Matter

Book 8 of Ian Banks' "Culture" space operas.

Action-filled swashbuckling Culture space opera with unexpected limitations to previously all-powerful tech and new civilizations.  Another fun romp in the culture universe, 4/5 stars.

Deadpool

Fantastic film, 5/5 stars.  Don't miss it.

Magnets

Amazing news in 3-D printed magnets!

Act of War

Thriller about China's attempt to take over the USA. Stupid, funny, Tom Clancy style.

In the Heart of the Sea

Fantastic film about the making of the book and the real life stories of the people who inspired Melville's book.  5/5 stars

Leviathan Wakes

Fun, thrilling space opera with great characters. 5/5 stars.

Inversions

Pretty good.  Book 6 of the "Culture" series, with lighter Deus est machina from "mind" machines.  Good use of stories-in-a-story. 4/5 stars.

The Revenant

Disappointing, especially the last scene.  2/5 Stars.

Sicario

Not bad; 3/5 stars.

the big short

Great film but not nearly as good as the book.  4/5 stars.