4/5 stars.

The Martian

Disappointing, thin shell of a great book but still ok, 4/5 stars.  Great book, good movie.

A Hard Day

We saw this film a few weeks ago.  It is much better than we expected.  The story is really good and the acting is great.  4/5 stars, very entertaining. 

Force Majeure

Fantastic film, One of the best we have seen this year.   It reminds me of the film "Ordinary People" because of the great acting and psychology.  5/5 stars, highly recommended.

Solar Express

Fantastic book 5/5 stars.  

Dead Wake

Engaging history book without any new revelations 3/5 stars.

Apollo 13

Wow!  I am so thrilled my daughter had to watch this film for homework from school.  We watched it again with her and it was just as awesome, 5/5 stars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4IBT5e60uI

"With all due respect, sir.  I believe this is gonna be our finest hour."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2YZnTL596Q

"Well, gentlemen, I suggest you find a way to put a square peg in a round hole -- rapidly."

"If they could make a washing machine fly, Jimmy could land it."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhoXFVQsIxw

"Failure is not an option."

Empire of Light

The thrilling conclusion to the Schoal trilogy is as good as the first two, with a bit too much deus est machina and an odd introduction of yet another ancient power with its own motivation.  Still awesome, though 4/5 stars.  The English title is "Empire of Light."

Nova War

I really enjoyed Gary Gibson's "Schoal" books.  It is fun, action-packed space opera, complete with mysterious ancient powers and brilliant, manipulative aliens.  4/5 stars.